Someone help..non genuine window pop up thingy

jemm · #1 June 2nd, 2006, 03:54 AM

Hi there i have a problem with a pop up from the microsoft people, they want me to purchase a genuine copy of windows, but i dont see why i need to or have to how can i get their pop up out of my system tray and system...i cant find file...i hope some one knows what im on about...because when i boot a window pops up telling me to purchase....ive emailed them yet to recieve anything back...i peeved

**Buzz** · #2 June 2nd, 2006, 03:59 AM

You need to and have to because it's the ethical thing to do. If you fail to purchase software legally you are stealing. It's just the same as if you were to walk into your local discount superstore, fill your arms with items, then walk out. Now you're asking how to get rid of the security guard trying to stop you.

Pay for the software you use.

jemm · #3 June 2nd, 2006, 04:29 AM

is it still my fault?

Little Wing · #4 June 2nd, 2006, 04:32 AM

Just purchase the new one ( OS) that is, its not that much money, Then you'll be up to date and hassle free.... So do that you'll ge straight, have a good one

jemm · #5 June 2nd, 2006, 04:33 AM

its $300 is that cheap?

Little Wing · #6 June 2nd, 2006, 04:57 AM

Hi, its $89 in some places for the OEM version, which you won't get free support with it from microsoft, but the $300 you will get free support with it from microsoft, thats what they told me. You have to awnser your question on your own, some people will say yes its cheap, some will say no... matter of opinions..

**smurfy** · #7 June 2nd, 2006, 05:01 AM

If you purchased the PC with the OS pre-installed and still have your Cert of Authenticity, I'd suggest 1 of 2 courses of action:
1) contact the store you bought the PC from and ask why their genuine software is being flagged as pirated? How many others did they use your licence key on?
2) contact Microsoft.

mark11211 · #8 June 2nd, 2006, 06:23 PM

We don't assist bypassing requirements for illicit software !!

Murray

**Murray S.** · #9 June 3rd, 2006, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemm

Hi there i have a problem with a pop up from the microsoft people, they want me to purchase a genuine copy of windows, but i dont see why i need to or have to how can i get their pop up out of my system tray and system...i cant find file...i hope some one knows what im on about...because when i boot a window pops up telling me to purchase....ive emailed them yet to recieve anything back...i peeved

Going to close this thread as the poster admitted they were NOT using a leg copy of XP..

Murray