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Microsoft uses authentication to identify pirated copies of Windows. Authentication is installed with operating system updates. You may not even notice it, and one day you will see the inscription “Your copy of Windows is not genuine.” There is one way to disable authentication.
The first step is to remove the installed update KB971033. To do this we do the following.
1. Press START (the checkbox in the circle in the lower left corner of the monitor) and select CONTROL PANEL. Switch viewing to small icons.
2.Then select WINDOWS UPDATE CENTER.
Then VIEW THE UPDATE LOG
Then click on INSTALLED UPDATES
We find the update with number KB971033. Right-click on it and select DELETE.
To prevent this update from installing again, you need to disable it. To do this, go to the CONTROL PANEL and select WINDOWS UPDATE CENTER. Click CHECK FOR UPDATES.
When windows says there is an update, click on it
There we will see the same update for authentication under the number KB971033. Uncheck the box next to it, then right-click on the update and select hide update.
All! Now you can safely update, and the authentication update will not be installed.
Now, to remove the message, your copy of Windows is not genuine and the black desktop you need to restart your computer and complete the activation procedure.
Many users like to install Windows without a license key. Therefore, they use a trial version of the system, which can be used normally for one month. And if you are using a trial version of the program, then you probably noticed a message about the need to activate your copy.
The inscription itself is a watermark that constantly gets into your eyes. Therefore, in this article we will learn how to remove the Windows 10 activation message in different ways. We will offer you several ways to hide this inscription.
Of course, you can activate Windows 10 and get rid of the watermark without any problems. But in this article we will select several programs that will remove the watermark without activating the operating system itself. Which is not a very effective way, but you can remove the activation inscription from your eyes.
Universal Watermark Disabler utility
The downside of this program is the lack of updates that could bring support for this program in the latest version of Windows 10. And even though the Russian language is not needed in the program, it would be nice if it were there.
My WCP Watermark Editor utility
Another utility that can remove the Windows 10 activation watermark.
After rebooting, the Windows 10 activation watermark will be removed.
Another reliable way to remove the Windows 10 activation message is to make changes to the registry. We recommend that you do so before making changes. This method should be used if the previous ones did not work.
After making changes, you will need to restart Explorer or reboot the system. To return everything to default, set the parameter value to 1.
conclusions
In this article, we looked at how to remove the Windows 10 activation message in several ways. We recommend the first method, which can even remove the test mode inscription, which we wrote about in the article.
You also have the option of purchasing a license for your Windows 10. Or an easier way is to use an activator, after activation which the activation watermark will also disappear.
If you are going to sell a computer, and the new owner wants a PC with the system installed, but prefers to activate it with his own key, then information about the previous activation will need to be deleted. Of course, there are other reasons why users are becoming interested in how to remove activation from Windows 7 Ultimate or other versions. By the way, in this case the key can be saved and used on other devices. An exception may be codes for OEM distributions of the operating system that are tied to specific hardware, for example, a motherboard.
Removing activation
In order to perform this procedure in Windows 7, we will use the command line. You can open it by typing cmd into a search engine. We click on the program with the same name, and a command line window opens in front of us. It should be noted right away that to perform actions in it, you must log in to the system as an administrator.
In the window, enter Slmgr/DLV. In the list that appears, we need the Activation ID parameter, which we click on. Pay attention to the values that appear in the line after the parameter name itself. We need them to delete activation information. And for this we will use the command Slmgr/upk. After it, enter the copied values. If everything is done correctly, a message will appear stating that the activation key has been deleted.
Some users want to disable system authentication. In order to do this, you will need to add the KB971033 update to your cart. Go to the Start menu - Control Panel. Here you need to switch to the Small icons view mode.
We are interested in the section called Windows Update. In it, go to the View Log section, where there is a parameter Installed updates. In this category we find the add-on we need, KB971033. You need to hover the cursor over it and right-click. From the drop-down list, select Delete. It is imperative that such problems do not arise in the future.
We have looked at not only the method of deleting activation information, but also the possibility of disabling system authentication. Of course, these are not the only possible options, there are others, but these are quite simple and understandable even for inexperienced users.
Verifying the authenticity of the Windows operating system (Windows activation) is a procedure that checks the presence of original files in the operating system and the license itself (including the key that was entered when installing the OS). If the operating system does not pass such a test, then the user’s capabilities when working with the computer are significantly reduced. Usually, when the operating system fails the test, a corresponding message appears in the far right corner of the desktop.
