My copy of Windows 7 may not be genuine


  1. Posts : 39
    Windows 7 Home prem x64
       #1

    My copy of Windows 7 may not be genuine


    Hiya there

    Just done MS's latest batch of updates and on re-boot got a message saying my copy of windows may not be genuine ?

    I pressed Fix and it activated it.. what is going on ?

    Andy
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Simple answer, it may not be genuine.

    A while back MS started sending updates to detect Windows that were not properly activated. It could, also, just be a glitch.

    Where did you get your copy?
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 125
    Windows 7 x64
       #3

    Go To Windows 7 Genuine Advantage Validation Issues Forum. Shed loads of people have had the same issues.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 39
    Windows 7 Home prem x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    richc46 said:
    Simple answer, it may not be genuine.

    A while back MS started sending updates to detect Windows that were not properly activated. It could, also, just be a glitch.

    Where did you get your copy?
    Hiya there

    I got my Home Premium directly from 'John Lewis' which in the UK is a very respected store

    It did activate okay when I clicked the 'get more' info button, but it was directly after a large update package today, I have actually been using it with no problem for a few months till today.

    Andy
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    Based upon your facts, everything seems ok. Sounds like it was just a temporary bug. Another poster gave information on a Forum for this problem, why not look around?

    On the other hand. A copy of windows can be used for 90 days without activation.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...-120-days.html

    If you installed it yourself, the above information on an extension would not be applicable.

    Assuming you did not bring it into a shop for installation, I would not worry about the situation.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 77
    Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1
       #6

    I have had this happen to me twice in the past few months and i know my os is genuine as it came pre loaded on my notebook from Samsung.
    Its just one of those windows glitches that crop up from time to time.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 125
    Windows 7 x64
       #7

    AndyHK said:
    Hiya there

    Just done MS's latest batch of updates and on re-boot got a message saying my copy of windows may not be genuine ?

    I pressed Fix and it activated it.. what is going on ?

    Andy
    Ha, it happened to me last night for the first time. Must be catching!
      My Computer


 

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