Windows 7 authentication message

davester

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?

danthemoneysavingman

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)

davester

Any other solutions, I wont be able to check any of these things till I am home

[Deleted User]

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.