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MSGA Error: Fixable Without Format?

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I've had this laptop for almost two years now and everything has been running fine. I've made no major changes, or installs, but all of the sudden I've been getting this popup that say "This computer is not running genuine Windows". I followed the "Resolve This Now" link and downloaded some program, tried running it twice, even as Administrator, and it keeps erroring out. So I called MS had them walk me through all these steps, they verified everything and said it was all valid, but there was nothing they could do and to call the laptop manufacturer ASUS. I called ASUS and of course they said it was a MS generated error and there was nothing they could do call MS. I called MS again and was basically told, that if I can't do a restore back before the error started happening (which I can't), that I'd have have to format my computer and reinstall! I find this totally insane, considering both MS and ASUS can verify everything is legit, that the only way to remove in essence a "pop-up" is to reinstall Windows? Granted I can just X out the pop up and carry on, but that's not the point, I want it gone. I tried running MSGADiag and for some reason the error report won't copy, it's giving me yet another error, so I took individual screen captures and posted them in this album. I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium x64, I've been searching the posts and I can't find anything that works. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 2:19 PM
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"TlTUS" wrote in message news:43056ed3-2c4f-40f0-a803-9fcd76794431...
Since the program didn't run, I don't think anything changed, but here's the results from running it just now..
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0x8004FE22
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-2QWT6-HCQXJ-9YQTR
Windows Product Key Hash: PVjSC5x6njvqunmbCY3lOD7rYDo=
Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00007
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003
Licensing Data-->
C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(22, 1) (null): Library not registered.
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x8004FE22
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000800
Event Time Stamp: 8:19:2011 19:49
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
Tampered File: %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM Registration
The only times we’ve seen this in the recent past, the solution has been a reinstall – using the Recovery disks from the manufacturer.It would almost certainly be the quickest solution, so long as the installation you have isn’t very complex.Otherwise, I suggest that you contact WGA support for assistance.WGA Support can be found here-North America: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_genadv_master?ws=support&ws=support#tab4
Outside North America:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#tab0
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:18 PM
Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:44 PMModerator -
"TlTUS" wrote in message news:be9539fc-e7e7-4d13-a9c0-5479c7cc1170...Noel, I appreciate your cool tempered patience. Yes when I contacted WGA they recommended I contact the manufacturer, I did, then contacted them again. Their suggestion was to do a system restore, but I didn't have a restore point that was far enough back, or to yes reinstall. Both times were via online IM chat, are you suggesting I call in and may get better results?I think it’s worth another go with them – point them at this thread so they can see what the problem is (did they ask for an MGADiag report?), and they may know a solution that we don’t.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:17 PM
Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:56 PMModerator
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Ignore the error message. The report should copy and paste.
In order to receive the best support, we request all users initially download and run the Genuine Diagnostics tool (MGADiag.exe) at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012. Click "Continue", click the "Copy" button then “Paste” the report into a reply message in this thread.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 2:29 PMAnswerer -
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0x8004FE22
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-2QWT6-HCQXJ-9YQTR
Windows Product Key Hash: PVjSC5x6njvqunmbCY3lOD7rYDo=
Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00007
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003
ID: {04C89FA5-0179-48A7-83A2-A4FB805542BA}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Home Premium
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.101026-1503
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: 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 - 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 100 Genuine
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: B4D0AA8B-604-645_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:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.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-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{04C89FA5-0179-48A7-83A2-A4FB805542BA}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-9YQTR</PKey><PID>00359-OEM-8992687-00007</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-2361146476-2980830606-135455546</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ASUSTeK Computer Inc. </Manufacturer><Model>K52Jr</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>K52Jr.210</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="6"/><Date>20100505000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>A9BB3607018400FC</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>_ASUS_</OEMID><OEMTableID>Notebook</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90120000-001A-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Outlook 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>821783AED4186BC</Val><Hash>ndGEmEIZnXeqiLP1sLzJctLgjl0=</Hash><Pid>89399-862-8147825-63881</Pid><PidType>8</PidType></Product><Product GUID="{90120000-0030-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>39119734BB1D586</Val><Hash>cFmlX0hKwU8kBWDYTnRWGdUU3A8=</Hash><Pid>89388-707-8716956-65152</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-->
C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(22, 1) (null): Library not registered.
