Not Genuine?


  1. werD
    Posts : 39
    Windows 7 Build 7229 x86 and x64
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    Not Genuine?


    I have activated my windows but every now and then a dialog box appears and says your windows is not genuine. Then I activate again... I am getting tired of doing this.... and wondering if you have any solution ???
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello WerD,

    Did you use any type of hack to remove the watermark on the desktop? These are bad about causing issues like this one.
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  4. Jverse
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    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
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    Brink said:
    Hello WerD,

    Did you use any type of hack to remove the watermark on the desktop? These are bad about causing issues like this one.

    when I first installed RC1 I ran a watermark removal and it caused that issue. I had to do a clean install, you can no longer upgrade once you start getting that message.

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  6. Snufffed
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    Many times if you check the program that removed the watermark, it will also have ADD BACK feature.
    If not - you might have to REPAIR your install.
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  7. mdttb
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    Windows 7 build 7229 32 bit & Build 7600 32bit
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    Kinda ran into the same thing last night after doing a fresh install of Windows 7. I changed to a different motherboard, I just re-installed Windows 7 to fix it. Had no option to re-activate Windows 7 on the install that had problems.
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