Need to contact Microsoft for XP activation

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Don't even ask, it's for work.

When I enter the key I've got it just says "unauthorized key". The sticker looks genuine so I want to call MS support. The numbers given for telephonic activation in the activation wizard are no longer working. I've tried every number I can find on the net, including the ones given on Micro****'s own site, none work. I would rather stuff a runny turd back up my ass then continue with this ****ing piece of **** company but I don't have the luxury of that choice.
 
0801 43 43 43 - Microsoft Activation
 
+27 11 361 7000

That's to their helpline which also can transfer you to an agent. Call at 9AM or 3PM, that's usually when the nice people answer the phones more often.
 
Just use a cracked or pirated copy, that's what they are driving you towards at the end of the day.
 
ponder said:
Just use a cracked or pirated copy, that's what they are driving you towards at the end of the day.
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That is not responsible advice. Almost all pirated/cracked copies contain deeply embedded viruses/trojans and keyloggers.
 
Lately, I've installed some copies of XP and they automatically install as "activated" and I'm not using any cracked copies, I intend to actually do the activation but they seem to activate themselves or whatever.
 
nkawit said:
That is not responsible advice. Almost all pirated/cracked copies contain deeply embedded viruses/trojans and keyloggers.
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FUD in my opinion.

So called cracked copies are usually "Enterprise" versions in the wild. They sometime fall foul of Genuine advantage validation, but nothing worse.
 
Is this Microsoft's way of trying to force a few more XP users to upgrade?
 
gdiza said:
Lately, I've installed some copies of XP and they automatically install as "activated" and I'm not using any cracked copies, I intend to actually do the activation but they seem to activate themselves or whatever.
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I've noticed the same thing, we've two legal OEM copies of XP Professional SP3 in the office which tend to get reinstalled on a regular basis and they now just activate via the net without problems even when installing on radically changed hardware.

Edit: never tried using the same activation key on two systems at the same time though.
 
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ponder said:
Just use a cracked or pirated copy, that's what they are driving you towards at the end of the day.
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Question, why recommend using a cracked or pirated copy of an OS is OP ways its for work purposes?
 
XP uses 3 main methods for activation:

1. Volume licence via a Volume Licence Key and VLK media. This was the most common method used for pirating XP and the FCKGW key was an example of this. This method did not need activation but was vulnerable to WGA.

2. Retail activation using a key from a COA sticker. This method required activation via the net or phone. It was easily cracked and but was also vulnerable to WGA.

3. OEM SLP activation using a OEM SLP key that pre-activates offline by matching a OEM BIOS file, that's supplied on the recovery CD, to the computers BIOS to match an OEM SLP marker. Not vulnerable to WGA.

If the OP's computer is a brand name computer, i.e. Acer, HP, Packard Bell etc and was originally installed with Windows XP, then the key on the COA sticker is not needed for activation. Just use method 3.
 
nkawit said:
That is not responsible advice. Almost all pirated/cracked copies contain deeply embedded viruses/trojans and keyloggers.
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Bwahahaha! :D
Do you know that there are also Fairies living at the bottom of your garden? :eek:
 
vinodh said:
3. OEM SLP activation using a OEM SLP key that pre-activates offline by matching a OEM BIOS file, that's supplied on the recovery CD, to the computers BIOS to match an OEM SLP marker. Not vulnerable to WGA.
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Windows loader is normally used to fool the OS in thinking its an OEM version. This is also why it's normally seen as the best method as it passes the WGA checks.

As for the OP's number to phone. What is wrong with the automated system? If you follow the prompts and still can not get it right then it prompts you to speak to an operator.
 
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