Pirated Windows

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  1. neo_vi

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    When my XP boots, It shows a window stating that "you have got a pirated version of windows . Do you want to register a legal copy now"
    and my PC is connected with internet.
    Is it a spyware or really microsoft is making that warning.

    Help me out!!!
     
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    Can u put a screenshot of the message?
     
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    Ya I will.

    First i thought it is a spy ware. But when i checked the Task manager, I saw that the window in which the alert is displayed sits in the process "svchost.exe".
     
  4. SpOonWiZaRd

    SpOonWiZaRd Know what you can do.

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    If you ever use a pirate XP then turn off your automatic updates in the control panel...
     

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