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Windows XP Issue (Activation) II
I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of
Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. My questions that need to be answered so I can get sleep at night: 1.) Will my or my Mom's PC render useless? (MS finding out and disabling it via Windows Update or some other technique?) 2.) Will I go to jail or get a fine? 3.) My best friend bought a Dell and ran over his restoration disk with the wheel of his chair, schmuck . Almost same scenario, he has the right/license to run it but can't. Can I install my copy onto his PC without getting my PC or my Mom's deactivated or rendered useless? 4.) Will I go to jail or get a fine if I also install it on my best friend's PC? I REALLY appreciate the time you guys take to answer this post. You are really helping me out! THANK YOU!! BTW, I scoured the 'net and there is an overwhelming amount of information and information that is conflicting (even from MS) that is real hard to get these questions answered. So I figured someone here has the "Windows Product Activation" (WPA) knowledge or experienced the same thing I am. |
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daygo140 wrote:
I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. My questions that need to be answered so I can get sleep at night: 1.) Will my or my Mom's PC render useless? (MS finding out and disabling it via Windows Update or some other technique?) Not once both installations have been activated, though using Windows Updates can and has rendered many peoples' OSs useless, but that's a risk you have to take even if XP is installed on only one PC. 2.) Will I go to jail or get a fine? Definately no jail, but a fine is a very, very, very, very remote posibility. You are more likely to win the $750,000,000 playing the lottery. 3.) My best friend bought a Dell and ran over his restoration disk with the wheel of his chair, schmuck . Almost same scenario, he has the right/license to run it but can't. Can I install my copy onto his PC without getting my PC or my Mom's deactivated or rendered useless? Realistically, yes, though you are violating the EULA, but even with Activation, there ain't much MS can do about it. 4.) Will I go to jail or get a fine if I also install it on my best friend's PC? Same answer as Number 2. I REALLY appreciate the time you guys take to answer this post. You are really helping me out! THANK YOU!! BTW, I scoured the 'net and there is an overwhelming amount of information and information that is conflicting (even from MS) that is real hard to get these questions answered. So I figured someone here has the "Windows Product Activation" (WPA) knowledge or experienced the same thing I am. That's how MS does business. Keep everything so confused that people buy more copies of software than they really need to buy. Microsoft is the modern-day PT Barnum, and relies on all the suckers out there. -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei |
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-----Original Message----- I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. My questions that need to be answered so I can get sleep at night: 1.) Will my or my Mom's PC render useless? (MS finding out and disabling it via Windows Update or some other technique?) 2.) Will I go to jail or get a fine? 3.) My best friend bought a Dell and ran over his restoration disk with the wheel of his chair, schmuck . Almost same scenario, he has the right/license to run it but can't. Can I install my copy onto his PC without getting my PC or my Mom's deactivated or rendered useless? 4.) Will I go to jail or get a fine if I also install it on my best friend's PC? I REALLY appreciate the time you guys take to answer this post. You are really helping me out! THANK YOU!! BTW, I scoured the 'net and there is an overwhelming amount of information and information that is conflicting (even from MS) that is real hard to get these questions answered. So I figured someone here has the "Windows Product Activation" (WPA) knowledge or experienced the same thing I am. .does it bother you that you are breaking the licensing agreement and know you are? you will have problems with windows updates and will not be able to get them and will be unable to reinstall using your cdkey anymore,you can call microsoft and lie and get another cdkey to install ,and a few more times and they will be on to you and that will be that. |
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daygo140 wrote:
I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. Where did you obtain the bios update? It should have come only from eMachines and it would have accepted the restore media. You are lucky the system booted at all by using a non-authorized bios update. If you make unauthorized changes, you have to take responsibility for the results. You mothers system no longer has the right to use the supplied software. Flash it back to the original or obtain a supported bios from Emachine and there is no problem, your worries are gone. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. My questions that need to be answered so I can get sleep at night: 1.) Will my or my Mom's PC render useless? (MS finding out and disabling it via Windows Update or some other technique?) 2.) Will I go to jail or get a fine? 3.) My best friend bought a Dell and ran over his restoration disk with the wheel of his chair, schmuck . Almost same scenario, he has the right/license to run it but can't. Can I install my copy onto his PC without getting my PC or my Mom's deactivated or rendered useless? 4.) Will I go to jail or get a fine if I also install it on my best friend's PC? I REALLY appreciate the time you guys take to answer this post. You are really helping me out! THANK YOU!! BTW, I scoured the 'net and there is an overwhelming amount of information and information that is conflicting (even from MS) that is real hard to get these questions answered. So I figured someone here has the "Windows Product Activation" (WPA) knowledge or experienced the same thing I am. |
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If I restore the BIOS to original the problem will reoccur, but I'll will not
