Solved Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit not genuine after clean install

You only needed to use the Key on your COA sticker. No upgrade instsll required.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
You only needed to use the Key on your COA sticker. No upgrade instsll required.

Actually, I forgot one 'might be important' step; I used th 'slmgr -rearm' to get back the 'automatic validation' screen on my computer before inputting the 3x Family Upgrade COA #.
Hope this helps others experiencing similar problems.
And thanks again.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz6.00 GB HyundaiOnboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
6.00 GB Hyundai
Graphics Card(s)
Onboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
32" Sony Bravia LCD TV, 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1368 x 768 @60Hz (32bit)
Hard Drives
<Internal - 1.5Tb Hitachi>
<Externals -(2) 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 via NexStar eSATA HD Dock
160GB WD My Book (USB)
500GB Lacie (USB)
500GB Seagate (internal but not connected)
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Antivirus
Avira
Browser
Opera
Please post a new MGADiag report. I suspect things may not be as good as they seem.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
Please post a new MGADiag report. I suspect things may not be as good as they seem.

As requested, but here's hoping for the best.

Code:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-2TH8J-37V7P-C98RR
Windows Product Key Hash: q2KXziA4RuIFQQ6zdlo1k2U/hKo=
Windows Product ID: 00359-030-4324323-85612
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
ID: {1FAAF95D-4B9D-40CC-86CB-535C2B51CF8D}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Home Premium
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532
TTS Error: 
Validation Diagnostic: 
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 114 Blocked VLK 2
Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 - 114 Blocked VLK 2
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Opera\launcher.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->

Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{1FAAF95D-4B9D-40CC-86CB-535C2B51CF8D}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-C98RR</PKey><PID>00359-030-4324323-85612</PID><PIDType>5</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-2108278829-3270878300-1502845256</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>LENOVO</Manufacturer><Model>Lenovo H420</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>LENOVO</Manufacturer><Version>DPKT15A</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="6"/><Date>20110225000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>54413C07018400FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Atlantic Standard Time(GMT-04:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>LENOVO</OEMID><OEMTableID>TC-03   </OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>114</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90110409-6000-11D3-8CFE-0150048383C9}"><LegitResult>114</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003</Name><Ver>11</Ver><Val>59D1605114E3500</Val><Hash>vfZmaSmFPIYrLWTcZSZErUQg+Fo=</Hash><Pid>73931-640-0000106-57577</Pid><PidType>14</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Id="15" Version="11" Result="114"/><App Id="16" Version="11" Result="114"/><App Id="18" Version="11" Result="114"/><App Id="19" Version="11" Result="114"/><App Id="1A" Version="11" Result="114"/><App Id="1B" Version="11" Result="114"/><App Id="44" Version="11" Result="114"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults>  

Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002

Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

Name: Windows(R) 7, HomePremium edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, RETAIL channel
Activation ID: 2e7d060d-4714-40f2-9896-1e4f15b612ad
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00359-00170-030-432432-01-1033-7601.0000-3352013
Installation ID: 013866138472664916812385005844183962770605519210770573
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial Product Key: C98RR
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 2
Trusted time: 12/1/2013 10:14:43 AM

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0xC004C533
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: 11:30:2013 17:14
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:


HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: MAAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAgABAAEAonasl+QEfOmkav7AEFMo+TBHoFXa/y5z

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information: 
  ACPI Table Name	OEMID Value	OEMTableID Value
  APIC			LENOVO		TC-03   
  FACP			LENOVO		TC-03   
  HPET			LENOVO		TC-03   
  MCFG			LENOVO		TC-03   
  SSDT			LENOVO		TC-03   
  SLIC			LENOVO		TC-03
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz6.00 GB HyundaiOnboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
6.00 GB Hyundai
Graphics Card(s)
Onboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
32" Sony Bravia LCD TV, 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1368 x 768 @60Hz (32bit)
Hard Drives
<Internal - 1.5Tb Hitachi>
<Externals -(2) 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 via NexStar eSATA HD Dock
160GB WD My Book (USB)
500GB Lacie (USB)
500GB Seagate (internal but not connected)
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Antivirus
Avira
Browser
Opera

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0xC004C533

Please attempt validation at www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate - what happens??
I'm happy to copy and paste this, NoelDP

Welcome to Windows!

Because Windows installed on your PC is genuine, enjoy the security, reliability and protection it provides.


Genuine Windows customers get a complimentary subscription to Microsoft Security Essentials, the award-winning, antivirus software that helps you protect your PC.

Get it now
More to explore


Play in a more beautiful web.


Do more with Windows.

You can take part in the Windows Feedback program and help shape the next generation of Windows! Learn more.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz6.00 GB HyundaiOnboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
6.00 GB Hyundai
Graphics Card(s)
Onboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
32" Sony Bravia LCD TV, 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1368 x 768 @60Hz (32bit)
Hard Drives
<Internal - 1.5Tb Hitachi>
<Externals -(2) 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 via NexStar eSATA HD Dock
160GB WD My Book (USB)
500GB Lacie (USB)
500GB Seagate (internal but not connected)
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Antivirus
Avira
Browser
Opera
BTW,
Do I need to make a new Win 7 Recovery disc now that the OS carries a different COA?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz6.00 GB HyundaiOnboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
6.00 GB Hyundai
Graphics Card(s)
Onboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
32" Sony Bravia LCD TV, 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1368 x 768 @60Hz (32bit)
Hard Drives
<Internal - 1.5Tb Hitachi>
<Externals -(2) 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 via NexStar eSATA HD Dock
160GB WD My Book (USB)
500GB Lacie (USB)
500GB Seagate (internal but not connected)
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Antivirus
Avira
Browser
Opera
No, you don't need a new System Repair Disk.

I would always keep a backup image of the finished install so you have a way to restore irreparably Win7 in 20 minutes:
Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
Macrium - Image your system

You're right on the ball there, NoelDP. That's the first thing I did after successful activation. I'm using AOMEI BackUpper though. Only then did I realise that I had a system partition image backed up on an external HD dated before the drama started. It was a worthwhile learning experience, though.
Thanks again for your unstinting support.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz6.00 GB HyundaiOnboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
6.00 GB Hyundai
Graphics Card(s)
Onboard Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
32" Sony Bravia LCD TV, 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1368 x 768 @60Hz (32bit)
Hard Drives
<Internal - 1.5Tb Hitachi>
<Externals -(2) 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 via NexStar eSATA HD Dock
160GB WD My Book (USB)
500GB Lacie (USB)
500GB Seagate (internal but not connected)
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Antivirus
Avira
Browser
Opera
BTW,
Do I need to make a new Win 7 Recovery disc now that the OS carries a different COA?

Backups are always good :)

Your system appears to be properly activated and validated - but I have to admit to a little unease about it. I simply can't define the cause of the unease :(

Whatever - unless you get any non0genuine notifications, there shouldn't be anything to really worry about :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
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