Windows Authentication

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I have a computer with Windows xp already loaded on it and when I try to get
additional software from the download centre I am asked to check for
authentication , this fails, how do I overcome this problem.
I am a pensioner new to this modern technology

 

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Hi Bryan,
Where did you get the PC from to have XP already loaded. If it was a
retail outlet (PCWorld/local vendor etc) then you need to contact them.
If it was from an individual who had loaded XP for you then it's more
than likely an illegal installation.
If the latter you would need to purchase a full retail copy of XP or
question them on the copy of XP you have.

Neil

 

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he Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation check process
does not complete when you try to validate your copy of Windows XP
or Windows 2000 Professional
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;905226
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP

Bryan Baker wrote:
> I have a computer with Windows xp already loaded on it and when I try to
> get additional software from the download centre I am asked to check for
> authentication , this fails, how do I overcome this problem.
> I am a pensioner new to this modern technology

 

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On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 16:39:04 -0400 in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general, PA Bear favored us with...
> he Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation check process
> does not complete when you try to validate your copy of Windows XP
> or Windows 2000 Professional
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;905226

Is it just my eyes, or does "Method 3" there consist only of
boilerplate security warnings with no actual steps to resolve the
problem?

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Stan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA
http://OakRoadSystems.com/
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days, (long pause) you just put in cream." --Julia Child

 

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Stan Brown wrote:
> On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 16:39:04 -0400 in
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.general, PA Bear favored us with...
> > The Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation check process
> > does not complete when you try to validate your copy of Windows XP
> > or Windows 2000 Professional
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;905226
>
> Is it just my eyes, or does "Method 3" there consist only of
> boilerplate security warnings with no actual steps to resolve the
> problem?

It certainly appears incomplete, at the very least. One would assume the
MIA method would include temporarily disabling anti-virus and/or third-party
firewall, in case either or both may be interfering.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP