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Should one be wary of purchasing software from a site offering deep discounts, and where "cannot register your software with the manufacturer" is one of the terms and conditions of the sale (i.e. Sigmanext.com, soft4download.com, softwines.com)? $50 for Office XP Pro is a pretty good deal, but if it's unethical or illegal, I won't do it. How can you tell?
Thanks in advance for the help
Posted by: Bob Jones at May 16, 2005 8:51 AM
Always be wary. If it's too good to be true, it probably is. Yes, if "you cannot register" the software, then I'd certainly think it's not legit.
Posted by: Leo at May 16, 2005 8:39 PM
if you wish to upgradu online then you should plug the internet out as soon as a second window appears (the one that tels you to close all other apps, cause here it wil preform a online validation. It wil then simply go on and install sp2)
Posted by: nesfreak at December 18, 2005 2:01 AM
I have tried installing SP1 and SP2 with the same result it detects that I have a bootleg copy of XP and halts installation regardless of whether I am connected to the internet or not.
Posted by: Nesretep at December 27, 2005 10:04 AM
As mentioned in the article, MS has turned off updates for unregistered versions. It does not "report back" to Microsoft, it simply disallows the updates. Bottom line: get a registered version and you'll be fine.
Posted by: Leo A. Notenboom at December 27, 2005 10:28 AM
Thre is a trouble while instaling malayalam Language Interface Pack it is when i try to install malayalam Language Interface Pack there is a message box cames in which the message appears that"Validation of your Microsoft Windows installation has not been successful at this time.To get Windows Interfac Pack you must first validate your Microsoft Windows Installation.Validation assures that you are using an authentic and fully licensed copy of Windows.Please visit Microsoft web site to learn more about the Windows Genuine programe or contact your system supplier for more info".In that box there is two bottons one is ok and other is cancel when i press ok button then Microsoft Web page open.When i press cancel the installation is cancelled.please sugest a solution.I hve pirated edition of Windows SP2
Posted by: na.vinod at May 11, 2006 2:12 PM
You have identified the problem yourself: you have a pirated copy of Windows. Get a legal copy that can pass validation, and you'll be fine.
Posted by: Leo at May 11, 2006 6:53 PM
i am using window xp professional but i want to change window xp pack 2 but when i try to update window xp pack 2 by online there is message display in my computer screen entry point is not found how can i
change window xp professional to window xp pack 2 pls help me by sending email with posative reply
Posted by: ram katwal nepal at November 4, 2010 12:40 PM
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Should one be wary of purchasing software from a site offering deep discounts, and where "cannot register your software with the manufacturer" is one of the terms and conditions of the sale (i.e. Sigmanext.com, soft4download.com, softwines.com)? $50 for Office XP Pro is a pretty good deal, but if it's unethical or illegal, I won't do it. How can you tell?
Thanks in advance for the help
Posted by: Bob Jones at May 16, 2005 8:51 AMAlways be wary. If it's too good to be true, it probably is. Yes, if "you cannot register" the software, then I'd certainly think it's not legit.
Posted by: Leo at May 16, 2005 8:39 PMif you wish to upgradu online then you should plug the internet out as soon as a second window appears (the one that tels you to close all other apps, cause here it wil preform a online validation. It wil then simply go on and install sp2)
Posted by: nesfreak at December 18, 2005 2:01 AMI have tried installing SP1 and SP2 with the same result it detects that I have a bootleg copy of XP and halts installation regardless of whether I am connected to the internet or not.
Posted by: Nesretep at December 27, 2005 10:04 AMAs mentioned in the article, MS has turned off updates for unregistered versions. It does not "report back" to Microsoft, it simply disallows the updates. Bottom line: get a registered version and you'll be fine.
Posted by: Leo A. Notenboom at December 27, 2005 10:28 AMThre is a trouble while instaling malayalam Language Interface Pack it is when i try to install malayalam Language Interface Pack there is a message box cames in which the message appears that"Validation of your Microsoft Windows installation has not been successful at this time.To get Windows Interfac Pack you must first validate your Microsoft Windows Installation.Validation assures that you are using an authentic and fully licensed copy of Windows.Please visit Microsoft web site to learn more about the Windows Genuine programe or contact your system supplier for more info".In that box there is two bottons one is ok and other is cancel when i press ok button then Microsoft Web page open.When i press cancel the installation is cancelled.please sugest a solution.I hve pirated edition of Windows SP2
Posted by: na.vinod at May 11, 2006 2:12 PMYou have identified the problem yourself: you have a pirated copy of Windows. Get a legal copy that can pass validation, and you'll be fine.
Posted by: Leo at May 11, 2006 6:53 PMi am using window xp professional but i want to change window xp pack 2 but when i try to update window xp pack 2 by online there is message display in my computer screen entry point is not found how can i
Posted by: ram katwal nepal at November 4, 2010 12:40 PMchange window xp professional to window xp pack 2 pls help me by sending email with posative reply
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