Windows and formatting

FootballFanatic · 12 Sep 2006 at 12:50

A few months ago i started getting messages from microsoft about how i never had a genuine copy of windows. I had to get a cracked copy because I lost my windows cd and key code.

Now when i formatted with my copied windows cd it seemed fine , but when I turn my computer on, the graphic card page loads up fine then the computer recognises all the devices and so far everything is normal, then the screen turns blank/black and thats all tha happens.

Any advice would be appreciated.

TrUz · 12 Sep 2006 at 13:08

No descussion of illegal software is allowed in any form on these forums I am affraid.

TrUz

squiffy · 12 Sep 2006 at 13:15

That doesn't sound like copy protection system more like hardware problem, Microsoft GMA just comes up with a message at login if you've used an illegal keycode.

Una · 12 Sep 2006 at 13:18

Sounds like a hardware/driver problem, you may want to see if you can get into safe mode. Look in event viewer see if you can spot anything strange. Without more information its hard to say.

FootballFanatic · 14 Sep 2006 at 08:57

ok cheers guys, its just weird how i formatted and it wont come on now :confused:

any way i could have formatted wrong? Do i get into safe mode through the bios? How do i look in event viewer?

cheers

Magic_x_uk · 14 Sep 2006 at 09:32

safe mode is accessed by pressing F8 from Boot up and choosing that option.

To use Event Viewer, go to Control Panel ----> Administrative tools-----> event viewer.