Please you big Bros here, is there a way or at ricks To make a Pirated Windows XP a Genuine Windows XP? That when installing windows updates like IE7 or Windows Media Player 11, WGA (windows Genuine Advantage validation) will see your copy of windows XP as a Genuine windows? And hencefort you can download any update from microsoft update sites without a problem or installation being stopped by WGA because your copy of windows is found ungenuine.

Please I have a reason for asking this question and you also know why.

I use mine (W810i) to do all I could with normal settings, exept ONE thing!, Downloading a file of a big size.

@kulex2k1, the same settings for MTN GPRS works for MTN 3.5G! After some days of the  ugly incident, I went to ggogle looking for something and came across MTN site, where they explained some questions that are in some people's mouth about 3.5G of a thing.
Again, dint you know that before ever Mtn launched the so called 3.5G of a thing that they must have it tested, and announce it only when they are sure of what they have? I just believed that was never ment for the subscribers to use then and even their customer care told us that. Now what's the fuse?
Here:
http://www.mtnonline.com/3G/faq.asp

Or see all below:

MTN 3.5G FAQ

There's been so much noise about the 3.5G technology and so little understanding of what it really means. 3.5G is simply Third Generation and it's a term used to describe a technology that facilitates faster data downloads and stunning video streaming services. Find the answers to those questions you've always wanted to ask.

So, Go know it all and transform your world!

1. Is 3.5G not the same as BlackBerry?
No it's not. BlackBerry from MTN is a service that brings together smartphones and software to provide you access to your office or personal email, phone, calendar, applications and more while on the go. Blackberry from MTN gives you the power to do much more. 

2. Is 3.5G different from the MTN Loaded?
3.5G is to mobile devices what injectors are to petrol engines  it makes you go much faster, allows you to see much more. 3.5G thus enhances the functionality of the MTN Loaded Portal, allowing much faster download speeds than ever before if you have a 3.5G phone, or device.

3.Is it the same as the World Cup downloads?
See 2 above

4. Why is 3.5G so different from what I have always known?
Because of the super-high speed compared with GPRS or EDGE, and because of the mobility compared to fixed line.

5. Do I need to buy a new SIM card to enjoy 3.5G benefits?
No. All MTN SIMS will automatically be 3.5G enabled. Just use your 3.5G phone, or buy a new 3.5G phone or (data card for your PC) if you don't have one already.

6. How do I know I am connected to 3.5G?
If using an MTN 3.5G data card or USB modem, the friendly user interface will show if you are connected to 3.5G, GPRS or EDGE. If using a 3.5G phone, your phone screen will indicate whether you are connected to 3.5G, GPRS or EDGE, usually by looking at the top corner of your screen, depending on your phone type.

7. Do I need to buy a new 3.5G phone to enjoy the services?
If you already have a 3.5G phone that is not locked to another network, you do not need to buy a new phone. Otherwise, you could buy a 3.5G device such as a 3.5G phone or a 3.5G USB modem or data card to use MTN's exciting 3.5G Services.

8. How do I know if my current phone can access 3.5G services?
Search if your phone has some 3.5G features e.g Video Call. You can also check your phone's manual.

9. What types of phone do I need to enjoy the benefits of 3.5G services?
3G Nokia E Series, Sony Ericsson etc. You can also check your phone manual, or our website.

10. Does my 3.5G-service subscription come with handsets?
No. 3.5G subscription if required, is between subscriber and the operator depending on how the operator packaged its offerings.

11. Can 2.5G co-exist with 3.5G?
Yes. 3.5G and 2.5G coverage can certainly co-exist. As MTN rolls out its high-speed 3.5G/HSPA network to cover Nigeria, you will be able to use GPRS automatically if you temporarily move out of 3G coverage.

12. How do I know I am in a 3.5G coverage area?
Your device will show you a 3.5G, GPRS or EDGE sign, just like the way using cell information display works.

13. What happens to my network connection when I leave the coverage areas?
It automatically switches to the available coverage e.g GPRS, EDGE or GSM, if you have set your device to switch in AUTOMATIC mode.

14. Can I enjoy 3.5G offerings when roaming in another country?
Yes . You can enjoy 3.5G voice and data on any of several 3G networks abroad, with which MTN has roaming agreements.

15. Is it meant for postpaid subscribers only?
All customers, including Postpaid and Prepaid subscribers can enjoy MTN 3.5G.

