Not allowed to activate Windows

[PussEKatt]

After a reinstall,I am told ( again ) that Windows is not genuine.I have activated Windows 7 over the phone before,but this time I dont even get the option to activate Windows.I just get a whole lot of rubbish about how Windows 7 is too old and I should switch ( buy ) Windows 11.At the end of all this I get the question "Was this answer helpfull "
So,it looks like MS DONT want you to have Windows 7 ( no matter how well it is running ) and it looks like they are determined for me to BUY Windows 11.
So,and advice on how I can get around this ?
I like Windows 7,it is compatable with a lot more games etc than more recent versions.Thank you in advance

 

[torchwood]

Hi

run this tool, copy/paste the results and i'll look it over

https://www.sevenforums.com/attachm...vation-issue-posting-instructions-mgadiag.exe

 

[Volume Z]

So,and advice on how I can get around this ?

Enable the TLS 1.2 protocol.

Update to enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 as default secure protocols in WinHTTP in Windows - Microsoft Support

 

[PussEKatt]

torchwood
I think you have mis-read what my problem is.My instilation of Windows is limited,because MS in their wisdome have decided that Windows 7 is too old now and they "will not let me activate it" I have the original Windows 7 DVD with the serial number etc but there is no option to input thie serial number.I can still copy and paste the results from DX if you want but ,as I said I dont think that can fix my problem.

 

[SIW2]

there is no option to input thie serial number.

where are you looking for that option ?

 

[PussEKatt]

volumez
I dont see how that will help either.
I have been running Windows 7 with service pack 2 ever since I bought it and have had no problems.I dont install updates,because IMHO they are a BIG Scam by MS to slow your PC down over time which makes you think you need to buy the latest version of Windows.

 

[samuria]

Have you got any backups or images as you may be able to copy activation from them ABR (Activation Backup and Restore) | directedge.us

 

[PussEKatt]

@ SIW2
I am not looking to input my serial number. When I start my PC I get a notice saying that "This windows is not genuine " I am supposed to activate Windows by inputting a whole series of numbers that some lady geves me,over the phone.At least that was the option about one year ago,now that option does not exist.I am just told by MS that I should get Windows 11

 

[SIW2]

I have been running Windows 7 with service pack 2

there is no service pack 2

 

[Volume Z]

I dont see how that will help either.

Windows can no longer talk to Microsoft servers without TLS 1.2 enabled, but keep on trying.

 

[MisterEd]

 

[torchwood]

Hmmmm

less than a month ago i re-installed W7 on my old Acer machine using non OEM media (SP1), it originally showed non-genuine until i installed the OEM activation files, >>after<< i'd used Simplex to install all further updates

NO need for any other KB's etc
its up and running like a good'un

post the Mgadiag results

 

[Volume Z]

That makes sense, install Simplix to get around KB3140245.

 

[PussEKatt]

@ torchwood
Here are the results:
MGADiag.rtf Processing...x

 

[torchwood]

its seems invisible!!!!

 

[PussEKatt]

@ torchwood,Sorry I have been away for the weekend.
I tried again a couple of times to post the results of that programyou said to try ,again,no luck.Tell you what,what information do you want ? On the Windows 7 PC I get a readout with the following tabs, Windows,WgaER,Notifications,office,browser andlicensing,I can post the results of any tab you want.I have looked and the only usefull information seems to be from the Windows tab,Validation Code =50
Product ID 00359-113-9062927-85184,Type 5 Retail

 

[MisterEd]

@ torchwood,Sorry I have been away for the weekend.
I tried again a couple of times to post the results of that programyou said to try ,again,no luck.Tell you what,what information do you want ? On the Windows 7 PC I get a readout with the following tabs, Windows,WgaER,Notifications,office,browser andlicensing,I can post the results of any tab you want.I have looked and the only usefull information seems to be from the Windows tab,Validation Code =50
Product ID 00359-113-9062927-85184,Type 5 Retail

If activation doesn't work the normal way have you tried to call Microsoft support?

Last year I needed to activate two computers with Windows XP. Online and phone support did not work for Window XP. I assume the activation servers for Windows XP were not online anymore. I called Microsoft support. Microsoft support was very helpful in activating these computers for me.

BTW, I don't remember what phone number I used to call Microsoft's live support. Does anyone know what that number is?

 

[PussEKatt]

Thanks,ill look for the number and try what you said.Tell you what though,if I activate Windows7.Will I be able to make a backup and use the backup instead of having to activate again ?

 

[SIW2]

Will I be able to make a backup and use the backup instead of having to activate again ?

Yes. You could also do this Backup the activation

 

[townsbg]

Follow this guide to force phone activation. How can I activate Windows 7 via phone system? Note: You will have to right click on command prompt and select run as administrator. Also take a screenshot of the activation window after you enter in the entire activation code.