mrnathan
Sun Jul 03 16:33:02 CDT 2005
I did, it tells me that I have a valid key. I have also done a test to see
if the copy i have is genuine and it says it is (the CD, packaging and the
key, the only thing I dont have is the COA number/sticker). I have also
registered the product, proving that the seriel I used was unique and
genuine. As far as im aware the key is valid, it just didnt come from a COA
sticker. I have contacted itechwholesale.com for a refund/COA sticker,
awaiting replies from them.
i have also reported them to microsoft for piracy.
But as I said, everything iv done indicates the the product key I got was
genuine, im not sure why it didnt come from a COA sticker though. Who knows!
I wish id of known that i could have just bought x64, cause i would have
just done that, but when i searched for it just as: 'windows x64' i couldnt
find any copies..? maybe i looked before it was released or something, who
knows, but hopefully ill get a result from itech then can just buy x64.
"Larry Samuels" wrote:
> You *DO NOT* have a valid key!
>
> ALL legitimate OEM copies come with the key printed on the COA. The fact
> your key came on a red sticker instead of on the COA proves that it was a
> key produced with a key generator.
>
> Follow the steps on the link I provided to see if you can qualify for free
> or reduced cost replacement of your illegal copy.
>
> --
> Larry Samuels MS-MVP (Windows-Shell/User)
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
>
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
>
> "mrnathan" <mrnathan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0B74DAEB-C7CF-4D30-B864-D312A6811A19@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks for the links. the swap program thing is only available for those
> > without valid product keys, so as i have a valid product key i cant
> > regioster
> > for it.
> >
> > I wish i realised that an OEM copy of x64 was available as I would have
> > just
> > bought that instead! im just trying to get a refund on my copy of XP pro
> > now,
> > and have reported them for providing the software without a COA. thanks
> > for
> > all your help.
> >
> > Nathan
> >
> > "Rick" wrote:
> >
> >> Thank Larry Samuels for the following link:
> >>
> >>
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/purchase/QualifyInfo.aspx
> >>
> >> The TAP program is currently slated to end July 31st - no more trading
> >> in a current license for x64. The OEM version is available for sale,
> >> along with a qualifying piece on non-peripheral hardware, at many
> >> places. Do a Froogle search for "ZAT-00007" which is the part number
> >> for Windows x64.
> >>
> >>
> >> mrnathan wrote:
> >> > + in that case will you not be able to get x64 after July 31st??? seems
> >> > a
> >> > little strange.
> >> >
> >> > "Rick" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>Not according to anything that has been published. It has been stated
> >> >>numerous times that it will only be OEM.
> >> >>
> >> >>If your disc has a holograph, Microsoft had a program about a month or
> >> >>so ago where they would exchange your pirated disk for a valid one if
> >> >>you provided all the information as to where it was obtained.
> >> >>
> >> >>All legitimate copies of Microsoft Windows are on holograph disks, and
> >> >>are accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity which has the COA number
> >> >>and the Product Key. The COA also has holographs of "GENUINE" and
> >> >>"Microsoft" that can be seen when the light reflects off it.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>mrnathan wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>>The Product Key was on a red printed sticker on the outside of the
> >> >>>shrinkwrap
> >> >>>packaging. It worked, and I have since registered the copy, so I
> >> >>>assume its
> >> >>>unique and genuine.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Another small question....if the deadline for upgrading to x64 is the
> >> >>>31st
> >> >>>of July, does that mean it will turn retail on the 1st of august?
> >> >>>
> >> >>>nathan
> >> >>>
> >> >>>"Rick" wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>>Where did you get the Product Key for the installation?
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>mrnathan wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>>I did buy the copy online, but it came as the origianl copy, with
> >> >>>>>the
> >> >>>>>origianl (hologram) disc, and the documentation. And its the
> >> >>>>>service pack 2
> >> >>>>>edition, and iv registered it no probs, which i wouldnt have been
> >> >>>>>able to do
> >> >>>>>if it were a copy.
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>Am i right?
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>nathan
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>"Larry Samuels" wrote:
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>>>As Mike stated, *ALL* legitimate OEM copies come with the COA.
> >> >>>>>>No COA = 100% certainty the software is an illegal copy.
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>--
> >> >>>>>>Larry Samuels MS-MVP (Windows-Shell/User)
> >> >>>>>>Associate Expert
> >> >>>>>>Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >> >>>>>>Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
> >> >>>>>>
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
> >> >>>>>>"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in
> >> >>>>>>message
> >> >>>>>>news:eKAbax0fFHA.2484@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>>Maybe there is some glitch in the program accepting either PID or
> >> >>>>>>>COA, try
> >> >>>>>>>again at a later date.
> >> >>>>>>>--
> >> >>>>>>>Andre
> >> >>>>>>>Extended64 |
http://www.extended64.com
> >> >>>>>>>Blog |
http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> >> >>>>>>>
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> >> >>>>>>>FAQ for MS AntiSpy
> >> >>>>>>>
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>>"Larry Samuels" <larry@mvps.org> wrote in message
> >> >>>>>>>news:urfVTC0fFHA.3692@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>>>Not bootlegged copies <VBEG>
> >> >>>>>>>>I suspect this is the case here.
> >> >>>>>>>>Any bets the "OEM copy" was purchased online??
> >> >>>>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>>>--
> >> >>>>>>>>Larry Samuels MS-MVP (Windows-Shell/User)
> >> >>>>>>>>Associate Expert
> >> >>>>>>>>Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >> >>>>>>>>Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
> >> >>>>>>>>
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >> >>>>>>
> >>
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