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x8004FE22
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000800
Event Time Stamp: 8:19:2011 19:49
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
Tampered File: %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM Registration
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: NAAAAAEAAQABAAEAAAACAAAABQABAAEA6GGSnxJp+kJKM6A6Yj0UL1LK+LJyir5BXMxcXQ==
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM 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 _ASUS_ Notebook
FACP _ASUS_ Notebook
DBGP _ASUS_ Notebook
HPET _ASUS_ Notebook
MCFG _ASUS_ Notebook
ECDT _ASUS_ Notebook
SLIC _ASUS_ Notebook
SSDT PmRef CpuPmWednesday, August 24, 2011 3:27 PM -
le bump!Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:26 PM
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"TlTUS" wrote in message news:a612f454-2f25-42db-b1df-c1629a2bd058...Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0x8004FE22
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-2QWT6-HCQXJ-9YQTR
Windows Product Key Hash: PVjSC5x6njvqunmbCY3lOD7rYDo=
Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00007
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003
Licensing Data-->
C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(22, 1) (null): Library not registered.
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x8004FE22
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000800
Event Time Stamp: 8:19:2011 19:49
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
Tampered File: %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM Registration
It looks to me as if your Licensing Store is corrupted.....Recreate the Licensing Store
1) Click Start button.
2) Type: CMD.exe into the 'Search programs and files' field
3) Right-Click on CMD.exe and select Run as Administrator
4) Type: net stop sppsvc (It may ask you if you are sure, select yes)
Note: the Software Protection service may not be running, this is ok.
5) Type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareProtectionPlatform
6) Type: rename tokens.dat tokens.bar
7) Type: cd %windir%\system32
8) Type: net start sppsvc
9) Type: slui.exe
10) After a couple of seconds Windows Activation dialog will appear. You may be asked to re-activate and/or re-enter your product key or Activation may occur automatically.
Run MGADiag again, and post the report, together with details of any error messages encountered.There are other problems which may surface in more detail once complete – Your Office installation is also probably non-genuine.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed SlothWednesday, August 24, 2011 11:10 PMModerator -
Okay Noel, I followed all the steps however when I get to run "slui.exe" nothing happens. I waited like 10min, I went into the folder and even tried to run as administrator, still nothing. I checked Task Manager for new Processes or Services and nothing is running. It's like the program never activated. I tried rebooting my computer and going through the process again and the SLUI program still wouldn't load/run. Any ideas from here?Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:08 AM
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"TlTUS" wrote in message news:f1bf66b8-ec5c-4e82-afa0-baed742174f8...Okay Noel, I followed all the steps however when I get to run "slui.exe" nothing happens. I waited like 10min, I went into the folder and even tried to run as administrator, still nothing. I checked Task Manager for new Processes or Services and nothing is running. It's like the program never activated. I tried rebooting my computer and going through the process again and the SLUI program still wouldn't load/run. Any ideas from here?
OK – please post a new MGADiag report.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed SlothThursday, August 25, 2011 11:20 AMModerator -
Since the program didn't run, I don't think anything changed [EDIT just ran WinMerge and nothing has changed], but here's the results from running it just now.
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0x8004FE22
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-2QWT6-HCQXJ-9YQTR
Windows Product Key Hash: PVjSC5x6njvqunmbCY3lOD7rYDo=
Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00007
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003
ID: {04C89FA5-0179-48A7-83A2-A4FB805542BA}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Home Premium
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.101026-1503
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: 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 - 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 100 Genuine
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: B4D0AA8B-604-645_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:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.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-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{04C89FA5-0179-48A7-83A2-A4FB805542BA}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-9YQTR</PKey><PID>00359-OEM-8992687-00007</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-2361146476-2980830606-135455546</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ASUSTeK Computer Inc. </Manufacturer><Model>K52Jr</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>K52Jr.210</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="6"/><Date>20100505000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>A9BB3607018400FC</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>_ASUS_</OEMID><OEMTableID>Notebook</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90120000-001A-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Outlook 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>821783AED4186BC</Val><Hash>ndGEmEIZnXeqiLP1sLzJctLgjl0=</Hash><Pid>89399-862-8147825-63881</Pid><PidType>8</PidType></Product><Product GUID="{90120000-0030-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>39119734BB1D586</Val><Hash>cFmlX0hKwU8kBWDYTnRWGdUU3A8=</Hash><Pid>89388-707-8716956-65152</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-->
C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(22, 1) (null): Library not registered.
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x8004FE22
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000800
Event Time Stamp: 8:19:2011 19:49
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
Tampered File: %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM Registration
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: NAAAAAEAAQABAAEAAAACAAAABQABAAEA6GGSnxJp+kJKM6A6Yj0UL1LK+LJyir5BXMxcXQ==
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM 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 _ASUS_ Notebook
FACP _ASUS_ Notebook
DBGP _ASUS_ Notebook
HPET _ASUS_ Notebook
MCFG _ASUS_ Notebook
ECDT _ASUS_ Notebook
SLIC _ASUS_ Notebook
SSDT PmRef CpuPm
- Edited by TlTUS Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:56 PM
Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:32 PM -
"TlTUS" wrote in message news:43056ed3-2c4f-40f0-a803-9fcd76794431...
