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• Windows genuine Message - this copy of Windows 7 is not legal

  Despite running a perfectly legal copy of Windows 7 on my laptop for about two years, I have now a message pops up on the screen saying "this copy of Windows 7 is not legal. I know it's legal (it was on the laptop when I bought from PC World and the message appeared just). The laptop still works perfectly ok apart from this message. Any ideas on how to get rid of it (and where it come... I was a virus?...) I use Norton 360).

  Original title: Windows Message

  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: no, table invalid SLIC

  
  
  For some reason, your computer not reading correctly the table slic.

  You need to change your product key to the one on your COA

  Click Start

  Right click on computer

  Select Properties

  Scroll to the bottom of the page and select change product key

  You will then need to activate by phone:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)

  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  (2) press the ENTER"" key.

  (3) select your "country" in the list.

  (4) choose the option "activate phone".

  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.

  Additional information:

  Computers, which are built by large manufacturers provided with pre-installed Windows are supplied with 2 two product keys:

  (A) OEM SLP: this key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes to the factory. This key is designed to work with the special instructions isn't on the hardware of this manufacturer. Then, when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP (in factory) Windows 7 key leans on the motherboard and he sees special instructions and activates. (that's why you had no need to turn on your computer after you brought it home)

  (B) COST SLP: it's the product key that you see on the sticker on the side (or at the bottom, [or in the battery compartment]) of your computer. It is a valid product key, but must be used only in certain situations (for example, if the OEM SLP key stops automatic activation for a reason any). The key must be activated by phone. (Note: all manufacturers that use the SLP OEM system are bound by contract to include a certificate of Authenticity sticker (COA), which has a COA SLP key, on the computer)

• At startup, there is a message that appears on my screen that says: "this copy of Windows is not genuine".

  At startup, there is a message that appears on my screen that says: "this copy of Windows is not genuine". Where can I find the product code for the program installed Windows from my computer?

  Original title: Windows

  Check on the side of the case, the bottom of the laptop, or the battery box.

  Try the phone activation, if this fails then download and run the diagnostic utiliy

  =================================================

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the 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

  -Product key of letters and numbers-

  Not confused the letter B with the number 8, the letter Q with the letter O.
  the letter G and the number 6.

  A, E, I, O and u are not used.

  =================================================

  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 your results into your answer.

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

• When I try to log on I see a pop-up that says: this copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft you can connect. -Enable yes/no?

  When I try to log on I see a pop-up that says: this copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft you can connect.   -Enable yes/no? When I click on Yes my screen go black and that's it. Nothing happens. I have windows xp professional. For PC refurbished

  Hi Blue85angel,

  ·         What is the number and the model of the computer?

  ·         You did changes to the computer before the show?

  See the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and check if that helps.

  You are prompted to activate Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 every time that you start the computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/312295

   

  Blank page to activate Windows in the wizard of Windows Product Activation

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314935

   

  To do: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756/

   

  You can also contact Activation of Microsoft technical support for assistance:

   

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326851

  I hope this helps.

• Activation of Windows 7 - "Start up it says this copy of windows is not geniune.

  When I start it says this copy of windows is not geniune.  can anyone help? Sorry I'm a bad speller...

  Windows license Type: customer KMS
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.004
  Your copy of Windows 7 uses KMS licenses, which requires he reactivates the licence every 180 days (6 months) by connecting to the KMS host computer. The KMS host is usually hosted on the domain in your workplace where the license was issued. Reactivation can be done by authenticating to the field of work (log in) or VPN to your network.
  Otherwise, you can contact your COMPUTER administrator for assistance or consider getting a MAK key that works more like a sale at retail and no key requires no reactivation every 180 days.

• what it means when it says this copy of windows has failed the windows genuine validation?

  one day, I was Tremblay download off the internet, there are a few things but I had to install, not that I REALLY new what I was doing, lol. Finally anyway, now whenever I turn on my computer, after I login, HERE, on my desk, it displays a message saying - you may be victim of software counterfeiting. This copy of windows did not pass windows genuine validation. - This also prevents me to use any wallpaper and move my desktop icons! I am so angry about this because I have repeadietly, repeatedly reported this to microsoft with my email and also other places and STILL no HELP! the closest that I actually got was geeksquad, that's why I'm here now cuz they got leads here.lol.  now I just HOPE the Lord and someone here can you PLEASE HELP me? my email is * address email is removed from the privacy * thank you for your time

  See: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windows-is-showing-as-not-genuine/cbd43297-0e4d-458c-8487-9168c4cd668d

• After removing a problem, a note on my desk says "this copy of Windows is not genuine".

  Original title: Re: Edition Vista Home premium

  Performed a scan; eliminated a problem.  Now have a note on the office that "this copy of Windows is not genuine" Vista provided with Dell computer.  That is what it is?

  Looks like it has damaged something. Check if Avast has quarantined everything that you can restore.

  You'd probably get the best advice from Avast directly:

  http://www.avast.com/en-us/support

• build7601 my window is says this copy of window is not geniune

  Mr President

  When I connect to my laptop that my window, it is said, this copy of window is not geniune, and when I ignore there is problem in my background screen that is blank totly, please help me.

