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History: I bought used laptop which had Vista 32 yet originally came with Vista 64. I downloaded 8 over it and 8 was incompatible with wireless card/driver of this satellite. I downloaded driver to rectify and believe that led to 8 crashing hard. I am in Iraq and need a dependable computer and OS. Win 8 was great but needs bugs worked out of it. A Co-worker helped me out after saving what he could off hard drive. Loading XP and then & Ultimate 7 as both are famously stable OS. Downloading all the updates, I encountered "perhaps illegitimate copy of 7" build 7601. Tried online fix WAT or equivalent but did not work. Screen went black. Obtained key from new Win 7 Ultimate ordered from Amazon but computer would not accept key. Pirate version? Win recommended to click OK with nothing entered into Key places. Did that and then no more Win Essentials will shut down after 30 days. still had black screen. Saw on other post to simply go in and change wallpaper, that is now OK. Disc being mailed to me from US but who knows how long it will take. Next chain recommendation is to load Win 7 over running bootleg win 7. Not that far without cd!! Is this a genuine version that I have or can I expect things to shut down on me? What is going to happen and in what time frame?
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-V9488-FGM44-2C9T3
Windows Product Key Hash: rmk1OjF0iZq7gQoRmEcpnJHr0oc=
Windows Product ID: 00426-OEM-8992662-00010
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001
ID: {3731765A-A8F1-45C9-B9B0-C064049A5343}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Ultimate
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030
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: 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>{3731765A-A8F1-45C9-B9B0-C064049A5343}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-2C9T3</PKey><PID>00426-OEM-8992662-00010</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-2764015585-1276132150-4019011082</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>TOSHIBA</Manufacturer><Model>Satellite A355</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>TOSHIBA</Manufacturer><Version>V2.40</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="5"/><Date>20091222000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>D8AD3907018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Arabic Standard Time(GMT+03:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>HPQOEM</OEMID><OEMTableID>SLIC-WKS</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514
Name: 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: 00426-00178-926-600010-02-1033-7601.0000-1822012
Installation ID: 003510140484030765703981523491701793993440666003989043
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: 2C9T3
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 4
Trusted time: 7/14/2012 9:08:30 PM
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0x00000000
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: 7:12:2012 04:44
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: MAAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAgABAAEA6GFMdy492np6fz7MbBoa7CLebq7i9UbK
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 PTLTD APIC
FACP TOSCPL CRESTLNE
HPET INTEL CRESTLNE
BOOT PTLTD $SBFTBL$
MCFG INTEL CRESTLNE
SLIC HPQOEM SLIC-WKS
OSFR TOSHIB A+2nd ID
SSDT PmRef CpuPm
Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:14 PM
Answers
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The installation is counterfeit - the Key and SLIC table are apparently from an HP Recovery
Your motherboard indicates being Toshiba.
The install was enabled bu a hacker's Activation Exploit.
You will need to reformat and reinstallusing either the manufacturer's Recovery media, or genuine disk and Key.
For what version and edition of Windows is the machine licnesed according to teh COA sticker on the case??
Yu say you bought a new 'Key' from Amazon - was that from Amazon itself, or from one of the MarketPlace vendors (most of whom are peddling counterfeits)?
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
- Proposed as answer by Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Sunday, July 15, 2012 1:43 AM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Friday, July 27, 2012 11:59 AM
Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:27 PMModerator
All replies
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The installation is counterfeit - the Key and SLIC table are apparently from an HP Recovery
Your motherboard indicates being Toshiba.
The install was enabled bu a hacker's Activation Exploit.
You will need to reformat and reinstallusing either the manufacturer's Recovery media, or genuine disk and Key.
For what version and edition of Windows is the machine licnesed according to teh COA sticker on the case??
Yu say you bought a new 'Key' from Amazon - was that from Amazon itself, or from one of the MarketPlace vendors (most of whom are peddling counterfeits)?
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
- Proposed as answer by Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Sunday, July 15, 2012 1:43 AM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Friday, July 27, 2012 11:59 AM
Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:27 PMModerator -
Amazon Itself Win Vista Home Premium 64 bit, no idea what versionSaturday, July 14, 2012 7:43 PM
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Order Summary:
Shipping Details : (order will arrive in 1 shipment)
Order #:
Shipping Method:
FREE Super Saver Shipping
Items:
$188.88
Shipping & Handling:
$4.98
Super Saver Discount:
-$4.98
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Total Before Tax:
$188.88
Estimated Tax To Be Collected:
$0.00
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Order Total:
$188.88
Delivery estimate: July 11, 2012 - July 14, 2012
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"Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack" Software; $188.88 In Stock Sold by: Amazon.com
Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:47 PM -
Sellers or web sites that sell only standalone Windows 7 product keys (i.e. independent sellers who sell on Amazon.com or eBay) are more often than not counterfeit. If you did not receive Windows 7 in a sealed package which includes a Windows genuine 7 DVD and Certificate of Authenticity, it is likely counterfeit. Please review: How to Tell
Carey Frisch
Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:53 PMModerator -
That should certainly be a legitimate copy - but be warned that it's an OEM copy, and if the machine on which it is first activated becomes unusable for any reason, the license cannot be transferred to either a new motherboard, or a new machine. Since you've now apparently opened the pack you will not be able to claim a refund.
You should do a clean install using that disk and Key - reformatting the drive along the way to remove the Loader/Activation Exploit.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:56 PMModerator -
Well that certainly explains what the SP "Sucker Purchased", So, am I correct in understanding that "in the Interim" when the disc arrives, I will be able to load it over this version while it is running and then be OK? Or should I do a clean wipe first? Can I make a back up and load it over the clean install?
Will what I am using now crash , shutdown or anything similar in any timetable that I need to be concerned about? If so, then I am now laptop hunting again : ( Mail to Iraq can take as long as 8 weeks : ( No such thing as Priority ,DHL or FedEx where I am
Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:04 PM -
FYI, called Microsoft as online could not purchase, spoke with India and connected me with store (via landline) I gave all required info and he promised I would see sale and key code in email 30 minutes later. Three days later I respond to a Microsoft survey (from them?) on their actions and even informed my bank not to credit anything from Microsoft should the transaction try to get through. Bank informed me that they could not stop shadow payments but could help if I never received product. Bank informed me not so long after that Microsoft did indeed make test transactions on account (and still nothing from Microsoft). There is no reason why the sale could not go through from the information I supplied Microsoft India! A second survey came and I did the same but this time it was the Managers survey! Win 8 was the source of my troubles, I have 4 partitions on this mega hard drive that I cannot use : ( I will be happy to finally re-format and re-claim!!Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:21 PM
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My Thanks to you gentlemen for your input!!!
SP-1 should have read " Sucker Purchased" that explains the cheaper price!! I was trying to match exactly what my co-worker put on the laptop to make everything jive when I entered key. With what I know now, next time it will be the full 300 dollar version!! If I have to re-format anyway.
Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:27 PM -
Perhaps Gender wrong so Thanks to you Noel and Carey!!Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:30 PM
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Yep - for $188 you could have got a Full Retail copy of Home Premium, which could be transerred to a new machine if this one breaks.
(yes, we are both of the male persuasion <g>)
The problem with any second-hand machine is that you have no idea what the previous owner left behind for you. I always recommend a reformat in those cases anyhow. The problem is compounded when the install has been enabled by an Activation Exploit, as the exloit may itslef contain code which reduces the security of the system, or just plain blows a hole in it. - so there's a second reason for the reformat.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
Saturday, July 14, 2012 9:28 PMModerator