HP apparently doesn't like my Win 7

[fmw]

I got in a refurbished HP computer and immediately upgraded it from Win 10 to Win 7 on a new hard drive. The OS is properly installed, keyed and validated from an original 7 Pro 64 bit OEM disk. Nevertheless I get a popup telling me that "this computer is not running genuine Windows." But, of course it is. I've read through and tried everything I find on the internet to resolve this. Nothing works.


My conclusion is that the computer firmware is not recognizing the OS as one provided by HP and causing the popup. Nothing I can do about the firmware. But I'm wondering if there might be somewhere in Win 7 that receives such a message from the computer that I can disable. Any Ideas?

 

[SIW2]

Press windows key and pause/break together.

In the system window it should say "Windows is activated" at the bottom.

If not, try entering your key at an admin command prompt:

In the CMD window, type: slmgr.vbs -ipk <type your product key here>
To activate windows after changing the key, type: slmgr.vbs -ato

 

[AddRAM]

I like how you put it, "I upgraded from W10 to W7"

And it was a great idea to preserve the drive with W10, but you should have installed a SSD, not a hard drive.

What is the exact model of the PC ?

 

[fmw]

Press windows key and pause/break together.

In the system window it should say "Windows is activated" at the bottom.

If not, try entering your key at an admin command prompt:

In the CMD window, type: slmgr.vbs -ipk <type your product key here>
To activate windows after changing the key, type: slmgr.vbs -ato

Yes Windows 7 is activated and working pefectly except for the popup. I already tried re-entering the key. No change. I have checked for the plug and play bug and it isn't there on my system. I still think it is the hardware at the bottom of this.

 

[fmw]

Press windows key and pause/break together.

In the system window it should say "Windows is activated" at the bottom.

If not, try entering your key at an admin command prompt:

In the CMD window, type: slmgr.vbs -ipk <type your product key here>
To activate windows after changing the key, type: slmgr.vbs -ato

I like how you put it, "I upgraded from W10 to W7"

And it was a great idea to preserve the drive with W10, but you should have installed a SSD, not a hard drive.

What is the exact model of the PC ?

HP 6300 micro tower. I bought it refurbished by Joy Systems for $175 shipping included. I suppose I can live with the popup but I would rather not.

 

[townsbg]

Where did you get that license key? If it is OEM and from another computer then you won't be able to use it. Only retail keys can be transferred to another computer.

 

[AddRAM]

You say you got the key from an original oem disc, was that key already used ?

And where did the OEM disc come from ? Did it come with another PC ? Did you buy it ?

 

[fmw]

It is an OEM disc that I bought years ago. It has been used on several PC's but only one at a time over the years. I have three other copies of original OEM Win 7 discs. I used to be an OEM. I repeat - the installation is validated by Microsoft. Thanks for trying. It baffles me too.

 

[torchwood]

Hi FMW,

i suspect its licenced but NOT activated, hence the pop-up

standard fix install KB971033

run this tool

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

If im correct
you will see the following
0x8008154
Admin service not registered


post the tools output anyway and ill be able to give a more detailed explaination.


Roy

 

[fmw]

For the third time, it is activated. System screen even has the little blue genuine windows logo.

 

[torchwood]

AND FOR THE SECOND TIME

run the tool, post the output, install KB971033

Roy

 

[fmw]

The aforementioned update was already installed. The output you requested is below:

 

[torchwood]

please post the complete results.

Activated/Genuine and not registered are 2 Different things in MS eye's, the Blue genuine logo ONLY shows it as being genuine the other part of it, even with the logo, means its NOT registered on MS' s servers.

From the part that youv'e posted the key is either System Builder or Retail, not a true OEM Dell etc, and showing 1 of 5 "lives" used

Roy

 

[fmw]

Thanks. I've done enough work for you. I appreciate your attempt to help.

 

[Megahertz07]

A HP 6300 was originally a Win 7 computer so it should have a COA sticker on the side.
If the MB has not been changed, you should use the COA sticker key.

A OEM disk key can only be used in one computer. Once activated on a computer, the key and the LAN MAC address are stored on M$ serves. On futures installations, key and the LAN MAC address must match those stored on M$ serves.

 

[mrjimphelps]

Just to be clear: is there a Windows 7 OEM license key sticker on your computer, and is that the install key you used to activate Windows 7?

Recently I downloaded the Windows 7 Pro 32-bit ISO file using this tool:
https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/techn...icrosoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool

I then activated it with the OEM license key that was on the sticker on the side of the computer.

I don't believe there are any legal or other issues with doing it in this way, because (1) the ISO file I downloaded was a "plain" ISO -- it wasn't tied to any computer, and (2) I used the OEM license which was assigned to that computer to activate Windows 7 on that computer.

I needed to call Microsoft and do a phone activation; the activation was successful the first time through.

 

[AddRAM]

Yes, does it have the original Microsoft COA on the PC somewhere ? Is it readable ?

Is that the key you used to activate Windows 7 ?

 

[AddRAM]

Ya know what, on 2nd thought this new member hasn`t replied in over 5 days, and he got a bit snooty with Torchwood when he was asked to show the entire activation report.

I mean a new member comes here and asks for help and then doesn`t want to fully cooperate.

 

[mrjimphelps]

Ya know what, on 2nd thought this new member hasn`t replied in over 5 days, and he got a bit snooty with Torchwood when he was asked to show the entire activation report.

I mean a new member comes here and asks for help and then doesn`t want to fully cooperate.

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

It's sad when someone evidently doesn't know enough to help themselves, so they reach out for help; then when you try to help them, they act like they know more than you.

I have found that you can learn a lot from other people if you will give them a chance; he would benefit from the expert advice offered here, if only he would give us a chance.

 

[townsbg]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

It's sad when someone evidently doesn't know enough to help themselves, so they reach out for help; then when you try to help them, they act like they know more than you.

I have found that you can learn a lot from other people if you will give them a chance; he would benefit from the expert advice offered here, if only he would give us a chance.

Especially when they come here for free advise from people donating their time.