not a genuine copy windows 7


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    windows 7 home premium (laptop)
       #1

    not a genuine copy windows 7


    Whilst away last week my son unbeknown to me decided I needed windows 10. I am as my user name says I am useless and only use my laptop for email shopping and bbc iplayer. All seemed ok the first time I turned it on but after traveling I was tired and forgot to turn it off, (I think)
    Next morning I tuned it on and on the screen came the Microsoft logo, Then the option to accept or decline window 10. I declined and it said it would try and restore windows 7. But , there's a message every time I turn it on to say its not a genuine copy. Now I am using as normal every thing is the same my passwords are still stored and my favs are still there. What to do? I still have the discs but I have no idea what to do and I do not want to use the use of my laptop. If I was to change to windows 10 would it be the better option.
    Last edited by tecuseless; 20 Mar 2016 at 11:02. Reason: spelling
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  2. Posts : 7,097
    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
       #2

    Hi Tecuseless,
    MS has been having a bit of a problem with ZOOstorm validation lately.
    please run this tool, read the instructions in the Updates & activation section 1st sticky to post the results.

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=52012

    Roy
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  3. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #3

    Just re enter your key and re activate windows.

    The key is on your COA
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