Help! Installing XP - Which updates?

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

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Originally Posted by Desmo

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

Admiral Huddy · 03-01-2008, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Tysonator

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

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Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

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 !

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.

20-12-2007, 23:49	#1
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Help! Installing XP - Which updates? 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 __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

21-12-2007, 00:13	#2
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	PM me and I'll mail you the fix Kate __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

21-12-2007, 12:27	#3
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	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. __________________

02-01-2008, 23:45	#5
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Shame that the hack I sent Kate was foiled by her uncle __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

06-01-2008, 22:49	#8
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Tyson, PM me your addy and I'll send you a pressie __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

09-01-2008, 02:18	#9
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	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... __________________

09-01-2008, 11:12	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	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.