June 10, 2024
Windows 7 Forum Top Contributor:
Bill Smithers - LemP ✅
Windows Activation text appears and disappears regularly.
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
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
Nil Carborundum Illegitemi -
No, I don't work for Microsoft!
http://www.crashfixpc.co.uk
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
Was this reply helpful?
Sorry this didn't help.
Great! Thanks for your feedback.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback.
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.
J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
Was this reply helpful?
Sorry this didn't help.
Great! Thanks for your feedback.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback.
Question Info
Last updated February 19, 2024 Views 287 Applies to: