Windows 7 Not Genuine Fix

'After the Windows 7 build 7601 update, my computer screen suddenly turns black with program icons still visible. At the same time, an error message displays as this copy of Windows is not genuine. I restart the computer, nothing's changed but a dark black background. Tried to change the background by going to system properties, but no avail. How do I remove this copy of Windows is not genuine error permanently? I need your professional advice.'

Windows 7 Not Genuine Fix Build 7601
Windows 7 Genuine Activation Fix

If your Windows OS is not genuine, then you probably encounter 'this copy of Windows is not genuine' error about one month later since you installed the Windows genuine crack. It's less likely that the report occurs due to Windows update bugs, computer malware or virus. As we've heard that a horde of Windows 7 users had the problem after build 7601 KB971033 update.

Tip: Don't buy windows OS from third-party e-commerce stores.

I hope you enjoyed reading this article “This Copy of Windows is not Genuine – Windows 7 Error: Fixed“. For more such useful articles, follow us on Facebook or Twitter. For more such useful articles, follow us on Facebook or Twitter. If you are running a genuine Windows 7 but “This copy of Windows is not genuine” issue occurs, you could refer to the following solutions to fix that. Please note that the following methods are provided for the users who use original Windows but still encounter “This copy of Windows is not genuine” issue. How To Fix Windows 7 Not Genuine? Get Genuine Windows 7. One of the best method to get rid of windows 7 not genuine issue is. Get Genuine Serial Key. If you already have a windows 7 iso file than you can use. Use Windows Activators. If you are not in a state to buy a genuine. After the process is over, then the computer need to restarted, and the windows that is installed on the computer would be categorized as a genuine version of windows. But if this technique is too complicated for you, then there are a couple of other simplified techniques. How to fix Windows 7 not Genuine build 7601 Error.

Next, we're going to teach you how to escape from getting 'this copy of Windows is not genuine' error and black screen trouble on your PC. Both Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit can apply the methods below. But I have to mention that don't buy Windows OS from any other third-party eCommerce stores, in case you had problems, you have to contact your vendor. Microsoft support only helps you resolve the issue when you buy Windows OS from Microsoft store.

So, to use all features of Windows 7, you have to buy a genuine piece and use a verified activation code. Uninstall update. Perhaps your current Windows OS ran without any trouble until you installed Windows 7 KB971033 update (if you don't see any update on your PC, move on to the next method). Solution 1 to activate windows 7 permanently (This Copy of Windows is not Genuine Error): Open Control Panel. Navigate to System and SecurityWindows Update. Now, Click on Installed updates option at the left bottom of the screen as shown in the below image.

Permanent Fix Methods for This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine Build 7601

NOTE that the methods given below are used to fix black screen caused by Windows genuine crack copy, it won't help convert a pirate copy of Windows to a genuine one. So, to use all features of Windows 7, you have to buy a genuine piece and use verified activation code.

Method 1. Uninstall update

Perhaps your current Windows OS ran without any trouble until you installed Windows 7 KB971033 update (if you don't see any update on your PC, move on to the next method). That's because the update file can detect your Windows OS. Once it finds out the copy of Windows is not genuine, it sends the error message and leaves your desktop in dark. To move the error is easy, just uninstall the Windows update.

Open control panel.
Go to windows update section.
Click on view installed updates.
After loading all installed updates, check for update 'KB971033' and uninstall.
Restart your PC.

Caution: This method tends to be a little risky. Uninstalling update files might result in malfunction of other program files or unexpected data loss on the computer. To make the procedure safe, you'd better use EaseUS free backup software to back up the computer before erasing the update file.

Tip: You'd better create the backup file on an external disk or on the cloud in case the local backup gets corrupted or destroyed.

Step 1: Launch EaseUS Todo Backup software and then choose 'File Backup', 'Disk/partition Backup' or 'System Backup' for different backup purpose.

