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    Windows 7 - Not Genuine

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AmazingGracePlayer, Oct 20, 2010.

  1. AmazingGracePlayer

    AmazingGracePlayer Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys,

    I've been using my laptop since Christmas with the pre-installed Windows 7. Today, when I turned on my computer, Windows said that my copy of the the OS is not genuine. Microsoft Security Essentials says the same thing. I tried to rerun the validation checks, but it still says my OS is not genuine. What's wrong?

    Thanks
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Oct 20, 2010
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  2. dlai

    dlai Notebook Consultant

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    Have you tried reentering the product key from the coa on the bottom of your laptop? I had that happen before, did that, and it worked....
     
    dlai, Oct 20, 2010
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  3. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    It may take you to a web page where you have to download some WGA checker thing. Thats what mine did once.
     
    Nick, Oct 20, 2010
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  4. AmazingGracePlayer

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    Just did it, it works now. Thanks!
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Oct 20, 2010
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