9/15/2017 This Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine - Permanent Fix (Updated)

How To Fix This Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine

Error
By Ashik - August 23, 2017

Today I’m pretty excited to share the fix of common error named as this copy of windows is
not genuine. Windows is one of the best Operating System for both personal & commercial
use. If you are not using genuine Windows license, then one error which you will face is “This
Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine”. It pop-ups every time, you turn on your PC. I know how
much irritating is this windows not genuine error is. So I thought to post permanent solution of
this error with my readers.

Note: This tutorial is just for educational purposes only. We do not support piracy at all. We
recommend all of our readers to buy genuine Windows license.

We’ll walk you through the complete step-by-step process on how you can fix this windows not
genuine error. We will educate you with – why and how this type of Windows error causes and
it’s precaution. This error generally arises in Windows 7 build 7600. Now a days, many guys are
also getting this copy of windows is not genuine build 7601 error. So guys, we are writing this
post with all possible solutions of this error.

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Similar Errors To This Copy Of Windows Is Not Genuine:

There are many other types of Windows not genuine errors, but the method which I’ve
mentioned below will help you in getting rid of all the below listed errors.

Similar Errors: This copy of windows is not genuine build 7601, build 6002, build 7600 or this
computer is not running genuine windows. You can face this error in all Windows versions like
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8,8.1 & Windows 10.

How to Fix “This Copy of Windows is Not Genuine” Error

First Step:
So here comes the first step to fix this error. You have to uninstall KB971033 Update from your
computer.

Steps To Uninstall KB971033 Update:

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1. Open Control Panel in your Windows from the Start menu.

2. Click on System & Security. (If you are a Windows XP user, then there is no need to click
on System & Security).
3. Click on Windows Update.
4. Click on View Installed updates. (See below screenshot for reference)

5. Now, look for KB971033 update. Right click on it.

6. Click on Uninstall.

7. It will show a popup. Simply, click on Yes.

Once you have completed all the steps mentioned above, just restart your computer.

Second Step:
Now, you need to run a command known as SLMGR-REARM command in your computer to
fix this error. Follow below steps carefully.

Step 1:

Go to start menu and search for CMD, then you need to run the Command Prompt as
administrator. In Windows 8 or later, press Windows Key + S, then enter CMD in the search
box and right click on the Command prompt and run it as Administrator. Once, you have opened
Command Prompt as Administrator, follow the next step.

Step 2:

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Enter SLMGR -REARM command in the Command prompt and press enter. then you’ll get a
successful message about to restart your computer. Well guys, this command was not working
on some Windows 7 versions so you can try this command: SLMGR /REARM.

Step 3:

Then you need to restart your computer to remove windows is not genuine error from your
windows computer.

Facing Any Error? Don’t worry, we have solution those errors.

1. Error 1: This maximum allowed number of rearms has been exceeded. Well, then let’s
discuss how to fix this error.

1. Open Run from Start menu or press Windows button + R.

2. Now type: regedit.exe
3. Follow this path now: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> Microsoft ->
WindowsNT -> Current version -> SoftwareProtectionPlatform.
4. Now, look for SkipRearm and click on modify, then change it’s value data from 0 to 1.
5. Restart your computer now.

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Now, follow above steps carefully again and this error should be fixed this time. Let’s discuss
second case if you haven’t got that above error.

2. Error 2: SLGMR is not recognized as an internal or external command. Well, there are
multiple reasons due to which this error generally occurs.

First Reason: Make sure you have pasted SLMGR -REARM command correctly. (Note that
there is space betweeb dash and R).

Second Reason: Make sure you have opened Command prompt in Administrator mode. (if
not, then from start menu look for Command Prompt, Right click on it and click on Run as
Administrator).

Third Reason: There might be any problem with slmgr.vbs file. To fix this error, Open My
Computer and Open C Drive now. Click on Windows folder, look for system32 folder and open
it. Now, look for slmgr.vbs.REMOVEWAT (Or any extension of slmgr.vbs file). Just, rename this
file to slmgr.vbs.

Now, try to follow method 1 again to fix this error again. Well, guys now this windows not
genuine error will be removed now but it is not enough (if you are not using original version of
Windows).

Third Step
You have to disable auto-update feature of Windows installed in your system to make sure that
windows not genuine error will not pop-up again.

Note: Do not update your Windows manually as well as the future updates can detect that your
OS is not genuine & you will start facing this error again.

To disable auto-updates, follow below steps:

Open Control Panel > System & Security > Turn Automatic Updates On or Off.
Select Never Check For Updates.

So it was all about how you can fix this error permanently. Below, we are listing some of the
other methods to fix this error which many of our readers shared in the comments section.

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Alternate Method Which You Can Try:

This method is based on RSOP also known as Resultant Set of Policy Window.

Follow Below Steps To Get Rid Of This Error:

1. First of all, Press Windows button + R from your keyboard to open Run.
2. Type rsop.msc and hit enter button.
3. Now, follow this path simply : Windows Settings > Security Settings > System
Services.
4. Now, look for Plug and Play services.

5. Right click on it, Just look for Startup and Click on Automatic.
6. Now, open Run again by pressing Windows + R or you can open it from Start menu as well.
7. Paste this command into run box : gpupdate /force & Press Enter.

Restart your computer. Congratulations, this error is gone forever.

Another Trick Which You Can Try:

If still this error is not fixed, then you can try below method. This method is shared
by Sasidharan.

1. Find and delete C:\Windows\System32\slui.exe (supply necessary permissions through file

properties if delete fails).
2. Open cmd as administrator and execute SLMGR -REARM. (Follow the second step again).

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