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Windows 7 SP1 update makes an "unauthorized change to windows". Reinstall necessary?

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I just installed Windows 7 (A retail copy bought after I had my computer). I also installed a few drivers (nvidia graphics), some stress testing tools (Nvidia tech demos to run along side prime95), Google Chrome, and some utilities from CPUID to watch temperatures. But nothing else was installed except for windows updates.
When I got to the SP1 update, it installed and told me I had to restart to finish installing it. I postponed it and a few minutes later a dialog box popped up telling me that unauthorized changes were made to windows core components (or something to that effect) and that I need to reinstall.
I restarted my computer at that time.
And now everything seems to work. For now. I used the online validation tool at http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/ and it says I have no problems. The 'System' control panel from Computer->Properties says "Windows is activated" at the bottom along with a product ID.
The Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool tells me this information which I don't entirely know how to interpret, but I think it looks ok:
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: *****-*****-*****-*****-KJ8VK <I modified this line to show less of my key. -drobb2>
Windows Product Key Hash: vp3ZmtomhhogVUX/9O+XT1sAQVc=
Windows Product ID: 00371-152-5931703-85315
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
ID: {381D39EE-7C09-4D54-9B48-2B70F5B6F021}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Professional
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506
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\Dustin\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-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{381D39EE-7C09-4D54-9B48-2B70F5B6F021}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-KJ8VK</PKey><PID>00371-152-5931703-85315</PID><PIDType>5</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-3631311770-1475722202-2692971517</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>System manufacturer</Manufacturer><Model>System Product Name</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>0301</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="6"/><Date>20110916000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>92BA3607018400FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Central Standard Time(GMT-06:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><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, Professional edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, RETAIL channel
Activation ID: e838d943-63ed-4a0b-9fb1-47152908acc9
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00371-00170-152-593170-01-1033-7601.0000-3452011
Installation ID: 009564583805439181522085525664527083702896881956694161
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: KJ8VK
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 12/11/2011 7:34:38 PM
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0x00000000
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: 12:11:2011 19:39
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: LgAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAQABAAEAln0yRwQKfOkaXea+AmQUCLzi0Ikucw==
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes, but no SLIC table
Windows marker version: N/A
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: N/A
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC ALASKA A M I
FACP ALASKA A M I
HPET ALASKA A M I
MCFG ALASKA A M I
SSDT AMICPU PROC
So is there any reason I might need to reinstall like the dialog box told me? Is anything potentially bad going to happen if i don't? When that dialog box popped up, did it set some flags anywhere or record something that will make Windows decide some time in the future that it isn't genuine?
I've read this happens when windows detects a file is a version that it shouldn't be. Is it possible that the SP1 install somehow failed to update one of the files? Is there a way to verify SP1 installation?
Monday, December 12, 2011 2:05 AM
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"drobb2" wrote in message news:7b6fa30d-0b25-4f55-b275-3097158f354f...
I just installed Windows 7 (A retail copy bought after I had my computer). I also installed a few drivers (nvidia graphics), some stress testing tools (Nvidia tech demos to run along side prime95), Google Chrome, and some utilities from CPUID to watch temperatures. But nothing else was installed except for windows updates.
When I got to the SP1 update, it installed and told me I had to restart to finish installing it. I postponed it and a few minutes later a dialog box popped up telling me that unauthorized changes were made to windows core components (or something to that effect) and that I need to reinstall.
I restarted my computer at that time.
And now everything seems to work. For now. I used the online validation tool at http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/ and it says I have no problems. The 'System' control panel from Computer->Properties says "Windows is activated" at the bottom along with a product ID.
The Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool tells me this information which I don't entirely know how to interpret, but I think it looks ok:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-*****-*****-KJ8VK <I modified this line to show less of my key. -drobb2>
Windows Product Key Hash: vp3ZmtomhhogVUX/9O+XT1sAQVc=
Windows Product ID: 00371-152-5931703-85315
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
So is there any reason I might need to reinstall like the dialog box told me? Is anything potentially bad going to happen if i don't? When that dialog box popped up, did it set some flags anywhere or record something that will make Windows decide some time in the future that it isn't genuine?
I've read this happens when windows detects a file is a version that it shouldn't be. Is it possible that the SP1 install somehow failed to update one of the files? Is there a way to verify SP1 installation?
