My Windows XP... not genuine?

Okay, so here's the deal. My Windows downloaded this update while I was online, and now, when I start up, it says my Windows XP isn't genuine. I mean, at least I'm still allowed to use my PC, but I want to get rid of this update; uninstall it. I don't know if it's in the Add/Remove list. I checked, but I don't think it's there. Everytime I start up my PC, and windows is about to start up, I get this little box that gives me the option to "Get the Genuine Key Now" or "Resolve Later"

Can anyone help?

... It's irritating the hell out of me.

You probably got a pirated version of XP. Windows update now requires a key to use, and most likely your computer doesn't have the legit version of the key. Did you try to do a system restore (it won't hurt to try anyway)?

*bangs head on desk*

Leave it to me to forget System Restore.

Thankies very much, Lone Wolf

It worked!

Muahahahahha!!!

Mods can lock this down now.

Actually, mine's doing the same thing. I'm a little unsavvy about my (or any) computer... how does one go about doing a System Restore?

Yes MS is being rather annoying at the moment. There is "certain" fixes which can put a end to that annoying pop-up.

Unfortunatly, system restore is only in XP, but if you have XP and a dell computer (sorry I only know Dell comps) go to dell solution center and click system restore and it will go from there. Hope that helps.

Ok I work at a shop and all I am getting is that crap, Windows is not genuine blah blah blah.
people now need to buy $140 new software which is getting people mad at microsoft. Just leave it for now and try googleing it because there are hacks to get around this ^_^.

I say dont even bother with Windows.
They are infested with viruses and they are very expensive to own.
Macs can only get like 6 viruses that arent even bad so I suggest to get a mac.
They cost more, but with all the virus protection crap you have to pay for with windows, you end up saving money in the end.

Originally Posted by Joel

I say dont even bother with Windows.
They are infested with viruses and they are very expensive to own.
Macs can only get like 6 viruses that arent even bad so I suggest to get a mac.
They cost more, but with all the virus protection crap you have to pay for with windows, you end up saving money in the end.

You people always seem to forget about us PC Gamers.
You can't be a PC gamer WITHOUT Windows.

They cost more, but with all the virus protection crap you have to pay for with windows, you end up saving money in the end.

Not so, there are plenty of good, free antivirus programs. My recommendation is Grisoft's AVG Antivirus.

Start>All Programs>Acessories>System Tools>System Restore is how you find it. But it only works on XP (unless you have a beta test of Vista...).

Originally Posted by V99

You people always seem to forget about us PC Gamers.
You can't be a PC gamer WITHOUT Windows.

Thats where intelligence comes in.
If you have a dual processing mac (like I do) you can install windows and mac on it, and only use windows for gaming.

Originally Posted by Joel

Thats where intelligence comes in.
If you have a dual processing mac (like I do) you can install windows and mac on it, and only use windows for gaming.

Hang on a sec. Doesn't that cost more?

And ladies and gentlemen, we have gone off topic; I know my was question was answered, and my problem fixed. I think LinkMS' was fixed as well, until he posts otherwise.

Originally Posted by insaney

Hang on a sec. Doesn't that cost more?

And ladies and gentlemen, we have gone off topic; I know my was question was answered, and my problem fixed. I think LinkMS' was fixed as well, until he posts otherwise.

$140 or so. It's not much of an expense to be able to use programs for two operating systems, and the iMac itself doesn't cost all that much as far as computers go, but it's specs are nice.

Originally Posted by Joel

Thats where intelligence comes in.
If you have a dual processing mac (like I do) you can install windows and mac on it, and only use windows for gaming.

Hmmm, And what kind of graphic settings can you get on a Mac?
Last I checked, Mac hardware is alot more expensive then good old PC Hardware.

Originally Posted by V99

Hmmm, And what kind of graphic settings can you get on a Mac?
Last I checked, Mac hardware is alot more expensive then good old PC Hardware.

To your first question, about the same as an xbox 360 and yes it is more expensive but much better.