Something odd has gone on

Topcliff

So was merrily sat playing on the computer and then it all kind of froze even though connection to internet was fine and router was flashing. But i knew something was wrong so i closed down everything tried to update Mbam but that didnt work so then i restarted computer and disconnected the router for a short while.

now its all back on but it is just a black screen with my icons and not my screen saver and now it is telling me my copy of windows 7 is not genuine..

Have updated both MBam and done a scan but it only picked up an old casino log that i stopped using and uninstalled this week.. any ideas?

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100


Database version: 5852

Windows 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385

23/02/2011 15:51:04
mbam-log-2011-02-23 (15-51-04).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 159854
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 20 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 1

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
c:\Users\Admin\downloads\coolcatcasinoinstaller.exe (PUP.Casino) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

steveE2

Have you got automatic updates turned on?
Service pack 1 is now available and may have installed last night 22/02,this includes windows activation technology and like you I had the same black screen on one of my PC's (legit win 7),rebooted and everything was fine.Other PC's installed no problem

If a reboot doesnt sort this for you try reactivating windows online if this fails you can reactivte via telephone.

pendulum

Obvious thing first - are you sure you have a genuine version? Did you buy it yourself and install it / did it come with the PC (if so where did you buy the PC) etc.

Topcliff

Yes it came with the computer i bought from Dell and is Legit.. Never knew an update happened last night. rebooted 3 times now and still asking for the activation code..

steveE2

Try reactivating online
Rtclick my computer>properties>
shows wether windows is activated and genuine if not you should be able to activate online

Topcliff

just done that but cant find where it says if activated or genuine..

sorry

steveE2

Windows key and Pause/break brings up same screen
Towards bottom on left side under Windows Activation it should say if windows is activated or not

You can also change the product key here, do this using the key supplied on the MS Sticker then reactivate online or by phone

Topcliff

Got someone from Microsoft now trying to sort it out - just done a diagnostic check and it comes up everything 100% genuine

Using this should anyone else want to know http:// go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

steveE2

Glad its getting sorted

Mista_C

Topcliff wrote: »

Yes it came with the computer i bought from Dell and is Legit.. Never knew an update happened last night. rebooted 3 times now and still asking for the activation code..

I'd be interested to know how you get on with this. Not sure if this information will be of any use to you along the way.

I have a Dell Inspiron laptop here that's choking while attempting to install W7SP1. Tried Win Update, tried standalone. It either hangs or does a BSoD restart.

It's a fresh install for a customer, legit Product Key, etc. SP1 already installed fine on an Acer desktop and a Toshiba laptop I'm also working on but the Dell is having none of it. I've tried all the Microsoft suggestions and other knowledge base sources but it really is trying my patience now. I'm wondering if it is related to Dell software or drivers in someway.

If I find anything useful I'll post again.

Topcliff

http:// social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/threads

Im using over here..

if im honest im going to get the whole PC and go ram it up Bills gates' ar5e.. They done this last time aswell the bunch of fuc5ing morons.

And no - i dont want a mac and no i dont want linux for all those about to pipe up like they are some sort of fuc4ing genius.