  Thanks for posting the MGADiag report

• I've had this player/monitor/Internet Service for 2 & 1/2 months now and today ' today / this morning I put on and on my screen it says: "this copy of windows is not genuine" for windows 7 Professional!

  Why, all of a sudden; This morning - after using this computer at home (monitor; Keyboard, reader and Internet Explorer) - have this statement on my monitor - (lower right corner) - this copy of Windows '7 Professional' is not authentic.

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Vista crashes, I got an error that says "this copy of Windows is not geniune on my HP OEM machine".

  Whenever I start the system, it asks me to "Activiate the windows activation process" on the top it says Microsoft (r) Windows (R) Build 6001: service Pack2. It only allows me to get on the internet. It cannot start one of my internet services. I tried the installer module of windows in manual mode but still continue to get errors setting.

  am unable to obtain DHCP will "Windows could not start the DHCP Client service on Local computer" error 1079: the account specified for this service is different from the account specified for other services running in the same process.

  update the computer in safe mode with networking, some trustedinstaller has access to my svhost.exe so I'm unable to all services or get something going? Help, please. I post this question from my laptop, my office is the one who is to have all these issues

  Krish

  Hello

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to see the links and check.

  Services do not start, and you receive an error 1079 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows 2008 R2 or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2478117

  Method 2:

  I suggest also that you see the link for how to turn on Windows Vista

  How to activate Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

• my phone says "this copy of windows is not genuine".

  Please help.my laptop computer got embarrassed and after it has been repaired my windows is now keep up.i messed up, getting the message that the copy of windows is not genuine.it cannot even download the windows 7

  your windows is not genuine. Windows has detected a feat of activation.

  you use a Dell OEM SLP key on a Toshiba computer. Your installation was made using a program loading from pirates.
  You can buy and install genuine windows or back on windows from your computer is delivered.

• Windows 7 Build 7601 this copy of can I is not authentic

  I have a HP laptop. I had my computer for more than a year. More than a month, my computer hard drive crashed. It was under warranty and I sent my HP computer. They replaced my hard drive. My computer worked for a month with no problems. Today (28/10/13) my computer tells me that I don't have a genuine copy of Windows 7. I believe that the error code is 0xC004F032. I ran a diagnostic suggested in other threads, and this is what came:
  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 50
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - X233M - Q839T-VJ3BG
  Windows product key hash: 24OsOTfdtEIwFNrqEMrZ0HPnqE8 =
  Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00128
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
  ID: {00F05EAB-00A4-4052-ADCE-7746A3884194} (3)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Home Premium
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130828 - 1532
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files (x 86) \Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: disabled
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: disabled
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: disabled
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: disabled

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {00F05EAB-00A4-4052-ADCE-7746A3884194}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003x 64*-*-*-*-VJ3BG00359-OEM-8992687-001282S-1-5-21-4131591516-3038086915-3759064651Hewlett-PackardHP Pavilion Notebook PC g6InsydeF.2520130529000000.000000 + 0005E683607018400FE04090409Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)03HPQOEMSLIC-MPC109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: d2c04e90-c3dd-4260-b0f3-f845f5d27d64
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00359-00178-926-800128-02-1033-7600.0000-2672013
  Installation ID: 020730846264509310695515731161945220062766705053553373
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: VJ3BG
  License status: Notification
  Reason for the notification: 0xC004F032.
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 4
  Trust time: 28/10/2013-16:52:38

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x00000000
  HrOnline: 0x00000000
  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000
  Event timestamp: 9:28:2013 18:34
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID hash: MAAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAgABAAEA6GGgg0JVHC8yVTAg6gXuuPxFXH7E5C5z

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC HPQOEM 1841
  HPQOEM FACP SLIC-MPC
  DBGP HPQOEM 1841
  HPET HPQOEM 1841
  START HPQOEM 1841
  MCFG HPQOEM 1841
  WDAT HPQOEM 1841
  UEFI HPQOEM 1841
  ASF!            HPQOEM 1841
  SLIC SLIC-MPC HPQOEM
  SSDT HPQOEM INSYDE
  ASPT HPQOEM 1841
  FPDT HPQOEM 1841
  SSDT HPQOEM INSYDE
  SSDT HPQOEM INSYDE

  Try the following:

  Click Start, right click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click on the link 'change product key '.

  Enter the product key located on the COA sticker attached to the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment. Click next to activate via the Internet.

  COA certificate of authenticity:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

  ??

  What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-Windows-certificate-of-authenticity

• This copy of Windows 7 is not genuine

  I was in front of my computer all day and when I left for dinner and returned my windows 7 build 7600 was not authentic.  But strangely it's...  It is a real key to MSDN and is used in conjunction with the MSDN EULA, as well so there is no need to be "banned".  He was not traded illegally or the other.

  During my first installation of windows 7, I had a problem a month later and I ended up re-formatting my hard drive and all over again.  Using the same code.  Everything was fine until today.  I did some research and discovered there was an almost massive ban on MSDN keys that have been sold. (or suspected of being sold?)

