Hey well, ive installed an OS called Windows XP Professional Performance Edition, and it has alot of things removed making it very fast, which is great and all, but its got rid of sound. I listen/watch alot of things, and so i need sound. I wonder how i can check to see what im missing and then how to get it back? Thanks alot.

You are asking for help with an unauthorized pirated version of Windows XP? Ummm, I don't think so!

See the rules here: Terms of Service.

Oh, I didnt realise Sorry.

You didn't realize what? That helping folks with illegal software was against the rules, or that you had illegal software?

I'm not sure. Whats the deal with not helping though? Its still just an XP Professional OS lol...

Huh? You are not sure what you meant?Here's the deal.

Folks who knowingly use copyrighted materials without paying for them are thieves! Low-life scumbag criminals!. Also, users of stolen/pirated software are a big part of the security problem facing all of us today because (1) chances are the pirated software is infected from the start since there is no control over it, and (2) because scumbag thieves who use pirated software rarely keep their systems fully patched, updated, scanned and blocked, either out of ignorance, lack of concern, or they do not want to get caught. In any case, they are irresponsible users! Their machines are prime targets for other badguys and make up a big percentage of the millions of computers that have been compromised, turned into spamming machines, DDoS bots, and distributors of malicious code.

Get the idea I don't like people who steal, or the use of pirated software?

There is NO excuse for stealing software! There are plenty of free and legal alternative operating systems that folks can use, rather than resorting to stealing. I suggest you check out the many versions of Linux, or buy a legal license for Windows - or stick with that Win2K we discussed in another thread - assuming that is a legal copy.

What's the deal about helping? For me personally, I don't help scumbags who steal - it's wrong, and illegal to aid and abet criminals. I am not stooping down to that low-life level and ruin my reputation or jeopardize my standing on these forums.

As for this site, keeping in mine I have no official connection here, I just hang out and help folks where I can, but the point is the same - it is wrong to help criminals commit crimes. This is a legitimate site - they do not condone illegal activities.

I have never encountered an illegal software user who did not know the software was illegal - free or $5 for a $130 program is a clue, even for the clueless. But to be fair to you, I guess it could happen - but, frankly, I would find it hard to believe. That said, be warned! Now that you have revealed on a public forum you use pirated software, the username "B0z" will be suspect. If the authorities decide to focus on you, it will not be hard to find you. If caught using illegal software, the penalties can be substantial for each license violation - that is, for each piece of pirated copyrighted materials; each program, each music file, each video file etc. found in your possession can result in significant fines and jail time. If your country is a member of the UN, copyright laws apply.

My advice to you is to get legal immediately - before subpoenas go out. Purge all your hard disks, burned CDs and DVDs, MP3 players, memory sticks, etc. of anything that you do not have a legal license for.

Don't be part of the problem.

Lol. Okay then...
For the record, i found help. I just needed to find the names of the drivers and download them

Well, good luck - but I suggest you keep a watch over your shoulder - the software police don't just go after the up-loaders - in fact, since every time you touch a site you leave traces of your activities, it is easier to go after the users instead of the pirates and hackers. I personally don't think it a laughing matter!

Ok i cant help but laugh though. Im sure ill be fine. However thank you for your help with my W2K, ill leave you alone now.

Whats even more funny?

Asking a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional to help you with a Pirated copy of Windows! What were you thinking?

Oops, I guess that is one thing you couldnt be acused of.

Kaz.

B0z,
Until you comply with the below, do not ask for anymore help or you're account will be disabled.

http://forums.whatthetech.com/We_do_not_support_t91501.html

I must agree with Digerati.
You know when something is not yours, even to use.
If you take/use it knowing that it is not yours you are a thief, just like the people in prison..