4 Ways to Fix This Copy of Windows is not Genuine Error

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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How to prevent your laptop screen from getting scratch or damage. 

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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How to open recently or accidentally close tab on Chrome, Firefox

Many of you use the Internet for so many things, and it is a common thing for you to open many tabs on your browser, especially when you're doing a lot of work  on the Internet like switching from facebooking, checking of mails to reading the latest news etc. 

Modern days browser  like Google Chrome, Firefox  supports opening of many tabs on your computer, while trying to close a particular tab you might accidentally  close the one you have no intention of closing, this can be very painful especially if you're reading an important information on the tab. 

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Sometimes when this happen, users tend to go a long way of searching for the post title online hoping to see the site they accidentally close on Chrome browser. 

However, I write this post to ease the stress of going through that process, it will put you through on how to quickly open any accidentally closed tab you close on popular browser like Google Chrome, Firefox or Explorer. 

Steps to open recently close tabs on Chrome 

If you happen to experience this kind of scenario while using the Internet, you will find the “CTRL+SHIFT+T” /(“Command+Shift+T” for Mac) shortcut command  useful as it will help you open back recently  close tabs. 

You can also right click on any open tab and click on “Open Closed Tab” to open recently close tab. 

You can also check on your browser history to access previously close tab, to check browser history simply click on “CTRL+H”/(“Command + H” for Mac users).

The shortcuts works on all major browsers but note it doesn't work work on Safari browser, to open recently close tab on safari click on  “Command+Z”. 

Knowing these shortcuts can be very useful as it will not only save you time but will save you a lot of stress and effort. Kindly share the post to enlighten those who must have find themselves in this kind of situation. 

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How to deactivate /delete instagram account parmanently 2017

Instagram has grown to be one of the world leading social network, launch in 2010 and acquired by Facebook in 2012,the mobile-photo sharing app has become a must have application installed on many smartphones. 

If you own an instagram account, and probably thinking of deactivating it due to some reasons, this tutorial will put you through on  how to delete your instagram account parmanently. 

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The first half of this post will show you how to deactivate your account temporarily which you can later activate again, while the second half will show u how to delete or deactivate your instagram account. 

Without wasting much time, let's get down to the nitty-gritty of the tutorial. 

Deactivating instagram account. 

You might decide to deactivate your instagram account temporarily rather than deleting it permanently should  in case you  want to get it back,  follow the steps below. 

Note: that you can not deactivate or delete your account with the instagram app.
Temporarily deactivating your account will hide your profile, comments, photos and likes  until your reactivate your account by logging in again. 

1. Go to instagram.com on your browser and log in to your account. 

2. Click  the profile icon on the top right hand corner of the screen. 

3. Click on "Edit account" 

4. Scroll down the page to find the “Temporarily disable my account” link. 

5. Click on the link and a new window will open asking you reasons why you want to deactivate. 

6. Select any of the reasons from the drop down menu and input your password. 

7. After that, click on the read button with “Temporarily Disable Account.”

Delete instagram account parmanently 

If you've decided to delete your account, you can click on the remove account link here on any browser, you will have to log in to proceed. 

After successfully login, you'll have to choose any of the reasons in the drop-down menu, after selecting any of the reasons, input your password and and click on the “Temporarily Disable Account.” button to delete your account, once you hit the button, your account can not be recovered again.

 Unlike the temporarily deactivation, once you delete your account, your photos, videos, comments, likes, and followers will be remove permanently and also note that you won't be able to register with same username on instagram once you delete your account. 

These are the easy steps to delete or deactivate  your instagram account, don't forget to hit the share button to share the post to someone who might also need to know the procedures. 

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How to take screen shot on Windows 8(8.1)/10 using prtscn

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While working on your PC, you must have come across something you'd like to take a screen shot of for references on your project or something you'd like to show your friends and family. 

Windows 8/10 have made it easier for users to take a snapshot of their PC screen and automatically save it to the screen shot folder of their picture library. 

This post is going to show you several ways you can take screen shot on Windows 8 /10 with the help of some keys on your keyboard. 

Taking screen shot on Windows 

1. Using window key + PrntScr. 

In other to take the full screen shot of desktop screen, simply hold the winkey+PrntScr key together, depending on the type of PC you're using you might consider pressing the combination of WinKey+Fn+PrntScr key together on the keyboard. 

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The desktop screen will dim when the capturing take place, and the screen shot will automatically save to your screen shot folder in picture library. 

2. PrntScr on Windows 8 tablet /surface Pro tablet. 

Unlike the regular hardware keyboard, the PrntScr is not available on  Windows 8 table and surface tablet. 

