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lostkat
20-12-2007, 23:49
I'm installing a not so legal copy of XP on my uncle's computer for him, but I've completely forgotten which Service Packs etc. that I can update without the computer locking up on me.

I can't remember who gave me this copy, but I think it was someone on here. It says WIN XP PRO & WIN XP PLUS PACK on the CD.

Anyone? Help would be muchly appreciated.

Ta :)
Dymetrie
21-12-2007, 00:13
PM me and I'll mail you the fix Kate :)
Desmo
21-12-2007, 12:27
You can go ahead and install pretty much everything I think. Just don't download the Genuine Advantage Notification update, or whatever it's called.
Tysonator
02-01-2008, 23:01
You can go ahead and install pretty much everything I think. Just don't download the Genuine Advantage Notification update, or whatever it's called.

Yep,..agree with that. I have every update except the Genuine Advantage Notification update
Dymetrie
02-01-2008, 23:45
Shame that the hack I sent Kate was foiled by her uncle :p
Admiral Huddy
03-01-2008, 10:43
Yep,..agree with that. I have every update except the Genuine Advantage Notification update

I thought you bought a pucker copy?
Tysonator
06-01-2008, 21:06
I thought you bought a pucker copy?

Yes I have brought a Genuine copy, however it is OEM version, not retail version. And that was 1 build ago on a version 1 of ASUS MoBo I had, as I currently have Version 2 of the said MoBo. So as far as MicroSoft are concern is has now become an illegal copy ! !

Before I did the rebuild I phoned MS to ask this very question. They told me I could do one MoBo change only, and if it was for a fault / failure of the MoBo.
However when I phone MS to mention to them that I had changed the MoBo ( to to a fault of course ) I was then informed I was NOW using an illegal copy of XP !
MS can make the rules as they go along ! :angry:
Dymetrie
06-01-2008, 22:49
Tyson, PM me your addy and I'll send you a pressie ;)
killerkebab
09-01-2008, 02:18
I installed Genuine Advantage because I was desperate for the later version of Windows installer... however it hasn't moaned at me!

I am confused...
Mark
09-01-2008, 11:12
Genuine Advantage is fine (assuming it says you're OK - meh), it's Genuine Advantage Notification that's a PITA. All my installs are Genuine yet even I won't install it. Stupid thing.