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this copy is not genuine............build 7601

I've got the dreaded black screen according to google,

this started yesterday, i've run anti-spyware, and other stuff.
But still got it, i've googled it, but am a bit of a loss as what to do.

Any help please

thanks
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  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    I've done a malware bites run and here's the log

    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.44
    Database version: 3811
    Windows 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1
    Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
    07/03/2012 14:58:49
    mbam-log-2012-03-07 (14-58-49).txt
    Scan type: Quick Scan
    Objects scanned: 103145
    Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 52 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: 0
    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:
    (No malicious items detected)



    I'll do a hi-jack this now
  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    I've done a hi-jack this but how do i copy and past it

    thanks
  • if your copy is genuine, best bet is to phone microsoft and go through phone validation, this will sort the problem for you (I would bet)
    Friendly greeting!
  • m5rcc
    m5rcc Posts: 1,544 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    if your copy is genuine, best bet is to phone microsoft and go through phone validation, this will sort the problem for you (I would bet)

    I bet it isn't though....
  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    Hi
    my copy is a genuine one, it came installed with the lap top, i've rang microsoft, they want the product key number from underneath the lap top, the problem is the number has rubbed off the sticker, i've looked for paper work and can't find any for the lap top.

    It was bought in 2009

    microsoft need me to send a photo of the blue/greenish sticker underneath, and they then will decided if they will send me a activation code or something....................

    @m5rcc............are u saying my copy is not genuine...................?
  • m5rcc
    m5rcc Posts: 1,544 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi
    my copy is a genuine one, it came installed with the lap top, i've rang microsoft, they want the product key number from underneath the lap top, the problem is the number has rubbed off the sticker, i've looked for paper work and can't find any for the lap top.

    It was bought in 2009

    microsoft need me to send a photo of the blue/greenish sticker underneath, and they then will decided if they will send me a activation code or something....................

    @m5rcc............are u saying my copy is not genuine...................?

    I'm saying that even if you bought a laptop legitimately, it has come to light that some shops (comet, Currys) have provided copies of Windows that weren't genuine.

    Use this to find your product key
  • Marvels
    Marvels Posts: 24 Forumite
    Why not use
    Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder
    To find your license key if its rubbed off?
  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    how do i look on those pages for it.

    thanks
  • m5rcc
    m5rcc Posts: 1,544 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    how do i look on those pages for it.

    thanks

    It's a program: install and run
  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    I've done that, but nowhere can i see how i can find the key

    sorry for being thick, woman here and not up on computers............thanks
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