However, this does not stop you from taking  the screen shot of your screen. 

Simply hold down  the winkey + volume down button on the tablet simultaneously to capture the screen shot.

You can access the  screen shot in your pictures/screen shot folder.

 3. Using share charm 

On Windows 8.1 you can also take screen shot from the share charm.

The embedded application on Windows 8 allows you to share screen shot with someone, though it won't be save to your screen shot folder. 

All you have to do is open the charm bar and click on share. 

These are the easy methods you can use to take screen shot of your desktop windows 8/10, you don't need a 3rd-party app to enable you do this, unless you want more features which might prompt you to do so. 

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How to check if your smartphone is clone

There are lots of clone phones out there which is term as chinko in Nigeria and  coiled from the word China.

These phones are also known as fake, and if you're not careful you might get one without knowing.

In this post I'm going to show you how to check if the phone you're about to buy or probably using is a clone. 

Without wasting much time, simply dial the code *#06# ,on doing this a series of numbers with 35 at the beginning will appear on your phone screen, this numbers are called IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)numbers with a total of 15 digits an example is "353655896312589"

If the numbers is more than or less than 15 digits , then the phone is fake. 

However, some clone phones comes with 15 digits IMEI numbers which might make it hard to detect, there is another way you can sort this out by simply heading to Imei.info ,input the imei numbers you copied into the box and click on "CHECK".

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Once the system finish verifying, the phone information will be displayed and if it is different from what you have on your phone then your phone is clone. 

How to check a clone iPhone 

Note that the above method work on all device except on Apple phones, in other to check if your iPhone is clone ,go to Settings > General > About phone and copy out the serial number of the device then head to selfsolve ,and insert the serial number to check the phone warranty period, if you get a message saying “We're sorry, but this serial number is not valid. Please check your information and try again,” then it's likely your iPhone is clone. 

Do you have a way of detecting a clone phone?  Kindly share with us by using the comment box. 

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Jumia black Friday 2016! 12days of amazing offer at discount price

My question to you is, are you really prepared for the jumia black Friday? 

for those who don't know about the special Friday, this no ordinary Friday it's a day where you get gadgets, wears etc at a low price, this is also a day where sellers also make more profit on the sales of their products. 

The jumia black Friday will run for 12 days starting from 14th of November 2016 – 25th of November 2016,a lot of products in all categories ranging from mobile phones,kitchen utensils,laptops,ladies and men wear will be sold at discount price.

What's in for you?

Apart from getting that product you've been admiring at a low price, you can also make money from buying these products, if you're smart and fast enough. 

The latest tecno phantom 6 plus which goes for over 130,000 might be given a 20% discount price which is 104,000.

Other items will be sold at 50% discount price, imagine buying up to 12 pieces of such products and selling back after the end of the offer?

That's a huge profit for you ,so how ready are you? Get prepared to get that your dream device at a cheap price and also make profit to your bank account. 

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How to prevent your laptop screen from getting scratch or damage

The LCD screen of your laptop is a very important part of the system. After buying your laptop, you maybe wondering how you can protect the screen of your laptop,this guide will show you how to protect your screen from getting damage or scratch.

Below are the steps on how you can protect your laptop LCD screen from scratch

1.  Keep all objects away from the laptop, to prevent it from falling on the screen.

2. Avoid using your hand to rub or clean the screen.

3. Avoid using sharp edge utensils to clean the screen.

4. Avoid wiping dust or dirt with paper towel

How to clean your laptop LCD screen

1. Use soft cloth  mix with little water or isopropyl alcohol to clean the screen.

2. Before closing the laptop, place a soft cloth on the keyboard to avoid the keys from scratching or giving the screen a dent mark.

3. Use a screen protector or screen filter

4. Get a laptop bag which you can keep the laptop inside to prevent objects from bumbing the LCD screen.

How to prevent your laptop LCD screen from getting damage.

Apart from getting scatch, the LCD can get damage if not protected well.
In other for it not to get broken, it's adviceabel you always check your keyboard well before closing your laptop, this will  ensure there is no object on it that will break the screen when close down, another way the screen can get broken is by placing a heavy object on top of the laptop, the pressure will definitely press it down and get the screen damage.

Another prevention is setting your screen display timeout to 15 minutes, also reduce screen contrast as much as u can. This will help to prevent the laptop LCD screen from "image burn in".
It's also important you don't leave your screen pause for too long.

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How to check your BVN number on mobile phone

Bank Verification Number which is commonly called as BVN was introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria to control illegal banking transactions in Nigeria. 

All account holders in any bank are mandated to register for the Bank verification number,the process have been going on for some years now and without registering users will not be able to withdraw or transfer any amount from his or her bank account. 