The most popular way
There are several reasons for this message to appear and several ways to solve it. Firstly, not all personal computer users can afford to buy a licensed version of the operating system, since one disk can cost more than five thousand rubles. If a licensed copy is not installed on your computer, you must first disable the OS update service. If, however, this service was not disabled in time and a black screen appeared, indicating that the copy of Windows did not pass authentication, then you need: KB971033 and KB915597. In order to find them and delete them, you need to right-click on “My Computer” and select “Properties” from the context menu. In the properties, the user must select “Windows Update” and go to the “Installed updates” tab. A whole list of all updates that have ever been installed and are still in use today will appear here. Using a search, you need to find messages like: “Update for Microsoft Windows KB915597” and “Update for Microsoft Windows KB971033”. It is worth noting that the first update is used by the standard Windows Defender, which is similar to antivirus software. These updates must be highlighted and deleted using the appropriate button.
Disabling services and special software capabilities
In addition, the problem may also be with the sppsvc service. As a result, it must be found and disabled. This can be done in the “Administration” menu, which is located in the “Control Panel”. When the “Administration” window opens, you need to go to the “Services” tab and use the search to find sppsvc. When it is found, it must be disabled (the “Stop” button). As a result, the computer needs to be restarted and the problem should be resolved.
It is worth noting that there is a special program with which you can remove the Windows activation window - RemoveWAT21. This small program is capable of solving a pressing problem in all possible ways (of which there are many). It can either work with updates, or with the registry, etc. In order to get rid of the activation window, you just need to download RemoveWAT21 and click the special “RemoveWAT” button. After restarting the computer, the operating system activation window will disappear. If necessary, you can restore the original data using the “Restore WAT” button.
After installing the Windows Seven operating system, you may see the message “Your copy of Windows is not genuine” on your screen. This means that you did not activate the system. Without activating the system, you will not be able to use it for more than 30 days, and the functional component of the system will be significantly reduced: downloading critical updates, technical support from the developer, etc.
You will need
- Windows Seven operating system, mobile phone, Internet connection.
Instructions
To complete this you will need your system key. This key can be found on the installation box, system unit case or. If the operating system was purchased, take a look at the developer's website. If you have problems entering the key, contact Microsoft Help Desk.
When the activation program starts, Windows Seven automatically searches for an Internet connection. As soon as this type of connection is established, the program will report a successful connection. Click the Start menu, right-click Computer, select Properties, then Activate Windows.
Select the "Activate Windows over the Internet" option. Enter the administrator password to activate the operating system as an administrator. Click the “Next” button and follow all the instructions that will appear in the system activation windows.
If there is no connection to the Internet, use activation by phone. Open the Windows Activation component, select Show other activation methods. Then specify the Windows Seven key, click the “Next” button. Click on the “Use an automated telephone system” button. Select the closest location to your location, then click Next.
Dial one of the phones presented, and the Windows Seven operating system activation system will provide detailed instructions for further activation. If you were unable to complete the activation, wait for the operator to respond, he will help resolve your problem.
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Before using the installed Windows XP OS, you must activate it. This procedure guarantees the use of a licensed copy of the product on a specific computer, and is also intended to reduce the level of illegal copying and installation of pirated versions of the OS. To activate the installed operating system, you can use one of three available methods.
Instructions
Activation via the Internet.
2. Click the “Yes, activate Windows online” button.
4. In the window that opens, you must perform one of the following actions:
To activate and register a copy of Windows at the same time, click Yes, Register and Activate Windows and the Windows Registration Privacy Agreement, then click the Back and Next buttons. Fill out the registration form and click “Next”;
To simply activate Windows (without registering it), click "No, don't register, just activate Windows," then click the "Next" button.
Activation by .
1. Open the “Windows Activation” window by left-clicking on the corresponding tray icon or using the “Start” menu.
2. Click the “Yes, activate Windows” button.
3. Click Windows Activation Privacy Statement, then the Back and Next buttons.
4. The “Windows Activation by Phone” dialog box will appear, in which a toll-free number will be indicated: do everything according to the instructions in this window and click the “Next” button.
5. Once activation is complete, click OK.
The third activation method is carried out using a modem; it is completely similar to the activation method via the Internet and differs only in that it is performed after first disconnecting from the Internet.
note
The activation method via telephone will be automatically proposed in case of unsuccessful activation via the Internet or modem.
