Suddenly my copy of Windows isn't genuine? Please help
LaRock
TX, USA
A while back I posted because my computer was running slowly. I posted a HijackThis log and was told to delete certain items. Here is the original thread so you can see what I was told to delete:
http://icrontic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80739
Ever since then, my computer has run much quicker, but I have an icon in the systray that looks like a star, telling me that my system may be at risk. I also get messages that my copy of Windows is no longer genuine.
The only problem I've seen (but it's somewhat significant), is that when I update Firefox or IE it won't load. I had to search for an older version of Firefox and run it, and I have the same problem with IE.
Not sure if there are other problems that will arise, but I'd like to fix this if possible.
The company I work for provided my copy of Windows XP a few years ago, so I don't have the installation CD with me. How can I solve this issue?
Thanks in advance.
http://icrontic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80739
Ever since then, my computer has run much quicker, but I have an icon in the systray that looks like a star, telling me that my system may be at risk. I also get messages that my copy of Windows is no longer genuine.
The only problem I've seen (but it's somewhat significant), is that when I update Firefox or IE it won't load. I had to search for an older version of Firefox and run it, and I have the same problem with IE.
Not sure if there are other problems that will arise, but I'd like to fix this if possible.
The company I work for provided my copy of Windows XP a few years ago, so I don't have the installation CD with me. How can I solve this issue?
Thanks in advance.
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But, if you don't own a legit version of XP and don't have the key/installation disk you really should just order one, I wouldn't jack with MS.
If you dont have a legit copy go and get one because you only have a limited time to activate it and then you wont be able to log on.
Edit:\\ Can you post another Hijack this jog please. Also have a look here to test your firewall. http://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1dkyd2
Very true