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not running Genuine Windows message
The problem appears to have been resolved thanks to NoelDP. This is attested by fact that 1) I now can perform windows updates and 2) I no longer get the message indicating I'm not running genuine windows. However, when I go to link to get confirmation that I have genuine windows, I get a popup window on screen with message "windows validation in process - This may take a few minutes, do not navigate from this page. The message has a green rotating circle indicating it is "working", but process never terminates. An hour later I had to shut it down. Why can't I get confirmation that I have genuine windows which I know I have?