False Windows 7 version detected.

pilpluck
Member

03-09-2016, 08:36 PM

I noticed something unusual on one of my old laptops today. The issue appears to be related to the printer, but I’m not sure what caused it. My machine came with Windows 7 Home Premium and hasn’t shown any problems in about four years since purchase. Could you help clarify or fix this?

pilpluck

03-09-2016, 08:36 PM #1

Nina_karina
Junior Member

03-10-2016, 04:50 AM

The print screen isn't functioning properly, but in the lower-right area of Windows 7, it displays a message indicating the version and warns that the copy isn't authentic.

Nina_karina

03-10-2016, 04:50 AM #2

The print screen isn't functioning properly, but in the lower-right area of Windows 7, it displays a message indicating the version and warns that the copy isn't authentic.

KR4TOS
Member

193

03-24-2016, 10:38 PM

Have you attempted to simply restore it?

KR4TOS

03-24-2016, 10:38 PM #3

Have you attempted to simply restore it?

jbradical123
Member

131

04-05-2016, 10:53 AM

Try to re-enter the serial key.

jbradical123

04-05-2016, 10:53 AM #4

Try to re-enter the serial key.

Bibley_Bob
Junior Member

04-06-2016, 07:16 PM

You start by following the steps outlined. Then you proceed accordingly.

Bibley_Bob

04-06-2016, 07:16 PM #5

You start by following the steps outlined. Then you proceed accordingly.

livtheviking
Posting Freak

846

04-17-2016, 06:32 AM

You can use the product key on a sticker to activate your Windows product. There’s no loss of data when you reactivate, as long as you keep the key intact.

livtheviking

04-17-2016, 06:32 AM #6

You can use the product key on a sticker to activate your Windows product. There’s no loss of data when you reactivate, as long as you keep the key intact.

beichner
Senior Member

447

04-17-2016, 06:56 AM

Thanks for the assistance. It seems the message vanished unexpectedly, but your computer shows the activation is already confirmed.

beichner

04-17-2016, 06:56 AM #7

Thanks for the assistance. It seems the message vanished unexpectedly, but your computer shows the activation is already confirmed.

MitsuomiT
Junior Member

04-18-2016, 10:06 PM

I request malicious software. Windows frequently displays prompts such as "Click here to activate now" when it appears these notifications.

MitsuomiT

04-18-2016, 10:06 PM #8

I request malicious software. Windows frequently displays prompts such as "Click here to activate now" when it appears these notifications.

fibifelise
Member

233

04-18-2016, 11:03 PM

Update Malware Bytes, then perform a complete scan using safe mode.

fibifelise

04-18-2016, 11:03 PM #9

Update Malware Bytes, then perform a complete scan using safe mode.

Tyler_MC
Member

227

05-05-2016, 03:39 AM

#10

Occasionally it happens, so you keep logging in or restarting, and it disappears. It’s not a cause for concern unless it keeps doing this.

Tyler_MC

05-05-2016, 03:39 AM #10

Occasionally it happens, so you keep logging in or restarting, and it disappears. It’s not a cause for concern unless it keeps doing this.