When purchasing a new personal computer or laptop, it usually includes licensed software, including the Windows operating system already installed. When the desktop boots, its beautiful logo and name appear on it. If you want to change this branded wallpaper, then you need to learn how to remove the Windows message on your desktop.
Instructions
Right-click on the desktop. A small window will appear with a list of commands. If you have one of the latest versions of Windows OS installed - Vista or 7, then select the bottom service "Personalization". In earlier releases of Windows (98, 2000, NT, XP), this service is called “Properties”. You can also access the “Personalization” section through the “Start” menu - “Control Panel”, after which a new service window will open. There you can customize the color and appearance of your windows, your screen saver, sounds and other themes, and, of course, your desktop background.
Go to the "Desktop Background" tab. Another new window will appear, “Select a desktop background”, where you will need to specify an image or background that will decorate your computer screen. Click the Browse button to choose the wallpaper you want. This can be any picture you like, either from any file folder on your computer or from a folder contained on a removable device - a flash drive, disk, floppy disk. Click the “Open” button, after which the background image will load into the central field of the “Select desktop background” window.
In the lower field, specify the options for placing the picture on the desktop - “Stretch”, “Tile” or place “Center”. If necessary, use the “Change background color” function. It looks like a text link, which is located in the lower right corner of the service window. At the very end, click OK to save the settings. Return to your desktop. Instead of the branded Windows logo, you will now be pleased with colorful wallpapers. And the main thing is that you picked them yourself!
As for working in older versions of the Windows operating system (98, 2000, NT, XP), the desktop properties there are changed in a similar way in the “Properties” service. In the Properties folder, the names of the tabs and their location within the window are slightly different from those in the Personalization folder. Before changing your desktop picture, please note that the branded wallpaper with the inscription “Windows” looks very modern. It is better not to change them if you work in the electronics industry. This will highlight the novelty of your technology.
Hello dear readers. Do you know how to properly activate licensed Windows? Say what you know, hmm, I thought so too, but somehow I came across a laptop on which, after installing the new Windows 8, I was going to activate it using the key, but to my surprise I couldn’t do it. To be more precise, after clicking on the “Activate Windows” button, instead of a request to enter a key, strange errors appeared, such as this: “DNS name not specified.”
Over time, of course, I figured out what was going on, it turned out that during the installation of the system some strange key was picked up, which at the time of activation was simply not recognized by the system. This problem could only be resolved by deleting the old activation key, and of course, installing the working key that came with the laptop. Therefore, I decided to write an article using my personal example of how I managed to remove the old activation key and activate Windows from scratch.
So, I had a laptop with a pre-installed operating system and, of course, a key that was embedded in the BIOS. and I configured it using the . Then, I opened the computer properties and immediately clicked on the “ Activate Windows».
The activation process began immediately, I was even surprised why the system didn’t even prompt me to enter the key. Well, okay, I thought, perhaps the computer automatically supplied the required activation key. But literally a moment later an error appeared, which I wrote about just above. All subsequent attempts to activate Windows were unchanged, except that the error code changed.
Well, I thought and tried to find a field in which I could indicate the key that I got from the BIOS, but instead some incomprehensible key was already indicated everywhere. I could only see a few characters, but this was enough to understand that this code did not match what I had prepared. Thinking that there was some kind of confusion with the activation keys, I decided to delete the old key and re-enter the new one.
In general, after I deleted the old activation key and re-entered the one I prepared, everything worked out for me. First I saw the word “Success!!!”, and then that Windows activation was completed.
So if you find yourself in a similar situation and need to know how to remove old activation key, then just below you can find a simple and understandable guide on how to do this.
Removing the old activation key
To remove the old activation key in Windows 8, as with many other system settings, we will need the command line, or rather, there we will just have to run a few commands.
So, let's start by launching the command line, of course with administrator rights, otherwise when performing further steps you may not succeed.
Okay, the command line is running, now in the window that appears we write the following command:
slmgr.vbs/upk
and of course click “ Enter».
A window should appear notifying you that the key was successfully deleted.
That's all, in general, everything is much simpler than it seemed. This way we will be able to delete the old activation key.
After this, you can easily specify a new key and activate Windows.
You can do this in the Windows 8 menu or enter two more commands in CMD:
slmgr.vbs –ato
This way we will enter a new key and start activating the system.
How to remove an old activation key in Windows 8, 7, 10