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I have activated my Windows using Product Key. Then In Computer->Properties (Win 7 SP1) it says "Ask for Genuine". I followed the steps and validated for genuine successfully using this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/genuine

But it still says Ask for Genuine.

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How to fix this?

Narek
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Your Windows activation is actually completely fine! That box that says "ask for genuine Microsoft software" doesn't mean "Your copy of Windows isn't genuine". It simply means "Your copy of Windows is genuine, and that's a good thing! You should always use genuine Microsoft software!"

So basically, that box doesn't mean you've done anything wrong or that Windows isn't activated; it's just giving you silly advice.

Hayden Schiff
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I think all copies of MS Windows come with those “Ask for Genuine” logos. I have two machines running legitimate copies of Windows but still have those logos. My speculation would be that it is MS's way of encouraging users to use and/or purchase legal copies and not to resort to thievery/piracy.

JCM
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