16. Do I still need to use the normal recharge cards or there are special 3.5G recharge cards?

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Normal recharge cards.

17. Do I need some settings code to sign up for 3.5G services?
If your handset/phone is not already configured for MTN's Data services, you will need to request for data settings by texting SETTINGS to 3888, free of charge. You will automatically receive settings if your phone can accept settings sent to it by MTN, and once you have saved those settings as your default data settings, you are 3.5G ready.
If your 3G phone is already configured e.g if you already use MTN GPRS, then you need do nothing else.

18. Can I migrate from my current GPRS-based internet package to the new platform at no cost?
Yes. But for most services, no special migration is required between GPRS and 3.5G.

19. Will I be able to enjoy CallerTunez on this platform?
Yes, why not?

20. Can my friends view videos from me if they don't have 3.5G phones?
If your friends have multimedia phones (including some GPRS enabled phones, and all 3.5G phones) they will be able to play short video clips. You and your friends will however need to have 3.5G phones in order to make video calls between one another.

21. Any possibilities of virus attacking my system when I migrate to 3.5G?
:MTN’s 3.5G network is secure. However, as your 3G smart phone gets more sophisticated, you need to continue to exercise caution when installing program, accessing the internet or using your bluetooth.

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VIDEO CALLS

22. How do I make a Video call?
Select video call on your phone.

23. How do I know my next call is a video call (different from a video call)?
Your phone will show video call.

24. Are there any constraints or restrictions on duration of video call?
No, but will depend on 3.5G coverage as you move from location to location.

25. Can I leave video messages when anyone misses my calls?
No. It's not available yet.

26. Will I be able to make video calls to other networks (GSM and fixed)?
Not available yet. 3.5G roaming required.

27. Can I record my video call?
Yes, you can.

28. Can I make a video call to someone with a camera phone even if my phone does not have a camera?
No, you must have a 3.5G phone to make a video call.

29. Can I reject a video call if I am not in the best position to receive the call?
Yes.

30. Can I do call forwarding with a video call?
Not yet available.

31. Can I do call barring with a video call?
Yes, you can.

32. How much do I pay for a video call per seconds?
Tariffs will be published on launch.

33.Can I do a video conferencing with 3 or 4 multiple video calls simultaneously? 
Not yet.

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BROADBAND INTERNET

34. Why is this so different from EVDO?
3.5G is the next evolution of 2.5G GSM for mobile broadband currently available to mobile phones.

35. Will the speed be better and seamless connection guaranteed?
Yes, you’d have better speed. Seamless connection is not guaranteed until 3.5G coverage (rollout in progress) becomes contiguous as usual. MTN aims to provide you with coverage everywhere you go

36. Do I need to have an MTN SIM to enjoy 3.5G broadband internet?
Yes

37. Does the installation include the use of software/hardware and how can this be done?
Data cards already have default software that are installed.

38. When taking (buying) the data card, do I need to provide my utility bills, photo ID etc?
Not really, it's not necessary.

39. What types of laptops support broadband internet on the MTN 3.5G?
Laptops with USB or PCMCIA slots.

40.   Am I going to be charged per hour or per day or per megabyte?
The different simple options are available to you to choose from.

41. What happens if I use the data card or USB Modem on a different laptop?
It will prompt you to install software.

42. Does the data card or USB Modem have a content control bar on it?
MTN data cards and modems have a console/counter that allows you to track your data usage. However, for content-type restrictions, this will depend on the internet settings chosen by you or your System Administrator.

43. What data speeds are enabled by 3.5G?
Up to 3.6 Mbits p/s.

44. Apart from having a faster internet connection, does 3.5G have any other advantage?
Many more useful applications that are speed and video related.

45. What happens if I lose the 3.5G network during a data session?
It connects to available GPRS (data) network.

46. Can I share my internet access with one or two other users?
Yes, with an MTN wireless router.

kulex2k1:

@mcmsat
when it comes to intelligence,feature and advance,  NOKIA rules, and that is a basic fact.

@kulex2k1 hear the proffs(Nazzyon) first!I was a nokia fan like you before. I was currently using N73 when I bought Sonyericsson W810i. If not for simbian, I would have gave the N73 up that time. My fon is connected to my pc anytime I am on my pc. Whatever data that sonyericsson receives, even as small and old as T68i, it identifies the data and keep it where it suppose to be. Nokia normally park any incoming in the massege INBOX!  Small time somebody that has 2GB will star to get an error massege "memory full, delete some data!) [b][/b][b][/b]

@apocalypse-- Yeh! W810i is a machine! A java fon that is more intelilent than some Nokia N-series and most big Symbian Nokias.

