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Windows 7 Pirated - Possible to Upgrade?

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My friend's computer crashed due to a virus, and he SUPPOSEDLY had it "fixed." Whoever "fixed" it, simply installed the Windows 7 Ultimate Edition on top of whatever system he used to have. HOWEVER, he later found out that it wasn't genuine. He conveniently can't reach his friend, and I got tossed in the mix-up...trading art-work for computer work. Though quite proficient with any OS before XP, I haven't had much experience with Windows 7.
I'm trying to determine if I need to buy the full version of Windows 7 - Home Premium (which is all he really needs). Or if I am able to simply purchase the upgrade. There's quite a price difference. Hoping for the upgrade, but if not, I need to know.
For reference of what's happened, here are the results of the MGA Diagnostic Tool
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->Validation Code: 50
Cached Online Validation Code: 0xc004c4a2
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-YG69F-9M66D-PMJBM
Windows Product Key Hash: /kehptF9HHVxM5d8dUnqgcfndXw=
Windows Product ID: 00426-OEM-8992662-00497
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.001
ID: {62D29E58-EC5A-428B-A91F-C959C352C21F}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Ultimate
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/AVista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: 2.0.48.0
OGAExec.exe Signed By: Microsoft
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: MicrosoftOGA Data-->
Office Status: 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 100 Genuine
OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Users\Big Durty\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: AllowedFile Scan Data-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{62D29E58-EC5A-428B-A91F-C959C352C21F}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.001</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-PMJBM</PKey><PID>00426-OEM-8992662-00497</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-167988485-1795517388-2554429853</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Sony Corporation</Manufacturer><Model>VGN-N220E</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Phoenix Technologies LTD</Manufacturer><Version>R0070J4</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20061206000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>0CB83607010000FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>HPQOEM</OEMID><OEMTableID>SLIC-MPC</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification><File Name="OGAAddin.dll" Version="2.0.48.0"/></GANotification></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90120000-0030-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>AA42380371F8D86</Val><Hash>hrSlZsNFhwNxpze/i5gCGuoDaFQ=</Hash><Pid>89388-707-0238177-65170</Pid><PidType>14</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Id="15" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="16" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="18" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="19" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="1A" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="1B" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="44" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="A1" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="BA" Version="12" Result="100"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults>Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385Name: Windows(R) 7, Ultimate edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_SLP channel
Activation ID: 7cfd4696-69a9-4af7-af36-ff3d12b6b6c8
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00426-00178-926-600497-02-1033-7600.0000-1572010
Installation ID: 009564389503994601360173071632981005276691015595022065
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial Product Key: PMJBM
License Status: Notification
Notification Reason: 0xC004F200 (non-genuine).
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 12/6/2010 4:05:01 PMWindows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0xC004C4A2
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: 11:23:2010 10:58
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: NAAAAAEABAABAAIAAAABAAAAAgABAAEAJJQyL6pYrGzqTkjkPgHe5TSi2uDaR57qOBj0SA==OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/AOEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC Sony VAIO
FACP Sony VAIO
HPET Sony VAIO
BOOT Sony VAIO
MCFG Sony VAIO
SLIC HPQOEM SLIC-MPC
APIC Sony VAIO
SSDT Sony VAIO
SSDT Sony VAIO
SSDT Sony VAIO
SSDT Sony VAIO
Rodger E. Alley- Changed type Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Tuesday, December 7, 2010 1:04 AM Comment is a Question
Monday, December 6, 2010 9:28 PM
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The computer is non-genuine because it is using an activation exploit known as a loader and the blocked lenovo W7 ultimate key. I would recommend a clean install, formating the drive in question. An upgrade for Vista or 7 must be started withing a working, activated windows installation to qualify as an upgrade install (you can still format by selecting custom install and instructing setup to format the disk).
To use the upgrade you would need to install the original OS (probably XP based on the bios date) and then install a windows 7 upgrade product, premium being the most cost affective. Look at the bottom of the PC for a coa sticker, that is the version of windows that should be installed, if it is XP or better you can purchase an upgrade product.
If you can not install a qualifying OS a full retail version will be required.
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-considerations.aspx
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, December 7, 2010 9:28 PM
Monday, December 6, 2010 9:40 PM
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The computer is non-genuine because it is using an activation exploit known as a loader and the blocked lenovo W7 ultimate key. I would recommend a clean install, formating the drive in question. An upgrade for Vista or 7 must be started withing a working, activated windows installation to qualify as an upgrade install (you can still format by selecting custom install and instructing setup to format the disk).
To use the upgrade you would need to install the original OS (probably XP based on the bios date) and then install a windows 7 upgrade product, premium being the most cost affective. Look at the bottom of the PC for a coa sticker, that is the version of windows that should be installed, if it is XP or better you can purchase an upgrade product.
If you can not install a qualifying OS a full retail version will be required.
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-considerations.aspx
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, December 7, 2010 9:28 PM
Monday, December 6, 2010 9:40 PM -
So, if he doesn't have the original Windows XP disc, I'll just have to buy the Windows 7 outright? What if I used the copy of Windows XP that I have on my personal PC, until I upgrade his? Possible?
Rodger E. AlleyMonday, December 6, 2010 9:58 PM -
No, once you use the license to upgrade you can't use it again until the upgraded OS is removed or used to upgrade a different license.Monday, December 6, 2010 10:40 PM