windows 7 build 7600 this copy of windows is not genuine

[TimTDP]

I have a legal version of Windows 7.
In the bottom right corner of the desktop the following message has suddenly appeared:
"windows 7 build 7600 this copy of windows is not genuine"
how do I get rid of it?
What has caused it?

 

[LazyLion]

Right Click on "My Computer" and look under "Windows Edition"

Can you tell us what is says there?

 

[Drake2007]

Most probably there's another PC using your versions key or you got duped with a pirated copy. Your best bet is to contact Microsoft.

 

[HavocXphere]

Some places put fake OS copies on their PCs. Where did you buy it.

Alternatively, just get a pirated copy...they don't show that.

 

[BlaQ_PhoeniX]

Yes, life is always easier for the pirates. Its liek just.... Remove WAT... done

 

[LazyLion]

Well, you see... build 7600 was supposed to be the RTM version... the final gold version. But then MS did a few little updates so the final version was no longer 7600. So if your copy says 7600 it is technically still a beta version/RC1 version and therefore not legal. So I dunno how you can say you "got it legal".

The message you are seeing is because the beta has expired and is no longer licensed.

 

[HavocXphere]

But then MS did a few little updates so the final version was no longer 7600. So if your copy says 7600 it is technically still a beta version/RC1 version

Better check your info there. 7600.16385 is RTM & latest.

 

[TimTDP]

Windows 7 did an update last night, and the message has gone!

The copy I have is (I think) legit. bought it at Pinnacle Micro

 

[davemc]

So, what Tim is saying is that if he did not have access to the internet, his perfectly legal purchase of Win 7 would be useless.
Incredible.