For the past month now, I've been getting some of kind of ad whenever I go to log onto my computer, telling me that my version of xP may be a victim of counterfeiting. They tell me that I should purchase Genuine Windows XP. It costs 140 dollars, and I don't think I can buy it. Does any one know how else to get rid of the ad? Or make sure my windows isn't a victim?

hmm jane, is it like...the ad belongs to windows service company thingermajiggy?

Where'd you get your computer from? Did you install/reinstall windows?

lol My cinderella did by any chance you install and of the new updates? if so i can probably help you..?

I don't think so. Yes, it's the ad for the window service thing.

does it pop up in the bottom right now and then and says your windows may not be genuine blah blah to fix this blah blah purchase and official liscence or something like that?

Yeah. =\ Well, at least it said so everytime I log in.

arright one more question for clarification is your windows legit? as in is your CPU manufactured by a company? or is is it a windows you got from a friend, internet, tec and you installed it yourself?

If your windows copy is legit, and you just want to get rid of the annoyance, you can use this:

http://www.firewallleaktester.com/removewga.htm

lol kyrogenix looks like you beat me to it but yeah if its Legit follo kyrogenix's link if not then we'll go into further details

Thanks! I'll try that.