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The tag 'genuine error' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Windows activation failures, particularly the 'Windows is not genuine' error in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Common scenarios include receiving error codes like 0x80070005 or 0xc004c... after updates, cloning hard drives, or deleting old partitions. Users often report being unable to update Windows or change their product key. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include using the MGADiag.exe diagnostic tool, running slmgr.vbs commands, and attempting system restore. The tag focuses on resolving false positive activation warnings and restoring genuine status.
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    Windows 7 Trouble with hard drives and windows 7

    Hello, So this is a bit of an interesting situation that is a tad long and I think it is best to start from the beginning. It started when I received this error when running with my Seagate HDD: Link Removed I got a new 1TB WD Black and used Acronis True Image to clone my Seagate on to my new...
    • ramsdelr
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    • acronis boot issues cloning computer help data recovery disk formatting error resolution genuine error hard drive hdd migration partition seagate system reserved tech support wd black windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  2. News

    "Windows is not genuine" error in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

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    • activation genuine error license issues microsoft support server 2008 system validation tech solutions troubleshooting windows 7 windows error
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    "Windows is not genuine" error in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

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    • activation error message genuine error licensing software issues system update troubleshooting user help windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    "Windows is not genuine" error in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

    Describes a problem in which you receive a "Windows is not genuine. Your computer might not be running a counterfeit copy of Windows. 0x80070005" error message in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. Provides resolutions. Link Removed
    • News
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    • activation counterfeit error genuine error resolution support troubleshooting user issues windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Genuine Error

    I looked through the other posts, and I tried everything. Ok so this has been bugging me for a while, I have a Gateway computer with windows 7 pre-installed on it. Then one day when I turn on my computer I get this message that says I am not running a genuine windows 7. At first it didn't...
    • Favyon
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    • activation activation technologies bios diagnostics error codes gateway genuine error home premium licensing oem license permissions product key slp software issues system error troubleshooting update issues validation windows 7 windows validation
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Genuine Errors

    After an update on the computer from windows, it now says that it is not a genuine copy of windows. I have windows 7 ultimate 64bit. i tried to do a system restore to a few days ago. still didn't fix anything. i downloaded the MGADiag.exe tool and here is what it spit out. I looked around...
    • farce
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    • activation issues command prompt counterfeit data licensing error codes genuine error licensing mgadiag oem activation online validation operating system product key system restore tech support troubleshooting user agent validation windows 7 windows ultimate windows update
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Deleting the old XP partition

    I installed 7pro upgrade student edition on partition E and had XP on partition C. When 7 was configured and running properly, I made E the active partition, deleted C and ran startup repair from the restore disk three times... at the end, the computer booted into 7 but I was given a small text...
    • wahoobob
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    • active partition boot issues disk management genuine error startup repair system restore upgrade windows 7 xp partition
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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