Windows Vista

[alexanderd]

I have windows vista installed but am now getting a message on the bottom right of my screen saying "This is not a genuine version of Windows" how can this be when it came installed from new?

[anneasquith]

alex. is that you ? where have you been ?

[askyourgran]

Is this a genuine version of alexandered,.... how are you? Sorry I can't answer your question, I have Windows Vista too there is a little sticker on my laptop. I'd have a word with the shop that sold it to you.

[WyeDyed]

I've had a look around the web for this problem, these seem to be the options:
It could be caused by a virus - do a "boot time" scan with your anti virus.
It could be a faulty update - use system restore to to roll back to a date before the fault happened.
It could be that the OS is damaged and you may be able to fix by reinstalling Vista using the "Repair" option.
There are a couple of more complicated fixes (involving editing the registry)
Try the first 2 suggestion anyway, they are least likely to compound the problem.

[alexanderd]

Wyedyed, many thanks for your suggestions will try them tomorrow and let you know what happens

[WyeDyed]

Good luck, I'll check in tomorrow evening to check on your result.

[alexanderd]

wyedyed, tried what you have suggested but still have the same message, seems strange as I can still use the net perfectly. We are going on holiday this weekend so might leave it till I come back . Cheers Alex

[galeck1947]

Go to the Microsoft website and type in your problem and you should get a solution as this has been a well known issue that also occurred in Windows 7 as well.

[alexanderd]

Thanks for that galeck I will do as you say and see what happens