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venkat reddy - 21 Jun 2011 à 01:30
aquarelle Posts 7185 Registration date Saturday 7 April 2007 Status Moderator Last seen 14 February 2026 - 21 Jun 2011 à 05:38
Hello,
This AM when PC turned on I have a black background and a note in lower right hand corner stating You may be a victim of software conterfeiting. This copy of Windows Did Not Pass Genuine Windows Validation. A friend of mine installed this on my PC and I am sure it's not a Genuine copy. I cannot afford to buy the genuine version/license for $149 and use my PC for school and the internet daily. I don't even know, or where to find which version of Internet Explorer I am using!
#1-How can I get rid of this message and get my PC back
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Ambucias Posts 47312 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 28 March 2026 11,166
21 Jun 2011 à 04:01
Here is the easiest way and it is certain to work:

Go through the following steps:

*Buy the license first.

*Download Key Update Tool, a utility provided by Microsoft to change the key of the Windows version installed.

*The download address is http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/3/7/83712767-395c-4327-8e87-38be7b0cf75f/KeyUpdateTool_enu.exe

*Double-click the utility will then check the system files.

*Enter the official key and click Next.

*Accept the license agreement and click Next.

*The key is legalized.

*Click Finish.

*Windows restarts.

See also:

https://ccm.net/computing/windows/3991-genuine-windows-validation/

http://ccm.net/faq/1633-wga-windows-genuine-advantage
aquarelle Posts 7185 Registration date Saturday 7 April 2007 Status Moderator Last seen 14 February 2026 491
21 Jun 2011 à 05:38
Hi,

An other solution is to install and to use a free OS.
https://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major

Best regards
"Pour trouver une solution à ses problèmes, il faut s'en donner la peine."