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Why does Windows say my copy is not genuine even when it is genuine? This is the original Windows, which I got pre-installed on my Acer laptop that I bought around two months back.

Aibek
2011-01-18 12:31:00
H Rj,Where do you buy your laptop? Which country? Was it from an authorized dealer?
Mike
2011-01-15 22:09:00
If the answer above doesn't help you can try one of the followingMGA Diagnostics Tool1. Download and launch the tool (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012)2. click on Continue3. on the "Windows" tab click the button "Resolve" if highlighted*** locate your Products Key (CD-Key) first because you will need it ***Reactivate via Internet Activation by changing the Product Key1. click on Start and type "slui 3" in the search box and hit enter2. follow the on screen instructions3. when finished try the Internet ActivationIf that fails you can try the same using Telephone Activation:1. click on Start and type "slui 4" in the search box and hit enter2. follow the on screen instructions3. try activation but this time via telephoneIf this doesn't help redial the telephone activation but when asked which service you require DO NOT REPLY. Assuming you called during working hours this usually puts an operator on the other side of the line who will help you solve the problem.
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2011-01-15 20:37:00
HiYou can activate Windows 7 for 5 times automaticallyUsing internet, Windows users can activate their Windows 7 installations for five times.So you can activate Windows 7 up to five times via internet automatically.You can activate Windows 7 without any limit using telephone activationBut, of course there is not a limit of activation count if you activate Windows 7 via telephone manually.So if you have already completed your 5 times activation via interner, you can still activate Windows 7 for subsequent installations using phone.This means if you purchase Windows 7, there is no Win7 activation limit for your installations.http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspxhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questionsfor volume activationhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/938450Also possible your windows was on trial version an you reached the final stage, hence the message.