hi my computer recently showed me a new update. Unfortunately I don't know that much about it yet and as it turned out, it is probably a fake version of windows. I've already tried everything that the help program offers. reset and so. has brought nothing. there is no other solution to fix it, because if I have to buy the original version now I can almost buy a new pc. what can happen to me with the fake version?
fake windows software through update. what can I do?
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hi my computer recently showed me a new update. Unfortunately I don't know that much about it yet and as it turned out, it is probably a fake version of windows.
An update that is supposed to be a fake Windows version, sorry I won't buy it from you.
Quotebecause if I have to buy the original version now I can almost buy a new pc.
tells me you hadn't installed an original version before.
It is entirely up to you how you feel about it, but we cannot offer you any help.
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oh i'm sorry, i already thought that this is a sensitive topic. I really have absolutely no idea about the pc and actually only use it for internet, email. I bought the pc used and my brother had set everything up with the updates for the virus program and no idea what else. I was only shown that there was a new update for my pc, possibly there was also no longer exactly knows for windows, and I thought that would be ok. yes have already found out that the keycode no longer agrees with the current program. I can no longer understand how it was before. seems like I have to invest. can I somehow tell whether it was original before?
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briefly an appendix to the 2nd quote. I think you misunderstood me. that was based solely on the value of my pc, which is estimated at a maximum of 100 euros. I'm already on the net all morning to get to the bottom of my problem. I have to find out that the software costs around 150 euros. I think that I had the original before and therefore didn't see to pay for it afterwards. I didn't know beforehand that people were faking this and that I am now illegal. small shock in the early morning. I was planning to buy a new pc anyway, but actually wanted to wait a few more months. at least it's good that it happened to me with the old part and I'll know about it next time. I hope you believe me that I have not logged in here with criminal intentions. When it comes to computers, I really have a tough head.
but maybe you can explain to me for the very stupid:
if i buy a new pc now everything is included. windows for example. on cd and then I have to install it. correct?
the original must have been on my computer. if I didn't do it somehow by mistake, the vulture knows how it was done, or if it was already done on purpose beforehand, what can be the reason for this?
if you don’t want to answer that anymore, I can understand. maybe you could give me a tip where I could read some information for the pc newbies.
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if i buy a new pc now everything is included. windows for example. on cd and then I have to install it. correct?
At discount stores or electronics stores such as Media and the like, everything is usually preinstalled, which means plug in and get started. You don't have to install or activate anything anymore.
Most of the time there is also software included.Of course, you can also have one put together according to your wishes, but it makes no sense if you have little PC knowledge.
Think about what you need it for and if you are unsure whether an offer is the right one, ask here someone will surely help you.
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there is no other solution to fix it, because if I have to buy the original version now I can almost buy a new pc.
Of course there are other solutions with which you can legally operate your existing PC from now on. Because not only Microsoft programs good operating systems. When you are on the adventure "Linux" takes in, you don't have to spend any money on the operating system and most of the software if you don't want to donate. For the average user, is good Distributions everything already there.
Just put a live DVD in the CD / DVD drive of your computer, boot with it and see if you can, for example Sabayonlinux or Sidux can start without any problems. You can download these discs for free and completely legally from the Internet.
You don't even need to install it beforehand. Test it directly from the burned DVD. The operation only differs in details from what one is already familiar with and used to from Windows. ReactOS will soon be even more similar and even directly usable by Windows programs, but that's not really finished yet.If you have little PC knowledge, you should ask someone with experience in your environment for advice on the initial installation. This is no different from Windows
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I have the same problem. I downloaded a win xp software update to my other pc (3rd software update) I uninstalled \ software updates using the control panel. Now neither the windows installer nor the games work (they just crash at some point) Help! !:O
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Buy a legal Windows XP Prof. version which currently costs around 20,00 €, and install it that solves the whole problem. If you want to legalize the current version with MS it will be more expensive.
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I have the same problem. I downloaded a win xp software update to my other pc (3rd software update) I uninstalled \ software updates using the control panel. Now neither the windows installer nor the games work (they just crash at some point) Help! !:O
Hallo,what is called 3rd software update? Do you mean Servicepack 3? But it seems to me to be pretty late, it's been out for a long time.
How did the computer work before? Why did you even want to do this "3rd software update"? And: Do you have a valid license for the computer, yes or no?
Klaus