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Windows Vista Not Genuine

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I ran a boot time virus scan with Avast after I did I got the annoying "Windows Not Genuine" window. Ran the diagnostics test and got:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0019.0):
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WGA Data-->
Validation Status: Genuine
Validation Code: 0
Cached Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-8XF8M-JFYFW-467CB
Windows Product Key Hash: kQdNquW84zNZuuZgI2TWEhN7UxA=
Windows Product ID: 89576-021-1532442-71467
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010100.2.0.006
ID: {7FDAEA17-30BE-4F17-B190-A7B41C681677}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
WGA Version: Registered, 1.7.36.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: Windows Vista (TM) Business
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.091208-0542
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A
WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: 6.0.6002.16398
WGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: Yes
Version: 1.5.526.0
WgaTray.exe Signed By: Microsoft
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: Microsoft
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: 2.0.48.0
OGAExec.exe Signed By: Microsoft
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: Microsoft
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 103 Blocked VLK
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 103 Blocked VLK
OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Office Diagnostics: B4D0AA8B-604-645_025D1FF3-364-80041013_025D1FF3-229-80041013_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\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>{7FDAEA17-30BE-4F17-B190-A7B41C681677}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0019.0</Version><OS>6.0.6002.2.00010100.2.0.006</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-467CB</PKey><PID>89576-021-1532442-71467</PID><PIDType>5</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-117609710-1844237615-682003330</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>System manufacturer</Manufacturer><Model>System name</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Phoenix Technologies, LTD</Manufacturer><Version>ASUS A8N-SLI DELUXE ACPI BIOS Revision 1002</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="3"/><Date>20041126000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>67D53A07018400F6</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/><GANotification><File Name="WgaTray.exe" Version="1.5.526.0"/><File Name="WgaLogon.dll" Version="1.5.526.0"/><File Name="OGAAddin.dll" Version="2.0.48.0"/></GANotification></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>103</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90120000-0030-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>103</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>ACD7202654E586</Val><Hash>fFic3JgCreGGRxyF8uMWB4R4Jcg=</Hash><Pid>89388-707-1528066-65834</Pid><PidType>14</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Id="15" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="16" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="18" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="19" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="1A" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="1B" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="44" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="A1" Version="12" Result="103"/><App Id="BA" Version="12" Result="103"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
Name: Windows(TM) Vista, Business edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Vista, RETAIL channel
Activation ID: 9de9abe2-d01d-4538-af84-4498bdbc2ba3
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 89576-00142-021-153244-01-1033-6000.0000-1842007
Installation ID: 003474499266494020005476861755349156171826767192058785
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
Partial Product Key: 467CB
License Status: Licensed
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: RAAAAAMABgABAAIAAwABAAAAAwABAAEAJJQcClyNvrQVP5gzyJgQqT6OAId06nbJogl2OcYO8vR39rYODrN2r6xWaCw=
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 Nvidia AWRDACPI
FACP Nvidia AWRDACPI
MCFG Nvidia AWRDACPI
My Microsoft office also says its not genuine which is funny because the box is sitting next to me as I write this....- Moved by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, April 7, 2010 10:20 PM Office issue moved to Office forum (From:Windows Vista Validation Issues (Windows Vista))
Monday, March 29, 2010 8:59 PM
Answers
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Hello GGcaboose,
Your Diagnostic Report is showing no indication of a Windows Non-Genuine issue. Was the Non-Genuine message displaying when you ran the Diagnostic Report?
First off, go to http://microsoft.com/genuine and click the Validate Windows button and tell me what the result is.
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As for your copy of Office:
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 103 Blocked VLK
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 103 Blocked VLK
OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
Signed By: Microsoft
The Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 is Non-Genuine. It was installed using a Invalid Volume Licensce Key (VLK). VLK software is not to be sold to consumers, but are designed for large organizations that need 10s 100s or 1000s of Office installs. In this case the VLK is Invalid. This means it was created with a Piracy software called a Key Generator (KeyGen). In other words, Microsoft did not create or release this key.The reason you hadn't see the Non-Genuine message sooner is that Office doesn't have any anti-piracy systems other then Activation and this pirated Product Key is a Volume License Key that doesn't require Activation. The only way for you to have found out that the Office was Non-Genuine would have been if you had gone to http://Microsoft.com/genuine and click the 'Validate Office", gone to the Office Download site and attempted to download any validation protected content or by installing the Office Notifier. It turns out that Microsoft recently released the Office Notifier thru Windows Update and it is what is notifying you that the Office is Non-Genuine
Now, I am Not accusing you of piracy. There are a number of reason why your Office would be using a Pirated key. The three most common are:
1) You may have bought the software from a unscrupulous seller who sold you pirated software.
In which case I recommend, if possible, contacting that seller and demand the Genuine Microsoft software, that you paid for or at least a refund. I also recommend submitting a Piracy Report at http://microsoft.com/piracyor
2) You had your computer worked on (by a repair person, a friend or that smart kid down the street) and in the course of fixing the PC, they had to reinstall Office. Instead of contacting you to get the proper Product Key, (maybe due to not knowing it was wrong or due to laziness) they downloaded it from the internet.
In this case, you probably have a Genuine copy (and Product Key) of Office, you just need to uninstall the Non-genuine one and then install the proper software using the proper (Genuine) Product Keyor
3) A repair person, a friend or that smart kid down the street may have thought they were doing you a Favor by installing a copy of Office on your computer, "for Free". But in fact he/she installed a Pirated Copy. It's all togeather possible they didn't know they were doing anything wrong and thought they were just being nice.