Step 2: Choose the system, disk partition, files or apps that you want to back up. Then select a destination where you want to store the backup file.

Step 3: Click 'Proceed' to start the data backup process.

Method 2. Use SLMGR -REARM Command

Click on start menu.
Type cmd in search field.
Right-click on cmd file and click on Run as Administrator. It is must to run the command prompt with administrator privileges.
Type SLMGR -REARM (SLMGR is Windows software licensing management tool. REARM command will reset the licensing status of the machine) and press enter.
Now you will see a confirmation window, click on OK.
Restart your PC.

Method 3. Use rsop.msc Command

Press Windows button and R button from the keyboard.
Type rsop.msc there and press Enter button.
Go to Windows settings> security system> system services, then look for the plug and the play services, then right click on it and then start looking for the Startup and then click on the Automatic.
Press Windows button and R button as you did at the first step.
Paste a command gpupdate/force into the run box.
Hit Enter button.
Restart your PC.

Method 4. Turn off Updates

As we've mentioned that update file can easily detect your Windows is genuine or not, so make sure you won't install any update in the future. Follow the steps to switch off all Windows automatic updates.

Open control panel.
Go to windows update.
Click on 'Install updates automatically(Recommended)'.
Select 'never check for updates(Not recommended)'.

If you don’t have genuine Windows 7 or installed a pirated Windows 7 build 7600 or 7601 you may encounter “This Copy of Windows is not genuine” error message on your desktop screen. Windows didn’t allow to change the wallpaper or Computer performance gets worse. Here how to remove the black screen and get rid of this windows 7 build 7601 this copy of windows is not genuine error message.

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NOTE:These methods given below are used to fix black screen caused by Windows genuine crack copy, it won’t help convert a pirate copy of Windows to a genuine one. So, to use all features of Windows 7, you have to buy a genuine piece and use verified activation code.

Apply all three steps one by one to get rid of this message

Uninstall KB971033 Update

Open the Start Menu.
Search for “windows update”.
Click on the search result titled Windows Update under the Programs
Click on View installed updates in the left pane.
Once all of your installed updates have been loaded and you can see them in the right pane, sift through them, locate update KB971033, right-click on it and click on Uninstall in the contextual menu.
Go through the uninstallation process and then restart your computer.

Reset license using slmgr -rearm Command

SLMGR short for Windows Server License Manager Script, is the command prompt version of Microsoft licensing tool. And REARM command will help to reset the licensing status of your machine.

Start menu and search for Command Prompt.
Just right-click on cmd.exe in the search result and choose Run as Administrator.
In Command Prompt Type “slmgr -rearm”
Hit Enter You Will See A message pops ups
We are Done Restart the Pc and You will not see the windows not genuine Message for another 30 days.

Note: After the expiration date, you can choose to reactivate it. However, there is a limit to the number of times that Windows can be reactivated, typically, it is only 3 times. Namely, you effectively get 120 days.

Also you can on registry editor to increase the reset the licensing status 8 times more.

Open windows registry editor using regedit.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Microsoft > WindowsNT > Current version > SoftwareProtectionPlatform.
Find SkipRearm and right-click it to choose Modify.
Change the value from 0 to 1.
Finally, restart your computer.
Now, you are able to use the slmgr -rearm command for another 8 times, giving you another 240 days. So you will free use Windows 7 for 120 + 240 = 360 days.

Turn off Updates

You are not using the Genuine Windows 7, so you are not authorized to get updates. And you must turn off updates, Otherwise, you will get the same error one more time. If you don’t turn off updates, your OS will get updated. Anyone of future updates may detect your OS Genuity. So there is a chance that you will get the error one more time.

From the Start menu, choose Control Panel to open it.
Go to System and Security > Windows Update > Turn automatic updating on or off.
Select Never Check for Updates (not recommended) option from Important updates section.

Note: we advise you to purchase a license key of the genuine Windows and follow steps below to activate your copy of Windows.