hi all
my computer downdloaded the above last night now its asking for activation code which should be on a sticker on the computer .there is no windows sticker ..

it was all loaded on when i bought the computer of ebay a few years back about 3 years ago

rung micosoft and theres nothing they will do as it may be a copy version.

i now have 29 days before shutdown..

any ideas
simon

Uninstall SP3?

Download "Belarc advisor" (it's free) if you run it, it'll produce a report on your PC, it'll tell you all about the hardware and software in/on your PC.

It also tells you your windows reg key

I seem to remember downloading a utility which when run gave the windows key which was used when windows was installed

something here?

Cheers

Mark

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Originally posted by mookaloid
I seem to remember downloading a utility which when run gave the windows key which was used when windows was installed

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Magical Jelly Bean is very straightforward to use to both find your registration key and to change it if required.

The fact it's asking for activation implies the currently installed serial is on the blacklist. Only solution is a XP crack or buying a legal copy... Suggest you contact the ebay seller and report to ebay for selling stolen software

good old WGA.

you might have a genuine licence - its not unknown for microsoft to get it wrong. i think the wga screw up rate is 2%. which is quite alot when you work out the numbers.