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Old September 2nd 11, 07:30 AM posted to alt.windows7.general
Jdr[_4_]
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7"

Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop
working in two days." and so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
.......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful.
But the inscription in right bottom corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !
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Old September 2nd 11, 08:06 AM posted to alt.windows7.general
Jdr[_4_]
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7"

Latest message of "Windows Activation" reapeared;

"This pre-release version of Windows 7 Professional will expire in 0 hours
To keep using Windows, back up your files, and then install any edition of
Windows 7 Professional."

When I activated this version I was informed:
"Activation was successful" and Windows
went working without rebooting.

________________

"Jdr" wrote in message ...

Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop
working in two days." and so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
.......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful.
But the inscription in right bottom corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !
  #3  
Old September 2nd 11, 02:29 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
Zilbandy
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7"

On Fri, 2 Sep 2011 07:30:58 +0100, "Jdr" wrote:

Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop
working in two days." and so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful.
But the inscription in right bottom corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !



Anybody else hate the way Windows Live Mail v15 handles quoting in
newsgroups? Why can't they stay with accepted standards?

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Old September 2nd 11, 02:41 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
Bob Henson[_2_]
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows7"

Zilbandy wrote:


Anybody else hate the way Windows Live Mail v15 handles quoting in
newsgroups? Why can't they stay with accepted standards?

No one will argue with you there - WLM is totally diabolical. All we can
do is try to talk people out of using it, or filter out all mail written
with it.
  #5  
Old September 2nd 11, 02:44 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7"

On Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:29:21 -0700, Zilbandy
wrote:

Anybody else hate the way Windows Live Mail v15 handles quoting in
newsgroups? Why can't they stay with accepted standards?

Tried it once and didn't like the non standard behaviour so went back
to Forte Agent.

Steve

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Old September 2nd 11, 02:52 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
Don
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7"

The bigger problem is when people hijack threads to tout their own pet
peeves and ignore the original question.


"Stephen Wolstenholme" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:29:21 -0700, Zilbandy
wrote:

Anybody else hate the way Windows Live Mail v15 handles quoting in
newsgroups? Why can't they stay with accepted standards?

Tried it once and didn't like the non standard behaviour so went back
to Forte Agent.

Steve

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Old September 2nd 11, 02:55 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows7"

Don wrote:
The bigger problem is when people hijack threads to tout their own pet
peeves and ignore the original question.


"Stephen Wolstenholme" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:29:21 -0700, Zilbandy
wrote:

Anybody else hate the way Windows Live Mail v15 handles quoting in
newsgroups? Why can't they stay with accepted standards?

Tried it once and didn't like the non standard behaviour so went back
to Forte Agent.

Steve

--
Neural network applications, help and support.

Neural Network Software. www.npsl1.com
EasyNN-plus. Neural Networks plus. www.easynn.com
SwingNN. Forecast with Neural Networks. www.swingnn.com
JustNN. Just Neural Networks. www.justnn.com



Or top post!

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Old September 2nd 11, 05:47 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
Zilbandy
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7"

On Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:52:57 -0400, "Don" wrote:

The bigger problem is when people hijack threads to tout their own pet
peeves and ignore the original question.


Any thread that has people using WLM for any post is, in my opinion,
not adhering to accepted standards, so this original question is OT
anyway... in my opinion. And that, IS another one of my pet peeves. I
promise, I'll never hijack another thread as long I as live. ::evil
look::

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Old September 2nd 11, 06:40 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
Paul
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows7"

Jdr wrote:
Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop working in two days." and
so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful. But the inscription in right bottom
corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !


You should contact Microsoft support and describe your problem.
Certain issues with the OS, should be handled for free, like
your OS being broken by a Windows Update, a Service Pack, or
if there are activation issues (such as you're having). It's
possible a recent Windows Update associated with invalidating
hacked copies of Windows, has done this to you.

If it was me (as an amateur), my options would be:

1) System Restore to an earlier date. This probably won't help,
as System Restore is probably specifically designed not to
"re-validate" an OS if a problem has been detected. So I
wouldn't bet money on this being an option at this time.
The odds of it fixing the problem, are close to zero.

2) Backup the C: partition, and run the System Update Readiness Tool.
It's supposed to have some basic consistency checking logic.
If it damages something, simply restore from your backup image.
You'd run the Windows 7 version (x86 is for a 32 bit OS install,
while x64 is for a 64 bit OS install). That tool should be able
to recognize things in the "store" that don't belong there.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

But if you want a solution faster, talk to Microsoft Support.
They take a credit card, for regular software problems, but they
should be able to support things like Windows Update induced problems,
or Activation problems, for free (as they caused them...).

Just phone them up and say "you broke my OS..." :-)

HTH,
Paul
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Old September 2nd 11, 07:15 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
Alias[_66_]
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows7"

On 09/02/2011 08:30 AM, Jdr wrote:
Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop working in two days." and
so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful. But the inscription in right bottom corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !


