Windows xp pro (OEM)

was having problem with my pc, when i tried to uninstall any program at all,
this error message would pop up (the path to my pictures contain an invalid
character) took it to a pc shop, he said i needed a clean install and he
would upgrade to xp pro bundle. I had xp home edition. Got home turned on
automatic updates and a box pops up saying this is not a genuine copy, called
the pc shop, he said never turn updates on. Did i get took?? should i
just leave it alone and tell myself next time investigate and research before
i take it to a pc shop? Thanks

You've been had.

You could turn the shop into the cops or Microsoft.

"Penny" <> wrote in message
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> was having problem with my pc, when i tried to uninstall any program at
> all,
> this error message would pop up (the path to my pictures contain an
> invalid
> character) took it to a pc shop, he said i needed a clean install and he
> would upgrade to xp pro bundle. I had xp home edition. Got home turned on
> automatic updates and a box pops up saying this is not a genuine copy,
> called
> the pc shop, he said never turn updates on. Did i get took?? should i
> just leave it alone and tell myself next time investigate and research
> before
> i take it to a pc shop? Thanks

The Cops? for godsake let the cops do real work, like catch murderers and
rapists



"Jerry" <> wrote in message
news:...
> You've been had.
>
> You could turn the shop into the cops or Microsoft.
>
> "Penny" <> wrote in message
> news:BC5020EA-8446-41F6-93E9-...
>> was having problem with my pc, when i tried to uninstall any program at
>> all,
>> this error message would pop up (the path to my pictures contain an
>> invalid
>> character) took it to a pc shop, he said i needed a clean install and he
>> would upgrade to xp pro bundle. I had xp home edition. Got home turned
>> on
>> automatic updates and a box pops up saying this is not a genuine copy,
>> called
>> the pc shop, he said never turn updates on. Did i get took?? should i
>> just leave it alone and tell myself next time investigate and research
>> before
>> i take it to a pc shop? Thanks
>
>

Clayton wrote:

> The Cops? for godsake let the cops do real work, like catch murderers and
> rapists
>
>

OK. Then how about the local district attorney's office or
prosecutor. A crime is a crime, regardless. There has been
too much of this type of nonsense going on. What's next? A
biometric scan to confirm validity for product activation
and updates?

YES, Youve beed HAD - He has Installed a copy of XP with a PIRATE product
key! Get on to it and REPORT him, (he knew it was a pirate XP, as NO
LEGITIMATE DEALER would tell you to "NEVER TURN ON UPDATES", (Iknow this as i
once ran a Pirated XP, and the thing you learn QUICKLY, is to STAY OUT OF
LEGAL TROUBLE - NEVER LET WINDOWS UPDATE!!!!! Sort this one out quick before
it's YOUR ass on the line instead of HIS!!!

"Penny" wrote:

> was having problem with my pc, when i tried to uninstall any program at all,
> this error message would pop up (the path to my pictures contain an invalid
> character) took it to a pc shop, he said i needed a clean install and he
> would upgrade to xp pro bundle. I had xp home edition. Got home turned on
> automatic updates and a box pops up saying this is not a genuine copy, called
> the pc shop, he said never turn updates on. Did i get took?? should i
> just leave it alone and tell myself next time investigate and research before
> i take it to a pc shop? Thanks

Penny wrote:
> was having problem with my pc, when i tried to uninstall any program at all,
> this error message would pop up (the path to my pictures contain an invalid
> character) took it to a pc shop, he said i needed a clean install and he
> would upgrade to xp pro bundle. I had xp home edition. Got home turned on
> automatic updates and a box pops up saying this is not a genuine copy, called
> the pc shop, he said never turn updates on. Did i get took?? should i
> just leave it alone and tell myself next time investigate and research before
> i take it to a pc shop? Thanks

Assuming you still have XP Home, reformat the hard disk, back up any
data you have and install it.

Alias

GHalleck wrote:
>
> Clayton wrote:
>
>> The Cops? for godsake let the cops do real work, like catch murderers
>> and rapists
>>
>>
>
> OK. Then how about the local district attorney's office or
> prosecutor. A crime is a crime, regardless. There has been
> too much of this type of nonsense going on.

Um, a breach of an EULA is not a crime. Selling a pirated copy of XP is
a crime, not installing one copy on many computers. The local DA would
laugh at you if you even got an opportunity to talk to him or her.

> What's next? A
> biometric scan to confirm validity for product activation
> and updates?

Next? WGA/N is already here.

Alias