Reinstall windows 7 and I get a message saying that my version of windows is not genuine.

Okay, I need to reinstall windows 7 on my computer. I got this computer for my sister and a friend of mine intalled windows 7 on it. The only problem is that I get a message saying that my version of windows is not genuine. I don't have a backup CD and the product key is partially scraped. What should I do?

Original title: Reinstalling windows 7

Start by activation of the phone (see instructions below). If it does not then run the diagnostic utility and display your results. Finally, there may be a partition recovery from Windows on your PC you can try.

= Phone activation =.

1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
(2) press the ENTER"" key.
(3) to select your "country" you are in the drop-down list.
(4) choose the option "activate phone".
(5) stay on the phone * do not select/press any option * and wait for a person to help you.
(6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
(7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
(8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
(9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
Windows activation: (888) 571-2048
(888) 725-1047 or 800-936-5700

What's the relationship between activation and genuine Windows?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/what-s-the-relationship-between-activation-and-genuine-Windows

What is the validation, and how does it work?
Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/genuine/what-is-validation?os=win7
Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/genuine/what-is-validation?os=winvista

Authentic Microsoft software program privacy statement
What data is collected?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/genuine/privacy-statement

= Diagnostic utility =.

Download and run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool:
http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/ServiceRequest.aspx
Download the tool: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062
Post your results (copy button) and paste the results in your answer.

= Recovery partition =.

Recovery of your computer (Windows) using "Recovery Partition" of the Manufacture

To get there, start your computer and then pressing the appropriate function key. It can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12, DEL or tab key. See the list below or consult the manual for your make and model.

You can also try to contact the manufacturer support team and ask for a "recovery disc" which allows to reinstall Windows 7.

How access/start the process of recovery of the manufactures listed below.

Acer: Press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo
Acer support: http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/

ASUS: Press or press the F9 key as soon as you see the Asus logo.

Dell: Press F8 directly after switching on / to start the computer
Recovering detail instructions:
http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=52182

EMachines: hold the Alt key and hold press and release the key F10

Fujitsu: Press F8 several times directly after switching on

Gateway: https://support.gateway.com/s/software/microsof/vista/7515418/7515418su531.shtml

HP Notebook: Usually to begin recovery process press the F10 key, power on the computer
HP Mini: Press F11 directly after switching on / to start the computer

LG: Press F11 directly after switching on / to start the computer

How to run Lenovo Onekey Recovery
http://support.Lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?docid=HT062552
Detailed as follows: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=127597018499211

Packard Bell: Turn on your computer. When Packard Bell logo is displayed, press in and hold the ALT key while pressing the F10 key several times. Release the keys when a message that Windows is loading files.
After the system recovery program has loaded follow the instructions to reinstall the operating system.

Samsung: Press the F4 key to the Samsung logo when you turn on first of all of the computer.

Sony VAIO: Reboot and press "F8" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

Toshiba: Press on F12 or the value 0 (zero) key on the top of the keyboard (not the zero on the numeric keypad key)
and at the same time, press the button power once to turn on your laptop.
When the Toshiba screen appears; release the 0 key.
References: http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/items/faq/71
http://forums.Toshiba.com/T5/system-recovery-and-recovery/how-to-perform-system-recovery-Windows-7/Ta-p/279643

Windows 7 - location of the Partition Recovery and information.
"Configurations of drive partitions using the BIOS has recommended.
Note: Check the diagrams of this article
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744364%28WS.10%29.aspx

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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