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I had some problems with my laptop, took it to have it fixd. They re-installed Windows XP, and now I get the message frfom Microsoft that my Windows copy is not genuine. Is there anyway I could TELL them this, and can I somehow put the Original Serial Number, from the label underneath the laptop, into Windows, to stop this problem, or do I have to cough up nearly £100 for yet another copy of Windows?
if it is the genuine serial...call them tell them you reinstalled windows and they will fix it for you
To whom did you take the laptop to get it fixed? It could be possible that they installed a pirated version of Windows. You must have received a recovery disc with the laptop. Use that to reinstall/recover windows
oo yea didnt really read your post to well...did you take it to a reputable business to get it fixed like best buy or just some guy
Should be moved to the software section. Is not a tutorial.
Move to software?
If the serial is genuien, call microsoft and they'll fix it for you.
Yeah Just saw this-Moved
Windows genuine have 3 time registration, after that it will no longer accept the registration number
You don't need to re-install or call microsoft, They have a key changer program that lets you update your key to the 1 on the bottom of your P.C, Just follow the Instructions and reboot ...Easy as that ,Heres the link
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/sel...e-47da8c20a309
Just call microsoft, my cousin did it. She reinstalled 3 times and ran out of keys. They'll ask that you provide one of the genuine keys and give you a new one to install.
EDIT: NVM, darkstate01 is right. That works as well.