Since the program didn't run, I don't think anything changed, but here's the results from running it just now..
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0x8004FE22
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-2QWT6-HCQXJ-9YQTR
Windows Product Key Hash: PVjSC5x6njvqunmbCY3lOD7rYDo=
Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00007
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003
Licensing Data-->
C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(22, 1) (null): Library not registered.
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x8004FE22
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000800
Event Time Stamp: 8:19:2011 19:49
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
Tampered File: %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM Registration
The only times we’ve seen this in the recent past, the solution has been a reinstall – using the Recovery disks from the manufacturer.It would almost certainly be the quickest solution, so long as the installation you have isn’t very complex.Otherwise, I suggest that you contact WGA support for assistance.WGA Support can be found here-North America: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_genadv_master?ws=support&ws=support#tab4
Outside North America:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#tab0
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:18 PM
Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:44 PMModerator -
It's just so frustrating. I don't want to do a reinstall, it's taken me a year+ to get my system just like I want it, all the programs installed, tweaks and mods. To have to do a reinstall over something as BS as a popup! This isn't an isolated thing, my friend had the exact same situation happen to him, funny thing he had 3 other computers that were running hacked versions of Windows 7 that he downloaded that were working fine, while the ONE system he did pay for was showing that it wasn't genuine, now that's the definition of irony. I've already talked to WGA, that's why I'm here. Guess I'll fucking format my computer and start over, or sell it and buy an Apple.Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:56 PM
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:08 PMModerator
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"Carey Frisch" wrote in message news:f71a428d-446d-494d-a69c-d34fa215b60c...How do you reason that one, Carey?This is NOT a missing or bad SLIC problem – it’s a tampered file problem.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed SlothThursday, August 25, 2011 2:24 PMModerator -
"TlTUS" wrote in message news:01baa3d9-c64d-406f-a939-f633483aab6d...It's just so frustrating. I don't want to do a reinstall, it's taken me a year+ to get my system just like I want it, all the programs installed, tweaks and mods. To have to do a reinstall over something as BS as a popup! This isn't an isolated thing, my friend had the exact same situation happen to him, funny thing he had 3 other computers that were running hacked versions of Windows 7 that he downloaded that were working fine, while the ONE system he did pay for was showing that it wasn't genuine, now that's the definition of irony. I've already talked to WGA, that's why I'm here. Guess I'll fucking format my computer and start over, or sell it and buy an Apple.Non-genuine notifications can come from a wide variety of causes – it’s unlikely that yours and your friend’s were the same (unless you were running the same software).One of the reasons that your friend’s hacked systems were not showing a non-genuine was probably that he hadn’t installed the KB971033 WAT Update designed to discover hackers’ Loader programs – and that he probably also used a number of other hacker tools to prevent the proper functioning of the Software Protection Service.His systems were potentially more vulnerable to attack by viruses etc. as a result.You should be able to use the WET system to export your settings and data (although I’d use it for the settings, but not the data) to the new install, so that your system still looks and acts pretty much like the current one, but hopefully without the current problems.When you say that you talked to WGA – what happened there? They will sometime use remote desktop to attempt repair of affected systems (if you allow it) – did they do so and fail? did they recommend a clean install?
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed SlothThursday, August 25, 2011 2:42 PMModerator -
Noel, I appreciate your cool tempered patience. Yes when I contacted WGA they recommended I contact the manufacturer, I did, then contacted them again. Their suggestion was to do a system restore, but I didn't have a restore point that was far enough back, or to yes reinstall. Both times were via online IM chat, are you suggesting I call in and may get better results?Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:51 PM
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Possible communication interruptus may have occured between BIOS and system files....refreshing the BIOS may restore.
Carey FrischThursday, August 25, 2011 2:53 PMModerator -
"Carey Frisch" wrote in message news:a6d1776d-39ea-424e-a598-c2f708648246...Possible communication interruptus may have occured between BIOS and system files....refreshing the BIOS may restore.
Carey FrischWTH has that to do with Tampered files?
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed SlothThursday, August 25, 2011 2:54 PMModerator -
"TlTUS" wrote in message news:be9539fc-e7e7-4d13-a9c0-5479c7cc1170...Noel, I appreciate your cool tempered patience. Yes when I contacted WGA they recommended I contact the manufacturer, I did, then contacted them again. Their suggestion was to do a system restore, but I didn't have a restore point that was far enough back, or to yes reinstall. Both times were via online IM chat, are you suggesting I call in and may get better results?I think it’s worth another go with them – point them at this thread so they can see what the problem is (did they ask for an MGADiag report?), and they may know a solution that we don’t.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:17 PM
Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:56 PMModerator