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Windows Activation text appears and disappears regularly.

Often times, im still figuring out what trggers it, the text will appear in the corner of my screens saying my Copy of Windows is not Genuine. But once I go to the System (Computer) properties, the info loads (status and Product ID) and the text disappears. It is not a big issue, but I wish I could make it stop. Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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This is caused by a 'race condition' where the Software Protection Service is fighting with another program for access to critical system files - the problem is usually associated with anti-virus programs.

 

Most of the time, it disappears after a few days - but occasionally it seems to hit a brick wall and continue until you either change teh interfering program or reinstall it.

 

HTH

Noel Paton
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Try a "Clean Boot", this may help you identify the race condidition that Noel mentioned.

 

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
(Perform Steps #1a, 1b, 1c, 1d and 1e)

Perform a clean startup to determine whether background programs are interfering with your game or program
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796


If after clean booting several times you do not see the "not Genuine" message, then one at a time add back one application back and reboot to find the offending software app.


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Last updated February 19, 2024 Views 286 Applies to: