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June 26th, 2007, 16:32 GMT · By Marius Oiaga
Microsoft: How to Download and Install Genuine Software on non-Genuine Windows XP |
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Microsoft is the last company in the world you would expect to offer advice on how to download and deploy software requiring Windows Genuine Advantage validation on a system that will not pass WGA verification. And yet again, this won't be the only example of the Redmond company sabotaging its own fight against software piracy. As an integer part of its efforts to enable web developers streamlined access to Internet Explorer 6.0 and Internet Explorer 7.0 running on Windows XP Service Pack 2 even in the context of Windows Vista, Microsoft
is offering two free versions of the Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Image. Each virtual machine image contains a pre-activated copy of Windows XP SP2 along with IE6 and IE7. In the files that ship by default with the images, Microsoft has included a file claiming that the copies of Windows XP inside the virtual machines will not pass WGA validation. As a result, the Redmond company also offers advice to users that want to get their hands on software for which validation is mandatory and install it into the non-genuine Windows operating system offered as a VHD. [IMG=2]"This image will not pass Windows Genuine Verification. If you need to install an application that requires it, download it on a genuine PC, and then copy it to the VPC," Microsoft informed. And of course this piece of advice can be extended to cover additional scenarios involving non-genuine (this time used as an euphemism) and Microsoft software. Now, the only problem that I want to emphasize here is that I managed to get both versions of Windows XP served via the VPC image validated with no problems. Now either Microsoft has introduced the Read Me file alongside the downloads as a way of throwing users off track or the Windows genuine Advantage mechanism is in such a poor condition that it would validate even Windows copies that Microsoft states cannot pass the WGA.
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| Comment #1 by: terryjoh on 20 Jul 2011, 21:56 UTC |  reply to this comment | I have Windows XP and I downloaded Internet 8 on my pc. Now it keeps telling me that this copy of Windows did not pass validation. Also that I may be a victim of software counterfeiting. I've been 4 days trying to get help with no progress. Don't know what to do from here. |
| Comment #1.1 by: rock star on 20 Nov 2011, 14:34 GMT | i also have same problem |
| Comment #1.2 by: ekram on 31 Dec 2011, 16:56 GMT | I have also same problem. |
| Comment #2.1 by: mimi on 04 Sep 2011, 22:58 GMT | i have the same problem |
| Comment #2.2 by: montu on 09 Feb 2012, 10:29 GMT | i also have same problem.microsoft please help me |
| Comment #5.1 by: pravadu on 20 Nov 2011, 07:34 GMT | i have the same problem could plz find solution for mw |
| Comment #5.2 by: neha on 03 Dec 2011, 03:46 GMT | i too have same problem |
| Comment #5.3 by: Shaheed on 11 Feb 2012, 09:27 GMT | Don`t worry. |
| Comment #6 by: sertyu on 19 Dec 2011, 13:36 UTC | reply to this comment | i too hav the same problem help me soon |
| Comment #6.1 by: Elijah on 08 Jan 2012, 07:46 GMT | I HAVE BEEN FACING THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS |
| Comment #7 by: radhi on 05 Jan 2012, 05:02 UTC | reply to this comment | i too have the same problem plz help as elary as posible |
| Comment #7.1 by: tates on 13 Jan 2012, 16:56 GMT | i too have the same problem |
| Comment #7.2 by: no condition on 05 Jun 2013, 07:35 GMT | pls help me out i am facing problem with my window 7 its telling me the window is not genuine and i may be a victim of counterfeit pls what i do to get genuine and install it |
| Comment #8 by: prince G on 05 Feb 2012, 15:20 UTC | reply to this comment | i have the same problem. microsoft help me!!! |
| Comment #9 by: Shaheed on 11 Feb 2012, 09:25 UTC | reply to this comment | Most suitable.an easy task for new operators.It`s most convenient to know about Geniune microsoft software. |
| Comment #10 by: kanta prasad on 23 Feb 2012, 00:19 UTC | reply to this comment | When I switch on my P c there is a message that my pc is running without genuine Microsoft. |
| Comment #11 by: liz on 24 Feb 2012, 06:03 UTC | reply to this comment | Hello,
yep the reason for is that everytime we log on the message comes up saying (ask for genuine microsoft software. |
