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    Win7 Reported as Not Genuine, Validation Check Fixed It

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by no1uknow, Jul 30, 2010.

  1. no1uknow

    no1uknow Notebook Consultant

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    I purchased a Windows 7 Professional License for $30 thru Microsoft's College discount program that they had going on last year. I have always had no problem with activation and "windows genuine advantage".

    After being gone for 2 days, I started my computer up today to find my screen blacked out saying that my software might be counterfeit. MS Security Essentials also reported that it will deactivate after 30 days. All of a sudden, my desktop wallpaper came back. I went on IE and did a validation check and it validated just fine. I went into MSE and did the validation check through it and it also validated it and now everything seems fine.

    Ive never had this happen to me before, and I have reformatted and reinstalled several times. Activation was always successful and WGA always reported as genuine.

    Any similar stories or input would be appreciated. Thank You.

    Edit: I should note that I NEVER sold my activation key or gave it to anyone else, in case someone asks.
     
    no1uknow, Jul 30, 2010
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Did you install the WGA update which was available through Windows Update? It did this to several genuine Windows 7 installations.

    I am also using the same Windows 7 Pro got through the student deal and haven't had any problems yet (installed the WGA update too).

    Edit: Didn't see that the validation check fixed the issue.
     
    coolguy, Jul 30, 2010
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Like you said, it validated just fine, so you don't really have a problem.
     
    Lithus, Jul 30, 2010
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  4. no1uknow

    no1uknow Notebook Consultant

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    I hope I don't have this problem again. It was just weird how it de-validated like that and I was wondering if anybody had similar problems lately with their Win7 keys. Im gonna do a much needed reformat soon, so I hope it activates just fine.
     
    no1uknow, Jul 31, 2010
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  5. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Make sure to backup your OEM key with this tool. ABR (Activation Backup and Restore) | directedge.us

    After you do a fresh install use ABR to reload your key. :cool:
     
    Rodster, Jul 31, 2010
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  6. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    ABR doesn't do anything, since he has Retail/regular OEM license. ABR works only with Royalty OEM installations, when OS is preinstalled at the factory.
     
    KLF, Jul 31, 2010
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