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

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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.

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[Dillon]

this should not happen, do this:Click Start and in the Run box type slui.ex
Try to activate it there. Do post screenshots.

 

[cliffordcooley]

this should not happen, do this:Click Start and in the Run box type slui.ex
Try to activate it there. Do post screenshots.

Dillon, this was an automated thread created to help people not a thread where someone is looking for help.