I think I bought a illegal XP

[SpeedEng66]

argh

purchased a os off a guy in craigslist
I started building a little system (piece by piece)
(last time I built one was a AMD k7t days lol)
Installed the os without any problems

now that im almost finish with my little htpc project I go and update
windows say it's either a copy or installed on more than one computer

do I need to buy another os? can I use a cod off of another computer (thats not being used)

This sucks

 

[Markbnj]

Sounds like you got scammed, sorry to say. If you have another key for the same os version that is not being used, then you should be able to use that one.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Yea it doesn't look good.

The best I can say, is if you have a key to another copy of XP you should be able to use that (Sometimes it is picky depending on when that particular CD was created). Other than that, looks like you are out of luck. Sorry.

-Kevin

 

[SpeedEng66]

yea he got me

tried to call his phone this morning, dead...
it was a old guy too

im going to try my old dell thats been sitting in the closet

 

[MikeyLSU]

you can call microsoft and turn the guy in(what you have of him) I think they sometimes work with people in similar situations, though I could be way off.

 

[SilentRunning]

Is it retail package with COA on the box?

 

[SpeedEng66]

yea brand new

 

[SilentRunning]

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66
yea brand new

Then have you called the activation number and explained that you purchased from an individual? If you have the full package with the COA you should be in good standing. They probably show it as activated on the computer of the person you purchased it from.

 

[Shawn]

Call them up and tell them you don't have it installed on any other computers.

 

[gsellis]

Just assuming it is a legit copy....

You will get the Genuine error IF you clock is set wrong. Check your system time and make sure it is correct. If your time is off by more than a month, you will get a report that your system is not Genuine (from personal experience).

 

[bruceb]

You say it was Brand New in a Retail Box .. .. Was the box still Sealed ? ?
What about the CD in the box ? ? Was that also still Factory Packed ? ?

If so call Microsoft ... a Legit MS CD has very small laser etched numbers / letters
around the cd hub .. MS can tell from them if the cd is Legit and or already in use

 

[SpeedEng66]

got off the phone with them (MS)

not the real deal :frown:

edit plus on top of that they said I cant use the # off my dell (even tho it's been dead for 2 years)

 

[SpeedEng66]

Originally posted by: bruceb
You say it was Brand New in a Retail Box .. .. Was the box still Sealed ? ?
What about the CD in the box ? ? Was that also still Factory Packed ? ?

If so call Microsoft ... a Legit MS CD has very small laser etched numbers / letters
around the cd hub .. MS can tell from them if the cd is Legit and or already in use

the box was sealed
the cd (case) was sealed

I opened it right there before buying it to check, looked real to me gave him $50
went home happy (thinking I got a deal)
one month later
yea...not so happy now..

 

[Markbnj]

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66

Originally posted by: bruceb
You say it was Brand New in a Retail Box .. .. Was the box still Sealed ? ?
What about the CD in the box ? ? Was that also still Factory Packed ? ?

If so call Microsoft ... a Legit MS CD has very small laser etched numbers / letters
around the cd hub .. MS can tell from them if the cd is Legit and or already in use

the box was sealed
the cd (case) was sealed

I opened it right there before buying it to check, looked real to me gave him $50
went home happy (thinking I got a deal)
one month later
yea...not so happy now..

There are a lot of counterfeiting issues in Asia, and from what I have read they reproduce the packaging pretty accurately, including the shrinkwrapping and holos.

 

[SpeedEng66]

Originally posted by: Markbnj

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66

Originally posted by: bruceb
You say it was Brand New in a Retail Box .. .. Was the box still Sealed ? ?
What about the CD in the box ? ? Was that also still Factory Packed ? ?

If so call Microsoft ... a Legit MS CD has very small laser etched numbers / letters
around the cd hub .. MS can tell from them if the cd is Legit and or already in use

the box was sealed
the cd (case) was sealed

I opened it right there before buying it to check, looked real to me gave him $50
went home happy (thinking I got a deal)
one month later
yea...not so happy now..

There are a lot of counterfeiting issues in Asia, and from what I have read they reproduce the packaging pretty accurately, including the shrinkwrapping and holos.

sht I know now
the hard way

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66

Originally posted by: Markbnj

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66

Originally posted by: bruceb
You say it was Brand New in a Retail Box .. .. Was the box still Sealed ? ?
What about the CD in the box ? ? Was that also still Factory Packed ? ?

If so call Microsoft ... a Legit MS CD has very small laser etched numbers / letters
around the cd hub .. MS can tell from them if the cd is Legit and or already in use

the box was sealed
the cd (case) was sealed

I opened it right there before buying it to check, looked real to me gave him $50
went home happy (thinking I got a deal)
one month later
yea...not so happy now..

