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Windows 7 authentication message

davester
davester Posts: 4,079 Forumite
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I have windows 7 and the laptop battery died, so have bought a new one.
Windows 7 is now saying its not an authentic version. Any suggestions on what the problem is.

I don't think that a battery should set off the I'm a different computer feature to stop people pirating it.

Any ideas?
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  • danthemoneysavingman
    danthemoneysavingman Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    edited 16 July 2010 at 1:16PM
    check your computer date - that can cause this prob.
    A restart will be required after correction

    Possibly 2 restarts (I found when i had this prob! weirdly)
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  • davester
    davester Posts: 4,079 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Any other solutions, I wont be able to check any of these things till I am home
    Survey earnings total 2009 £417, 2010 £875, 2011 £574
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,466 Forumite
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    If you've got a legitimate version of Windows 7, just ring Microsoft on the telephone number they provide and they'll rectify the situation for you easily.
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