@kulex2k1 you like Nokia as you do because may not have used many fonz to see the diffes. Nokia fonz are good but they lack intelligence in certain fields that,s why I dashed to sonyericsson! Its more advance than Nokia.

3.5G is good but how affordable?

@vowiski if you are waiting for Nigcomsat1 to work, Man! you are wasting ya time. Remember it has a life span of 15yrs! Maybe in the 13th year it will start operation! I have long buried my hope. So put yours under the earth too or ,

The guy is still paying for my precious downloads! . He called the SUCKERS(MTN) this evening again and no solid answer!

@Seun, had it stopped there, it would have been better, but the drain pipe is still large open! The fall guy's phone opened its mouth large like a crocodile and swallow any money that crosses its lips! .

PLS IF YOU FIND ERROR IN THIS POST CORRECT IT.                       Many people in this forum know more than me. Frankly speaking I'm only telling you what I know. Now @Joe, if you're browsing free already on your mobile set, though I don't know which APN you use. there are other ways but check this out first. It works fine for me: 

1. (Ignore ya PC Suite) On ya PC, go to the control panel and select Network connections. If you havent configured ya modem for the first time, WINDOWS will demand it first. If you have, then go to step 2.   

2. In the Network connections window, you will see only ya LAN if there's no existing connection. On the left side of the window, click on "CREAT A NEW NETWORK CONNECTION". A connection wizard will come up.

3. On the wizard dialogue box, click next> click next again> tick set up my connection manually and click next> click next again> On ISP name, enter anything and click next>For phone number enter *99**2#> For pswd and usename, type wap in the 3spaces provided. You can choose to make it ya defult connection> Click next and choose to add shortcut and click finish.     

4. You're not good to go now! Now dial the the connection. Normally it connections but "cannot fine server"-don't mind him. Open your Internet explorer.

5. Click on tool> scroll to internet option and select> on the dialogue box, click on CONNECTION tab> you will see the name of ya connection-if its not highlighted, highlight it and click the properties> on the properties box, tick "Automatically detects settings". Then tick "use proxy server". In the space provided, enter the IP: 172.018.254.005 and then the port: 8080> click OK untill all boxes close. Restart your browser and you're good to go.     
As I said earlier, there other ways many here know it. without the help of Nairaland I FOUND out how to browse free with Celtel on my mobile, then on my pc. The MTN free browsing I DONT know it and those who know it can't help us 4free! Why I still want the MTN stuff is when I'm not in Lagos. But here in Lagos I use Celtel and OKTWINS GLO!

The phone number to dial is *99**2#

My friend ran into bankruptcy! He ran into the MTN 3.5G testing stuff. Man! This is another way of milking with a monster machine! I was up in my in my place, enjoying Celtel free browsing stuff with its limited nature when this guy came running like mad, showing me his mighty Sonyericsson P1. The 3G sign on his phone showed like never before. 3G has arrived! My guy knows little about fonz (but he has Sonyericsson P1 with turbo engine! LOL) after checking credit balance (My guy is loaded: #1,800 bucks!) I opened the Fon and attained a connection and it was using the 3G where as the normal G are there--no new settings! The speed was terrible my brother. After going to many sites, I rechecked the balance—His dough was untouched!
Then I connected the phone to my PC. The Sonyericsson PC Suite detected another platform (3G. mind you! The Fon didn’t say 3.5G! MTN slogan) the PC Suite demands if I will like applying which I said yes. The something must know its way around because after that, a connection was established at a speed, which I am afraid to discuss here! On the other hand, you know the P1 Fon is almost faster than Intel Pentium II!

After I have gone to many sites, I checked the balance—Man! Untouched! Then I adjusted my seat belt, ready to reap the benefits of the so-called 3.5G TEST of a thing before the nairalanders. We never new that the South Africans were in a corner watching us to jump into serious business, which we did. The rate at which the pages were loading was a monster! My guy was that type that never use internet for a good thing. He liked viewing naked women more than eating! I edged him out and went to DELL, HP, and GATEWAY support sites to download system Utility drivers because I deal on PC systems. I had nine download windows running at a time @ 260kb/s! The list file was 73.9MB and the biggest file was 265.33MB! Man! If the cost of this service is ok, the VSAT people will be forced out of business! After I was sure my downloads were running fine I then let the guy go on with the nonsense. After all, the connection was his.
I was in the room when the bereaved (my guy) came to report that Internet explorer is showing “Cannot find server”. After all I did, still, the something could not find server! It crossed my mind to check the credit balance and I did, and man! My hands started to shake! The guy notices my countenance and I noticed his voice was trembling when he asked me what the matter was. I slowly showed him the Fon screen without a word-- #0.00!

