Counterfeit windows microsoft

[kelfoan]

For the past week, whenever I switch on my computer I get a warning message advising me my version of Windows Microsoft is not genuine and I may be a victim of counterfeiting. I have had the system for 2 years without this message appearing. any advice. could it be a virus etc.

[gen2]

Not a virus. It is genuine. Just a couple of weeks ago Microsoft put out an automatic update called 'Verification Tool'. This checks your version of windows. The message means that a version of Windows from the same installation CD has already been registered.

Only way to avoid it is to use a restore point from before the download, and then don't allow the 'Verification Tool' to be installed next time it downloads.

[kelfoan]

Thanks for reply. If I jut ignore it {as I have done so far) will this cause any problems.

[gen2]

It won't cause problems, other than the constant nags, but it will restrict what future downloads you can install. Read more about it on this other forum

[kelfoan]

Thanks. It has answered my questions and put my nind at ease

[Mattk]

I have the same message and have no intention of shelling out for a copy of windows xp so late in its life when vista is just around the corner which I will buy.

[ll_billym]

Course you will Matt.

[ian.miller]

Vista is hardly just round the corner.

If you bought the PC from a supplier that is still in existance then you have a right to go back to them for a legit copy, plus you could get them in all sorts of trouble if you decided to report it if you had proof.

[Mattk]

In relative terms,Vista is just around the corner ie early next year.

FYI billym,I will be buying Vista for its increased media capabilites with the 360.

[Jpsccc]

Sounds like your uncle in Wales has sold you a duff !!!!

why not buy a kosher piece of software !!!