Since it's at the bottom of the System Properties window, you may need to scroll down. Method 3. Right-click on Computer in the right column. Click Properties from the context menu. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published.
How to. Co-authors: Updated: November 6, Categories: Windows. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 41, times. Is this article up to date? Yes No. Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. About This Article. I guess going back to the restore point is the only option.
I didn't originally install it. But when another poster had a problem with it, I thought I'd have a look see, and installed it. No probs here! But you never know. It's like this KB that they later withdrew because it had too many problems. Without an uninstaller there is no way to get rid of it - especially if you cannot find a restore point from before the update any more - like in my case, because I had played around with the shadowstorage.
But it would be the same if you notice the problems only a long time after the installation or if you have assigned only a small shadowstorage maximum. I think, it is irresponsible of MS to send down ANY updates without uninstallers - they probably think they are perfect and know everything.
One day someone is going to drag them into court. Apart from the 'Windows Update' - I also installed the 'IE8' beta which asked for some update to be installed, which in turn asked for 'genuine vista verification'. All that went very fine and IE8 is working now.
But this 'not genuine' bugger cropped up. Could this be due to that verification during IE install? And, besides uninstalling the KB update, isn't there any other way of getting rid of this notification msg? Say, some registry hack..!! As we have just learned from Lighthouse the KB has no uninstaller. So that option is out. Going back to a restore point is probably not practical in your case either because of the IE8. I think the best for you is to go back to HP or MS and ask them what's going on.
Click a the link "Activate Windows". Follow though the wizard to activate over the internet. If that doesn't work start the wizard over again and select activation over the phone. It will list a phone number to call Microsoft and they should be able to help you with the problem.
To answer your other questions: 1. No you cannot remove that with a registry hack or anything like that. Microsoft designed the activation in Windows Vista to be very hard to get around. The above are your only options. It could be possible the install of Internet Explorer 8 beta did this depending on what it does. If it did it was due to a bug. It is not suppose to cause activation problems. Thanks a lot guys. I've called up my HP dealer and he said that I'll need to reactivate windows again.
What d heck! KB I've now removed it, and as a consequence, are now having problems with updates It seems others are as well. Lighthouse, how did you get rid of it without an uninstaller and what are the problems you encoutered?
And if not, have you tried to do an update recently? No, I did not install it. Learn more. Genuine versions of Windows are published by Microsoft, properly licensed, and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner. You'll need a genuine version of Windows to access the optional updates and downloads that help you get the most from your PC. Look for key features of genuine Windows software, such as the Certificate of Authenticity COA , a proof of license label, and an edge-to-edge hologram.
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When your PC downloads updates, Windows checks to see if your product key or digital entitlement is valid. If it is, you're eligible to receive the latest updates from Microsoft. If it's not, your PC is running non-genuine Windows. To learn how to activate Windows 10 or Windows 11, see Activate Windows. To learn how to activate Windows 8. Usually, a copy of Windows can only be installed on one PC. You'll still be able to get critical security updates.
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