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Name: XpUser Date: August 12, 2009 at 16:01:50 Pacific
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I assume the "counterfeit software" is actually Windows XP, just install the legal copy of Windows XP on top of it.
Make sure you have the legal product key handy when prompted to type it in, or when directed to speak to a Get Legal Genuine Representative in Redmond.
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Response Number 2
Name: toni gutierrez Date: August 18, 2009 at 12:58:12 Pacific
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didnt work still screwed up
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Response Number 3
Name: ignys Date: August 21, 2009 at 01:38:54 Pacific
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