TECH Does anyone know the latest way to get rid of the Windows Genuine/Validation garbage?

[FINALBOSS]

It's popped up on my parents laptop--I remember back in the day I found a site that had me do all this registry editing and file deleting and it worked great.

But now I can't find it and the pop-ups and system tray icon and desktop picture is starting to piss my parents off.


So, is there any way to currently remove the Windows Genuine Validation/Your system may be a victim of counterfeiting bullshit?

We got the system tray icon, slow Windows start up, and on the desktop (which we can't switch) it says You may be a victim of software counterfeiting.


Any help would be appreciated guys <3

Thanks so much.

Love,
FINALBOSS's parents

 

[5Gen_Prelude]

Just need to contact MS and ask them why your legit key is causing problems.

 

[Hate Crime]

It's popped up on my parents laptop--I remember back in the day I found a site that had me do all this registry editing and file deleting and it worked great.

But now I can't find it and the pop-ups and system tray icon and desktop picture is starting to piss my parents off.


So, is there any way to currently remove the Windows Genuine Validation/Your system may be a victim of counterfeiting bullshit?

We got the system tray icon, slow Windows start up, and on the desktop (which we can't switch) it says You may be a victim of software counterfeiting.


Any help would be appreciated guys <3

Thanks so much.

Love,
FINALBOSS's parents

Usually just reentering your product key fixes it.

 

[negative zero]

ttyl

 

[Frequency]

Key cause of this problem is having a non-legit version of windows.
Recommended solution is to enter a valid windows key.

 

[FINALBOSS]

Key cause of this problem is having a non-legit version of windows.
Recommended solution is to enter a valid windows key.

And which way if I don't have the key anymore. This laptop was purchased in 2005. Warranty expired, etc.

 

[deusexaethera]

The key is on the Windows license sticker on the underside of the laptop.

 

[Hate Crime]

And which way if I don't have the key anymore. This laptop was purchased in 2005. Warranty expired, etc.

http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/