Validating Windows XP - Aaargh

[arch3angel at gmail.com (Robert Miller)]

I am not sure if this is actually being done or not, but do some 
research and see if the Windows Genuine Advantage does checks based on 
IP Address. You can do this by going through a proxy within the states.

Not sure if it is but worth a check.

- Robert

Subba Rao wrote:
> I have purchased an OEM copy of Windows XP Professional in US.  Now for
> my job, I live in Europe.  When I bring up the XP system, I get the
> message that it is not a valid copy of XP.  This problem did not exist
> while in the US.  The Microsoft site is keeps me in a loop where it ends
> up saying pay $$$.
>
> Is there anyway out of this?  I do have the OEM manual with the key code
> on it.
>
> Thank you in advance for any help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Subba Rao
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