Aug 12, 2018 SOLVED: Removing “This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine”. With the KB971033 update to the Windows 7 Operating System, Microsoft made the then-latest version of the Windows OS capable of determining whether or not a copy of Windows 7 was genuine and the real deal. There are lots of users who want to remove activate Windows 10 watermark. The genuine solution to this problem is to Activate Windows 10. There are lots of places on the internet from where you can purchase the Windows 10 product key.
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After you install your genuine copy of the Windows operating system on your computer, you are required to activate Windows within a stipulated period of time. If you do not, you will see a message This copy of Windows is not genuine. On rare occasions, this may also happen after a Windows Update, in a genuine copy of Windows.
Activation is the initial process by which a Windows running on a PC is determined to be properly licensed and genuine, and it’s really quick and easy. It is different from Registration, in the sense that, Activation is the process of ensuring that your copy of Windows is used according to the Microsoft Software License Terms, whereas registration is the process of entering information to sign up for product support, tools and tips, and other product benefits.
Read: Why not to use a Pirated copy of Windows 10.
If Windows is not activated or if Windows detects the copy as a counterfeit, you may see the following message on your black desktop:
This copy of Windows is not genuine
Additionally, if you visit System Properties in Control Panel, you may also see the message: You must activate today. Activate Windows now.
If you do not correct the issue, you will continue to get these reminder messages. Your desktop will turn black. Sure, you will be able to reset it, but every 60 minutes, but it will return to black until the issue is addressed. You will continue to get critical security updates. But optional and other updates will not be available to you.
If you see This copy of windows is not genuine message on your Windows 8 or Windows 7 desktop, this post tells you how to remove or fix it.
1] First of all, find out – Is your Microsoft Windows software Genuine? If it is, then activate Windows using the SLUI.EXE 3. If not, then there can be serious risks in using pirated software. If you are using pirated software, we recommend you go in for a genuine license of Windows 10/8/7. If you had paid for a license, and if you now find that it was a fake license, you could take up the matter with Microsoft, report counterfeit software and see if it helps. Remember, Microsoft may replace fakes, if you’ve been genuinely taken in. You may find this post on how to change Windows product key handy, if you need to change the license.
2] If you receive an Error 0x80070005 along with the Windows is not genuine, Your computer might be running a counterfeit copy of Windows, do the following.
If you have applied the Plug and Play Group Policy object (GPO), disable it or select Not Configured or Not Defined.
Computer Configuration / Policies / Windows Settings /Security Settings / System Services / Plug and Play (Startup Mode: Automatic)
Force a Group Policy setting update by using gpupdate/force and restart your system.KB2008385 throws more light on this subject.
3] If validation fails on genuine Windows 7 while installing Microsoft downloads or Windows Updates, and you receive a message This copy of Windows is not Genuine, accompanied with a validation error codes 1699978131, 1571607440, 757834664 or 228668481, see this post on Validation fails on genuine Windows.
4] If you are using a genuine key and feel that the license file or the activation tokens file may have got corrupted, do the following.
To reinitialize the license file. Open an elevated CMD, type the following and hit Enter:
slmgr /rilc
If you think your Activation files may have got corrupted, you can rebuild the Activation Tokens file.
5] SkipRearm is a registry entry which specifies whether to run the Windows Software Licensing Rearm program. Rearming a computer restores Windows Vista to the original licensing state, states Microsoft. This post talks on how you rearm a Windows computer, so as to be able to use it for an additional period of time. It is an old post, written during Windows Vista days – but should still work on Windows 10/8.1/7.
6] If your Windows is Genuine, and yet you face this problem, then download and run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool.
The Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool provides detailed information about the Microsoft Genuine Advantage components and settings currently on your system. It will allow you to diagnose and automatically resolve problems. Run the tool, copy its findings to your clipboard and then submit a Genuine Windows technical support request to Microsoft.
Wish you all the best!
Read next: How to buy Windows 10 with a valid or legit license key.
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Window Is Not Genuine
Like many others I have received the same 'Windows 7 not genuine' message. I bought my computer at least 2 years ago with Win 7 pre loaded. I've checked through other posts by the resolutions appear to be different. I a diagnostic report which I posted below.
Any help to resolve is appreciated.
Windows 2007 Professional
Version 6.1 (Build 7601: Service Pack 1)
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0x8004FE21
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-788W3-H689G-6P6GT
Windows Product Key Hash: yr8OHoeXhbT4dc6MxGYjdAStSPY=
Windows Product ID: 00371-OEM-8992671-00008
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
ID: {CBFE1E01-36B6-4B8C-9F95-BF562D57FA81}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.42.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: Windows 7 Professional
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A
Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - 100 Genuine
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005
Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:Program Files (x86)Internet Exploreriexplore.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed
File Scan Data-->
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32watwatadminsvc.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32watwatux.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppobjs.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppc.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppwinob.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32slc.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32slcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppuinotify.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32slui.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppcomapi.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppcommdlg.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32sppsvc.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32driversspsys.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32driversspldr.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0x80092003
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32systemcpl.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
File Mismatch: C:Windowssystem32user32.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{CBFE1E01-36B6-4B8C-9F95-BF562D57FA81}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-6P6GT</PKey><PID>00371-OEM-8992671-00008</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-707084700-1552577580-2682262526</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>HP-Pavilion</Manufacturer><Model>AX300AV-ABA p6270z</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>5.05</Version><SMBIOSVersion major='2' minor='6'/><Date>20091026000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>A4603707018400F2</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Central Standard Time(GMT-06:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>HPQOEM</OEMID><OEMTableID>SLIC-CPC</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID='{91120000-002F-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}'><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>8DA1915B0F30F40</Val><Hash>KtAkdwiEkmTyNYyGS9UnCjrdlUc=</Hash><Pid>81602-928-7474481-68743</Pid><PidType>1</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Version='12' Result='100'/><App Version='12' Result='100'/><App Version='12' Result='100'/><App Version='12' Result='100'/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514
Name: Windows(R) 7, Professional edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_SLP channel
Activation ID: 50e329f7-a5fa-46b2-85fd-f224e5da7764
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00371-00178-926-700008-02-1033-7600.0000-3422009
Installation ID: 013374779163092663848485937836485500691821875295099411
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial Product Key: 6P6GT
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 4
Trusted time: 2/19/2013 7:00:18 PM
Genuine Windows Validation
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x8004FE21
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x000000000001EFF0
Event Time Stamp: 2:12:2013 21:45
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppobjs.dll
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppc.dll|sppc.dll.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppcext.dll|sppcext.dll.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppwinob.dll
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32slc.dll|slc.dll.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32slcext.dll|slcext.dll.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppuinotify.dll|sppuinotify.dll.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM Registration
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppcomapi.dll|sppcomapi.dll.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppcommdlg.dll|sppcommdlg.dll.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32sppsvc.exe|sppsvc.exe.mui
Tampered File: %systemroot%system32driversspsys.sys
Patch To Remove Windows 7 Genuine Message
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: KgAAAAEAAAABAAEAAQABAAAAAQABAAEA6GEE/vLcspvYTpgIBv70DEIa
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
Remove Windows Not Genuine Message
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
FACP HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
HPET HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
MCFG HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
SLIC HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
OEMB HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
SSDT HPQOEM SLIC-CPC