Are you using genuine windows operating system(95/98/xp/2003/vista)
By emojboy
@emojboy (632)
Philippines
11 responses
@darth_eletius (107)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I admit... Sometimes I am not as legal as I should be with programs I use. However, I REFUSE to install ANY operating system from anything other than an official ISO, an official CD, or a copy I know that I can trust. There are too many things to go wrong with pirating OSes like that, and Windows Update is CRUCIAL to keep your system safe. Even if I don't like Microsoft, which I don't.
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@darth_eletius (107)
• United States
25 Oct 08
I have a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X obviously, and use Boot Camp for Windows Vista Business. I got it free AND legally through the Computer Science department at my school, as I am a CIS major. I also use VMware Fusion to run Windows XP, my Boot Camp install, Windows Server 2008 (also free and legal, I love being a student), and several flavors of Linux and Solaris.
@iamcdy (1119)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
Yes, I do use a genuine windows OS (vista) for my laptop. It comes with it when I bought it. I think it is important to use the genuine because the performance of your computer depends on it. I don't know the difference with the one that's not genuine. How do we know if it is not? I am just curious. =)
@darth_eletius (107)
• United States
25 Oct 08
If you use a version of Windows you downloaded from the Internet, there can be a lot of errors in the data, or worse, malware that some 'benefactor' providing you with this OS have integrated into the install files. Windows MIGHT tell you if it is pirated (probably by not 'activating'), though it has a bad track record and might not (or it might say you have a pirated version when you don't), but if it does, you will not be able to use Windows Update, or download certain MS software. If you used a real MS disc or a direct copy of one to pirate Windows, and it has no problem activating or validating, then you are safe running that, other than from a legal standpoint. Meaning you could still theoretically get sued, fined, or jail-time for it; but this is extremely rare.
.I have windows xp professional.Because i cannot install service pack updates
.I have an antivirus,antispyware and firewall installed in my system
@jstmarfz (1498)
• United States
25 Oct 08
I am using Vista because my husband just purchased my laptop 2months ago and to mention, it is genuine. I have xp with my desktop but it was also genuine. I don't care if its genuine or not as long as it runs my computer really good 
and I really don't care about it at all. But my hubby was the one who are good all about computers so I just leave it to him.
and I really don't care about it at all. But my hubby was the one who are good all about computers so I just leave it to him. @darth_eletius (107)
• United States
25 Oct 08
I will also chime in that I deplore Software companies' euphemisms for "This is legal and therefore you are a good person," such as 'Genuine.' Call it like it is, M$.
@AndrewFreyne (6281)
• United Kingdom
23 Oct 08
I use windows xp home edition and yes, it is genuine. What is torrent though? I always keep my computer up to date from the microsoft websites. I don't think the updates install if you don't have a genuine windows operating system. No problems thus far thankfully. I may be wrong but torrent sounds a little dodgy to me! Andrew
@mirage108 (3402)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Yes My Windows Vista system is Genuine!!!!! It does all the windows updates and keeps my system updated for security holes they find. Also the downloaded OS from MS is cripple ware after a short time of trying it, the OS will die on you till you get it paid for and get that Genuine Seal
@bkpdp1 (920)
• India
23 Oct 08
By using genuine os is peace of mind. If you are worried for virus or security point of view, you should not look anywhere expect a genuine copy.
@dhedows118 (891)
• Philippines
23 Oct 08
Yes I using a genuine windows vista as it is important for me to have a genuine operating system since that will be the backbone of all my programs.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
23 Oct 08
Hi there friend. My laptop has a genuine windows operating system - Windows Media Center - a personalized XP version for Toshiba Laptops.
@luiscpatag (355)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
i have a genuine windows vista os for my hp desktop.. i have also windows xp sp2 os for my acer laptop which is pirated.. i never update my pirated xp because it always got a problem after update..
