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If you are getting this message of “This copy of Windows is not genuine fix”, then this means that Windows has an updated file that is capable to detect your Windows operating system. Hence, this requires uninstalling of that following update to get rid of this problem. Step 1- From Start menu option, open the Control panel window. Windows XP is Not Genuine? After ten year I got a message when I booted up saying Windows Is Not Guniune and at the top it said Windows XP Professional well I have windows XP Home Edition not Pro, but why did I get that message today not 10 years ago? The Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP will include a new 25-character Product Key and a Windows Product Key Update tool that will allow customers to convert their counterfeit copy to genuine Windows XP electronically. The other option is of course to buy a legal version of Windows XP off the Internet or in a retail store. This message about 'genuine windows message remover' may be meant as a joke or something, but the poster has missed the point of the original query: the people with the problem are not just.

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This copy of Windows is not genuine is one of the most common errors in Windows operating system (OS), especially for who use pirated versions of Windows OS. This error message appears in most versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10.

When you encounter this error, the background of your computer will go black. You still can do other things on your PC, like complete your works, use the computer like before and so on. But you can’t change the background (the black background) until the problem is fixed.

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Why Does My Windows Computer Displays This Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine?

The main reason that your computer displays the “Windows is not genuine” error because you didn’t activate your Windows license after the trial period, usually 30 days from the date you install Windows OS on your computer.

You can also receive this error because the license of Windows OS that you are using is expired or blocked. If you share your Windows license to other people, like friends or family members, Microsoft could block your license due to use in multiple computers or attempt to activate many times.

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Fix “This Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine” Error In Windows

After reading the explanation above, now you know why the “This copy of Windows is not genuine” error appears on your computer. In this article, I will tell you an easy solution to solve the “Windows not genuine” error on your computer.

Solve “This Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine” Error With Command Prompt

By using Command Prompt and a simple command, you can fix this problem in both Windows 32-bit and 64-bit, and in all versions of Windows OS.

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Firstly, launch Command Prompt program as an Administrator (Run as administrator) by clicking on Start, type “cmd.exe” in the search box, and then right-click on the cmd.exe, select “Run as administrator”.

In the Command Prompt program, type:

SLMGR_REARM

You can also try:

SLMGR –REARM or SLMGR /REARM

if the first one does not work.

A new Windows will be opened with a message: “Command completed successfully. Please restart the system for the changes to take effect.” In this case, you have to restart your Windows computer for the changes to take effect, and the “Windows is not genuine” error will be solved.

Prevent Windows To Get “This Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine” Message

With the above method, you have fixed the “Windows not genuine” error on your computer. But sometimes, it can appear on your computer again. To prevent this error shows up on your computer again, follow instructions below.

Firstly, go to Control Panel and select Windows Update.

Next, click on the Windows Update and select “Never Check for Updates (Not Recommended)” option from the drop-down list, and then click on the “OK” button.

Your computer is now never getting This copy of Windows is not genuine error again. However, you can’t upgrade your Windows OS to the latest version to fix bugs or getting new features.

The legitimate solution to solve this error permanently is to purchase a new license of Windows OS, from the Microsoft’s online store or other online retailers like Amazon.com, and then reactivate your Windows OS with the new license you have purchased. If you sure your Windows license is legitimate and the error was wrong, contact Microsoft by following the link here and their team will help you to fix the problem.

Learning has never been so easy!

I ran a repair on XP and after the repair I got a message saying that I needed to activate windows before I can log in.Choosing 'No' would send be back to the login screen and choosing 'Yes' would begin to load Windows, but only as far as showing me the desktop with no icons.

I was able to fix this problem by starting the PC in safe mode with command prompt. I then typed 'explorer' into the command prompt to load Windows. Next I clicked on 'Start' - 'Run' and in the 'Run' box I typed
'Rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk'. This extended my activation to 30 days. Even though this extended my activation period, I was still unable to get the activation program to start up.

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I fixed that by going into 'regedit' and searching for the 'wpaevents' folder. I then changed the permissions to include 'User' for 'Full control'. I also went to my c: drive and changed the permissions to include 'User', 'Administrator', and 'System' for 'Full control'. I rebooted the machine and then was able to run Windows activation.

I got all my info from:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/55233-45-msoobe
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-security/this-copy-of-windows-must-be-activated-before-you/387f3367-5fc4-4aa1-937d-6788a626029d

6 Steps total

Step 1: Start the PC into Safe mode with command prompt

Power on the PC and press F8 right before Windows begins to load. Select 'Safe mode with command prompt'

Step 2: Run Explorer from the Command prompt to start Windows

Once the Command prompt loads, type in 'explorer' to start Windows within Safe mode.

