- Reasons of “Windows 7 Is Not Genuine” Issue. How to Fix “This copy of Windows is not genuine” issue in Windows 7. Solution 1: Perform the “SLMGR –REARM” Command; Solution 2: Uninstall Windows Update KB971033; Disclaimer and Reminder of Risks.
- Windows Genuine Advantage(WGA) is an anti-infringementsystem created by Microsoftthat enforces online validation of the licensing of several Microsoft Windowsoperating systemswhen accessing several services, such as Windows Update, and downloading Windows components from the Microsoft Download Center.
- Genuine versions of Windows are published by Microsoft, properly licensed, and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner. You'll need a genuine version of Windows to access the optional updates and downloads that help you get the most from your PC. To learn how to activate Windows, see Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
- In Windows, there is a built-in Windows 7 not genuine removal tool you can use to make Windows 7 genuine. SLMGR, short for Windows Server License Manager Script, is the command prompt version of Microsoft licensing tool. And REARM command will help reset the licensing status of your machine.
Since it seems that Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 makes Notifications mandatory, someone should document this as one of the new 'features' in the SP1 section of the Windows 7 article, and in this WGA article. 67.224.51.189 16:08, 27 April 2011 (UTC) -(update)- I added WAT (KB971033) to WGA in the article. For a while now, the Notifications.
WGA Remover is a freeware WGA notification remover software app filed under windows tweaking software and made available by Wgaremover for Windows.
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Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications
Windows Genuine Advantage Notification is a system of notification of the results of Windows authentication. If authentication finds out that the key installed in the system is not genuine, then a star will appear in system tray which will be constantly annoying you with messages about the necessity to buy the license. You will have the similar messages while switching off and on the computer.
WGA tests the authenticity of Windows every day, collects and conveys data to Microsoft server even if according to all indications everything is ok with the license. In other words, its main task is of more spy character that consists in collecting of information behind your back.
WGA Remover on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs
This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from windows tweaking software without restrictions. WGA Remover 1.5 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows 10 PCs but also without a hitch on Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Compatibility with this WGA notification remover software may vary, but will generally run fine under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP on either a 32-bit or 64-bit setup. A separate x64 version may be available from Wgaremover.
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Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool Windows 7 64 Bit
Windows 7 Genuine Advantage Removal Tool
You get a message - this copy of Windows is not genuine - if you are using a pirated or OEM copy of Windows 7. Sometimes it also presents the message on genuine installations. The article takes a look at the reason and how to remove Windows genuine Advantage message.
Windows 7 says This copy of Windows is not Genuine – WHY?
If your Windows 7 was working fine and you suddenly start receiving messages saying this copy of Windows is not genuine - for Windows 7, chances are that you must have installed the Windows 7 update KB971033. This Windows 7 update scans for more than 70 activation bypasses to detect if your copy of Windows 7 is genuine or not. If it finds even a single activation bypass, you are in a mess. Windows 7 starts bombarding you with messages that say – this copy of Windows is not Genuine – and reminds you constantly that you need to go for a genuine version.
For OEM editions, I won't recommend using Automatic Windows updates. It is better to turn off Windows updates and check them out manually on every second Tuesday of each month. Microsoft releases fresh updates for MSRT and other important safety software on the second Tuesday of each month. You can access the Windows Update site using Tools menu in the Internet Explorer. While you are on the Windows Update website, choose Custom option instead of Express and make sure you are not downloading the KB971033 update or any other update related to genuineness of Windows. If you have already downloaded and installed KB971033 and are receiving messages saying this copy of Windows is not Genuine for Windows 7, you need to remove it.
The next section deals with how to remove Windows Genuine Advantage and how to remove KB971033.
How to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage and KB971033
If you are getting nag screens and are not able to use/install programs because your Windows 7 thinks that the copy is not genuine, you can remove the Windows Genuine Advantage even on a legitimate copy of Windows 7.
To remove KB971003, follow these steps:
Open Control Panel
Select Programs and Features
Select Installed Updates
Look for list item “Update for Microsoft Windows (KB971033)”
Select the above item, if listed, and click Uninstall
Close the Programs and Features Windows after the update is removed.
You can then proceed to remove Windows Genuine Advantage tool. Do the following to disable/remove the Windows genuine advantage:
1. Open the Run dialog (Windows key + R), type regedit and press enter key.
2. Press F3 to open the Find dialog. Type WGALOGON in the Find Dialog
3. Delete the folder WGALOGON.
4. Close the registry editor and delete the file WgaTray from your system32 folder and from your 'dllcache' folder located inside the system32 folder.
5. Reboot.
You may be prompted to install Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, but this option can be deselected.
In order to prevent these files from being installed again, make sure your Windows Update in Control Panel is set to Notify but do not automatically download. This way, you can make sure that you are not downloading the same files again.
Alternate Method to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage
Many people are not able to find the WGA files on their computer. I did some research to assist them remove Windows Genuine Advantage.
1 Press Windows Key + R to open the Run window.
2 In the Run window, type cmd to open the command prompt.
3 At the command prompt, type cd and press Enter.
4 Now type dir *wga*.* /s to find the wga files.
Once the results are displayed. Make a note of folders where the wga files are located. You can then navigate to these folders using My Computer and rename the files to remove Windows Genuine Advantage notifications.
Note: You may get “access denied” message while renaming/deleting the wga files. Please use Unlocker or Long Path Tool to release the files.