There are a lot of counterfeiting issues in Asia, and from what I have read they reproduce the packaging pretty accurately, including the shrinkwrapping and holos.

sht I know now
the hard way

Turn him in.

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/Reporting.mspx

 

[SpeedEng66]

Done!!

 

[SpeedEng66]

haha I thought I was being slick

I downloaded sp2 onto my jump drive (off my laptop) and installed it on the htpc.
that worked!!

I tried the same for WMP11.
had to verify to make sure it was a legal xp before it let me install

guess im going to use this xp on my mame arcade in the garage..

 

[postmortemIA]

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66
haha I thought I was being slick

I downloaded sp2 onto my jump drive (off my laptop) and installed it on the htpc.
that worked!!

I tried the same for WMP11.
had to verify to make sure it was a legal xp before it let me install

guess im going to use this xp on my mame arcade in the garage..

Dude, you should call MS. They'll give you new key in such cases when you get scammed. It is painful and will take you 5 mins..why you want to let scammer win your money for product that has no value (illegal Windows has no value).

Also you could give us your first 5 digits of CD-Key to see ifyou really have some common pirated key.

 

[SilentRunning]

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66

Originally posted by: bruceb
You say it was Brand New in a Retail Box .. .. Was the box still Sealed ? ?
What about the CD in the box ? ? Was that also still Factory Packed ? ?

If so call Microsoft ... a Legit MS CD has very small laser etched numbers / letters
around the cd hub .. MS can tell from them if the cd is Legit and or already in use

the box was sealed
the cd (case) was sealed

I opened it right there before buying it to check, looked real to me gave him $50
went home happy (thinking I got a deal)
one month later
yea...not so happy now..

Does Microsoft even ship retail XP products in a CD case? All mine are in those stupid trifolds (which are too darn big) with that foam hub.

Sorry to hear it was fake.

 

[SpeedEng66]

Originally posted by: postmortemIA

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66
haha I thought I was being slick

I downloaded sp2 onto my jump drive (off my laptop) and installed it on the htpc.
that worked!!

I tried the same for WMP11.
had to verify to make sure it was a legal xp before it let me install

guess im going to use this xp on my mame arcade in the garage..

Dude, you should call MS. They'll give you new key in such cases when you get scammed. It is painful and will take you 5 mins..why you want to let scammer win your money for product that has no value (illegal Windows has no value).

Also you could give us your first 5 digits of CD-Key to see ifyou really have some common pirated key.

I did call them this morning. they will sell me a new cod. they guy (@ms) never mentioned anything about giving one up for free.
do I just have to call in again until I get a nice person?

 

[trOver]

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66

Originally posted by: postmortemIA

Originally posted by: SpeedEng66
haha I thought I was being slick

I downloaded sp2 onto my jump drive (off my laptop) and installed it on the htpc.
that worked!!

I tried the same for WMP11.
had to verify to make sure it was a legal xp before it let me install

guess im going to use this xp on my mame arcade in the garage..

Dude, you should call MS. They'll give you new key in such cases when you get scammed. It is painful and will take you 5 mins..why you want to let scammer win your money for product that has no value (illegal Windows has no value).

Also you could give us your first 5 digits of CD-Key to see ifyou really have some common pirated key.

I did call them this morning. they will sell me a new cod. they guy (@ms) never mentioned anything about giving one up for free.
do I just have to call in again until I get a nice person?

usually i get a really nice person on the phone and we work things out. Although, this has only been for reactivation. they may get mean when you go asking for a new cd key...

 

[marulee]

Originally posted by: gsellis
Just assuming it is a legit copy....

You will get the Genuine error IF you clock is set wrong. Check your system time and make sure it is correct. If your time is off by more than a month, you will get a report that your system is not Genuine (from personal experience).

Really? Is that right?

 

[ShawnD1]

Originally posted by: trOver
usually i get a really nice person on the phone and we work things out. Although, this has only been for reactivation. they may get mean when you go asking for a new cd key...

I too have also never had a problem with the folks at MS. Usually it's a quick phone call where they ask for my key, ask how many computers it's on (always say 1), and then they give a new activation code. I've installed the same copy of XP probably about 20 times now (lots of formats), and they've always helped me activate over the phone.

 

[cessation]

I remember reading some where that you would have the option to get a free copy of Windows from MS if you were sold a illegal copy. I'm guessing the option would be there after WGA/update runs, if not you could call and ask about it. After doing some reading it might be Windows XP Pro only and only through a certain date, I'm not sure but here's an article on it...

http://www.helpwithwindows.com/wga-break.html