Step 3: Run 'Rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk' from the 'Run' box.

Now click on 'Start' and in the 'Run' box type
'Rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk'. Press Enter. This will re-set activation to 30 days

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Step 4: Modify the wpaevents folder in the Registry.

Once more, click on 'Start' then go to the 'Run' box and type in 'Regedit'. Make sure that in Regedit you are highlighting 'My Computer' at the very top. Now go up to 'Edit' then 'Find' and type in 'wpaevents' then press Enter. Right click on the 'wpaevents' folder and go down to 'Permissions'. Highlight 'User' and place a check mark in the box labeled 'full control'. Click 'Apply' and exit regedit.

Step 5: Modify the C: drives permissions.

Now double click 'My Computer'. Right click the C: drive and go down to 'Properties'. Now click on the 'Security' tab and modify 'User', 'Administrator', and 'System' so that they all have 'Full control'. Click 'Apply' and reboot the PC.

Step 6: Run Windows activation

Now Windows activation will run and the PC will become usable again.

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This How-to is intended to assist in recovering a PC from a faulty repair install. It is not a tutorial on bypassing / extending the Windows activation grace period. I don't condone piracy, but I also don't believe in locking a user from their data with faulty control mechanisms.

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Published: Jun 01, 2012 · Last Updated: Jun 04, 2012

References

  • Toms hardware topic on Windows Activation

30 Comments

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  • Habanero
    b0b Jun 4, 2012 at 02:04am

    Had to do the exact same only last week. Nice to have it documented here.

  • Mace
    hsc5775 Jun 12, 2012 at 06:32am

    nice howto
    thx for share

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    Lawrence3545 Oct 18, 2012 at 01:15am

    Thanks =), Good How to, Looking forward to more of your How To's, its helpful for the spicework community. Thanks again *beers*

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    will.beale Oct 29, 2012 at 07:43am

    This is an awesome solution. Thanks very much for sharing.. I'm new at Spiceworx. So Far Awesome

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    Flint Madziya Dec 26, 2012 at 06:18pm

    Awesome!

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    BB8771 Mar 25, 2013 at 12:06am

    Aaarrgh.. I was so hopeful, because this post added the permissions steps, but when I do as described, the login after saying 'yes' to activation just shows the wallpaper forever

    [Update] I left the PC on the wallpaper, no Explorer, no icons all night long and discovered the PC must've logged-off or rebooted during the night. When I logged-on this next time, the expected Windows Activation screen greeted me and I was able to successfully activate!

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    pvdchris Apr 28, 2013 at 06:59pm

    I used this method, and still get the wallpaper screen forever. I am working to recover an old computer which has had it's ethernet controller fail, as well as the internal wi-fi. I have attached a USB wi-fi adapter, and run the installation software in safemode. When I reboot, I still get the 'This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do you want to activate Windows now?' Right back to the wallpaper.

    This is the result of a Windows Repair, XP Home Edition SP3 Build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111

    I have verified with Microsoft that the software is a legal copy, but they want $180 to talk me through validation.

    Thanks for any further suggestions

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    jjaytech Jun 12, 2013 at 03:26am

    Thank you so much !
    I'm also new here in spicework.
    So far, so good ! :)

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    Ashley1087 Jun 13, 2013 at 10:13am

    Thanks, needed this today. It was getting critical. A new install would have taken days because of the support from a 3rd party vendor.

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    KH Aug 2, 2013 at 12:09pm

    WHAT A BLESSING IT IS TO HAVE FOUND YOUR INFORMATIVE, WELL-DOCUMENTED TUTORIAL. YOUR ASSISTANCE HAS MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! MY SINCEREST APPRECIATION. WAY TO GO! YOU STAND OUT FROM THE REST -- BY FAR. YAY!

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    JCastano Aug 2, 2013 at 04:44pm

    Thank you guys for your kind words. I'm glad I was able to help.

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    chandni.anand.5 Sep 10, 2013 at 12:42pm

    Thankyou so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    The problem is solved with my pc

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    pmusadiq Oct 2, 2013 at 05:37pm

    If you want to activate windows xp at zero cost then visit see this tutorial
    http://www.hacktheway.org/2011/03/activate-windows-xp.html

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    PatrickAnthony Oct 24, 2013 at 09:07am

    thanks a lot sir. It was a life saver!!!! God bless you, hope you'll not stop helping people!.. ^_^.......

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    John5195 Oct 28, 2013 at 10:53pm

    This just saved my life! was googling this, and low and behold the Mighty Spiceworks to the rescue. Should have looked here first.

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