[access-uk] Re: Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new legal copy
- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:53:16 +0100
Hi Dave,
As someone else has already suggested, unless you have very good
reason, you would be infinitely safer to allow the Windows installer
to re-format the drive.
Considering where you bought it, and the fact that it already has an
illegal Windows installed, goodness knows what else may be lurking on
that hard drive.
Installing the way the Microsoft agent has told you, will certainly
wipe out the old Windows and install a new one, but nevertheless it's
not the safest by any means.
At least you will be confident in beginning with a totally clean
system.
I say this with over 20 years of selling and supporting adaptive
technology, not to mention running our own office network.
George W F Bell
(Managing Director)
Techno-Vision Systems Ltd
76 Bunting Road Ind. Est.
NORTHAMPTON
NN2 6EE
Tel: 01604 792777
Fax: 01604 792726
E-mail: george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.techno-vision.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Dave Mack
Sent: 24 April 2010 22:49
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new
legal copy
Well, I called Microsoft and explained the situation with my
granddaughter's used computer with the illegal Windows XP on it and
that I have purchased a new and legal copy of XP. They told me to
install a full installation of the new XP over the old one and call
the Activation Team after it is
installed. So, I guess I will hold my breath, grit my teeth, and
hope all
goes well. However, when asked specifically, they said I couldn't just
replace the old key with the new one and that I must do a full
install.
Any comments? Should I, perhaps, get a second opinion from another
Microsoft tech who isn't simply reading a script from a foreign land
with impeccable English? Sincere apologies to my Indian friends.
(grin) Grandpa Dave in California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Toner" <barry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:14 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new
legal copy
> Hi Dave,
>
> No. you need to ring Microsoft Tech Support once you've got your
> legal CD and key.
>
> Explain the situation to them. They will help you get out of the OS
> lock and enter your valid licence code.
>
> Regards,
> Barry.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Dave Mack
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:19 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new
> legal copy
>
> Barry, I am afraid I am getting confused. I am not able to boot the
> computer as Windows now refuses to load after running Windows
Update
> and it
>
> says Hardware change detected and it locks up. However, I was going
> to place a new and legal copy of Windows XP on the machine. Are you
> saying the
>
> new Windows CD will launch a Wizard which lets me correct the
current
> XP with a new license key and no further installation required?
Sorry
> for my befuddlement. Thanks.
> Grandpa Dave in California
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Barry Toner" <barry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 2:23 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new
> legal copy
>
>
>> Roger,
>>
>> The error was to install the operating system.
>>
>> What you had on your system and what dave does is an illegal
licence
>> code not an illegal Operating System. You can go through a wizard
to
>> enter a new licence code on the already installed operating system.
>>
>> OEM versions of Microsofts software whilst it is often bought by
>> people wanting a cheap OS who are able to install it themselves is
>> licenced only to be used on a system you build and sell onto
someone.
>>
>> I don't' right the licence terms and some don't think is fair.
Smiles.
>>
>> Just clarifying to help you folks out.
>>
>> Barry.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>> Behalf Of roger south
>> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:57 PM
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new
>> legal copy
>>
>> Hi Dave
>>
>> Be careful here. I once bought a machine second hand with an
illegal
>> XP system installed. I tried to install a legit copy over it and
>> ended up with
>> 2 operating systems confusing not only me but the machine as well.
>> The solution was to do a clean re-install with a full disc format.
>>
>> My problems didn't stop there however as I then had a reason to
>> contact Microsoft support who told me I had an illegal copy. I went
>> back to the seller who sent me a new copy which I installed as a
clean installation.
>> Went back to Microsoft who told me again I had an illegal copy.
After
>> a lot of arguing it seems as I'm not a registered Microsoft
>> technician any system I install will be deemed to be illegal. I
gave
>> up and now ask my questions on lists such as this.
>>
>> Roger
>>
>> What disease did "cured" ham actually have?
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dave Mack" <dcmack2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:39 PM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Replacing unauthorizedWindows XP with new
legal
>> copy
>>
>>
>>> Hi, folks. I have a question about installing a new and legal
>>> version of Windows XP over a prior unauthorized version that was
>>> contained on a used computer that one of my grandddaughters bought
>>> at a flea market sale. I found out it was not an authorized
version
>>> when I tried to update Windows XP on the machine and it now boots
>>> with an error message saying that a hardware change has been
>>> detected and Windows terminates. So I have ordered a pristine
copy
>>> of Windows to install on the machine. I am wondering, however, if
>>> the new installation copy of XP will overwrite everything or will
>>> allow me the opportunity to simply correct the unauthorized
>>> installed version and keep the software in tact. Any comments
would
>>> be deeply appreciated. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Grandpa Dave in California
>>>
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