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8/30/2006 3:15:32 PM
XP Update Problems
Posted: 08-30-2006 12:58 AM

Are you having problems getting automatic updates from MSN for your Windows XP? Do you have an icon that says you do not have a registered version of XP?

There are two reasons for this:

1. You got a burned copy from a friend and a Product Key!

2: You purchased a computer from a store and they used a master copy with a Product Key that has been used hundreds of times!

If you have recently purchased your computer then go back to the store and work out a deal that you are both happy with. If you a system from a burned copy then do not except the security update which checks the Product ID. You will end up paying for a registered version of XP or the $99.00 for the upgrade. I truly hope this helps even one person! Peace and Love to All

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Last updated May 16, 2005

Microsoft is committed to protecting your privacy.

What data is collected – and why?
Microsoft Update collects general system information from your computer with each visit, so that you receive the updates that work best with your computer. The information is also used to generate aggregate statistics about how the Microsoft Update web site is used and which systems need support, so that we can improve our service. This information includes:

  • Computer make and model
  • Version information for the operating system, browser, and any other Microsoft software for which updates might be available
  • Plug and Play ID numbers of hardware devices
  • Region and language setting
  • Globally Unique Identifier (GUID)
  • Product ID and Product Key
  • BIOS name, revision number, and revision date
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Re: Windows Key
8/30/2006 3:25:39 PM
Hi Nick,

I have an arangement with Microsoft as a beta tester, they sent
me a new Administrative version of WinXP Pro with a new product key,
so that I could give them feedback on what was wrong with it.

Every time I change or update a driver on my previously installed hardware
it asks me to re-activate the OS.

I gave them a 400 page report, and they never commented
back to me. LOL

Have fun with your personal confuser.
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Kathy Hamilton

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Re: Windows Key
8/30/2006 3:32:19 PM
Hello Nick, Thanks for all your info,I have a programmer that I give remote access to my computer so anytime something goes wrong they fix it for me now,So I do not have to worry.Thanks,kathy/simikathy.com
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Nick Sym

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Re: Windows Key
8/30/2006 3:41:34 PM

Hi Robert !

Thank you for coming by! I was approached to try the Beta version and fortunatley I have technician friends working at Future Shop who told to stay away from it. I truly wish you the best of luck - Peace Brother!

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Re: Windows Key
8/30/2006 5:17:35 PM

Hi Kathy!

Not only are you a lovely lady, you are also lucky. I think this is a matter for Microsoft to make good on as they should have know companies would use a master copy of XP to put an OS on a newly purchased computer.

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