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Why is my Windows Vista showing that it is not genuine?

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I have a Dell Inspiron laptop and this problem has been evident for a couple of weeks. I have had to restore from the Reinstallation DVD before....but it had been working fine for the past year. I don't have a product key unless it's located inside the laptop someplace.
Please help!!!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:12 AM
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I think we've exhausted all the 'easy' options :(
I think that your best options would be a repair install, or a clean install.
Unfortunately, a repair install in Vista SP2 isn't a trivial matter - see here for advice.....
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
You may find it easier to back up your data to external media, and do a System Recovery, which will return your system to ex-factory status. Check your manual for details and instructions.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Saturday, February 2, 2013 2:30 PM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:06 AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:12 PMModerator
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Here's my diagnostic report...
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Invalid License
Validation Code: 50
Cached Online Validation Code: 0xc004c4a8
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-4WD8X-M9WM7-CH4CG
Windows Product Key Hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY=
Windows Product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002
ID: {01632472-D126-4251-AAA8-CD5B78645379}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.42.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.120824-0336
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: http=127.0.0.1:16110;https=127.0.0.1:16110
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\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>{01632472-D126-4251-AAA8-CD5B78645379}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-CH4CG</PKey><PID>89572-OEM-7332166-00096</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1695034289-1612282669-3148044215</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Model>Inspiron 1545 </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>A07</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20090513000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>3A303507018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Pacific Standard Time(GMT-08:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>DELL </OEMID><OEMTableID>WN09 </OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: NAAAAAEAAgABAAIAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAeqh8u8IS2jN6f4TTdg4oH/L0VG26MX7wrFZGyg==
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20000
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC DELL WN09
FACP DELL WN09
HPET DELL WN09
MCFG DELL WN09
SLIC DELL WN09
SSDT PmRef CpuPm
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:38 AM -
The problem appears to be in the Licensing Store - please try the following.....
Recreate the Licensing Store with the correct data.
1) Open an Internet Browser window.
2) Type: %windir%\system32 into the browser address bar.
3) Find the file CMD.exe
4) Right-Click on CMD.exe and select 'Run as Administrator'
5) Type: net stop slsvc (it may ask you if you are sure, select yes)
6) Type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareLicensing
7) Type: rename tokens.dat tokens.bar
8) Type: cd %windir%\system32
9) Type: net start slsvc
10) Type: cscript slmgr.vbs -rilc (It may take a long time for this to complete, please be patient)
11) Restart your computer twice.
You may be asked to enter your COA Key and/or Activate. – if asked for the Key, use the one on your COA sticker on the machine’s case (you may need to activate by telephone).
Once complete, run another MGADiag report and post back with the results.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.Wednesday, January 30, 2013 8:21 AMModerator -
Okay, I followed the steps at the command prompt and restarted my cpu twice. I now get a pop up asking me to Reinstall Windows in order to activate.
Here's a new report.Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Invalid License
Validation Code: 50
Cached Online Validation Code: 0xc004c4a8
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-4WD8X-M9WM7-CH4CG
Windows Product Key Hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY=
Windows Product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002
ID: {1FB00FF1-5A55-4A0E-B797-49B00C9CA01A}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.120824-0336
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: http=127.0.0.1:16110;https=127.0.0.1:16110
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\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>{1FB00FF1-5A55-4A0E-B797-49B00C9CA01A}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-CH4CG</PKey><PID>89572-OEM-7332166-00096</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1695034289-1612282669-3148044215</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Model>Inspiron 1545 </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>A07</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20090513000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>3A303507018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Pacific Standard Time(GMT-08:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>DELL </OEMID><OEMTableID>WN09 </OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: NAAAAAEAAgABAAIAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAeqh8u8IS2jN6f4TTdg4oH/L0VG26MX7wrFZGyg==
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20000
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC DELL WN09
FACP DELL WN09
HPET DELL WN09
MCFG DELL WN09
SLIC DELL WN09
SSDT PmRef CpuPm
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 4:26 PM -
OK - no need for that drastic action yet :)
Please run a full CHKDSK and SFC scan....
Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories
Right-click on the Command Prompt entry
Select Run as Administrator and accept the UAC prompt - the Elevated Command Prompt window should pop up.
At the Command prompt, type
CHKDSK C: /R
and hit the Enter key.
You will be told that the drive is locked,
and the CHKDSK will run at he next boot - hit the Y key, press Enter, and then reboot.
