Windows COA error

swtguy · 21-August-06, 10:32 AM

I reset my bios which reset my date and time. Appearntly windows thinks I have a counterfit COA now because it is giving me a icon that says my copy is not geniune. I just bought this copy a few weeks ago and it is 100% legit. How do I get this stupid icon off. Microsoft sucks.

MLiV · 21-August-06, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killert


	Go linux.

Guy is looking for help. Offer a solution, then joke. Or joke, then offer a solution. grow the **** up.

anyways,
If it's legit call microsoft and tell'em whats up. If you registered and all you should be ok to get help.

say10(666) · 21-August-06, 10:45 AM

I have talked to people that have had pirated versions of xp that had called M$ and gotten their windows reactivated. Just call them and chew em out for a while. eventually they will give up and reactivate it for you.

BTW killert you forget that M$ owns the world. I would rather guide a 60 year lady through GUI instead of trying to get her to install a program through tarbell in CLI. WIN A couple clicks and shes done. Linux about 45 mins later and some swearing then done..... Maybe gotta check the Linux forums first. MAC already done just reboot.

Bionic · 21-August-06, 10:45 AM

Make sure to get a comfy chair and a drink before you get on the horn with MS.
But MLiV is right, call them up and tell them what happened.

Hooray for WGA!

Romeo21779 · 21-August-06, 10:45 AM

If it's a legit copy give microsoft a call. he should be able to help you sort it all out.

You didn't install the same copy on more than one computer did you?

::EDIT:: Oh BTW killert don't say anything unless it is going to help in someway. It really is starting to get annoying to see the first reply, in alot of threads actually, being by you and it not having anything to do with the problem or solution in any way.

::EDIT2:: Looks like killert deleted his post.

swtguy · 21-August-06, 10:47 AM

I just bought it from BB 3 weeks ago it better not be pirated. I only installed it on this pc. I will try and give em a call though. What a pain in the @$$.

Romeo21779 · 21-August-06, 10:49 AM

The WGA tool is not very good. I've heard of alot of legit laptops getting flagged by it.

swtguy · 21-August-06, 10:58 AM

I went over to microsofts support forums and downloaded the newest WGA update and that fixed it. Thank god I didn't have to call microsoft, I hate tech support.

MLiV · 21-August-06, 11:02 AM

glad to see you got it fixed.

21-August-06, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
swtguy Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 178	Windows COA error I reset my bios which reset my date and time. Appearntly windows thinks I have a counterfit COA now because it is giving me a icon that says my copy is not geniune. I just bought this copy a few weeks ago and it is 100% legit. How do I get this stupid icon off. Microsoft sucks. __________________

21-August-06, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
say10(666) Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 228	Re: Windows COA error I have talked to people that have had pirated versions of xp that had called M$ and gotten their windows reactivated. Just call them and chew em out for a while. eventually they will give up and reactivate it for you. BTW killert you forget that M$ owns the world. I would rather guide a 60 year lady through GUI instead of trying to get her to install a program through tarbell in CLI. WIN A couple clicks and shes done. Linux about 45 mins later and some swearing then done..... Maybe gotta check the Linux forums first. MAC already done just reboot.

21-August-06, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bionic Apex Tech Maniac Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Del'HOE'ware Posts: 867	Re: Windows COA error Make sure to get a comfy chair and a drink before you get on the horn with MS. But MLiV is right, call them up and tell them what happened. Hooray for WGA! __________________ Every day I learn that I know a little less than I thought I did yesterday Clan \|3eefpile Project Fullmetal Alchemist \| Project B.I.G.S. ::F@H sig removed b/c I get showed up by everyone, but YOU SHOULD STILL FOLD!!!:: EBay\|Heatware

21-August-06, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Romeo21779 Apex Master Tech Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Baltimore, Michigan Posts: 421	Re: Windows COA error If it's a legit copy give microsoft a call. he should be able to help you sort it all out. You didn't install the same copy on more than one computer did you? ::EDIT:: Oh BTW killert don't say anything unless it is going to help in someway. It really is starting to get annoying to see the first reply, in alot of threads actually, being by you and it not having anything to do with the problem or solution in any way. ::EDIT2:: Looks like killert deleted his post. __________________

21-August-06, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
swtguy Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 178	Re: Windows COA error I just bought it from BB 3 weeks ago it better not be pirated. I only installed it on this pc. I will try and give em a call though. What a pain in the @$$. __________________

21-August-06, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Romeo21779 Apex Master Tech Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Baltimore, Michigan Posts: 421	Re: Windows COA error The WGA tool is not very good. I've heard of alot of legit laptops getting flagged by it. __________________

21-August-06, 10:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
swtguy Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 178	Re: Windows COA error I went over to microsofts support forums and downloaded the newest WGA update and that fixed it. Thank god I didn't have to call microsoft, I hate tech support. __________________

21-August-06, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
MLiV You want news, you got news! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,732	Re: Windows COA error glad to see you got it fixed. __________________

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