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May 11, 2007 12:44AM PDT

For last 1 week wn i am opening my computer. 1 dialog box will come and it will be" you may be victim of software counterfeiting". and sometime telling ur computer might be at risk, and some time telling 'ask for genuine windows software". i dont have any idea where this problem comes. please help me.

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It's often either a Pirate OS or software or...
May 11, 2007 1:45AM PDT

Damage to the operating system. As it stands there is not enough information in your post as who you need to call to fix this.

Bob

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Probably ...
May 11, 2007 6:46AM PDT

you choose to visit Windows update and let one of Microsoft anti-piracy updates slip through.

No opinion here if that update is right or wrong regarding the status of your software. However, if you are sure everything is legal (installed from real holographed Microsoft CD's or bought from a respectable OEM like Dell or HP or Lenovo), better contact Microsoft customer support.

Hope this helps.


Kees