(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:53 am
Post subject: XP Pro Validation Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>security_admin (more info?)
Sirs,
I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine, I
have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered files for
me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy in question. I
have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says that the copy on my
HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I proceed then I will lose files
and documents. I paid for the upgrade disc a couple of years ago and really I
don't see why I should have to pay another £100 because of a mistake by a
computer shop who, incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which
to solve the problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing
me more money.
(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:13 am
Post subject: Re: XP Pro Validation [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Yes.
First: The message you saw -- the copy on your hard drive is newer --
means that the copy of Windows installed on your computer has a more
recent service pack than the copy of Windows on your CD. That's why you
can't reinstall your legitimate copy of Windows. You will need to do a
clean install with your legitimate copy of Windows.
A clean install means erasing your hard disk and re-installing all your
software. It won't cost a dime but it will take a few hours to
re-install everything, then update it and set it up again the way you
like it. And you will need to backup everything you don't want to lose.
You may or may not have to re-activate Windows, but that should be a
simple matter of calling the number on your screen.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
DaveClark wrote:
> Sirs,
> I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine, I
> have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
> computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered files for
> me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy in question. I
> have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says that the copy on my
> HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I proceed then I will lose files
> and documents. I paid for the upgrade disc a couple of years ago and really I
> don't see why I should have to pay another £100 because of a mistake by a
> computer shop who, incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which
> to solve the problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing
> me more money.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave
(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:13 am
Post subject: Re: XP Pro Validation [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Thanks for the reply LG but it still seems as if I will loose a lot of
programs and documnets, the documents I can backup but a lot of the programs
are freeware and net downloads, some of which are not replaceable. Is this
the only solution?
Dave
"Leonard Grey" wrote:
> Yes.
>
> First: The message you saw -- the copy on your hard drive is newer --
> means that the copy of Windows installed on your computer has a more
> recent service pack than the copy of Windows on your CD. That's why you
> can't reinstall your legitimate copy of Windows. You will need to do a
> clean install with your legitimate copy of Windows.
>
> A clean install means erasing your hard disk and re-installing all your
> software. It won't cost a dime but it will take a few hours to
> re-install everything, then update it and set it up again the way you
> like it. And you will need to backup everything you don't want to lose.
>
> You may or may not have to re-activate Windows, but that should be a
> simple matter of calling the number on your screen.
> ---
> Leonard Grey
> Errare humanum est
>
> DaveClark wrote:
> > Sirs,
> > I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine, I
> > have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
> > computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered files for
> > me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy in question. I
> > have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says that the copy on my
> > HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I proceed then I will lose files
> > and documents. I paid for the upgrade disc a couple of years ago and really I
> > don't see why I should have to pay another £100 because of a mistake by a
> > computer shop who, incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which
> > to solve the problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing
> > me more money.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Dave
>
(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:13 am
Post subject: Re: XP Pro Validation [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
DaveClark wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply LG but it still seems as if I will loose a lot of
> programs and documnets, the documents I can backup but a lot of the
> programs are freeware and net downloads, some of which are not
> replaceable. Is this the only solution?
> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>
>> Yes.
>>
>> First: The message you saw -- the copy on your hard drive is newer --
>> means that the copy of Windows installed on your computer has a more
>> recent service pack than the copy of Windows on your CD. That's why you
>> can't reinstall your legitimate copy of Windows. You will need to do a
>> clean install with your legitimate copy of Windows.
>>
>> A clean install means erasing your hard disk and re-installing all your
>> software. It won't cost a dime but it will take a few hours to
>> re-install everything, then update it and set it up again the way you
>> like it. And you will need to backup everything you don't want to lose.
>>
>> You may or may not have to re-activate Windows, but that should be a
>> simple matter of calling the number on your screen.
>> DaveClark wrote:
>> > Sirs,
>> > I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine,
>> > I have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
>> > computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered
>> > files for me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy
>> > in question. I have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says
>> > that the copy on my HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I
>> > proceed then I will lose files and documents. I paid for the upgrade
>> > disc a couple of years ago and really I don't see why I should have to
>> > pay another £100 because of a mistake by a computer shop who,
>> > incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which to solve the
>> > problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing me more
>> > money.
