WGA Fails, says Vista is not genuine

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Guest

I have been using a fully legit Vista HP for several months now. I tried to
download some files off of Microsoft.com today and it was
validation-protected. So I tried to validate it and it failed, and it also
failed the alternate methods provided. Then, I got a message saying that I
may be a victim of counterfeit software. I tried to re-enable Aero, but it
will only revert it to Windows Vista Basic, not Aero. Now when I start up my
computer, I get the same message about it not being legit.

But this version is legit....

How do I fix this?
 
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Stephan Rose

I have been using a fully legit Vista HP for several months now. I tried to
download some files off of Microsoft.com today and it was
validation-protected. So I tried to validate it and it failed, and it also
failed the alternate methods provided. Then, I got a message saying that I
may be a victim of counterfeit software. I tried to re-enable Aero, but it
will only revert it to Windows Vista Basic, not Aero. Now when I start up my
computer, I get the same message about it not being legit.

But this version is legit....

How do I fix this?
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You don't. You just hope that Microsoft will get their servers back up and
running eventually.

Well there is one thing you "may" be able to do. Look around the newsgroup
for a way to extend your Trial period of your legitimate, paid for, OS.
;) That might work...

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Guest

I am not an expert in this at all but have you recently gave you computer to
a shop to fix it?
 
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Guest

emad senejani said:
I am not an expert in this at all but have you recently gave you computer to
a shop to fix it?
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no, i fix all of my computer problem by myself, but i havent done anything
to the computer recently that would cause this
 
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Guest

emad senejani said:
I am not an expert in this at all but have you recently gave you computer to
a shop to fix it?
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nope, i never gave my computer out to anyone
 
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Cal Bear '66

Apparently Microsoft's WGA servers are temporarily down. I believe they are
trying for a fix Monday. Try again Tuesday.
 
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Guest

You don't. You just hope that Microsoft will get their servers back up and
running eventually.

Well there is one thing you "may" be able to do. Look around the newsgroup
for a way to extend your Trial period of your legitimate, paid for, OS.
;) That might work...
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how do you know if there servers are down, and btw, idk if that response was
sarcastic or not, but here is a photo of my legitimate, paid for OS

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/8017/img0002ib9.jpg
 
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Stephan Rose

how do you know if there servers are down, and btw, idk if that response was
sarcastic or not, but here is a photo of my legitimate, paid for OS

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/8017/img0002ib9.jpg
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I was not being sarcastic, I was being serious.

As far as how I know? Ask google, look around the newsgroup.

You aren't the only one with the problem. It's a confirmed fact that MS
Servers are down. Apparently have been since sometime yesterday AFAIK.

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Tom Porterfield

Greg said:
I have been using a fully legit Vista HP for several months now. I tried to
download some files off of Microsoft.com today and it was
validation-protected. So I tried to validate it and it failed, and it also
failed the alternate methods provided. Then, I got a message saying that I
may be a victim of counterfeit software. I tried to re-enable Aero, but it
will only revert it to Windows Vista Basic, not Aero. Now when I start up my
computer, I get the same message about it not being legit.

But this version is legit....

How do I fix this?
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It has been reported in other forums and groups that MS is aware of the
issue and are trying to have the WGA server back up in a few days. Try
again on Tuesday.
 
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Charlie Tame

Tom said:
It has been reported in other forums and groups that MS is aware of the
issue and are trying to have the WGA server back up in a few days. Try
again on Tuesday.
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So we're all pirates but only for a few days...

:)
 
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Greg Rozelle

I have been using a fully legit Vista HP for several months now. I tried to
download some files off of Microsoft.com today and it was
validation-protected. So I tried to validate it and it failed, and it also
failed the alternate methods provided. Then, I got a message saying that I
may be a victim of counterfeit software. I tried to re-enable Aero, but it
will only revert it to Windows Vista Basic, not Aero. Now when I start up my
computer, I get the same message about it not being legit.

But this version is legit....

How do I fix this?
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see my post titled "WGA temporary fix"


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Guest

Right click on task bar go to startup tab customize "set to zero" restart and
validate and set back to original startup. That just worked for me or they
just fixed it lol im not sure.
 
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HeyBub

Greg said:
how do you know if there servers are down, and btw, idk if that
response was sarcastic or not, but here is a photo of my legitimate,
paid for OS
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How do we know? I don't know. It's just something everyone knows, sorta by
osmosis. It's been reported in Slashdot, MSN, CNN, Yahoo, and the MS forums.
For all I know MS mailed out notices and called everybody (I haven't checked
my answering machine or gone to the box).

The MS forums first reported it 25 Aug at 6:10a.m. UTC, but it was generally
known before then.
http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2053834&SiteID=25

I mean, like, EVERYBODY knew about it!
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]

The issue has been resolved.

Visit: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.aspx?displaylang=en
and click on "Validate Windows". Afterward, log-off your account and
log back on and the Windows Vista Aero feature will return to normal
functionality.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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I have been using a fully legit Vista HP for several months now. I tried to
download some files off of Microsoft.com today and it was
validation-protected. So I tried to validate it and it failed, and it also
failed the alternate methods provided. Then, I got a message saying that I
may be a victim of counterfeit software. I tried to re-enable Aero, but it
will only revert it to Windows Vista Basic, not Aero. Now when I start up my
computer, I get the same message about it not being legit.

But this version is legit....

How do I fix this?
 
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The poster formerly known as the poster formerly k

Stephan said:
You don't. You just hope that Microsoft will get their servers back up and
running eventually.

Well there is one thing you "may" be able to do. Look around the newsgroup
for a way to extend your Trial period of your legitimate, paid for, OS.
;) That might work...
Click to expand...

Greg and those stuck in his position could try this, but I have not
tried it myself, so YMMV.

--
Priceless quotes in m.p.w.vista.general group:
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

"Only religious fanatics and totalitarian states equate morality with
legality."
- Linus Torvalds
 

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