In this case, the best way to resolve the issue would be to uninstall the software and if you still want to use Office, buy it from a trusted retailer or online store.Thank you,
Darin MS- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:10 PM
- Unmarked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:10 PM
- Proposed as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:11 PM
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, April 7, 2010 10:19 PM
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:52 PM -
Hi GGcaboose,
It sounds like (somehow) your Genuine copy of Office (the one from Best Buy) got replaced by a Non-Genuine copy.
This can be a very common occurrence with getting a PC repaired (as I mentioned above) or sometimes younger family members or friends will "Upgrade" the Office to a higher version, for Free.
The resolution would be to uninstall the Non-Genuine copy then install the Best Buy copy. Once you are done, you will need to go to http://microsoft.com/genuine and click the Validate Genuine button. This will cause Office update it's Genuine status.
If you have questions or concerns about backing up your Office docs and files, before the uninstall/reinstall, you can find assistance at the Office Answer Forums
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/group/OfficeThank you
Darin MS- Proposed as answer by Darin Smith MS Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:07 PM
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, April 7, 2010 10:19 PM
Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:07 PM
All replies
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Hello GGcaboose,
Your Diagnostic Report is showing no indication of a Windows Non-Genuine issue. Was the Non-Genuine message displaying when you ran the Diagnostic Report?
First off, go to http://microsoft.com/genuine and click the Validate Windows button and tell me what the result is.
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As for your copy of Office:
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 103 Blocked VLK
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 103 Blocked VLK
OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
Signed By: Microsoft
The Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 is Non-Genuine. It was installed using a Invalid Volume Licensce Key (VLK). VLK software is not to be sold to consumers, but are designed for large organizations that need 10s 100s or 1000s of Office installs. In this case the VLK is Invalid. This means it was created with a Piracy software called a Key Generator (KeyGen). In other words, Microsoft did not create or release this key.The reason you hadn't see the Non-Genuine message sooner is that Office doesn't have any anti-piracy systems other then Activation and this pirated Product Key is a Volume License Key that doesn't require Activation. The only way for you to have found out that the Office was Non-Genuine would have been if you had gone to http://Microsoft.com/genuine and click the 'Validate Office", gone to the Office Download site and attempted to download any validation protected content or by installing the Office Notifier. It turns out that Microsoft recently released the Office Notifier thru Windows Update and it is what is notifying you that the Office is Non-Genuine
Now, I am Not accusing you of piracy. There are a number of reason why your Office would be using a Pirated key. The three most common are:
1) You may have bought the software from a unscrupulous seller who sold you pirated software.
In which case I recommend, if possible, contacting that seller and demand the Genuine Microsoft software, that you paid for or at least a refund. I also recommend submitting a Piracy Report at http://microsoft.com/piracyor
2) You had your computer worked on (by a repair person, a friend or that smart kid down the street) and in the course of fixing the PC, they had to reinstall Office. Instead of contacting you to get the proper Product Key, (maybe due to not knowing it was wrong or due to laziness) they downloaded it from the internet.
In this case, you probably have a Genuine copy (and Product Key) of Office, you just need to uninstall the Non-genuine one and then install the proper software using the proper (Genuine) Product Keyor
3) A repair person, a friend or that smart kid down the street may have thought they were doing you a Favor by installing a copy of Office on your computer, "for Free". But in fact he/she installed a Pirated Copy. It's all togeather possible they didn't know they were doing anything wrong and thought they were just being nice.
In this case, the best way to resolve the issue would be to uninstall the software and if you still want to use Office, buy it from a trusted retailer or online store.Thank you,
Darin MS- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:10 PM
- Unmarked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:10 PM
- Proposed as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:11 PM
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, April 7, 2010 10:19 PM
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:52 PM -
Validation Complete!
Thank you for completing the validation process and for using genuine Microsoft software.
By using genuine Microsoft software, you can be confident that you will have access to the latest features, security, and support, which will help to improve your productivity and expand the capabilities of your computer.
You will also have access to new innovations and offerings available only to genuine Microsoft software customers.
well it says it valid now. I restarted the computer and the thing at the bottom right of my desktop went away.
As for the office I don't understand I bought it from best buy. I have the box and can prove to you I have it. On my box it says it's for noncommercial use so I don't think its that VLK thing thats for bulk. Is there anything that I can put into the computer from the certificate of authentication that will make the message go away?
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:20 PM -
Hi GGcaboose,
It sounds like (somehow) your Genuine copy of Office (the one from Best Buy) got replaced by a Non-Genuine copy.
This can be a very common occurrence with getting a PC repaired (as I mentioned above) or sometimes younger family members or friends will "Upgrade" the Office to a higher version, for Free.
The resolution would be to uninstall the Non-Genuine copy then install the Best Buy copy. Once you are done, you will need to go to http://microsoft.com/genuine and click the Validate Genuine button. This will cause Office update it's Genuine status.
If you have questions or concerns about backing up your Office docs and files, before the uninstall/reinstall, you can find assistance at the Office Answer Forums
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/group/OfficeThank you
Darin MS- Proposed as answer by Darin Smith MS Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:07 PM
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Wednesday, April 7, 2010 10:19 PM
Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:07 PM