I disagree with Mr. Grey that you will need to do a clean install. You can
slipstream Service Pack 3 into your legitimate copy of XP Pro:
You may not need to do the full Repair Install, but having this slipstreamed
install disk will be useful (and you will need it if the Repair Install is
necessary) and slipstreaming is extremely easy.
Follow the directions for fixing the Product Key issue here:
(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:23 am
Post subject: Re: XP Pro Validation [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Can you not go back to the websites and download the installers?
In general, it's a good practice to maintain up to date copies of
installers for all software obtained through the internet. Burn copies
to CD, and include the information you need to register the software (if
you paid for it.)
There is no way to install an earlier version of Windows over a later
version.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
DaveClark wrote:
> Thanks for the reply LG but it still seems as if I will loose a lot of
> programs and documnets, the documents I can backup but a lot of the programs
> are freeware and net downloads, some of which are not replaceable. Is this
> the only solution?
>
> Dave
> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>
>> Yes.
>>
>> First: The message you saw -- the copy on your hard drive is newer --
>> means that the copy of Windows installed on your computer has a more
>> recent service pack than the copy of Windows on your CD. That's why you
>> can't reinstall your legitimate copy of Windows. You will need to do a
>> clean install with your legitimate copy of Windows.
>>
>> A clean install means erasing your hard disk and re-installing all your
>> software. It won't cost a dime but it will take a few hours to
>> re-install everything, then update it and set it up again the way you
>> like it. And you will need to backup everything you don't want to lose.
>>
>> You may or may not have to re-activate Windows, but that should be a
>> simple matter of calling the number on your screen.
>> ---
>> Leonard Grey
>> Errare humanum est
>>
>> DaveClark wrote:
>>> Sirs,
>>> I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine, I
>>> have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
>>> computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered files for
>>> me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy in question. I
>>> have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says that the copy on my
>>> HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I proceed then I will lose files
>>> and documents. I paid for the upgrade disc a couple of years ago and really I
>>> don't see why I should have to pay another £100 because of a mistake by a
>>> computer shop who, incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which
>>> to solve the problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing
>>> me more money.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Dave
(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:42 am
Post subject: Re: XP Pro Validation [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Yes, slipstreaming also works, because it brings your installation CD up
to date (or better) with your installed version of XP. I did not
originally suggest slipstreaming for two reasons:
1- It's not exactly intuitive, and
2- If the shop put an illegitimate copy of Windows on your PC...who
knows what else they installed?
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Malke wrote:
> DaveClark wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the reply LG but it still seems as if I will loose a lot of
>> programs and documnets, the documents I can backup but a lot of the
>> programs are freeware and net downloads, some of which are not
>> replaceable. Is this the only solution?
>
>> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>>
>>> Yes.
>>>
>>> First: The message you saw -- the copy on your hard drive is newer --
>>> means that the copy of Windows installed on your computer has a more
>>> recent service pack than the copy of Windows on your CD. That's why you
>>> can't reinstall your legitimate copy of Windows. You will need to do a
>>> clean install with your legitimate copy of Windows.
>>>
>>> A clean install means erasing your hard disk and re-installing all your
>>> software. It won't cost a dime but it will take a few hours to
>>> re-install everything, then update it and set it up again the way you
>>> like it. And you will need to backup everything you don't want to lose.
>>>
>>> You may or may not have to re-activate Windows, but that should be a
>>> simple matter of calling the number on your screen.
>
>>> DaveClark wrote:
>>>> Sirs,
>>>> I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine,
>>>> I have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
>>>> computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered
>>>> files for me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy
>>>> in question. I have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says
>>>> that the copy on my HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I
>>>> proceed then I will lose files and documents. I paid for the upgrade
>>>> disc a couple of years ago and really I don't see why I should have to
>>>> pay another £100 because of a mistake by a computer shop who,
>>>> incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which to solve the
>>>> problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing me more
>>>> money.
