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Problem description: I recently cloned my old HDD to an SSD and when I change the boot order for my computer, I get the blue desktop with the message "Windows is not genuine." Now, when I boot off of my HDD there is no problem and everything boots normally. I would normally do a clean install, but I upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7 Ultimate and don't have my XP boot disk or find my XP CD key. I could just keep using my HDD to boot, but I feel like that defeats some of the purpose for me getting an SSD. Attempted fixes: Removing the HDD, changing the boot order Recent changes: Cloned HDD and installed an SSD -- Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit) System specs: Intel i5 2500k, Asus Mobo, Sapphire HD 7870, 8 gigs ram, WD Black 1TB HDD, Samsung 850 500gb EVO SSD Location: USA I have Googled and read the FAQ: Yes If there is a way to avoid all this by upgrading to Windows 10, I'm also open to those suggestions. Edit: I realized I spelled "Ultimate" wrong in the title 
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Sep 30, 2015 17:44
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Windows won't re-activate if you run the wizard? I'd recommend doing a fresh installation then, you don't need the disc or key or anything from your previous version of Windows. Here are instructions for doing a clean install from upgrade media.
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Sep 30, 2015 19:57
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Alereon posted:Windows won't re-activate if you run the wizard? I'd recommend doing a fresh installation then, you don't need the disc or key or anything from your previous version of Windows. Here are instructions for doing a clean install from upgrade media. Hey, this is mighty helpful. I would attempt to do this right now, but since I've last post my SSD is no longer being read as a device for some reason. Just tested it out on another computer and it also won't show up on that. About to start the tedious RMA process, but after I get a new drive I will definitely try this. Edit: Yes, I tried the activation wizard and it said that my Windows was not genuine. Rite Of Massage fucked around with this message at 21:06 on Sep 30, 2015 |
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Sep 30, 2015 20:43
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Hey guys, update. I did a custom install with my Windows 7 update disk and my SSD is genuine Windows without doing any regediting or contacting Microsoft. Thanks for the help!
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Oct 1, 2015 23:34
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