tampered files

About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'tampered files' on WindowsForum.com focus on Windows Activation Technologies errors, particularly error 0x8000247, which often arises after system updates or driver installations. Users report issues with Windows Genuine Validation, the Windows Update Readiness Tool, and the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool. Common troubleshooting steps include System Restore and running validation tools, but errors persist when system files are suspected of being tampered with. The tag covers scenarios where Windows detects altered or corrupted activation-related files, leading to validation failures and error codes like 0x8004FE2.
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    Windows 7 Windows Activation Technologies: Error 0x8000247

    After a Windows 7 Update of an optional hardware driver earlier this week I've been having Windows Genuine Validation problems. I did a System Restore to prior to the update installation and now I keep getting Windows Validation errors. When I run the WindowsActivationUpdate.exe I get the...