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    Windows Update Says I'm not on Windows..

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Thomas, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Hi,
    Whenever I try to go to the Windows Update site, it says I'm running a non-MS OS, but I'm not. I'm running WinXP MCE SP2
     
    Thomas, Apr 15, 2008
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  2. timtravel42

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    wow... what browser are you using?
     
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  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    IE7, and I've tried IEtab in Firefox...
     
    Thomas, Apr 15, 2008
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    You're running a legit copy right?
     
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  5. Thomas

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    How would it detect linux?
    ext3 partitions aren't supported by Windows......
    And it's worked up until today..
    Yes, it's a legit factory installed copy.
     
    Thomas, Apr 15, 2008
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    does it give an error message besides that?
     
    timtravel42, Apr 15, 2008
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  7. Thomas

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    Nope, it just says Thank you(yee thanks a lot :mad:)
     
    Thomas, Apr 15, 2008
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    Happened to me before. I had to uninstall ie7 and reinstall it then it all worked fine.
     
    angelicvoices, Apr 15, 2008
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  9. Thomas

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    It's never happened before though :(
    Well, I'll just wait & reinstall this summer if I get my new HDD.
     
    Thomas, Apr 15, 2008
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    do you have any mods or tweaks on your os?
     
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  11. Thomas

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    None, except for TuneXP, & its worked before.
    But, I did just install andLinux, if it helps.
     
    Thomas, Apr 15, 2008
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