Sweet mother of what's his face?!

I tried updating my windows programs and was informed that I have a pirate copy of windows.
Naturally, I have every intention of spending my money (when I get it) on something that I already have.

Just out of curiosity, what happens if one takes ones' sweet little time about correcting this rather embarassing indiscrecion?

thedribbler said:

Depends what version it is mate

mdiver said:

XP profi.

thedribbler said:

Just remove the last auto update done it is the anti piracy one, then it will stop reminding you. Other than that nothing will happen.

mdiver said:

How would a dinosaur go about finding/pin-pointing that last update?
I know there must b a simple answer for the pc friendly, otherwise I wouldn't ask.

thedribbler said:

start,control panel,add and remove programs, ....it will then be under windows installer security update or the like probably .....i didnt install my one despite a legit copy...if its a problem i have a legit key code you are welcome to
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if u dont do what mdiver says, it gives u 21 days to validate it
then the operating system shuts down for good..

so if u havent partitioned your hard drive, you will need another computer to pull your data off before you can reformat and install another operating system on it

basically do what mdiver says or get yourself a valid licence key..

mdiver said:

I did what u said and after a new start it still didn't work.
If u really don't mind giving me your code I'd b happy 2 try it out.

thedribbler said:

sent

mdiver said:

recieved, thanks.

eraclito said:

The Microsoft message made no mention of 21 days. r u sure?