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Windows not able to activate - *not* code 068

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Okay, so I thought I had the same problem as a bunch of other people - bought what appeared to be a new-in-the-box Windows 7 off of webstore.com, it installed fine, now it's telling me Windows has blocked my product key. (The little popup in the corner saying Windows failed to activate)
I ran the diagnostic, expecting to see the code 068 that would tell me it was fake. Well, I didn't - can anyone tell me what is wrong?
As I said, this was a new, in the box, shrink-wrapped, etc. copy, mailed from within the US, that a bunch of people had bought the same product from the same seller online and had said it worked for them (yes, I know, this could easily have been faked as well). Also the seller responded numerous times to my questions even after the sale was made.
Also - what happens if I just keep on using this copy? Will it one day stop working altogether, or will I just keep getting these popups all the time? My school computers (also on Windows 7) have a little notice in the corner saying "This copy of Windows is not genuine" but besides that, they work.
Thanks,
Tzafra
Anyway, this is my result:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-QBH6D-WJHDH-3F3VB
Windows Product Key Hash: asL2IHCCKDjBaIX6QzP99ilvJWc=
Windows Product ID: 00371-221-5629076-86782
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.048
ID: {B588DA54-A228-488E-A61B-0B1616EC55A1}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Professional
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A
Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Windows 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 = 0x80070002
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
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
Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Users\Tzafra\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: Allowed
File Scan Data-->
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\npwatweb.dll[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watweb.dll[Hr = 0x80070003]
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{B588DA54-A228-488E-A61B-0B1616EC55A1}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.048</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-3F3VB</PKey><PID>00371-221-5629076-86782</PID><PIDType>5</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-731799355-1088971694-3209495885</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ASUSTeK Computer Inc. </Manufacturer><Model>A8He </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>A8HeAS.209 </Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="3"/><Date>20070702000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>11B83607018400FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Jerusalem Standard Time(GMT+02:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>_ASUS_</OEMID><OEMTableID>Notebook</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385
Name: Windows(R) 7, Professional edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, RETAIL channel
Activation ID: 770bc271-8dc1-467d-b574-73cbacbeccd1
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00371-00172-221-562907-00-1033-7600.0000-1122011
Installation ID: 001712669466831803304460446373348155102051197913794975
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: 3F3VB
License Status: Initial grace period
Time remaining: 29700 minute(s) (20 day(s))
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 5/2/2011 11:40:15 AM
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: N/A
ActiveX: Not Registered - 0x80040154
Admin Service: Not Registered - 0x80040154
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: MgAAAAEAAwABAAIAAAABAAAAAgABAAEAJJQEWLicWs8yh+pOpsm+r+xSFgmwP8Bu9Eg=
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x0
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC AMI OEMAPIC
FACP AMI OEMFACP
HPET AMI OEMHPET
BOOT AMI OEMBOOT
MCFG AMI OEMMCFG
SLIC _ASUS_ Notebook
OEMB AMI AMI_OEM
Monday, May 2, 2011 9:03 AM
Answers
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"Tzafra" wrote in message news:20386034-ae8f-471d-a186-1bf73a6943ab...
Okay, so I thought I had the same problem as a bunch of other people - bought what appeared to be a new-in-the-box Windows 7 off of webstore.com, it installed fine, now it's telling me Windows has blocked my product key. (The little popup in the corner saying Windows failed to activate)
I ran the diagnostic, expecting to see the code 068 that would tell me it was fake. Well, I didn't - can anyone tell me what is wrong?
As I said, this was a new, in the box, shrink-wrapped, etc. copy, mailed from within the US, that a bunch of people had bought the same product from the same seller online and had said it worked for them (yes, I know, this could easily have been faked as well). Also the seller responded numerous times to my questions even after the sale was made.
Also - what happens if I just keep on using this copy? Will it one day stop working altogether, or will I just keep getting these popups all the time? My school computers (also on Windows 7) have a little notice in the corner saying "This copy of Windows is not genuine" but besides that, they work.
Thanks,
Tzafra
Anyway, this is my result:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-QBH6D-WJHDH-3F3VB
Windows Product Key Hash: asL2IHCCKDjBaIX6QzP99ilvJWc=
Windows Product ID: 00371-221-5629076-86782
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.048
It's still a counterfeit - the -221- code tells us that this is an other MSDN license being abused. (-068 series is for Ultimate - 220 series for Pro, and -230 series for Home Premium, IIRC)Your Key is from a not-for-resale MSDN account. You need to claim an immediate refund from the vendor - do NOT accept the offer of a new key.(all they are trying to do is to get past the 45-day claims window. or avoid you sending the evidence of their crimes to the authorities)
Please read the following stickies.... ......
