Windows 7 has a popup that says that it is not authentic.

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• Hello, I just bought a new windows 7 service pack 1 than my windows that has been said in the laptop it was not authentic, but I bought a 64 bit instead of 32 can I use a 64-bit on my laptop

  bought a new windows 7 service pack 1 as my windows that has been said in the laptop it was not authentic, but I bought a 64 bit instead of 32 can I use a 64-bit on my laptop

  my laptop is a lenovo

  On Sunday, October 5, 2014 12:59:11 + 0000, dougdgp wrote:

  bought a new windows 7 service pack 1 as my windows that has been said in the laptop it was not authentic, but I bought a 64 bit instead of 32 can I use a 64-bit on my laptop

  my laptop is a lenovo

  Depends entirely on this laptop you have. If it has a 64-bit processor
  You can use 64-bit Windows. If a 32-bit CPU, you can't.

  If you don't know you have, hold down the Windows key and press
  Break | Break. It will tell you if you have a 32-bit
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• Suddenly, Windows said that it is not authentic

  My computer is hacked.  Activation of Windows technology made me know that I am not under Genuine Windows.  I bought Windows 7 and 3 months later installed an upgrade.  Windows activation technology told me to buy Windows, even if I already bought.  Does anyone know if Microsoft would get directly involved in this situation that someone is poorly represent their name and their software.  Do I need to buy again or Microsoft will replace due to circumstances.  Your comments please.

  Thank you

  Joe Puntureri * address email is removed from the privacy *

  PS When I connect in live.com, the browser's address has the word shared in it.  Is it possible, that I'm being re-directed to a site that allows sharing all my e-mail messages?  Some of my Excel spreadsheets have been removed from my files and some have been corrected with inserted incorrect information.

  Ignore my last post, if you notice - it is no longer relevant.

  Your problem is simple (hopefully).

  This may simply be caused by a bad set of drivers of technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology-

  Intel rapid storage driver installation

  try to download and install them from here - http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=21730

  (you want the download of iata_enu.exe)

  Once complete, please restart twice, then after another MGADiag report.

• I have windows 7 key to business, how can upgrade to windows 10. I see that it is not included in the upgrade process

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• Windows 7... Note that it is not authentic (?)

  I tried the free in charge of Windows 10 and used it for a few weeks.   I don't like it.   I then downloaded Windows 7 to replace Windows 10.  Everything worked fine for a day or two.  Now, it indicates that it is not authentic, and there are a few things that do not work as they did before.   How can I "authentic" back to make it work properly.   I have been using Windows 7, 32 bit.   Please, any help would be appreciated.

  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

• Windows 7 Home Premium also said that it is not authentic.

  Original title: Windows 7 Home Premium MSDN Version.

  I have an MSDN license and my Windows 7 Home Premium said again that it is not authentic.  Any ideas that I can do to solve this problem.

  Is there an expiration?

  You actually have a MSDN subscription where you obtained this license or did you get the someones MSDN subscription license?

  If you got someone, then the license is used. If its your subscription, you have a few options.

  Reactivate the existing product key by phone or get another key for Windows 7 Home Premium on your subscription and use it.

  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

  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Diagnostics Tool then copy and paste the results into an answer here for further analysis:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

• I need help. Twice in the last month my windows install; l said that it is not authentic.

  I eventually had to buy a new copy of microsoft and this one is now said that it is not authentic having been very well for more than 3 weeks. The only change that I made today is installing gigabytes 3TG unlock app to allow my 3 TB drive be seen. Here are the results of the MGAgiag tool:

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 50
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - RRWKG - 2TRRD-HXHP9
  The Windows Product Key hash: Kw2 + wsNa9eyeAuaDxlYoOTYaahU =
  Windows product ID: 00426-956-1227277-85101
  Windows product ID type: 5
  Windows license type: retail
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001
  ID: {56D76133-6AEF-4E72-91D9-860430433867} (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: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830 - 0333
  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) \Internet Explorer\iexplore.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: {56D76133-6AEF-4E72-91D9-860430433867}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001x 64*-*-*-*-HXHP900426-956-1227277-851015S-1-5-21-1441504076-4266836338-3691997755Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.. GA-990FXA-UD3 Award Software International, Inc.. F9 20121022000000.000000 + 000727D3A07018400F204090409Central Standard Time(GMT-06:00)03109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(1333, 5) Microsoft VBScript runtime error: permission denied

