6 Jul 2009

Getting a this " This copy of Windows is not genuine"

Question:Yesterday I get a pop up on Desktop stating that my copy of Windows my be a fake. Just it is not. I don't remember the exact message. With a link to ms site 
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/C/C0CBBA88-A6F2-48D9-9B0E-1719D1177202/WGAPluginInstall.exe. I download it but decide to not install it and did some research download it for http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/C/C0CBBA88-A6F2-48D9-9B0E-1719D1177202/WGAPluginInstall.exe in still. I know same address. I get the message that my Activation was successfully, but now in the lower right cover I have this "Windows Vista (TM) Build 6001 This copy of Windows is not genuine" OS is Vista Ultimate Retail. My system seems to be running okay. How do I remove this. I have not updated my bios in two years.



Answer 1:

You can reactivate your Windows Vista installation by performing the following:

1. Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type in:  slui.exe 4

2. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

3. Select your Country.

4. Follow the instructions for phone activation (no charge).

NOTE: When you call that number, you will first hear an Automated Voice. If the Automated Voice gives you an option to talk to a
Live Activation Rep, select that option. If not, do not enter any numbers. This should force the Automated Voice to transfer you to
a Live Activation Rep. Trying to activate thru the Automated Voice will not work, in your case, only thru the Live Activation Rep
will your activation be successful.

 


Carey Frisch

Answer 2:I rebooted a second time and the watermark disappear. I forgot the #1 rule about Windows "When in doubt re-boot." ;)


Answer 3:If you have any further issues, please post in the Vista Genuine Advantage forums located here:

http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/threads/

Thank you.

Rick

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