get into that and argue that point, I trust myself. I obtained the updated BIOS from the mobo manufacturer it was specifically developed to fix the issues that she had. Thanks for your 2 cents. "Michael Stevens" wrote: daygo140 wrote: I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. Where did you obtain the bios update? It should have come only from eMachines and it would have accepted the restore media. You are lucky the system booted at all by using a non-authorized bios update. If you make unauthorized changes, you have to take responsibility for the results. You mothers system no longer has the right to use the supplied software. Flash it back to the original or obtain a supported bios from Emachine and there is no problem, your worries are gone. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. My questions that need to be answered so I can get sleep at night: 1.) Will my or my Mom's PC render useless? (MS finding out and disabling it via Windows Update or some other technique?) 2.) Will I go to jail or get a fine? 3.) My best friend bought a Dell and ran over his restoration disk with the wheel of his chair, schmuck . Almost same scenario, he has the right/license to run it but can't. Can I install my copy onto his PC without getting my PC or my Mom's deactivated or rendered useless? 4.) Will I go to jail or get a fine if I also install it on my best friend's PC? I REALLY appreciate the time you guys take to answer this post. You are really helping me out! THANK YOU!! BTW, I scoured the 'net and there is an overwhelming amount of information and information that is conflicting (even from MS) that is real hard to get these questions answered. So I figured someone here has the "Windows Product Activation" (WPA) knowledge or experienced the same thing I am. |
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daygo140 wrote:
If I restore the BIOS to original the problem will reoccur, but I'll will not get into that and argue that point, I trust myself. I obtained the updated BIOS from the mobo manufacturer it was specifically developed to fix the issues that she had. Thanks for your 2 cents. "Michael Stevens" wrote: Quite welcome. I will send you the bill. 8-) -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm daygo140 wrote: I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. Where did you obtain the bios update? It should have come only from eMachines and it would have accepted the restore media. You are lucky the system booted at all by using a non-authorized bios update. If you make unauthorized changes, you have to take responsibility for the results. You mothers system no longer has the right to use the supplied software. Flash it back to the original or obtain a supported bios from Emachine and there is no problem, your worries are gone. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. My questions that need to be answered so I can get sleep at night: 1.) Will my or my Mom's PC render useless? (MS finding out and disabling it via Windows Update or some other technique?) 2.) Will I go to jail or get a fine? 3.) My best friend bought a Dell and ran over his restoration disk with the wheel of his chair, schmuck . Almost same scenario, he has the right/license to run it but can't. Can I install my copy onto his PC without getting my PC or my Mom's deactivated or rendered useless? 4.) Will I go to jail or get a fine if I also install it on my best friend's PC? I REALLY appreciate the time you guys take to answer this post. You are really helping me out! THANK YOU!! BTW, I scoured the 'net and there is an overwhelming amount of information and information that is conflicting (even from MS) that is real hard to get these questions answered. So I figured someone here has the "Windows Product Activation" (WPA) knowledge or experienced the same thing I am. |
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daygo140 wrote:
I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. That is not allowed. Your mom's machine though should have a product key on the label on the case. Provided that this is acceptable to the CD you have, use it. If the BIOS flash came from eMachines then they should have provided a means of adjusting the lock to match Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. -- Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies) Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit) |
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Alex Nichol wrote:
daygo140 wrote: I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. That is not allowed. Your mom's machine though should have a product key on the label on the case. Provided that this is acceptable to the CD you have, use it. If the BIOS flash came from eMachines then they should have provided a means of adjusting the lock to match Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. Congratulations Alex, you may get a check in the mail too! I told him the same thing and he thanked me for my 2 cents, I billed him. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the
maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. Ok so you suppose my Mom should have to pay for ANOTHER copy of Windows XP? That's BS!!!! That's why this whole WPA thing is BS!!!! Honest people like me and my Mom are the one's that pay (for the big fish's copy (pirate)). I also think eMachines, HP, IBM, Sony, etc. should be blamed also with these stupid as* "restoration disks". Save money, save money, save money, like you don't have enough? "Restoration disks" suck as* bad, no setup console, no repair installation, etc. this whole distribution thing with Microsoft's OS's need to be rethought. "Alex Nichol" wrote: daygo140 wrote: I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. That is not allowed. Your mom's machine though should have a product key on the label on the case. Provided that this is acceptable to the CD you have, use it. If the BIOS flash came from eMachines then they should have provided a means of adjusting the lock to match Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. -- Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies) Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit) |
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I'll give you both $200 if you'd STFU and never post to this board again.
