"This is not a genuine copy of Windows 7"

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edassange

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I don't understand why I've recently started getting this message. I upgraded from Vista nearly 5 months ago with no problem. It activated fine and still shows this in System.

Does anyone know why I've started getting this message?

PS - I don't know if this is significant but, for privacy reasons, I disabled Microsoft's CEIP reporting about a week ago and I first noticed the 'not genuine' message the following day.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

W7 Home Premium x86 SP1 Build 7601Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P7450 @ 2.13GHz4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MH1024MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire 6930G
OS
W7 Home Premium x86 SP1 Build 7601
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P7450 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Acer Makalu U2E1
Memory
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MH
Graphics Card(s)
1024MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP
Screen Resolution
1024x768@60Hz
Hard Drives
298GB Western Digital WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 (SATA)
Antivirus
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free / VoodooShield
Browser
Brave / Firefox
Other Info
uBlockOrigin / Bidefender Trafficlight / HitmanPro
I can't see why it should make a difference as they are stated to be two different processes

The "Genuine Software" system has been known to make errors, you could turn the CEIP reporting Back on to check if it is related to the non genuine message if it is or it's not and if the message persists you will have to contact Microsoft for them to sort it
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Releas...Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ChillBlast - Custom to my design
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro
    Memory
    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
    Case
    Workstation Case [Matt Black]
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    920 MB Down 50 MB Up
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security Pro
    Browser
    Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview TAB 8 4G Android Tablet c/w Keyboard
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RPIntel I7 10750H 5.0GHz32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHznVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell XPS 17 10750H
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
    CPU
    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS
    Memory
    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock - Active Fan Control
    Keyboard
    Backlit + Various Logitech
    Mouse
    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18MB Up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
    10TB NAS
Thanks. I'll try that.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

W7 Home Premium x86 SP1 Build 7601Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P7450 @ 2.13GHz4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MH1024MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire 6930G
OS
W7 Home Premium x86 SP1 Build 7601
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P7450 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Acer Makalu U2E1
Memory
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MH
Graphics Card(s)
1024MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP
Screen Resolution
1024x768@60Hz
Hard Drives
298GB Western Digital WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 (SATA)
Antivirus
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free / VoodooShield
Browser
Brave / Firefox
Other Info
uBlockOrigin / Bidefender Trafficlight / HitmanPro
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