How to Fix "This Copy Of Windows 7 Is Not Genuine" Problem?

Often we can notice users asking for 'Windows 7 not genuine error fix'. Anyway, few friends of mine report me that they are facing an annoying "This copy of Windows 7 is not genuine" after using the Windows 7 for few days. Now the reason is pretty obvious, yes they are using Pirated copy of Windows 7. Well, whatever but they are expecting a fix from me as soon as possible. Now this is the time for me to prove myself since I can’t let down my friends expectations. Anyhow if you’re also facing a similar issue on your windows 7, I have an easy guide which will help you to fix 'Windows 7 Not Genuine Error' Read on to know how you can fix it.

Just because we are providing you a solution to "This copy of Windows is not Genuine" problem, it doesn’t mean I'm supporting piracy. I'm solely against piracy and of course, the best way to solve this problem is to buy a genuine copy of windows 7 from market or online store. This solution is only for those who are not in the position of purchasing a brand new copy of Windows 7 at the moment. Now let’s get you into the solution where I have summed up a step by step guide.

Method-1(Using WAT Remover Software):

1. First you need to download WAT Remover software, so download it from Here

2. Now, Run this application. remember that this is an illegal software and your anti-virus will treat it as Potentially Harmful Software, so run this software directly from Zip file or Disable your anti-virus for 1 minute.

3. Click on  "Remove WAT".

4. Confirm by click on OK when asked 

5. Wait for the process and confirm restart and all done, simple!! 

To confirm that "WAT" is removed, right click on "My Computer" and select "Properties". If the process was successful there will not be any "Windows Activation Status" column as earlier. This method works for all Windows 7 versions (Basic, Premium, Ultimate).

 NOTE: DO NOT update Windows after WAT removal (by default Windows update is set as "Automatic”' change this option to "Never"), as it may reverse the process. 

Method-2(Using CMD without Software):

1. First,  you need to open command prompt as Administrator, so open it.

  
2. Now once the command prompt window is opened, type the following command: SLMGR -REARM 
Make sure that you have opened the command prompt using "Run as administrator option" or else this command will not work. See the picture below as reference.
  
 
3. After entering the command as it is, hit the enter button on your keyboard to execute the operation.

4. Right after entering the command a confirmation window will popup stating that "Command completed successfully, please restart the system for the changes to take effect". So follow the instructions and restart the computer so that the changes you have made can take effect.

 
5. After restarting the computer, you may not receive any "This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine" error.

So, finally congratulations, you’ve fixed the Windows 7 not genuine error in windows 7.
Now the annoying "This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine" won’t popup again and again at your taskbar. Anyway, if you’re facing any problem at any step, feel free to ask us through comments below.

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How to Make a System Hidden Folders or Files in Windows Without any Software?

Almost anyone knows how to make a “hidden” folder in Windows, but then again almost anyone knows how to make explorer show hidden folders. Let’s take a look at how to make a system hidden folder, only you will know its there.

Anyone that has used Windows for a while knows that they can right-click on a file or folder and edit its properties, more so its attributes to make it a so called "hidden" file or folder. The problem is that just as many people know you can show files and folders that have the "hidden" attribute by simply changing a radio button under the folder view options. The easiest way to make a real hidden file or folder is to mark it as an important operating system file, that way Windows won't display it even if explorer is set to display hidden files and folders.

To do this just follow given steps:
1. First, we need to launch a command prompt, so press the Win + R key
    combination and type cmd then hit the enter button.

2. Now we are going to use the attrib command, so go ahead and type:

• To make a system hidden folder: attrib +s +h "<address of folder>"

    For example i want to hide a folder "System Folder", and address of this

    folder is C:\System Folder then see below picture:

• To make a system hidden file: attrib "<address of file>" +s +h

    For example i want to hide a file "System File.txt", and address of this

    file is C:\System Folder\System File.txt then see below picture:

3. Now if I go look for the "System Folder or System File" in my C:\ Drive it is
    gone, even with explorer set to show hidden files and folders.

4. To make visibale hidden file or folder, you can run the same attib command,
    except this time use "-" instead of the "+" signs. see below pictures:
 

To make visible hidden folder

To make visible hidden file

  Like magic, my folder or file appeared again.

If you have any queries or suggestions related to this post on 'How to Make a System Hidden Folders or Files in Windows Without any Software?', you're most welcome in comments..! :) 

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