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windows updates validation failure

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  Posted 30 July 2005 - 08:54 AM

does anybody know how to get around the validation failure message when trying to update windows xp?

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Posted 30 July 2005 - 09:01 AM

Hi can you supply more info please, is your copy of windows genuine or not?
Now installed Microsoft Security Essencials on my Tower with Windows Home Premium 32bit and Toshiba Satellite Pro Laptop with Windows Home Premium 64bit

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Posted 30 July 2005 - 11:36 AM

If you cannot get automatic validation using the windows update site and If you have a legitimate copy of Windows XP call Microsoft support and they will manually validate your license.

(866) 234-6020

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