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x00000000
  HrOnline: 0x00000000
  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000
  Event timestamp: 11:4:2012 22:43
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: OAAAAAIABgABAAEAAAACAAAAAQABAAEA jFev9aD1DaILBAz3N/cFZRlVPK0cxwhYj1Q1I4ibnU plus

  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 OEMTableID value
  APIC GBT GBTUACPI
  FACP GBT GBTUACPI
  HPET GBT GBTUACPI
  MCFG GBT GBTUACPI
  MSDM GBT GBTUACPI
  EUDS GBT
  CARPET GBT
  TAMG GBT GBT B0
  CARPET GBT
  SSDT AMD POWERNOW

  I suspect that the problem lies in your drivers TSRI - they seem to be very fragile, so the best thing would be to uninstall them, apply the patch of GB and then install the last series (when / if you feel it!)

  For your motherboard, the latter would be to http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=3449&DwnldID=22194

• Windows says that it is not authentic

  I had my laptop for about 5 years.  He was executed the same operating system all the time.  It came bundled with the machine.  Recently he has begun to stop periodically telling me this isn't "genuine Windows" (which gave all kinds of laughs, ask yourself what is "Windows genuine".  What is an existential question?  My computer is questioning the meaning of life?  Is it not the Platonic ideal of Windows?  Has it failed to reach its true potential?  My poor computer!  Visualize the desired outcome.  Be the ball!  * That * is "Windows?  What is - this itself?  What is its nature?)

  But I understand that you can begin to get this message if a part of the operating system is damaged.  I had some trouble with malware, I installed a version of education under license of SAS on the machine which is a long installation and intrusive (I got MS Office at my University also.  Both have a temporary license [for me] and I wonder if they are expired and it is what is the cause), and I have written Java in the path variable, so I can run Java applications.  I also run a bunch of old video games and had to mess with the operating system for at least one, but I played the same games on my desk and who is not complaining.

  Glancing at the diag report, the 'File Mismatch' and 'Corrupt file' jump just to me.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0x8004FE21
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - 2QWT6 - HCQXJ-9YQTR
  Windows product key hash: PVjSC5x6njvqunmbCY3lOD7rYDo =
  Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00007
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
  ID: {7C5B60CB-1FB5-4B64-B590-89BEE4376F3D} (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.140303 - 2144
  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: 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-->
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppobjs.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppc.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppwinob.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slc.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppuinotify.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slui.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcomapi.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcommdlg.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\spsys.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\spldr.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\systemcpl.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\user32.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100

  Other data-->
  Office details: {7C5B60CB-1FB5-4B64-B590-89BEE4376F3D}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003x 64*-*-*-*-9YQTR00359-OEM-8992687-000072S-1-5-21-4291273014-1296259895-3576523487ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. K55A American Megatrends Inc.. K55A.204 20120313000000.000000 + 000ACD53707018400FE04090409Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is03_ASUS_portable109

  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: 00359-00178-926-800007-02-1033-7600.0000-2092009
  Installation ID: 092962512265400260126752260926226731834110988224979384
  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: 9YQTR
  License status: licensed
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
  Trust time: 27/04/2015-18:57:15

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x8004FE21
  HrOnline: n/a
  Beyond: 0x000000000001EFF0
  Event timestamp: 4:27:2015 03:21
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppobjs.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppc.dll|sppc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcext.dll|sppcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppwinob.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slc.dll|slc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slcext.dll|slcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppuinotify.dll|sppuinotify.dll.mui
  Tampered files: Check %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcomapi.dll|sppcomapi.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcommdlg.dll|sppcommdlg.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppsvc.exe|sppsvc.exe.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\spsys.sys

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: MgAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAwABAAEA6GHY / OLTDiYcLyroVh + MvPxF5IssRWSrlmM =

  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 _ASUS_ Notebook
  FACP _ASUS_ Notebook
  HPET _ASUS_ Notebook
  MCFG portable _ASUS_
  FPDT _ASUS_ Notebook
  Co-submission _ASUS_ Notebook
  SLIC _ASUS_ Notebook
  SSDT PmRef Cpu0Ist
  SSDT PmRef Cpu0Ist
  ADELINE _ASUS_ Notebook

  Looks like that driver Intel Rapid Storage defective.

