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    help! 'This copy of Windows is not Genuine'...but it is

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Itachi, Jul 13, 2008.

  1. Itachi

    Itachi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem

    For some reason, I have a warning saying that 'This copy of Windows is not Genuine' on my desktop now. But this is my legit copy of Windows, and I'm the only one who uses my cd key. Anyone know how to correct this problem, I'm pretty sure this won't be good for me in the long run

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Itachi, Jul 13, 2008
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    If u r confident it is legit then I say call up Microsoft and let them know...maybe they can give u steps to make it disappear!
     
    makaveli72, Jul 13, 2008
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  3. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    call MS support.
    there are workarounds but they are not legal, since you claim to have paid for your copy you should get support.
     
    royk50, Jul 13, 2008
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    predatorramboxxx Notebook Deity

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    is it oem? that you got with your dell?
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jul 13, 2008
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  5. Itachi

    Itachi Notebook Enthusiast

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    No it's not....It's a copy I got from my school's MSDNAA that I installed on my laptop. I've been using this cd key for at least six months now, reformatted once in between and suddenly this happens.
     
    Itachi, Jul 13, 2008
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  6. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    you must have got a serial with your dell
     
    royk50, Jul 13, 2008
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    If its legit, just call support, they will verify and help you get the problem sorted.

    If I remember correctly some time ago MS released updates that were supposed to prevent this situation from occurring, perhaps you didn't get them and were amongst the unlucky few whom this problem affected.
     
    blackbird, Jul 13, 2008
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  8. basskiddanny

    basskiddanny Notebook Evangelist

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    I got the same problem with an XP Pro Sp2 I got from MSDNAA as well. Did you re-install it? If you re-install you need to get a new Serial. MSDNAA serials only work once. If you want to re-install or install on more than one PC you need a new serial from MS.

    Contact the guy at your school who is responsible for setting up accounts for students etc. He has to request the new serial for you.
     
    basskiddanny, Jul 14, 2008
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