Windows XP SP2 – Software counterfeiting error

Asked By Matthew L Peters 0 points N/A Posted on - 05/23/2013

Hi,

I am running Windows XP SP2 Professional and when I start the Window, a message occurs on the screen. The non genuine copy of Windows message shows on the screen given below.

You may be a victim of software counterfeiting. This copy of Windows is not genuine and is not eligible to receive the full range of upgrades and product support from Microsoft.

Click Get Genuine now to get more information and resolve this issue.

Get Genuine

Please resolve this problem.

Thanks

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Answered By Harvey Swiney 0 points N/A #175271

Windows XP SP2 – Software counterfeiting error

Hi Matthew,

This is a notification which shows that Microsoft believes that your copy of windows is pirated and to prove you have the original windows you need to enter your registration code. But if your problem persists than your Data.dat file might be corrupted. To fix it go to C:Documents and SettingsAll Users%ALLUSERSPROFILE%Application DataWindows Genuine Advantagedata folder. When you find the data.dat file remove that file from there and after the next validation it should be updated correctly.

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• Posted on - 05/27/2013
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