  Download and install the latest version of Intel:

  https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=22194

  also:

  Check your hard drive for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  and

  Click Start
  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD
  Click on "Run as Administrator"
  At the command prompt, type: sfc/scannow

  This will check for any breach of integrity

  Restart your system

• My windows is sudenly saying that it is not authentic

  I turned on my pc today and he tells me that my windows 7 build 7600 is not authentic, I use windows 7 for months now and didn't have never had a problem before, either by the way, I installed internet explore 9 beta the day before it started, I don't know what can anyone help please

  Your Windows product ID: 00359 -231- 7020757-86739

  Things to watch for.

  Recently reported several cases of blocked MSDN keys packed with the media looking legitimate. I can not stress enough to save your packaging, media and reception, if you buy software such as this to appeal to the Bank, you bought it and report it to www.microsoft.com/piracy

  If you bought a key, with or without DVD or packaging of EBAY, or any other person or seller and this could be a MSDN key because your key has been blocked you can check a few things yourself, if you have received your key with the physical product go to www.microsoft.com/howtotell and check your product, however some counterfeit software are thus convince you may not be able to identify it as such.

  To check your PID press the key to victory and the pause at the same time, or system opened via the Control Panel, scroll to the activation section and properties related to computing PID will look something like this 12345-067-1234567-54321, the part that you are interested in is the section to three digits, if it corresponds or is included in one or two digits for the examples below You probably have a MSDN key.

  065, 066, 067 for Ultimate, box 220 for Pro and the 230, 231 , box 221 for the premium, there are probably others, but they should be close to those posted.

  You can buy a genuine license to http://store.microsoft.com

  Stuck key (error 0xC004C4A2):
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinewindows7/thread/a2444f34-0AFF-4f29-a8ac-67e28b0c0285

  Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• After 3-4 months of use, Windows 7 is now say that it is not authentic randomly.

  I've been running windows 7 Home premium for about 3-4 months now, where I bought "Playtech". All of a sudden today when I turned on my computer, I got a black screen and it says something about how I need to order a new windows that my version is not authentic...

  Some information seems to be missing from your report. 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

• My Windows 7 is now saying that it is not authentic after a virus. Is there a way to fix this without reinstalling everything?

  Bought new Dell Office in February, preloaded with Windows 7 Prof 64 bit.  In April, a small problem (maybe a virus) caused several problems, which have been set except my copy of Windows is now reported as not authentic.  I have the product key, but there is no entry under the 'status' of the property line.  A way to solve this problem without having to reinstall all my programs?

  original title: Win 7 went from "Genuine" to "not genuine".

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  Activate Windows 7 manually:
  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• My Windows Live Mail telling me that I can not receive or send mail, error - 0 x 80048820.

  My Windows Live Mail telling me that I can't send or receive mail, error - 0 x 80048820, what is - this?

  Hello

  The best place to ask your question of Windows Live is inside Windows Live help forums. Experts specialize in all things, Windows Live, and would be delighted to help you with your questions. Please choose a product below to be redirected to the appropriate community:

   

  Windows Live Mail

  Windows Live Hotmail

  Windows Live Messenger

  Looking for a different product to Windows Live? Visit the home page Windows Live Help for the complete list of Windows Live forums to www.windowslivehelp.com.

• My Windows Vista computer is slow and said that it is not authentic.

  Vista has been installed on the computer. I bought the computer new out of the box. Dell.Now Vista runs slowly, and the researcher indexer does not work. And there is this copy of Windows is not genuine at the bottom of my screen. And pop up saying something like it keeps coming back.

  original title: not authentic Windows Vista

  Hello

  did you do the 'Activation of WIndows' (via the Internet or by telephone)? See here:

  http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-Windows-7.aspx

  Is the same for Vista too.

  LC

• Windows 7 product key - telling me that it's not authentic.

  Hello
  I recently had to do a clean install of windows on my laptop. I did this because he had some annoying spywares and lots of bloatware that had been installed on the machine until I got it. So, I formatted and reinstalled windows 7, I hit my product key (which is printed on my laptop under) and he tells me that it is not genuine - when it is clearly.

  What should I do? I don't want to buy a product key when I already have one?...

  Thank you

  Max.

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

  Windows must be activated within 30 days of installation

  You must 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 meet all the automatic guests) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

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