Keep getting a warning "This computer is not running "Genuine Windows Software"

[LoneWanderer]

"Greetings from the Great Country of TEXAS,"

Started yesterday evening, "This computer is not running Genuine Windows Software" or words to that effect.  Wanting me to go on line to solve this issue.   I have the "Genuine Microsoft Windows" icon in the "Control Panel/System" area lower right hand corner.  Any other have similar issues?

[Ghost]

Where did you purchase your copy of W7 Pro?

[Ghost]

Oops. I see its a Dell so my experience with this problem wont help you.
Sorry.

[Ghost]

This might be of help: http://www.bing.com/search?q=dell+optiplex+%22This+computer+is+not+running+Genuine+Windows+Software%22&go=Submit+Query&qs=ds&form=QBLH
A few links that might help?

[Corrine]

Please do the following:

• Download MGADiag (by Microsoft) from the following link:  http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012
  
• Run the tool by double clicking on the file. Press Continue when prompted
  
• When it has finished, press Copy then Paste (Ctrl+V) it in an email to you to post.

[LoneWanderer]

"Ghost,"

"OOPS!"  This is normal human action, I have many of them per/hour.  Not a problem, you did make an attempt even with the long list of links as well, think I will go with "Corrine" this time and check those other links later.

Oops. I see its a Dell so my experience with this problem wont help you.
Sorry.

[LoneWanderer]

"Corrine,"

Will do ASAP!  Downloaded the file before posting.   Thank you for this, several people here said, "you may have a virus!"  Did not think so, but; later on some indications gave me another opinion.  Will get back later with a longer message as to what else has gone WRONG! 

Please do the following:

• Download MGADiag (by Microsoft) from the following link:  http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012
  

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[Corrine]

Take your time.  I'll be around even if I don't get back to you immediately since I may need to consult with one of the "experts" elsewhere.

[techie]

If it is a OEM Win 7 Pro then your your Certificate Of Authenticity sticker should be on the side or back of the computer. The OEM key is on the sticker. If it was purchased as a upgrade it should be with the CD. If you right click my computer, then left click properties, it should go to system properties.

Scroll down to bottom right, it should allow you change the product key.

[LoneWanderer]

"MsCorrine,"

Hope you can make since of this file, all I can see is it is OFFICIALLY VALID!   Of course it is not within those words.  There is another '*.cab' with much more information, mostly in "Mac-Hine language" and not readable by myself.  The file being sent, I hope, is the one you requested, did you want all of the tabs or just this one?

I await your return

[LoneWanderer]

"techie,"

I THANK YOU for this message, this would be very beneficial for those that are NOT very Computer Smart, have been using CPUs and on the web since before Windows and WorldWideWeb (www) were developed.  Do most of mine own troubleshooting and solving my issues, most of the time.  Self taught, not a very good student nor instructor.

If it is a OEM Win 7 Pro then your your Certificate Of Authenticity sticker should be on the side or back of the computer. The OEM key is on the sticker. If it was purchased as a upgrade it should be with the CD. If you right click my computer, then left click properties, it should go to system properties.

Scroll down to bottom right, it should allow you change the product key.

[techie]

The registered key is a master installation OEM key and will normally activate on a OEM system. The actual COA is a different key code that is only valid for that system reactivation or re-installation.

My days go back to the 8080 processor, so I have seen a few myself.

[Corrine]

The error 0x8004FE22 means that a problem was found and internal repairs failed.  I see an indication of what the problem may be and am hoping that I can get hold of Noel Patton.  He is a true expert at dealing with such issues.

In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to run a SFC (System File Checker) scan which will check and fix any corrupted files on your system.

• Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.
  
• Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then right-click Run as administrator.
  
• If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue
  
• At the command prompt, type the following line, and then press ENTER:  sfc /scannow (note the space before the slash)
  
• When the scan is complete, if no errors are found, restart your computer and post back
  
• If the message does not say "Windows resource protection did not find any integrity violations", restart your computer and run System File Checker again.

[LoneWanderer]

"Corrine,"

Will follow your instructions ASAP, but; first find attached a screen shot of the message being presented to me about my system plus NOTE: (lower left corner of the S/S) "0x8004fe22" code greyed out.  Feel sure it was there all along just never noticed.  This may give you some additional clues.  This showed-up just before feeding time for my companion (BEST Friend, Farrah, Silky Yorkie) and myself.

Thank You for this assistance

[Corrine]

I found another case with the same error code and "tampered" information that Noel provided a fix for I'm waiting to hear back from him on.  With Noel in the U.K. and me across the country from you, as well as the holiday, there may be a delay in getting a response. 

That said, what happens when you click the link to "Resolve online now"?  Do you get to enter your product key?