>
> I disagree with Mr. Grey that you will need to do a clean install. You can
> slipstream Service Pack 3 into your legitimate copy of XP Pro:
>
> How to slipstream SP2/SP3 into XP
> http://www.nliteos.com/ - nLite
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm > http://theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd.htm >
> You may not need to do the full Repair Install, but having this slipstreamed
> install disk will be useful (and you will need it if the Repair Install is
> necessary) and slipstreaming is extremely easy.
>
> Follow the directions for fixing the Product Key issue here:
>
> I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list -
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018 >
> You will use the Product Key from your legitimate XP Pro copy.
>
> You should not lose any data but you definitely should be backing up your
> data regularly since Stuff Happens.
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up >
> Malke
(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:07 pm
Post subject: Re: XP Pro Validation [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi Malke,
I'm tearing my hair out at the moment. I've tried the various programs to
change the key but none seem to work, the XP product key modifier accepts the
key but when it says the key has been changed on checking it has not. I also
tried the RockXP4.0 program with the same results.
I assume it is not safe to publish my legit key but it was from an upgrade
package.
I am still very hesitant to do a complete install as I will lose a lot of
progs. and I'm not very computer literate.
The computer seems a lot slower now and I know MS will not "own up" but do
they actually put bugs into XP to slow the system down also is there a time
limit for me to get this sorted?
In desperation before I contacted MS I down loaded RockXP4 from a bit
torrent site and tried to change my key then but nothing happened, until I
changed it to the Key the gave in there blurp, then it did change but to
another invalid key.
Is there a way to send you my legit key so that you know I'm legit. I've
looked at the ways of "slipstreaming" SP3 into my legit copy and will perhaps
try over the weekend. I still cannot understand why none of the progs. you
recommended will change the product key. Any further ideas before I embark on
a journey I'm not looking forward to.
Regards,
Dave
"Malke" wrote:
> DaveClark wrote:
>
> >
> > Thanks for the reply LG but it still seems as if I will loose a lot of
> > programs and documnets, the documents I can backup but a lot of the
> > programs are freeware and net downloads, some of which are not
> > replaceable. Is this the only solution?
>
> > "Leonard Grey" wrote:
> >
> >> Yes.
> >>
> >> First: The message you saw -- the copy on your hard drive is newer --
> >> means that the copy of Windows installed on your computer has a more
> >> recent service pack than the copy of Windows on your CD. That's why you
> >> can't reinstall your legitimate copy of Windows. You will need to do a
> >> clean install with your legitimate copy of Windows.
> >>
> >> A clean install means erasing your hard disk and re-installing all your
> >> software. It won't cost a dime but it will take a few hours to
> >> re-install everything, then update it and set it up again the way you
> >> like it. And you will need to backup everything you don't want to lose.
> >>
> >> You may or may not have to re-activate Windows, but that should be a
> >> simple matter of calling the number on your screen.
>
> >> DaveClark wrote:
> >> > Sirs,
> >> > I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine,
> >> > I have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
> >> > computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered
> >> > files for me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy
> >> > in question. I have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says
> >> > that the copy on my HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I
> >> > proceed then I will lose files and documents. I paid for the upgrade
> >> > disc a couple of years ago and really I don't see why I should have to
> >> > pay another £100 because of a mistake by a computer shop who,
> >> > incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which to solve the
> >> > problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing me more
> >> > money.
>
> I disagree with Mr. Grey that you will need to do a clean install. You can
> slipstream Service Pack 3 into your legitimate copy of XP Pro:
>
> How to slipstream SP2/SP3 into XP
> http://www.nliteos.com/ - nLite
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm > http://theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd.htm >
> You may not need to do the full Repair Install, but having this slipstreamed
> install disk will be useful (and you will need it if the Repair Install is
> necessary) and slipstreaming is extremely easy.
>
> Follow the directions for fixing the Product Key issue here:
>
> I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list -
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018 >
> You will use the Product Key from your legitimate XP Pro copy.
>
> You should not lose any data but you definitely should be backing up your
> data regularly since Stuff Happens.
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up >
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ >
>
(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:04 pm
Post subject: Re: XP Pro Validation (WGA crack update) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
DaveClark wrote:
> I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not
> genuine ...
Use the following crack with caution. It is being flagged as malware by
8 out of 39 AV programs at virus total:
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