| Comment #11.1 by: abi on 19 Apr 2012, 16:58 GMT | how to resolve ffrom this pblm |
| Comment #12 by: BJ BABY on 17 May 2012, 08:12 UTC | reply to this comment | I have Windows XP and I downloaded Genuine softwareon my pc. Now it keeps telling me that this copy of Windows did not pass validation. Also that I may be a victim of software counterfeiting. I've been 4 days trying to get help with no progress.I don't know what to do here, please help me. |
| Comment #13 by: mona on 19 Jun 2012, 08:03 UTC | reply to this comment | I have Windows XP and I downloaded Genuine softwareon my pc. Now it keeps telling me that this copy of Windows did not pass validation. Also that I may be a victim of software counterfeiting. I've been 4 days trying to get help with no progress.I don't know what to do here, please help me. |
| Comment #13.1 by: tinny on 20 Jul 2012, 14:11 GMT | i have same problem too. Please help me! |
| Comment #14 by: stylefox on 02 Aug 2012, 22:52 UTC | reply to this comment | What is validation and how does it work?
Validation is an online process that verifies that your copy of Windows is genuine and that critical Windows licensing files have not been damaged, deleted, or removed. It takes only a few moments and lets Microsoft create a match between your PC's hardware profile and your 25-character product key, which is usually located on the Certificate of Authenticity. This match is anonymously archived so it can be checked against future activation and validation attempts and helps make sure that the Windows product key installed on your PC matches the original Windows product key that was purchased. In this way, validation helps ensure that your product key is not used by another person in a malicious manner, such as activating a counterfeit or non-genuine copy of Windows. Microsoft might ask you to validate after Windows activation, when you request a genuine Windows download from the Microsoft Download Center, or when requesting a non-security-related download from Windows Update. No personally identifiable information is collected during validation.
Once validation is complete, you'll see a webpage explaining the results. For instance, if Windows on your PC is validated as genuine, then you'll see a success page confirming that Windows is genuine. However, if Windows on your PC fails genuine validation, then the webpage that appears will give you information on the issue that caused the validation failure, including likely scenarios for why validation failure might have occurred and customized recommendations for resolution. You'll also see special offers from Microsoft to buy genuine Windows if Windows installed on your PC isn’t genuine.
In addition, some changes to your PC's configuration might occur if Windows is not genuine. When Windows XP fails validation, a message reminding you that Windows might not be genuine might begin appearing on your desktop. You might also receive reminders when you log in and at intervals while you're using Windows, and your desktop wallpaper will change to a plain black background. You can reset your desktop background to a favorite wallpaper or different color, but it will reset to this plain black background every 60 minutes. In addition, you won't be able to receive optional (non-security) updates from Windows Update. This experience will continue until Windows is genuine. If you previously validated Windows but want to view the customized recommendations for resolution or the special offers from Microsoft to get genuine Windows, you can click Validate now at any time.
For more information about what information is collected during validation and how it is used, see the Genuine Microsoft software program privacy statement. Validation does not collect your name, address, email address, or any other information that Microsoft could use to identify you or contact you.
In addition to online validation, you can visit the How to Tell website to visually compare the special security features of your Windows installation CD or DVD, product key label, and/or Certificate of Authenticity (COA) with those included with genuine Microsoft software. |
| Comment #14.1 by: den on 18 Nov 2012, 14:20 GMT | same problem. do something pliz |
| Comment #15 by: Lety on 16 Sep 2012, 15:40 UTC | reply to this comment | I would like to know if I have to uninstall Microsoft Office xp 2003 before installing a genuine version 2010. |
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