When Tope_teadr was airing warning, I never imagined it would be this bad! It was like a giant vampire bat sucking an animal dead in dark banana plantation with monster suckers and sharp dual canines! All the #1,800 and some few kobo has gone to the drains! (Drain? But I downloaded approx. 1.2GB files!). The problem did not stop here. I was not that dumb not to notice that my guy was crying inside when he was leaving my place. I could see holes all over his pockets as he was leaving.
As he left, I started burning my files onto CD-Rs before I start to get an error message! I was still on it when this guy came up again to tell me that he loaded#1,500 and it went to thin air! Close to this afternoon, he loaded #400 and fiaam! It disappeared! Close to this afternoon we call the South Africans (MTN), they said that they do not believe we even use the service! That they are testing the transmission and that took care of that!
He can’t give up his line because he couldn’t. 3.5G is like one DECIMAL  place forward! That is #35.00/kb! And we ended up with total downloads of say 1.2gb! Maybe he is owing MTN roughly #42,000 bucks!

USE NEW SIM FOR 3.5G! IF YOU RUN INTO DECIFIT, TROW THE SIM AWAY!

PLS IF YOU FIND ERROR IN THIS POST CORRECT IT. Many people in this forum know more than me. Frankly speaking I'm only telling you what I know. Now @Joe, if you're browsing free already on your mobile set, though I dont know which APN you use. there are other ways but check this out first. It works fine for me:
1. (Ignore ya PC Suite) On ya PC, go to the control panel and select Network connections. If you havent configured ya modem for the first time, WINDOWS will demand it first. If you have, then go to step 2.
2. In the Network connections window, you will see only ya LAN if there's no existing connection. On the left side of the window, click on "CREAT A NEW NETWORK CONNECTION". A connection wizard will come up.
3. On the wizard dialogue box, click next> click next again> tick set up my connection manually and click next> click next again> On ISP name, enter anything and click next> For pswd and usename, type wap in the 3spaces provided. You can choose to make it ya defult connection> Click next and choose to add shortcut and click finish. 4. You're not good to go now! Now dial the the connection. Normally it connections but "cannot fine server"-dont mind him. Open your Internet explorer.
5. Click on tool> scroll to internet option and select> on the dialogue box, click on CONNECTION tab> you will see the name of ya connection-if its not highlighted, highlight it and click the properties> on the properties box, tick "Automatically detects settings". Then tick "use proxy server". In the space provided, enter the IP: 172.018.254.005 and then the port: 8080> click OK untill all boxes close. Restart your browser and you're good to go.
As I said earlier, there other ways many here know it. without the help of Nairaland I FOUND out how to browse free with Celtel on my mobile, then on my pc. The MTN free browsing I DONT know it and those who know it cant help us 4free! Why I still want the MTN stuff is when I'm not in Lagos. But here in Lagos I use Celtel and OKTWINS GLO!

China phone what! China phone my foot! Town cryer! If I want noise I will kukuma go get myself a six battery radio cassette! Well china fonz're for those who use their fonz for sending and receiving, and sometimes play music. China phone is not for PHONE FREAKS! serious fon users go for REAL Sonyericsson or Nokia! Now you know where you fall in dude.

China what! China my feet! Bad invitation!

Hm, Glo, 3GPlus? May be another type of MAGIC PLUS!? For the amount MTN charges for their 3.5G, Hmm, we fast download speed lovers get ready! There will be large holes in our pockets! Hmm, May be #3.50k per kilobite! MTN is sure nobody's friend! South Africans!

@Joe B. Dont mind some arrogant Nairalanders! I will post the PC connection here for free. I'm sending this 4rm inside bus. Just watch this ya thread. Though I dont know if the administrator(SEUN) X will allow such an open post. As soon as I found out, I will post it here.

Is LAN Broadband hackable? I heard some guys hack it!

Some people correct when they need correction! Sometimes I hate some replies in nairaland . At first, Ralvy laughed- no suggestion to the poster of the thread! Then dozymars replied with what will help the poster and he came out without first understanding dozymars's statement and started claiming to be wiser!

