Comments for Will installing SP2 report an illegal Windows installation?

Comment from Leo on 2006-05-11

2006-05-12T01:53:22Z

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.

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Comment from na.vinod on 2006-05-11

2006-05-11T21:12:18Z

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

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2005-12-27

2005-12-27T18:28:30Z

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.

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Comment from Nesretep on 2005-12-27

2005-12-27T18:04:29Z

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.

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Comment from nesfreak on 2005-12-18

2005-12-18T10:01:18Z

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)

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-16

2005-05-17T03:39:36Z

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.

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Comment from Bob Jones on 2005-05-16

2005-05-16T15:51:32Z

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

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