University computer displaying "Not Genuine Windowx XP"

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Lifer
Jun 22, 2004
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Originally posted by: Specop 007
Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
I've heard of the "genuine advantage" stuff acting up but the only systems I've seen it complain about were ones that weren't genuine. My system, my dad's, my brother's, several friends - all genuine, no problems with it saying otherwise.

XP coding isn't shoddy. I have no trouble with it. Windows Me though, that is another story.... ;)

Well, its good your 10 or so examples represent a good sampling of the millions of installations of XP.

So, because YOU say so I refute the OP's post. Shens I say.

:p
 

SparkyJJO

Lifer
May 16, 2002
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Originally posted by: Specop 007
Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
I've heard of the "genuine advantage" stuff acting up but the only systems I've seen it complain about were ones that weren't genuine. My system, my dad's, my brother's, several friends - all genuine, no problems with it saying otherwise.

XP coding isn't shoddy. I have no trouble with it. Windows Me though, that is another story.... ;)

Well, its good your 10 or so examples represent a good sampling of the millions of installations of XP.

So, because YOU say so I refute the OP's post. Shens I say.

:laugh:

Hey I was speaking from experience. I know I'm probably lucky that it works fine for me, and I know there are issues with it for some people.
I wonder though how many of these supposed "legal" ones that have issues really aren't... Can't help but wonder.