@dozymars never mind these set of people! They must surely gather but if their gathering is not for NAIRALANDERS, they will scatter!!!

@tega pee THIS IS NOT A GOOD STATEMENT IN A FORUM LIKE THIS! Don't bring ethics to this forum. After all if any body should be counted freebies, an Igbo person won't come first. When there is a thread and you dont have an answer to it then neglet the thread and move on to another thread o.k!

This opera is for Symbian fonz only! Or am I wrong?

I've been browsing in on my Celtel line in Port since last year but in few areas. Though my sim's activated in Lagos. But as you say now, may be they've covered more places because I'm not there now. Please do you know if Stadium road is active?

Bros, I went to your site but it does lead me to the point. I saw many IP Proxy addreses lined up but I dont know which one is which. please can you specify for us, the right place for us? MTN and CELTEL.

This is why i hate Nigerian forum! This is no forum! Everything is 4 money or has string to it. The owner of this topic needs something in return b4 he gives out his hacks. What if none of us know either glo or MTN free APN? what if Okada knocks this guy out on his way 4rm cyber cafe? Then the knowledge will be dead. Nigeria! Africa! Black Man! Come to Esato.com and see how things go.

Mukadas, you are such a valueable guy i this forum! Thank you for your direction. I will go to the computer village to check it out! Thankz again. You know Microsoft directed me one place in Victoria Island And you know how it will be. It must be costiler there though it is gonna be the same genuine product. Thankz.

Mukadas, Please do you know anywhere I can buy THE GENUINE "WINDOWS XP CD" there at computer Village or elsewhere? I want my system to run on the genuine Operating System, I am tired of these roadside pirated software CD which, though you have the product KEY, still can not pass Windows validation test! Thus, microsoft can not allow you for any of there software upgrades! I want you to answer me here so other people who might be looking for the same thing can be benefited also. But you can still send me a private mail because I will like to know you in person. mcm_sat@yahoo.com

I need to buy a GENUINE "WINDOWS XP CD", Rightly from microsoft coparation. Please can someboby in this forum tell me where to get it. That is the resellers in nigeria.

Mukadas I have been following this topic for a while now. Infact you are doing a great job. Don't mind some people who don't like other people to give away solutions for free! Some people really heat it you know, but don't be discouraged. CACTUS guy may not have evil intentions but HIS remarks and statements did not sound good and friendly at all! His first statement at the beginning of this topic is the worst! EVEN a lecturer can learn something from the students! Human learns more from teaching!

I have been following this topic for a while now. Infact you are doing a great job. Don't mind some people who don't like other people to give away solutions for free! Some people really heat it you know, but don't be discouraged. CACTUS guy may not have evil intentions but HIS remarks and statements did not sound good and friendly at all! His first statement at the beginning of this topic is the worst! EVEN a lecturer can learn something from the students! Human learns more from teaching!

Do you have DVD players that are not compatible with VCD playback? This means that the manufacturers do not design them to play VCD. Not that the players are not good. They are 100% O.K, but they can not play VCD! Among them are LG Model, DVD3200E and Proline Model, DVD2000 and many more.
If unfortunatly you have the case, you can let me know and I will help you out. Like these two above i can reprogram the software with the remote control and it will start playing VCD without problems! .
Not only this; I can also tell you how to make ya player play any DVD plate, be it Region 1,2,3 etc. For example in Proline DVD2000, if you want it to play all Region DVD do this:

**Press MENU on the romote control
**Press 1,6,7, then the region number you desire.
E.g 1671 for Region 1
1672 for Region 2
1673 for Region 3
167MUTE for "All" Region, that is region free.
**Exit the MENU and BINGO!

If you have a case like this I can help fix it, just tell me th MODEL and the MAKE of ya machine. I can send you an email.
My email is
mcm_sat@yahoo.com

I am proud to be a Nigerian but feel bad to be belonged to Nigeria! Do not blame them as bad. How often do you see Nigerians wear the big t-shirts which is written things like "New York, 50 Cent, Chicago Bulls"? How often you see Nigerians wear the shirts or the designers here make the ones written things like "Anambra, Lagos,Idris etc? What percentage of Nigerian men Outside Her boundaries are engaged in legal business. How many good news do you hear in this country everyday that can make you have a sweet dreams? Do not blame such people.The high class in this country do not know the depth of the trouble and pains in it!