How can i prevent this from happening when i upgrade my Windows OS?
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while installing, XP asks to verify  If you want to UPGRADE or do a FRESH installation. usually, upgrade does not delete all drivers, but fresh install does delete. to prevent this, go to folder=>Windows=>  copy 2 folders and keep them on a different partion / CDR / HDD anywhere but not on that particular drive.   the 2 folders are   SYSTEM  and INF.  all the drivers are in them.  u can provide these 2 folders for new installs.
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No, I suppose this is a fake one. Yes if you are using a pirated copy of Microsoft Windows XP, and are trying to install updates from the Microsoft web page, then in that case some updates check for the originality of the O/S, before installation. For e.g. if you are using Windows XP, and you are updating it to SP2 (Service Pack 2), then it will first check for the originality of the Windows XP and then only it will continue.
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You cant, the only thing you can do is uninstall it. I would go to add/remove programs and remove the last update that put this stupid check into your computer. I have several computers and I used a CD that I PAID for and used it on all my computers when the recovery discs didnt work, and now I get that too. \n\nWindows update put that new security check in. I would just remove it or I would reformat and install windows all over again, and I would omit that security update next time.\n\nMicrosoft asks you if you want to install the updates and they usually show you what the update is during their update process. I would just omit it. I have omitted it in my other computers. The one that had that warning all the time, I just removed the update.\n\nTry this link:\nhttp://www.sinhack.net/GenuineAdvantage/\n\nEdit: I saw your link but I wouldnt delete .dll files cuz it could mess up your computer. Playing with registry keys is kinda risky too. If it works for you, let me know, but I wouldnt recommend it. I would just remove it using add/remove to be safe.
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Use your add / remove programs in control panel, just be sure that "Show Updates" is checked up at the top.
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You will need to do one or two things,but not at the same time.One you may have to reload or use the cd that came with the program that you are using.ANd see if it works that way.Or you may need to update you OS to newer upgrade.And if that does not work you need to check the name to see if it is spelled right they are often very UPPERCASE sentive about that.
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Please make sure that you are not installing the two operating systems on the same partition.
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Take a look here:\nhttp://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win...\n\nI would also recommend you run a virus and spyware scan in windows safe mode. (To run windows safe mode go to start > run and type msconfig. Go to boot.ini and check safeboot. Ditto and then uncheck to get out of safe mode)\n\n\nSorry for the bad link earlier.
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Seriously get rid of windows ME downgrade to windows 98 even or upgrade. The drivers for the software will cause those type of headaches with every new piece of equipment you buy. ME has security, drivers and non-compatiablty issues.
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This most likely means that something changed on you computer that caused a software conflict. This could either be a Windows Update issue, or perhaps you just installed software or hardware.\n\nThe best thing to do at this point, without getting too deep into difficult solutions, is to perform a System Restore (NOT a recovery disk from the computer manufacturer).\n\nIn safe mode, go to Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Restore. Do a Restore to an earlier time, and set it to just before the problem started. If a restore point is available just a few days ago, then your data should all be there. I've seen times when a restore will erase your personal files, BUT only when choose a restore date from a long time ago.\n\nNOW keep an eye on what the computer does, and perhaps you can see what causes it to do it again (hopefully it won't, but it's possible).
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You need to agree to them checking your windows is a genuine version before you can load updates.  If it is genuine you have nothing to fear ... if you don't agree then you wont get the updates which is a risk.
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right click on start button, click "properties"\nchoose "start menu" tab, click "customize"\nclick "advanced" tab, uncheck "highligh newly installed programs"
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there is no way you can prevent this, the only thing to do it manually delete the files after you ran the uninstall
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click start-all programs-go into the start up folder-delete the my computer that is in there. this stop that from happening. good luck
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Re-download/upgrade it from Microsoft...this should cure any issues.
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Have you tried checking for a newer version from inside the software itself? Most programs have a "check for updates" or "check for newer version" option in the help menu.\n\nOther than that, I'd say because it's a program developed by Microsoft, the creators of WINDOWS!!!
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You can't it has to be genuine windows to update
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Try downloading the Windows Installer Clean Up utility from this website:  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301\n\nIt gets rid of everything associated with the program that add/remove programs misses.