If you are using Windows 7 Ultimate, you may encounter a problem where your copy of Windows is not genuine. This error usually appears after installing some updates that detect your Windows activation status. You may see a message on the bottom right corner of your desktop that says "Windows 7 Build 7600 This copy of Windows is not genuine". This can be very annoying and affect your computer performance and functionality. In this article, we will show you some ways to fix this error and make your Windows 7 Ultimate genuine again.
There are several possible reasons why your Windows 7 Ultimate may not be genuine. Some of them are:
Depending on the cause of your problem, there are different solutions that you can try to fix the Windows 7 Ultimate not genuine error. Here are some of them:
If you have installed the KB971033 update, which is known to cause the not genuine error, you can try to uninstall it from your computer. Here are the steps to do so:
This should remove the not genuine message from your desktop and restore your Windows functionality. However, this may not be a permanent solution, as Windows may try to install the update again in the future. To prevent this, you can disable automatic updates or hide the KB971033 update from being installed.
If uninstalling the KB971033 update does not work for you, or if you have not installed it at all, you can try to rearm your Windows 7 Ultimate. This is a command that resets your Windows activation status and extends your trial period for another 30 days. You can use this command up to three times, which means you can extend your trial period for up to 90 days in total. Here are the steps to rearm your Windows 7 Ultimate:
This should remove the not genuine message from your desktop and make your Windows 7 Ultimate genuine for another 30 days. You can repeat this process up to three times before you need to activate your Windows again.
If rearming your Windows 7 Ultimate does not work for you, or if you have used up all your rearm attempts, you can try to change your product key. This is a 25-digit code that identifies your copy of Windows and proves that you have purchased it legally. You can find your product key on a sticker attached to your computer case or on the installation disc or email that came with your Windows purchase. If you have lost or misplaced your product key, you can use a third-party tool to retrieve it from your computer registry. Here are the steps to change your product key:
This should remove the not genuine message from your desktop and make your Windows 7 Ultimate genuine permanently. However, this method only works if you have a valid and unused product key for your Windows 7 Ultimate. If you have used a pirated or cracked product key, or if your product key has been blocked or blacklisted by Microsoft, you may not be able to activate your Windows with this method.
If none of the above methods work for you, or if you are using a pirated or cracked version of Windows 7 Ultimate, the only way to fix the not genuine error is to buy a genuine copy of Windows 7 Ultimate from Microsoft or an authorized retailer. This is the most legal and ethical way to use Windows and enjoy its full features and benefits. You can buy Windows 7 Ultimate online from Microsoft Store or other websites, or you can buy a physical copy from a local store. Once you have bought a genuine copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, you can install it on your computer and activate it with the product key that comes with it. This should remove the not genuine message from your desktop and make your Windows 7 Ultimate genuine forever.
In this article, we have shown you some ways to fix the Windows 7 Ultimate build 7600 not genuine error. You can try to uninstall the KB971033 update, rearm your Windows 7 Ultimate, change your product key, or buy a genuine copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. We hope that one of these methods can help you solve your problem and make your Windows 7 Ultimate genuine again. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below.
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