So you finally got busted! Yeah, me too! That hot copy of Windows XP Pro that your nerd pal Marvin gave you is no good. How do you know? One day, out of the blue, you get a pop up stating: For your protection Windows will now install the Genuine Microsoft Validation software. Shortly thereafter you get a message saying 'Busted Ah Ha Ha Ha! Now you will give us your money if you wish to continue.
. If you think you received this message in error, tough! Pay up!' So your options now are to buy a new legitimate copy from Microsoft at a reduced rate or head on over to ebay and see if seller 1423 has any available. What you really need, though is a legit code. That's the 25 character identifier. Sorry, Microsoft is on to the code generator programs. Been there, done that! Another inexpensive option is to get the number off of the back one of those old junked out Dell or e-machines stashed in your back room pile of parts. Oh oh, what is this pop up about my Windows XP Office Suite?