  I did everything in the book to try to correct a possibly corrupted file to perform a repair of the system through the terminal, nothing worked.  I have not changed any hardware or in the past 6 months.

  My Microsoft Office 2007 also uses a key MSDN and authentic sound. Which seemed weird also.

  So, how can we work together to achieve this?

  And here is my diagnosis!

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):

  -----------------------------------------

  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 50

  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0

  Windows product key: *-* - 44GVR - 283HC-636FJ

  The Windows Product Key hash: mP9sT4oHD6ERYrh7drDeFkbxSYU =

  Windows product ID: 00426-066-2305031-86469

  Windows product ID type: 5

  Windows license type: retail

  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.001

  ID: {584B3C0E-3E0E-4DF3-8DD4-CD1CA82CF6E1} (1)

  Admin: Yes

  TestCab: 0x0

  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Product name: Windows 7 Ultimate

  Architecture: 0 x 00000009

  Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.100226 - 1909

  TTS error:

  Validation of diagnosis:

  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->

  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->

  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  File: No.

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->

  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->

  Office status: 100 authentic

  Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 - 100 authentic

  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002

  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005

  Data browser-->

  Proxy settings: N/A

  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)

  Default browser: C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast

  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled

  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed

  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled

  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled

  Active scripting: allowed

  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->

  Office details: {584B3C0E-3E0E-4DF3-8DD4-CD1CA82CF6E1}1.9.0027.06.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.001x 64*-*-*-*-636FJ00426-066-2305031-864695S-1-5-21-4277277490-201491721-3078684207the system manufacturer,System Product NamePhoenix Technologies, LTDASUS M2N-E SLI ACPI BIOS Revision 120120071116000000.000000 + 00048BA3607018400F804090409Mountain Standard Time(GMT-07:00)03100100Microsoft Office Ultimate 200712A976809DE560EBE4zPQs1PeNRMnSCKB9ZAgnVuGYFs = 81608-863-5843087-653658

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->

  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385

  Name: Windows 7 Ultimate edition

  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, retail channel

  Activation ID: a0cde89c-3304-4157-b61c-c8ad785d1fad

  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f

  Extended PID: 00426-00172-066-230503-00-1033-7600.0000-3512009

  Installation ID: 008483570465690346078311255506158961623295564835505886

  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338

  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339

  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341

  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340

  Partial product key: 636FJ

  License status: Notification

  Reason for the notification: 0xC004F009 (grace period expired).

  Remaining Windows rearm count: 3

  Trust time: 2010-04-06 23:05:11

  Windows Activation Technologies-->

  HrOffline: 0x00000000

  HrOnline: 0xC004C4A2

  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000

  Event timestamp: 6:4:2010 22:39

  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395

  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395

  Output beyond bitmask:

  --> HWID data

  Current Hash HWID: NAAAAAEABgABAAEAAAABAAAAAQABAAEAJJQmKsyzAId + CD6O6tR06t6TRMNI90mr + CnI9A ==

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->

  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->

  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes, but no SLIC table

  Windows marker version: N/A

  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: n/a

  BIOS information:

  ACPI Table name OEMID value ValueOEMTableID

  NvidiaASUSACPI APIC

  FACP NvidiaASUSACPI

  HPET NvidiaASUSACPI

  MCFG NvidiaASUSACPI

  SSDT PTLTD POWERNOW

  How to activate Windows 7 manually
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
  (5) stay on the phone and waiting for someone to help you with activation.

  Also:
  How to activate Windows 7 by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

• Hi, after installing an update February 24, I now have a message saying: "this copy of windows is not genuine, even thoguh, it came preinstalled on a laptop expensive high-end. Help, please

  This y cop of windows is not genuine message on the desktop, even thought it is authentic

  Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click on the button to validate Windows or validate Office, and then restart your computer.

  If you were not able to validate, follow these steps:

  1. Download this diagnostic tool, save it to your desktop: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

  -Online Windows XP: double-click the executable file to run the tool.

  -Online Vista & Win7: right-click on the executable and select run as administrator to run the tool.

  2. after running the tool, click on the Windows or Office as appropriate and then click on copy (to the Clipboard).

  NB: You can open a new file in Notepad, paste the contents of the Clipboard in it & keep for future reference.

  3 start a new thread in the appropriate forum of Microsoft Genuine Advantage and paste the results of the WGA or OGA data diagnostic in a detailed post tool: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/genuine

  4 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• says: "this copy of windows is not genuine". System was fine until recently.

  Windows Vista: my copy was very good. I installed a few months ago, and then out of the blue, he said. I was wondering if it was the system clock. I got "Fix It Center", but the problem remains. Should I create a disk backup system and reinstall my windows? I have used xp to get a basic program to start. But upgraded to my vista disk later. The system crashed at 6 months, against viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. So I installed a new hard drive WD with its software. But the screen stays black and color have incomplete files that will take time to find. I was wondering if there was an easier way to work around this problem.

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) tool
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please