You May Be A Victim Of Software Counterfeiting?..

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Jouho

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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.
 

My Computer

System One

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
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. :(
 

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System One

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)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    i7 3770K HT ON 4.7GHz
    Motherboard
    P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
    Sound Card
    X-FI Forte + ATH-AD900
    Monitor(s) Displays
    x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 / 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200W
    Case
    Lian Li PC-V1020A
    Cooling
    NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14: Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme
    Keyboard
    Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine Cherry MX Black
    Mouse
    Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
    Other Info
    Laptop Specs:
    Clevo Sager P170HM //
    17.3 Matte 1920x1200 //
    i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz //
    Dedicated GTX 485M //
    240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray //

    Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0
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.
 

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My Computer

System One

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
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.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    eVGA 790i Ultra
    Memory
    Corsair DDR3-1333 2 x 2Gb @ 1400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x eVGA GTX260 Super Clocked
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 80Gb, WD 640Gb and Ext 400Gb Storage
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
 

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System One

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

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    eVGA 790i Ultra
    Memory
    Corsair DDR3-1333 2 x 2Gb @ 1400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x eVGA GTX260 Super Clocked
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 80Gb, WD 640Gb and Ext 400Gb Storage
Under system tools is the activate Windows icon there?

Or maybe you see the Activate windows just at the top of the start column?
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    eVGA 790i Ultra
    Memory
    Corsair DDR3-1333 2 x 2Gb @ 1400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x eVGA GTX260 Super Clocked
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 80Gb, WD 640Gb and Ext 400Gb Storage
Hmmm try running windows update and see if that may prompt to activate windows its a long shot but the only other thing that comes to mind is the installed version of the OS has had a Banned CD key used to install it which would explain the message you see now regardless of what disc is supplied with the PC.

Failing all that i would be contacting who ever you bought the PC off and let them fix it. Hope it helps :)
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    eVGA 790i Ultra
    Memory
    Corsair DDR3-1333 2 x 2Gb @ 1400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x eVGA GTX260 Super Clocked
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 80Gb, WD 640Gb and Ext 400Gb Storage
Or last option is reinstall with the disc supplied from fresh.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    eVGA 790i Ultra
    Memory
    Corsair DDR3-1333 2 x 2Gb @ 1400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x eVGA GTX260 Super Clocked
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 80Gb, WD 640Gb and Ext 400Gb Storage
If you can open the cmd prompt as administrator:

If it works, you should be able to restore your desktop enough to activate properly.

cscript slmgr.vbs - rearm


 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    i7 3770K HT ON 4.7GHz
    Motherboard
    P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
    Sound Card
    X-FI Forte + ATH-AD900
    Monitor(s) Displays
    x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 / 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200W
    Case
    Lian Li PC-V1020A
    Cooling
    NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14: Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme
    Keyboard
    Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine Cherry MX Black
    Mouse
    Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
    Other Info
    Laptop Specs:
    Clevo Sager P170HM //
    17.3 Matte 1920x1200 //
    i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz //
    Dedicated GTX 485M //
    240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray //

    Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0
Pic attached. This is for regular cmd prompt.

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And this pic is running cmd as administrator

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OK so it says there are some corrupt files that it couldn't repair, at this stage i think i would be doing a repair install.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    eVGA 790i Ultra
    Memory
    Corsair DDR3-1333 2 x 2Gb @ 1400mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x eVGA GTX260 Super Clocked
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 80Gb, WD 640Gb and Ext 400Gb Storage
I would like to do a repair install, however I'm not sure how. I've inserted the Vista install cd, and there was no repair option.
 

My Computer

System One

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
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