Re: My copy of Windows XP isnt genuine - HELP!

The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for users
attempting to change their current non-genuine Product Key to a genuine COA
sticker or genuine Product Key - all without a reinstall!

see for instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/purchase/UpdateInstructions.aspx


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"A. Weyman" <hotcocoababe(deletethis)@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Having just left my husband, I have taken charge of our computer. I was
just
| trying to update to SP2 this morning, and have now found out that the copy
of
| Windows XP I've been using isn't genuine! I'm assuming my ex-husband knew
| full well that it's not, but didn't feel the need to make me savvy to the
| fact.
|
| I have no problems purchasing a genuine copy of Windows Xp and will do so
| tomorrow, however I'm worried about the effect installing it on my
computer
| might have. Will it just install directly over the pirate version, or will
I
| have to completely wipe the computer and start again? If so, is it
possible
| to make a back-up of all files and folders onto my memory stick? (I
suspect
| not)
|
| If any one has any idea of the affect this would have on my computer, I'd
be
| very grateful if you could email me ASAP (and tell me what to do in simple
| steps, as I'm not terribly techo)
|
| Thanks!


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