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/thread/a2444f34-0aff-4f29-a8ac-67e28b0c0285
and
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/thread/06698c46-8668-4ccd-a544-a88969265a6b
The pirates have got VERY good at this over the past few years, as the price of equipment for manufacturing the packages drops, and as factories open in less well-policed countries.
see also this post....
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/thread/46a58748-5a64-41ff-b7f4-f6d3b47beca9
Also - have a look at this video....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzqNNiOM0cs
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Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Monday, May 2, 2011 11:40 PM
Monday, May 2, 2011 10:37 AMModerator
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Also just thought I'd add - the Windows automatic update is working, it's downloading and installing updates etc.
Tzafra
Monday, May 2, 2011 9:18 AM -
"Tzafra" wrote in message news:20386034-ae8f-471d-a186-1bf73a6943ab...
Okay, so I thought I had the same problem as a bunch of other people - bought what appeared to be a new-in-the-box Windows 7 off of webstore.com, it installed fine, now it's telling me Windows has blocked my product key. (The little popup in the corner saying Windows failed to activate)
I ran the diagnostic, expecting to see the code 068 that would tell me it was fake. Well, I didn't - can anyone tell me what is wrong?
As I said, this was a new, in the box, shrink-wrapped, etc. copy, mailed from within the US, that a bunch of people had bought the same product from the same seller online and had said it worked for them (yes, I know, this could easily have been faked as well). Also the seller responded numerous times to my questions even after the sale was made.
Also - what happens if I just keep on using this copy? Will it one day stop working altogether, or will I just keep getting these popups all the time? My school computers (also on Windows 7) have a little notice in the corner saying "This copy of Windows is not genuine" but besides that, they work.
Thanks,
Tzafra
Anyway, this is my result:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-QBH6D-WJHDH-3F3VB
Windows Product Key Hash: asL2IHCCKDjBaIX6QzP99ilvJWc=
Windows Product ID: 00371-221-5629076-86782
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.048
It's still a counterfeit - the -221- code tells us that this is an other MSDN license being abused. (-068 series is for Ultimate - 220 series for Pro, and -230 series for Home Premium, IIRC)Your Key is from a not-for-resale MSDN account. You need to claim an immediate refund from the vendor - do NOT accept the offer of a new key.(all they are trying to do is to get past the 45-day claims window. or avoid you sending the evidence of their crimes to the authorities)
Please read the following stickies.... ......
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/thread/a2444f34-0aff-4f29-a8ac-67e28b0c0285
and
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/thread/06698c46-8668-4ccd-a544-a88969265a6b
The pirates have got VERY good at this over the past few years, as the price of equipment for manufacturing the packages drops, and as factories open in less well-policed countries.
see also this post....
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/thread/46a58748-5a64-41ff-b7f4-f6d3b47beca9
Also - have a look at this video....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzqNNiOM0cs
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Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Monday, May 2, 2011 11:40 PM
Monday, May 2, 2011 10:37 AMModerator -
OK, thanks...I messaged the seller and contested the transaction through the payment website.
Does anyone know if I can reformat my computer and go back to my old (legal) Windows Vista that the machine came with? Honestly I don't see that much of a difference and I'd rather be using legal software.
Thanks,
Tzafra
Monday, May 2, 2011 11:31 AM -
"Tzafra" wrote in message news:61f4dc52-c51c-4e4c-b817-1f952c2ad788...
OK, thanks...I messaged the seller and contested the transaction through the payment website.
Does anyone know if I can reformat my computer and go back to my old (legal) Windows Vista that the machine came with? Honestly I don't see that much of a difference and I'd rather be using legal software.
Thanks,
Tzafra
If your computer came preinstalled with Vista there should have been a Recovery Utility provided in it - either by way of a drive partition which you access at boot, or by way of creating the DVDs necessary. If that is no longer an option, you can contact the manufacturer and order a set of Recovery Disks from them - this will put the system back to the same state in which it arrived.If you have a retail disk then yes, you can simply reinstall Vista using your Vista Product Key.
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Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed SlothMonday, May 2, 2011 11:51 AMModerator