So long as the system no longer shows an non-genuine messages, you’re good to go – the problem arose because you delayed the reboot – and Windows happened to do a self-check at that time, and discovered version inconsistencies, which it interpreted as being attempts to evade activation, while it was in fact simply that the files concerned were pending update by the SP1 reboot.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:09 AM
Monday, December 12, 2011 10:37 AMModerator
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As a quick update, I found the System File Checker tool to verify my windows files are all the expected versions. I ran the tool and it told me "Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations."
This makes me feel more confident that I have nothing to worry about. For other people who might find this thread, you can run the System File Checker by opening up a command prompt as an administrator and using the command:
sfc /scannow
- Edited by drobb2 Monday, December 12, 2011 2:13 AM
Monday, December 12, 2011 2:12 AM -
The message you saw simply said that you needed to restart before changes could take place. Windows will keep displaying that every ten minutes until you do. There is nothing wrong with your system. You are properly licensed.
License Status: Licensed
Colin Barnhorst Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on DIY with 6GB ram.Monday, December 12, 2011 2:27 AMAnswerer -
Hi Colin,
Thanks for responding. I did see the message telling me I need to restart before installation would be complete. However that is not the dialog box I am concerned about. The dialog box in question looks like this:
I don't want to sound rude, because I do appreciate you for trying to help, but I really don't think we're talking about the same dialog box. Note that it doesn't say windows needs to be restarted, it says it needs to be restored.
As an update, I've found that further windows updates are failing to install, KB2572078 is continually 'Failed'. The "Troubleshoot problems with installing updates" is not helping, so I will reinstall windows now. I'm not sure if this is related to my problem earlier, but I'm spooked enough that I'm going to have issues down the road, so I will reinstall now before I install all my applications and software on my system.
- Edited by drobb2 Monday, December 12, 2011 4:29 AM
Monday, December 12, 2011 4:21 AM -
You can always uninstall SP1 and reinstall.
Colin Barnhorst Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on DIY with 6GB ram.Monday, December 12, 2011 4:40 AMAnswerer -
You can always uninstall and reinstall SP1. However it is not an activation issue so this is probably a poor forum. I suggest you ask in the Answers forums. Try
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_install-windows_7?page=1&tab=all
Colin Barnhorst Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on DIY with 6GB ram.Monday, December 12, 2011 4:44 AMAnswerer -
"drobb2" wrote in message news:7b6fa30d-0b25-4f55-b275-3097158f354f...
I just installed Windows 7 (A retail copy bought after I had my computer). I also installed a few drivers (nvidia graphics), some stress testing tools (Nvidia tech demos to run along side prime95), Google Chrome, and some utilities from CPUID to watch temperatures. But nothing else was installed except for windows updates.
When I got to the SP1 update, it installed and told me I had to restart to finish installing it. I postponed it and a few minutes later a dialog box popped up telling me that unauthorized changes were made to windows core components (or something to that effect) and that I need to reinstall.
I restarted my computer at that time.
And now everything seems to work. For now. I used the online validation tool at http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/ and it says I have no problems. The 'System' control panel from Computer->Properties says "Windows is activated" at the bottom along with a product ID.
The Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool tells me this information which I don't entirely know how to interpret, but I think it looks ok:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-*****-*****-KJ8VK <I modified this line to show less of my key. -drobb2>
Windows Product Key Hash: vp3ZmtomhhogVUX/9O+XT1sAQVc=
Windows Product ID: 00371-152-5931703-85315
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
So is there any reason I might need to reinstall like the dialog box told me? Is anything potentially bad going to happen if i don't? When that dialog box popped up, did it set some flags anywhere or record something that will make Windows decide some time in the future that it isn't genuine?
I've read this happens when windows detects a file is a version that it shouldn't be. Is it possible that the SP1 install somehow failed to update one of the files? Is there a way to verify SP1 installation?
So long as the system no longer shows an non-genuine messages, you’re good to go – the problem arose because you delayed the reboot – and Windows happened to do a self-check at that time, and discovered version inconsistencies, which it interpreted as being attempts to evade activation, while it was in fact simply that the files concerned were pending update by the SP1 reboot.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:09 AM
Monday, December 12, 2011 10:37 AMModerator