Original title: xp counterfeithey there wonder if anyone can help me out... ive been trying to fix my mates desktop pc and found out that a mate of his has been using a counterfeit version of windows xp... just wondered what would be the best option for me as im fed up of trying to install updates and not being able to and dont want to see my mate get screwed over by someone using counterfeit software as i dont see this as fair or wise if im honest please someone help me! :D

this is getting serious too btw as his pc is in some serious need of security updates and just updates in general and as im more used to windows 7 and windows vista windows xp isnt really my stronghold so would rather get this situation sorted as he needs his pc for work.....

This article describes how to handle non-genuine copies of Windows XP:"How to resolve a Windows Genuine Advantage product key or volume license key validation issue" < http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932300 >HTH, JW

Also you may try to start from:http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/