Bsod stop: 0x00000124

[bruti]

I am getting this blue screen typically while playing video games. My computer has also been acting sluggish lately, and sometimes freezing while just browsing the internet. I have followed the BSOD posting guide, and am attaching the compressed SF_Diagnostic files.

 

[Dsprague]

This install of windows appears to be counterfeit, the Product ID matches an OEM_SLP key for an Acer /Gateway/Packard while the motherboard is a retail board, this is only possible through a hackers exploit, please purchase a legal copy of windows format and then re-install with the new legal copy.

 

[bruti]

The computer had Windows 7 and Linux on it when I purchased it. Now I need to purchase Windows?

 

[Dsprague]

If you wish to receive service from this forum yes, the copy that is currently installed has been installed illegally and we do not support piracy in any form.

 

[bruti]

I'll talk to the person who built it first and see I can get a real copy. Do I need to ask for a serial code or disc, or what?

 

[Dsprague]

your best bet would be to go to an actual retailer like new egg or tiger direct and purchase a retail copy of windows:


Newegg.com - Software, Operating Systems, Retail, windows 7

Microsoft Windows 7 - Build custom PC at TigerDirect.com

chances are the person who sold you the PC will only sell you another illegal copy of windows.