The CHKDSK will take a few hours depending on the size of the drive, so be patient!
After the CHKDSK has run, Windows should boot normally (possibly after a second auto-reboot) -
then run the SFC.
SFC -System File Checker - Instructions
Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories
Right-click on the Command Prompt entry
Select Run as Administrator and accept the UAC prompt - the Elevated Command Prompt window should pop up.
At the Command prompt, type
SFC /SCANNOW
and hit the Enter key
Wait for the scan to finish - make a note of any error messages - and then reboot.
Copy the CBS.log file created (C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log) to your desktop (you can't manipulate it directly) and then compress the copy and upload it to your SkyDrive Public folder (http://skydrive.live.com ) and post a link to it so that I can take a look.
Post a new MGADiag report with details of any error messages encountered.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.Wednesday, January 30, 2013 4:33 PMModerator -
My chkdsk scan seems to be stuck at phase 4.....should I resist the urge to shut down computer and start again?
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:05 PM -
Phases 4 and 5 can take hours each depending on the size of the drive.
(How big is the drive?)
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:25 PMModerator -
Phase 4 finished and phase 5 is humming along.Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:45 PM
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Here's a link to the cbs.log file.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=DE2751C0EE12254E!118&authkey=!AJueQMz4bhzlmuk
Here's a new diagnostic report...
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Invalid License
Validation Code: 50
Cached Online Validation Code: 0xc004c4a8
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-4WD8X-M9WM7-CH4CG
Windows Product Key Hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY=
Windows Product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002
ID: {1FB00FF1-5A55-4A0E-B797-49B00C9CA01A}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.120824-0336
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: http=127.0.0.1:16110;https=127.0.0.1:16110
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\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>{1FB00FF1-5A55-4A0E-B797-49B00C9CA01A}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-CH4CG</PKey><PID>89572-OEM-7332166-00096</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1695034289-1612282669-3148044215</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Model>Inspiron 1545 </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>A07</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20090513000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>3A303507018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Pacific Standard Time(GMT-08:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>DELL </OEMID><OEMTableID>WN09 </OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: NAAAAAEAAgABAAIAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAeqh8u8IS2jN6f4TTdg4oH/L0VG26MX7wrFZGyg==
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20000
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC DELL WN09
FACP DELL WN09
HPET DELL WN09
MCFG DELL WN09
SLIC DELL WN09
SSDT PmRef CpuPm
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:23 PM -
SFC found and claims to have fixed a few problems.
The MGADiag report shows no changes - did you reboot again before running it?
Please try installing the Intel Matrix drivers from here...
Installing the Intel Drivers
try downloading and installing them from here -
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=17412
Once complete, please reboot twice, then post another MGADiag report.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:31 PMModerator -
Okay, I installed the matrix drivers and rebooted twice.
Here's the report:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Invalid License
Validation Code: 50
Cached Online Validation Code: 0xc004c4a8
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-4WD8X-M9WM7-CH4CG
Windows Product Key Hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY=
Windows Product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002
ID: {1FB00FF1-5A55-4A0E-B797-49B00C9CA01A}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.120824-0336
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: http=127.0.0.1:16110;https=127.0.0.1:16110
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\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>{1FB00FF1-5A55-4A0E-B797-49B00C9CA01A}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.002</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-CH4CG</PKey><PID>89572-OEM-7332166-00096</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1695034289-1612282669-3148044215</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Model>Inspiron 1545 </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>A07</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20090513000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>3A303507018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Pacific Standard Time(GMT-08:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>DELL </OEMID><OEMTableID>WN09 </OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: MgAAAAEAAQABAAIAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAeqh8u8IS2jOyInYOKB/y9FRtujF+8KxWRso=
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20000
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC DELL WN09
FACP DELL WN09
HPET DELL WN09
MCFG DELL WN09
SLIC DELL WN09
SSDT PmRef CpuPm
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:58 PM -
I think we've exhausted all the 'easy' options :(
I think that your best options would be a repair install, or a clean install.
Unfortunately, a repair install in Vista SP2 isn't a trivial matter - see here for advice.....
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
You may find it easier to back up your data to external media, and do a System Recovery, which will return your system to ex-factory status. Check your manual for details and instructions.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Saturday, February 2, 2013 2:30 PM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:06 AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:12 PMModerator -
Bummer, but thank you very much for trying to help me.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:20 PM