HOW TO CHECK BVN NUMBER 

After registering, a message with your bank verification number will be sent to phone number you registered with.

However, if you didn't get the message, you can check for your BVN on your mobile phone. 

To check for your BVN, you are to use the phone number you registered with,simply dial *565*0# and wait for the USSD code to finish loading and your BVN number will appear. 

That's how you can check your BVN number on your phone, don't forget to share this post. 

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Google Play Store stop working? Here's how to fix it

It can be annoying when you get the "unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped" message on your Android phone  ,especially when you want to download an important app from Google play store. 

When this occurs, it prevents you from downloading or updating existing apps, unless you want to start downloading from other source , you can easily resolve the issue by following the guide in this post. 

Clear Google Play Store cache or Data 

Whenever any app force close often or give the unfortunately app has stop working message, the first thing you would want to try in other to resolve the issue is clearing the app cache, you can do this by going to the device settings, which you can locate in the phone menu or by simply dragging down the notification panel and click on the settings icon at the top. 

scroll down to the device category and click on apps, this will open the menu where you can control all the apps install on your phone, for lollipop and older version, simply swipe over to All option ,while device running on marshmallow should scroll down to locate the Google Play Store app from the list of apps.

Click on it , there will be list of options like force stop ,disable and possibly uninstall updates, if you've updated it before. 

Click on the  "force stop" option, to stop the app from running at the background and tap the "OK" option to acknowledge the warning sign.

The next step to take is different in some operating system version,for lollipop and older version, simply scroll down to "clear cache" and "tap" on it, while on Android marshmallow , click on the storage option and select clear cache.

This will erase all the cache data of Google Play Store.

After the above step, try to open the app to see if the problem have been resolve, and if the it persist, then clearing the app data will be the next option.

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In other to clear the Google Play Store data, follow the same procedure above but select the "clear data" instead of "clear cache" ,note that performing this option will delete all login details and will make you start the app afresh, though any purchase app will still be available. 

Install the latest version of Google Play Store app. 

While the above step will work, in some cases it might not resolve the issue ,the next step to take is installing the latest version of Google Play Store. 

First of all you need to locate the allow installation of “Unknown Sources" on your Android phone by simply opening the settings menu, scroll to personal category and select security.

Scroll to device administration category and tick the "unknown source" option, this will pop out a warning sign, click on "Ok" to proceed. 

By doing this, you will be able to download and install apps outside the Google Play Store market on your Android phone. 

After that, head to your preferred phone browser and type www.apkmirror.com in the address bar, type Google Play Store in the search box - This will bring all the available version of Google Play Store, the first option should be the latest version. 

Download the apk and install on your Android phone, open the Google Play Store app and fill in the necessary information to start using it. 

Conclusion 

By following this guide, you will be able to solve the annoying message Android display on Your screen, however this steps can be use on any other apps install on your with similar problem.

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How to create a whatsapp account with USA number

whatsapp is one of the most popular social media app available for android and ISO users, recently the app is made available for windows version, this means apart from chatting on your windows phone you can also chat with your friends and family on PC. 

there is a also  a web version for it on whatsapp web, this allows you to use the chatting platform without installing the app. 

I believe you want to learn how to create a whatsapp account with a USA number, that's why you're on this page. 

many people search for spoof number (fake) to create a whatsapp account with it, one of the disadvantage of using this method is, you maybe using a number already used by thousand of people for your whatsapp account.

Do you want to get a unique number to create a whatsapp account with? I'm sure the answer to that question is a big YES.  

This guide will show you how to get a USA (fake)number to create your whatsapp account, this means you can recieve text message from that number and from any country to that number. 

This trick is also known as using whatsapp without phone number, because you don't need to use your personal phone number to create one, and you can create unlimited whatsapp account using this method too. 

Benefit Of Using whatsapp with USA number. 

1. Use international number with 1 country code 

2. Create unlimited whatsapp account 

3. Create whatsapp account without number 

4. Prank your friends by sending them message with international number 

Requirement for creating a whatsapp account with USA number.

1. Your Android phone

2. Whatsapp App

3. Voxox App

What is VoxOx 

Going through the above listed requirements to create whatsapp account with fake USA number, you maybe wondering what voxOx app is  and what we are going to use it for.

Voxox is a free app that allows you to call or text any VoxOx user for free, you can also call other number that are not registered on VoxOX but at a lower call rate. 

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It have other cool features which allows you get any country number  to send and receive text with and also make calls to other number with it. 

How to create whatsapp account with fake number 

Now that you've understand what voxOx app is, we can now move on with the guide. 