MVP status went to your head. If you can't comprehend this noncomplex situation and can't grasp the moral, STFU. Obviously the MVP officers don't check the content in your posts. VERY LIGHT!!! You just post away because you have nothing else to do, and the content weighs nothing. Who should I make the check to? "Michael Stevens" wrote: Alex Nichol wrote: daygo140 wrote: I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. That is not allowed. Your mom's machine though should have a product key on the label on the case. Provided that this is acceptable to the CD you have, use it. If the BIOS flash came from eMachines then they should have provided a means of adjusting the lock to match Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. Congratulations Alex, you may get a check in the mail too! I told him the same thing and he thanked me for my 2 cents, I billed him. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Hey Pessos, read the thread, I hate these stupidmonkey asses that come in
yelling they know it all...LOL! You guys have all the answers but don't read the questions and other answers. You'll be a next MVP...hehe. "Leythos" wrote: On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 05:09:02 -0800, daygo140 wrote: Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. Ok so you suppose my Mom should have to pay for ANOTHER copy of Windows XP? That's BS!!!! If you flashed the BIOS with a non-emachine BIOS, then you created the problem. If you used an emachine BIOS then you can get an update file from their download site to fix the problem. That's why this whole WPA thing is BS!!!! Honest people like me and my Mom are the one's that pay (for the big fish's copy (pirate)). You didn't have to purchase a computer with Windows on it - that was your choice. If you didn't UNDERSTAND what you were purchasing then you can only blame yourself. I also think eMachines, HP, IBM, Sony, etc. should be blamed also with these stupid as* "restoration disks". Save money, save money, save money, like you don't have enough? "Restoration disks" suck as* bad, no setup console, no repair installation, etc. this whole distribution thing with Microsoft's OS's need to be rethought. So, you don't want an OEM copy with all the easy install CD setup, something that any 5 year-old can use to reinstall their system to an As Shipped mode - as I recall, all of those come with the ability to reinstall Windows without wiping the system and also come with the Full reinstall method - you just need to follow instructions when you do it. The real issue is if you wanted a custom machine with a retail copy of Windows, why did you buy an E-Machine - my own guess is Price. You get what you pay for most times in the computer world, and e-machines is the lowest form of computer company there is, almost as bad as Apple Face it, you can either restore the e-machines BIOS and get the system back on the proper setup or you can purchase a non-emachines version of Windows. If you want to do the later, buy a MS Mouse and Windows XP OEM for $99 and be happy. -- remove 999 in order to email me |
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Yeah my five year old can read. Comprehend is another story. Get the
picture Pedro? "Leythos" wrote: On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 05:33:02 -0800, daygo140 wrote: Hey Pessos, read the thread, I hate these stupidmonkey asses that come in yelling they know it all...LOL! You guys have all the answers but don't read the questions and other answers. You'll be a next MVP...hehe. I did read the thread and answered the technical side of the problem - care to use your brain to tell me where I missed something that I didn't address? "Leythos" wrote: On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 05:09:02 -0800, daygo140 wrote: Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. Ok so you suppose my Mom should have to pay for ANOTHER copy of Windows XP? That's BS!!!! If you flashed the BIOS with a non-emachine BIOS, then you created the problem. If you used an emachine BIOS then you can get an update file from their download site to fix the problem. That's why this whole WPA thing is BS!!!! Honest people like me and my Mom are the one's that pay (for the big fish's copy (pirate)). You didn't have to purchase a computer with Windows on it - that was your choice. If you didn't UNDERSTAND what you were purchasing then you can only blame yourself. I also think eMachines, HP, IBM, Sony, etc. should be blamed also with these stupid as* "restoration disks". Save money, save money, save money, like you don't have enough? "Restoration disks" suck as* bad, no setup console, no repair installation, etc. this whole distribution thing with Microsoft's OS's need to be rethought. So, you don't want an OEM copy with all the easy install CD setup, something that any 5 year-old can use to reinstall their system to an As Shipped mode - as I recall, all of those come with the ability to reinstall Windows without wiping the system and also come with the Full reinstall method - you just need to follow instructions when you do it. The real issue is if you wanted a custom machine with a retail copy of Windows, why did you buy an E-Machine - my own guess is Price. You get what you pay for most times in the computer world, and e-machines is the lowest form of computer company there is, almost as bad as Apple Face it, you can either restore the e-machines BIOS and get the system back on the proper setup or you can purchase a non-emachines version of Windows. If you want to do the later, buy a MS Mouse and Windows XP OEM for $99 and be happy. -- remove 999 in order to email me |
