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Authentication for Windows

#1 Post by beeryf » Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:18 am

i dont have a "genuine" version of windows. is there any way to get around the verification through microsoft to install updates and such. besides paying for a genuine product key?
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Re: Authentication for Windows

#2 Post by christopher_wolf » Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:32 am

beeryf wrote:i dont have a "genuine" version of windows. is there any way to get around the verification through microsoft to install updates and such. besides paying for a genuine product key?
Do you mean to say you don't have a COA for that version of Windows as it is bootlegged or does the WGA utility simply screw up?
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#3 Post by beeryf » Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:49 am

i have a copy from a cdr with the key written on it. it installs for UAE by default.

so i assume it is bootlegged.
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#4 Post by christopher_wolf » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:21 am

beeryf wrote:i have a copy from a cdr with the key written on it. it installs for UAE by default.

so i assume it is bootlegged.
That is against FAQ Rule #5. I asked to be sure.

There are to be no discussions about warez or bootlegged software on here.
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