Okay guys this is my problem...

I wanted to download IE7, but apparently my operating systems software is a pirated copy This system was given to me a while back by someone I was doing some work for. The product key on the side of my desktop says Windows 2000, but it is running Windows XP Professional edition, I went to Microsoft.com and downloaded the Windows product key update tool....which didn't work because the product key on the desktop does not match the product key of the operating system soooooo apparently someone had the bright idea to upgrade the system and did something wrong with the product key. You guys still with me???? My question is how in the world can this be resolved without calling Microsoft and being charged $35.00 for tech support?

Hi yolanda.
I cant help you with your dilemna but I can say that I downloaded IE7 and had so many problems after with my PC that i uninstalled it. Too many glitches with it. Hope someone can help you hun!
cheers
Rachel

I might be able to help you !
PM me

Hmmmm, maybe I should wait a little while, til they work out all the kinks...Thanks for the heads up!!

PS. I added you to my yahoo, hope to chat soon!!

Look forward to it Yolanda, glad to see your computer is up and running again!
xxx

Yolanda, I'm still waiting for them to iron out the kinks in IE6. If your 'pooter is still working correctly...leave well enough alone.

As far as the wrong product code being on your pc, I really wouldnt feel competent enough to offer advice as to what you can or cannot do. It is my opinion however, that their response would be: "If its pirate software that you're using, get rid of it". I dont think they would be overly concerned about the fact that you yourself did nothing wrong.

Yeah, that's what I figure too....

Meanwhile, I can't get any updates or patches...I swear if it ain't one thing, it's 12 others!!!!!

I don't like the "look" of IE7. I downloaded it at my work,but have stuck to IE6 on my own computers. It works well for me, so I'm sticking with it!

I have got IE 7 and i lurve it !

Have had a few problems with some sites, emailed those concerned & they told me that its because there sites are not as uptodate ?!

tbh you aren't missing a great deal. I would stay with IE 6 XX

Heyhe Yolanda, careful does it! Seanny's been having a few and is not thinking straight! Just check next to his avatar! 3 beers if ya know what I mean! He can't even drive his firetruck straight !! Plus he's using big words like 'IE6' and 'Pirate Software'. Caution needed !

Back off Tracey.... those beers are alcohol free, well the bottle are now that I've emptied them. *Har har*

By the way, IE6 isnt a big word, extrapolate is.... and no, I dont know what it means.

DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT download IE7!!

It's full of bugs and causes all sorts of connectivity problems to the net, among other things.
If you do a search on the net, you will find LOOOOOOOOADS of complaints about it.
I just ditched it, and I have a new puter with all the bells and whistles.....
Wait.
Same applies to the MS Vista crap. Wait for the 2nd edition when they'll have worked out the bugs.

As said.. if it aint' broke, dont fix it!

If you're having puter problems, it's not IE, it's likely something else.

Hope this helps.

hubby says.... dont use IE use firefox... Firefox - Rediscover the Web..... hth

Thanks guys!!! This is why I depend on you all! So the general consensus is to stick with what works, which is currently IE6...DONE!

Thank you so much to all of you who offered help to me especially LANA...your offer and y