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Maybe you should consult with your 5/y/o next time you want to do anything
with the computer. It be better than asking you anything. "Leythos" wrote: On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 05:47:01 -0800, daygo140 wrote: Yeah my five year old can read. Comprehend is another story. Get the picture Pedro? Sure, it appears that you are another whiner type that did something that you didn't research first and now blame someone else for your mistakes in process and Understanding. Maybe you should consult with your 5/y/o next time you want to do anything with the computer. -- remove 999 in order to email me |
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Windows XP Issue (Activation) II
daygo140 wrote:
I'll give you both $200 if you'd STFU and never post to this board again. MVP status went to your head. If you can't comprehend this noncomplex situation and can't grasp the moral, STFU. Obviously the MVP officers don't check the content in your posts. VERY LIGHT!!! You just post away because you have nothing else to do, and the content weighs nothing. Who should I make the check to? You can find paypal on my web site but I think that is much to generous[ plus I will continue to post]. LOL The problem you have is YOU. It is not your mother, Microsoft, or anybody else, it is YOU. You already knew the answer and decided the solution before you posted your first message. You wanted absolution for what you were doing. LOL You didn't need it, you were going to fix your mothers computer that you broke come hell or high water. There is little consequence you could expect from your actions. You came here asking for support and forgiveness. It ain't going to happen. You messed up. It is very likely you could have used any OEM XP CD of the version Home [most likely] or Pro and the eMachines Product Key and installed and activated without any problem plus be in compliance with the OEM EULA license. You only changed the bios, that voided your eMachines restore and support, but it didn't void your Microsoft OEM EULA. You used the cut the head off and then try to reattach it approach, rather than; what do I need to do before I cut off the head. I will ignore your rudeness, since it is was a knee-jerk reply and hope you work out your situation as painless as possible. If you ever need any of my "light" content, feel free to ask or use my web site [also provided for free]. -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm "Michael Stevens" wrote: Alex Nichol wrote: daygo140 wrote: I am not having a problem, yet. But here is the scenario. I bought a copy of Windows XP a while ago for my PC. I reformatted my HDD reinstalled and activated Windows XP several times since I like to keep my PC fresh, which doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the copy is on one PC. Well, my Mom had a problem with her eMachines which needed it's BIOS to be flashed, I did so. The Windows XP that comes installed in an eMachine and is contained in the system restore disks uses "System Locked Pre-installation" (SLP) which at boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP information. If it matches, no activation is required. Well since I have flashed her BIOS the information does not add up and eMachines can't do anything for my Mom. So I stepped in and installed my version of XP and activated it and updated it to SP2 for her. Now there are two working copies of the same Windows XP on two different PC's. It's not like I just copied Windows XP to a CD and started passing it out to prevent people from purchasing an upgrade. Mom technically has a right/license to run Windows XP but can't. That is not allowed. Your mom's machine though should have a product key on the label on the case. Provided that this is acceptable to the CD you have, use it. If the BIOS flash came from eMachines then they should have provided a means of adjusting the lock to match Otherwise if you flash the BIOS of such a BIOS locked install, and the maker did not provide a proper CD to work with the key you are out on your own. Congratulations Alex, you may get a check in the mail too! I told him the same thing and he thanked me for my 2 cents, I billed him. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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