Vista - You May Be A Victim Of Software Counterfeiting?..

Okay, I got this computer with Vista Ultimate x64 installed before it arrived at my household, I received it the beginning of October. However, I have started maybe around 2ish weeks ago getting a message that I may be a victim of software counterfeiting. It pops a little window up every now and then.
I've searched around and still have not found a solution to it..

I cannot open Control Panel, I cannot open System Properties via the Computer window.

I've tried 'net start slsvc' in the cmd prompt, and nothing.

Help is GREATLY appreciated, thank you.



Also, if this isn't the right place for this, please feel free to move to the designated forum area, if there is one.

Hello Jouho, and welcome to Vista Forums.

Method One in the tutorial below may be able to help you.

Reduced Functionality Mode

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Thank you for the reply, however it seems that does not apply to my situation.

In step one it says "Whe you logon to Vista, you will see this message with a window with the options below if Vista is running in reduced functionality mode."

I don't see any window like that pictured on that webpage. Also, I have SP1 installed.

Where did the PC come from? They may have installed a pirated OEM copy on it.

Hit WIN+Pause/break to bring up to check it's activation status. (If it will open)

I bought it from pcusa.com, and I have the CD with the case and protective case right here which I'm assuming Vista was installed from.

I tried the Windows button + Pause/Break, but nothing happened. :*(

Here is a picture I just took of the vista packaging.

Juoho,

You might see if you will be able to do a phone activation with it.

Sounds like it hasn't been activated as yet, if you have internet access then start the activation process but if you dont have internet connect try as Brink said do a phone activation.

How would I do the internet activation? I can't open System propeties via the Computer tab.

Also right clicking on Computer and clicking Properties doesn't open anything either.

Thanks

Does the start button/all programs/Accessories/System Tools access work?

Yes, I can get to Disc Defrag and cleanup, etc.