I've had this error message (and lost my wallpaper) for a while now and tried every trick I could find on the net to resolve this. By running (as admin) cmd.exe: slmgr –rearm I can get 3 days extension to the license but surely there's better way/fix to resolve this.
I'm running a genuine/legit copy of Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium and although I have a genuine "sticker" on my PC it doesn't show a full Product Code XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Microsoft and Dell websites are unhelpful/confusing too.

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biggerdave Reviewed by biggerdave on 17th November 2015. Windows 7 Build 7601 this copy of windows is not genuine I've had this error message (and lost my wallpaper) for a while now and tried every trick I could find on the net to resolve this. By running (as admin) cmd.exe: slmgr –rearm I can get 3 days extension to the license but surely there's better way/fix to resolve this. I'm running a genuine/legit copy of Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium and although I have a genuine "sticker" on my PC it doesn't show a full Product Code XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Microsoft and Dell websites are Rating: 5

Thanks simba, I tried in Safe Mode but couldn't "delete" password etc and still black screen so I need to wait for other suggestions/fixes

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Run Application As Administrator
Apply the Required Patch
Close Application and Restart your System.
If you see Notice gone just uninstall application you don't need that any more

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would be good idea but before using that try below method once bro.

1. Open control panel.

2. Go to windows update section.

3. Click on view installed updates.

4. After loading all installed updates, check for update “KB971033” and uninstall.

5. Restart your PC.

Thanks guys.
1. Contacted Dell who "cannot help with out of warranty" queries, bloody typical!
2. Tried the RemoveWAT but that didn't help.
3. Tried deleting KB971033 but still no help.
4. Had even googled various activation keys but all failed to work (maybe already used too often
5. I'm seriously thinking of using something like Daz or similar seeing as Dell aren't interested in encouraging me to stay legal!
Are there other similar progs I could use (the cleaner the better)

pm me if you prefer

Thats really strange i have used RemoveWAT many times and worked every time . make sure you disconnect your internet before using application and run as Admin

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Yup, tried it again with my A/V's, malwarebytes etc all off disconnected from the internet and still no difference.

Plans b/c/d/e/f/g all welcome