build 7601 This copy of windows is not genuine, error code 0xc004f063

NoelDP · 21 Oct 2013

Hey - a result, of sorts! :)
well done!

You're lucky your friend didn't know enough to do the reformat/reinstall 'properly' and delete the recovery partition at the same time - or knew enough to avoid doing so :)

Good luck with the new install - don't forget to update the AV, and install all the Windows Updates.

DavidE · 21 Oct 2013

mmilneuk said:

Hi...I have read all other available posts on this issue, and tried following relevant instructions, but can't resolve my problem.

About 2 months ago, my laptop (Samsung NP-P530) was infected with malware. We formatted the hard drive and re-installed windows. I had a copy of all my licence keys and had previously backed-up all my files. After about a month, i started receiving notifications that my copy of windows was not genuine, even though I am using the same product key that was on the laptop before the rebuild.

I have not changed any hardware
I have checked the BIOS version is the same as that on Samsungs website
I can't read the sticker on the bottom of the machine, as it is too worn

Some people have been able to "recover" a human unreadable COA key.
If you're interested in this and willing to spend some time and effort to try getting the key, take a look at this thread.
Recovering Windows Product Key