My copy of Windows 7 may not be genuine

[AndyHK]

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

 

[richc46]

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?

 

[Lasy B]

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

 

[AndyHK]

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

 

[richc46]

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.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/875-activation-trial-period-extend-up-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.

 

[twdawson]

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.

 

[Lasy B]

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!