Build 7601 is the Enterprise version and not a BETA. I would back up my
data, format the hard drive and install your Windows 7 Professional.
That would probably take less time than fighting with what you have
installed now. If you still get the "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build
7601." in the right bottom corner, whoever sold you the Professional
copy, really sold you the Enterprise Evaluation version which, btw, can
be rearmed and used for 600 days but it isn't what you think you bought.

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Old September 2nd 11, 08:49 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows7"

On 02-Sep-2011 14:15, Alias wrote:
On 09/02/2011 08:30 AM, Jdr wrote:
Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop working in two days." and
so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful. But the inscription in right bottom
corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !


Build 7601 is the Enterprise version and not a BETA. I would back up my
data, format the hard drive and install your Windows 7 Professional.
That would probably take less time than fighting with what you have
installed now. If you still get the "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build
7601." in the right bottom corner, whoever sold you the Professional
copy, really sold you the Enterprise Evaluation version which, btw, can
be rearmed and used for 600 days but it isn't what you think you bought.


Your reasoning is way of.
I have a legal copy of Windows7 Ultimate and it says build 7601.

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Old September 2nd 11, 09:18 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
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"Leala" wrote in message
...
On 02-Sep-2011 14:15, Alias wrote:
On 09/02/2011 08:30 AM, Jdr wrote:
Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop working in two days." and
so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful. But the inscription in right bottom
corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !


Build 7601 is the Enterprise version and not a BETA. I would back up my
data, format the hard drive and install your Windows 7 Professional.
That would probably take less time than fighting with what you have
installed now. If you still get the "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build
7601." in the right bottom corner, whoever sold you the Professional
copy, really sold you the Enterprise Evaluation version which, btw, can
be rearmed and used for 600 days but it isn't what you think you bought.


Your reasoning is way of.
I have a legal copy of Windows7 Ultimate and it says build 7601.


My copy of Windows 7 Professional is also build 7601...
From SysInfo:
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601




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Old September 2nd 11, 10:59 PM posted to alt.windows7.general
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7"


"Leala" wrote in message
...
On 02-Sep-2011 14:15, Alias wrote:
On 09/02/2011 08:30 AM, Jdr wrote:
Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop working in two days." and
so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful. But the inscription in right bottom
corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !


Build 7601 is the Enterprise version and not a BETA. I would back up my
data, format the hard drive and install your Windows 7 Professional.
That would probably take less time than fighting with what you have
installed now. If you still get the "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build
7601." in the right bottom corner, whoever sold you the Professional
copy, really sold you the Enterprise Evaluation version which, btw, can
be rearmed and used for 600 days but it isn't what you think you bought.


Your reasoning is way of.
I have a legal copy of Windows7 Ultimate and it says build 7601.

Same as my Win7 Home Premium 32-bit :-)
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Old September 3rd 11, 12:04 AM posted to alt.windows7.general
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That's how Micro**** makes all their money cheating people just like you.

Jdr wrote:

Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop
working in two days." and so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful.
But the inscription in right bottom corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !


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Old September 3rd 11, 12:22 AM posted to alt.windows7.general
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Default Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows7"

On 09/02/2011 09:49 PM, Leala wrote:
On 02-Sep-2011 14:15, Alias wrote:
On 09/02/2011 08:30 AM, Jdr wrote:
Suddenly a Legitimate copy became -"Evaluation copy of Windows 7" ??

In February 2010 I've bought in PCW (then) shop a legitimate
copy of Windows 7 Professional which I've installed (?) probably
over the evaluation copy of Win 7 then. Now suddenly I've
experienced quite unpleasant circumstances. First the
information started to appear saying that:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
Then;
"This is an evaluation copy of Windows 7.
Backup your data because Windows 7 will stop working in two days." and
so on...
Then suddenly "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601."
went into reboot twice so far.

Could that be a bug or case of installation
of Windows 7 Professional over the Beta
evaluation copy?
......
When I went to the "Activate" it says
that Activation was successful. But the inscription in right bottom
corner:
"Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build 7601." -
is still there.

I'd appreciate any advice or sharing experience
with me - THANKS !


Build 7601 is the Enterprise version and not a BETA. I would back up my
data, format the hard drive and install your Windows 7 Professional.
That would probably take less time than fighting with what you have
installed now. If you still get the "Windows 7 evaluation copy. Build
7601." in the right bottom corner, whoever sold you the Professional
copy, really sold you the Enterprise Evaluation version which, btw, can
be rearmed and used for 600 days but it isn't what you think you bought.


Your reasoning is way of.
I have a legal copy of Windows7 Ultimate and it says build 7601.


Does it have it in the right hand lower corner with x days to go?
Enterprise and Ultimate are basically the same build so of course, your
Ultimate copy would be the same.

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