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**Black_hole** · 05-02-2008, 08:42 AM

I've Had This Problem For A Couple Of Months Now. I Try Downloading New Programmes For Windows Xp ( Which I'm Using ) But A Few Of Them Say Stuff Like "You Need Windows XP Or Higher To Use This Programme" And That Stuff In General. It Also Says It On Websites As Well, Like When I Try To Download Programmes I Missed On iPlayer And 4oD, "Sorry, Windows Xp Is Required For This Download"

Basically, I Know I'm On Xp For Certain, But My Computer... Doesn't?

I Also Think This Is Why I Have Update Problems

Please Help

Thanks In Advance.

**PhonicUK** · 05-02-2008, 10:37 AM

Are you using a cracked version of XP? That can cause that problem.

Try doing a recovery from a genuine Windows installation disk.

Also why did you feel it nessacery to capitalize the first letter of every word?! Looks like something from a Mac commercial.

**Black_hole** · 05-02-2008, 11:05 AM

Nah, it's a real Xp version, it was installed when i bought my laptop.

Mleh, i like using caps for some reason

**mohaas05** · 05-02-2008, 12:06 PM

have u installed Service Pack 2 yet?

**Black_hole** · 05-02-2008, 02:06 PM

Yes, i have service pack 2.

**mohaas05** · 05-02-2008, 02:17 PM

What version of XP is it? Retail? OEM?

**Black_hole** · 05-02-2008, 02:40 PM

Uhm... i have no idea what OEM means, i'm not really good at comps.

All i know that when i bought it, it already had windows XP installed on in, if that's what retail means.

**Vanden** · 05-02-2008, 02:49 PM

Go to start menu
Right click and select "properties" on "My computer".

Take a shot of it and post it here...

**Black_hole** · 05-02-2008, 03:00 PM

**mohaas05** · 05-02-2008, 05:28 PM

OEM means it was installed by a manufacturer, it shouldn't have problems but you never know.

Did it come with a reinstall disc? Reinstalling XP might fix things. Just be sure to back up your files first though.

**Black_hole** · 05-03-2008, 01:35 PM

I got a recovery disc when i got it, but i didn't get a registration key with it =/
Could i use a crack?

Also, if i re-install, would i have to setup my internet again?

**Vanden** · 05-03-2008, 01:40 PM

There should be a little sticker on the side,back or some other place on the pc..

05-02-2008, 08:42 AM	#1
Black_hole Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: t'hoose Posts: 158 Trader Feedback: 0	OS Problems I've Had This Problem For A Couple Of Months Now. I Try Downloading New Programmes For Windows Xp ( Which I'm Using ) But A Few Of Them Say Stuff Like "You Need Windows XP Or Higher To Use This Programme" And That Stuff In General. It Also Says It On Websites As Well, Like When I Try To Download Programmes I Missed On iPlayer And 4oD, "Sorry, Windows Xp Is Required For This Download" Basically, I Know I'm On Xp For Certain, But My Computer... Doesn't? I Also Think This Is Why I Have Update Problems Please Help Thanks In Advance.

05-02-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
mohaas05 Join Date: Jan 2007 Real First Name: mohaas05 Location: Land of honey Just Played: San Andreas Posts: 4,255 Trader Feedback: 0	have u installed Service Pack 2 yet? __________________ www.mohaas05.co.cc

05-02-2008, 02:17 PM	#6
mohaas05 Join Date: Jan 2007 Real First Name: mohaas05 Location: Land of honey Just Played: San Andreas Posts: 4,255 Trader Feedback: 0	What version of XP is it? Retail? OEM? __________________ www.mohaas05.co.cc

05-02-2008, 02:49 PM	#8
Vanden Join Date: Aug 2005 Real First Name: Vanden Location: Vandenland Just Played: Marval 1 Posts: 11,489 Trader Feedback: 0	Go to start menu Right click and select "properties" on "My computer". Take a shot of it and post it here... __________________ You know where to find me.

05-02-2008, 05:28 PM	#10
mohaas05 Join Date: Jan 2007 Real First Name: mohaas05 Location: Land of honey Just Played: San Andreas Posts: 4,255 Trader Feedback: 0	OEM means it was installed by a manufacturer, it shouldn't have problems but you never know. Did it come with a reinstall disc? Reinstalling XP might fix things. Just be sure to back up your files first though. __________________ www.mohaas05.co.cc

05-02-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
PhonicUK Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 261 Trader Feedback: 0	Are you using a cracked version of XP? That can cause that problem. Try doing a recovery from a genuine Windows installation disk. Also why did you feel it nessacery to capitalize the first letter of every word?! Looks like something from a Mac commercial.

05-02-2008, 11:05 AM	#3
Black_hole Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: t'hoose Posts: 158 Trader Feedback: 0	Nah, it's a real Xp version, it was installed when i bought my laptop. Mleh, i like using caps for some reason

05-02-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
Black_hole Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: t'hoose Posts: 158 Trader Feedback: 0	Yes, i have service pack 2.

05-02-2008, 02:40 PM	#7
Black_hole Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: t'hoose Posts: 158 Trader Feedback: 0	Uhm... i have no idea what OEM means, i'm not really good at comps. All i know that when i bought it, it already had windows XP installed on in, if that's what retail means.

05-02-2008, 03:00 PM	#9
Black_hole Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: t'hoose Posts: 158 Trader Feedback: 0

05-03-2008, 01:35 PM	#11
Black_hole Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: t'hoose Posts: 158 Trader Feedback: 0	I got a recovery disc when i got it, but i didn't get a registration key with it =/ Could i use a crack? Also, if i re-install, would i have to setup my internet again?

05-03-2008, 01:40 PM	#12
Vanden Join Date: Aug 2005 Real First Name: Vanden Location: Vandenland Just Played: Marval 1 Posts: 11,489 Trader Feedback: 0	There should be a little sticker on the side,back or some other place on the pc.. __________________ You know where to find me.

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