1. Download the voxOx app on your Android phone 

2.After finish downloading, install and Open the app. 

3. Register for a new account on voxOx by entering your username , password ,phone number and email address in the box. 

4. Once you're through with the sign up,  an OTP (one time password) will be sent to verify your number. 

5. Now, login to your account by entering your username and password. 

6. A dashboard will appear,  click on the more option at the top. 

7. You will  see a USA number at the top, that is your USA number, copy it to clipboard. 

It's now time to create a whatsapp account with fake USA number, open the whatsapp you Download on your Android phone. 

1. Create a new account with the USA number you copied on VoxOx and select ( 1) as country code. 

2. Whatsapp will send a verification code to  the USA number you registered with. 

3. You will receive the message on VoxOx app, now copy the code to your whatsapp in other to verify it. 

After going through the verification process, your whatsapp account with USA number is now ready, you can now send message to your family and friends with the account and your USA number will be shown.

Change old number whatsapp number to  your USA  number. 

You may also be asking ,what if you don't want to create a new whatsapp account? 

Creating a new whatsapp will make you lose your group chat and other important chat from friends, in case you don't want to lose your chat and group, there is a way you can still use your USA number on your old whatsapp account. 

1. Open your whatsapp account and go to settings 

2. Click on account option and click on change number 

3. Click on next, and enter the old number and the new USA number in the box given below, make sure u change the country code. 

4.  A verification number will be sent to your USA number via voxox app, copy it and paste in whataspp to verify it. 

5. you've now successfully change your old number to your new USA number. 

This method will ensure all your chat are save without losing them. 

Conclusion 

This is the full guide of how you can use a USA number for your whatsapp account,

In case you have something new to sharing concerning this guide, kindly share with us by using the comment box.

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If your laptop Wi-Fi is not working, try this method to get it running

You decide to save up to get a laptop for your business, on getting it, you decide to buy a modem to enable you browse the internet with your laptop ,unfortunately you didn't budget for that.

You later discovered you can share data with your laptop to  browse the internet,you swing into action by turning on your phone hot-spot. 

However, your laptop was unable to connect with it after much hassle. 

It could be annoying if you've ever had to go through the above scenario just make your hot-spot connect to your laptop Wi-Fi. 

what could possibly be the cause? 

3 things could be the reason why your Wi-Fi is not working and they  are:

1. Wi-Fi card not driven 

In other for some  component on your laptop can work properly, you have to drive them with  a their specific driver ,such parts  include Bluetooth, speaker, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi adapter and many more. 

If the Wi-Fi card is not driven, you will see a sign at the notification panel at the bottom of your sreen that looks like a box.

You can get a driver pack from any store closer to you or download your laptop Wi-Fi driver online to make it start working. 

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What if you've driven your Wi-Fi adapter but still unable to connect with it?

2. Bad Wi-Fi card 

We all know that when something is bad, it will stop working until a replacement is made, same thing applies to your Wi-Fi adapter but before concluding that your Wi-Fi adapter is bad, you have to confirm this first.

3. Check your built-in device option 

The built-in device  option can be found in your laptop setup, this is where you can enable or disable any built-in option such as Wi-Fi, bluetooth ,modem device, audio, integrated camera, finger print and many more. 

Sometimes loading default may reset it, but what if it doesn't? 

Different models of laptop have their specific setup keys

HP set up = F10

Dell set up = F2

Whichever laptop brand you're using, there is always a notification either at the bottom left or right hand side of the screen.

Some laptop brand  may require you hold down the "FN" on your keyboard while pressing the function key, they include Samsung, Lenovo, Acer.

How to enter system setup 

Without entering the setup, you won't be able to perform the given instructions, and like I said earlier, each brand have it own setup keys. 

When you put on your laptop, keep pressing the required function key until it take you to another window menu.

How to enable Wi-Fi in system configuration. 

The built-in option is found in system configuration when you enter setup. 

Some device require you use the navigation keys to move around.

Follow the step 

1. Boot into setup 

2. Locate system configuration and click enter.

3. Click on "Built-in device option"

4. Tick the box with "Embeded WLAN device".

5. Click on F10 ,then enter to save settings.

If you've driven your Wi-Fi adapter and it is not bad, your Wi-Fi will start working after following the above instructions. 

Although using modem to browse is faster than using your mobile hot-spot.

However, you can save extra cash from spending much on buying a new modem or extra data plan to browse the net with your laptop, that's if you're not the type that download huge files online. 

A lot of people have replace their Wi-Fi adapter thinking its not working again, not knowing the setting is not correct. 

You have to check well before concluding, which is why I write this guide. 

If you have something new to share with us, kindly use the comment box. 

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