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    How to help my uncle out ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gomcse2002, May 24, 2009.

  1. gomcse2002

    gomcse2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there

    When I helped my uncle to run the Windows Genuine Advantage test, his Windows XP Pro failed the test, what should he do to to fix this problem without format his PC ?

    Can he just get an OEM Windows XP Pro and then use Key changer to change his key from the illegal one to the legit one ?

    Please kindly advise.

    Many thanks in advance.
     
    gomcse2002, May 24, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, we know he is using a cracked version of the OS...which might contain a few extra "goodies" like rootkits or cracks that make the system potentially unstable. I would really recommend that you do a complete installation for piece of mind.
     
    Greg, May 24, 2009
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  3. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    You can buy a 'key' from Microsoft to have it pass and be legit. Or you can you eBay and buy WinXP Pro and do a complete reinstallation.
     
    kanehi, May 24, 2009
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    EnterKnight Notebook Evangelist

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    Illegal Windows is a very big security threat, even if you change a key, really. Highly recommended to buy the OEM pack and reinstall.
     
    EnterKnight, May 24, 2009
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