If you're not using a purchase version of the Windows Operating system, you will get the this copy of Windows is not genuine error within some few months of using it.
When this error appears at the bottom right hand corner of your desktop screen, the desktop background will turn black, and you won't be able to set any custom wallpaper or take screen shots of your desktop.
This article will show you how to remove this error, below are the list of four methods you can use to solve the problem.
Method 1. Uninstalling KB971033 Update
If you're experiencing this error, there is a file that recognises your copy of Windows, such file comes with KB971033 update and removing the file will eliminate the issue, you have nothing to worry about, as it won't affect your PC.
Step 1. Search for control panel, I believe you can find your way to this area on your PC.
Step 2. To make things easier, change categories to small icons in other to view all the settings in control panel.
Step 3. Locate windows update and click on it.
Step 4. When it is open, click on installed updates to view the list of all updates installed on your PC.
Step 5. Find KB971033 or use the search option to find it if you have a lot of items listed.
Step 6. Right-click on it and select uninstall, click yes to finish to the process. Restart your PC when you're done, you will not find the error again.
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Method 2.Using SLMGR –REARM Command
If you're still experiencing the issue, you can also try this method.
Step 1.Open command prompt as an administrator, click the window button on your keyboard and type CMD into the search box.
Step 2. You will get command prompt, right click on it and select run as administrator.
Step 3. Enter the following command into the CMD interface.
SLMGR -REARM
Should in case you get an error while rendering the SLMGR/REARM command, you can also try SLMGR/REARM.
Step 4. Restart your PC when the whole process is done, you won't get the error again.
Note : SLMGR manages the Windows software license in your PC . While the REARM command, will reset the license details.
Method 3. Deleting SLUI.EXE
Step 1. Open file Explorer
Step 2. Input C:\Windows\System32\ into the search bar.
Step 3. Search for slui.exe and delete it, there is nothing to worry about, it won't cause any harm to your computer.
Step 4. Restart your computer and the "this copy of Windows is not genuine" error will be gone.
Method 4. Windows activator
This is also one of the easiest way to fix the "this copy of Windows is not genuine" error, all you have to do is download Windows KMSpico or activator or buy the CD from the vendor closer to you.
Step 1. Run the software
Step 2. Disable your Internet connection and turn off your anti virus.
Step 3. Click on activate button, and it will activate all Windows products installed on your PC.
The software supports:
- Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise
- Windows 8 Core/Pro/Enterprise
- Windows 8.1 Core/Pro/Enterprise
- Windows 8.1.x Core/Pro/Enterprise
- Windows 10 Home/Pro/Enterprise
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Office 2013
- Microsoft Office 2016
Your Windows will be activated, restart your PC and the "this copy of Windows is not genuine" will be eliminated.
These are the four methods you can easily use to rectify the issue, let's read your thoughts on the issue and how you solve it if you're currently experiencing the error. Also don't forget to hit the share button.
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