Hi, Roger. Thanks for the warning. I suppose that even after doing a
full and clean new installation of XP, I may still run the risk of
getting my legal copy blacklisted when I run the Windows Update. Is
that what you are suggesting? Sounds like a Catch-22, unfortunately.
Thanks for the heads up.
Grandpa Dave in California
----- Original Message -----
From: "roger south" <roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:57 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new legal
copy
Hi Dave
Be careful here. I once bought a machine second hand with an illegal
XP system installed. I tried to install a legit copy over it and ended
up with 2 operating systems confusing not only me but the machine as
well. The solution was to do a clean re-install with a full disc
format.
My problems didn't stop there however as I then had a reason to contact
Microsoft support who told me I had an illegal copy. I went back to the
seller who sent me a new copy which I installed as a clean
installation. Went back to Microsoft who told me again I had an illegal
copy. After a lot of arguing it seems as I'm not a registered Microsoft
technician any system I install will be deemed to be illegal. I gave up
and now ask my questions on lists such as this.
Roger
What disease did "cured" ham actually have?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Mack" <dcmack2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:39 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new legal
copy
Hi, folks. I have a question about installing a new and legal version
of Windows XP over a prior unauthorized version that was contained on
a used computer that one of my grandddaughters bought at a flea market
sale. I found out it was not an authorized version when I tried to
update Windows XP on the machine and it now boots with an error
message saying that a hardware change has been detected and Windows
terminates. So I have ordered a pristine copy of Windows to install on
the machine. I am wondering, however, if the new installation copy of
XP will overwrite everything or will allow me the opportunity to
simply correct the unauthorized installed version and keep the
software in tact. Any comments would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.
Grandpa Dave in California
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