Do you spend a lot of time calling for tech support?

[Don M.]

Well, the only actual way to make a counterfeit Windows 7 install legit is to buy a product key for it. A clean installation would be the best solution for a potentially infected Windows system. If you're just having fun with this laptop, and don't really 'need' Windows for any specific purpose, you might find trying out Linux on the laptop alot of fun.

Linux downloads

Yup, the product key label has been removed from the bottom of this laptop...I strongly suspect that it was stolen at some point. I have found a couple of rather complex tips on how to get rid of the counterfeit messages, and we are supposed to get some rain this coming week, so I am reserving that attempt for the bad weather days. As a "throw in the towel" fix, I have created downloads of Linux Ubuntu and Cinnamon on DVD, and if I fail to get W7 cleaned up, I will play with Linux.

 

[tnthomas]

Yup, the product key label has been removed from the bottom of this laptop...I strongly suspect that it was stolen at some point. I have found a couple of rather complex tips on how to get rid of the counterfeit messages, and we are supposed to get some rain this coming week, so I am reserving that attempt for the bad weather days. As a "throw in the towel" fix, I have created downloads of Linux Ubuntu and Cinnamon on DVD, and if I fail to get W7 cleaned up, I will play with Linux.

Enjoy! Oh, and just as a reminder- most Linux .ISO downloads include the ability to run "live", trying out without need to install to hard drive.