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    Vaio Z13V9E / Windows validation problem

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by decadence, Aug 4, 2011.

  1. decadence

    decadence Newbie

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    Hello,

    I bought a Vaio VPC Z13V9E from Germany which I've been using for the last two months without any issue. Today, after that I connnected the power cable, while automatically switching from Stamina to Speed mode, Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System warned me that my internet browser is open. Nevertheless, without closing my browser, I clicked "make change". After the change, my usual wallpaper turned black and on the right bottom corner appeared a message: "Die Echtheit dieser Windows-Kopie wurde noch nicht bestätigt." which translates in "The authenticity of this copy of Windows was not yet confirmed." Now whenever I turn on my device Windows tells me that my copy is not original.

    Any suggestion or feedback will be welcomed and greatly appreciated.

    Sincerely,

    And
     
    decadence, Aug 4, 2011
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    XTACTIC Notebook Consultant

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  3. pyr0

    pyr0 100% laptop dynamite

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    I guess there might be an issue with the OP's windows configuration. The EULA states that once you change hardware components (in this case switching GPUs is seen as a change by Windows), you need to reactivate the OEM copy. It should not be a big deal to do that, just as XTACTIC told, reactivate Windows and you should get rid of this silly message.
     
    pyr0, Aug 4, 2011
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  4. decadence

    decadence Newbie

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    I tried that but it says "this Windows copy is not original" :/

    I contacted Microsoft Activation Service and found out that my Windows 7 is Home Premium while it should have been Professional, and its product key is different from the one written under the device, which has never been actıvated. Strange...

    So I guess I have to reinstall Win 7 Pro and use that key.
     
    decadence, Aug 5, 2011
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