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Validating windows everytime the computer starts.

  • 28-01-2011 07:40PM
    #1
    clonadlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭


    Right lads, I have a pretty old pc that crashed about last year and got it fixed and they had to put in a new hard drive. Then I had to validate windows on it again. Now everytime I log in I have to validate windows for some reason.

    I've been typing in a huge code everytime since and I don't know why it makes me do that cause it works normally then.

    Anyone of ye know what's going on? Oh yeah, it's XP aswell...

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Dan_Solo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭✭Dan_Solo


    If you legally own the copy of XP, I wouldn't feel too bad about using a WGA removal program.


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Dan_Solo wrote: »
    If you legally own the copy of XP, I wouldn't feel too bad about using a WGA removal program.

    Read the charter - consider this a warning.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    check the date / time on wpa.dbl - this is where windows stores activation for your motherboard (not usable on anyother hardware )

    there is a windows genuine advantage tool which forces windows authenticcation, whether this is your problem or a solution to the problem by forcing activation I don't know.


  • #5
    Dude111
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭Dude111


    Capt'n Midnight wrote:
    Read the charter - consider this a warning.
    I dont think he was trying to encourage illegial activity Capt..


  • #6
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Dude111 wrote: »
    I dont think he was trying to encourage illegial activity Capt..
    my bad thought it referred to bypassing activation , still not too happy about downloading such apps but..

    a bit long winded but doesn't require downloading any apps
    (best done in safe mode)
    http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Windows-Genuine-Advantage-Notifications


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  • #7
    clonadlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭clonadlad


    Thanks for the help lads. I've tried that wiki link and dont have a clue what I'm at!
    I then downloaded that WGA Removal Kit and it just comes up with this-
    "Microsoft WGA Notification tool is not currently active on your system." Any ideas?

    It is a legal copy of windows so your help is much appreciated!


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