I have had this copy of windows 7 premium ever since I bought it from newegg 2 years ago has only been installed on 2 systems my old system and this new one. Any help is appreciated.

Smells fishy to me...

i think i have seen that also before, i think it has to do with firefox not doing active x and needs to download a "plugin" to validate

I would call Microsoft and explain the situation. I cant remember where I read it but I think there was an issue that software was being flagged as counterfeit when it wasn't. I "Think" there is a hot fix or patch but can't remember. If you have a proper key then I don't see any issue. They can re-activate your windows with a different key if needed. Like I said if you are legit give them a call and they will be able to help.
 
The version your bought full retail? Have you done all updates etc?
 
EDIT Thats right I think the FF thing is right on since the validation doesn't work right and can flag that.

Please give better context on how it occurred? Did you receive an email? Were you surfing the web and that occurred? The only activation method I trust is the Microsoft automated phone option. Is this a new reinstall? 

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=18257

Don't do it, all you need to do is to re-install Windows but do it is as a upgrade option! 

rcranfield


http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=18257

+1 yep that is what i have to do every time i forget to use exploder. download the file and then paste the darn code.

seabigbear


Don't do it, all you need to do is to re-install Windows but do it is as a upgrade option! 

why, then he would still need to install updates, firefox does work with M$ validation service so you need to down load a validation app to be able to download certain programs from them unless you want to use IE which does use active X controls

TY all for your post I called MS and they gave me a new install code to enter into the system and it is all cleared up.  BTW it was a pop up when I turned on my computer it is a valid pop up from microsoft. 

is chrome your default browser?

quadlatte


is chrome your default browser?

yeppers
 

quadlatte

seabigbear


Don't do it, all you need to do is to re-install Windows but do it is as a upgrade option! 

why, then he would still need to install updates, firefox does work with M$ validation service so you need to down load a validation app to be able to download certain programs from them unless you want to use IE which does use active X controls

I think I misunderstood what Huf wanted! 

seabigbear

quadlatte

seabigbear


Don't do it, all you need to do is to re-install Windows but do it is as a upgrade option! 

why, then he would still need to install updates, firefox does work with M$ validation service so you need to down load a validation app to be able to download certain programs from them unless you want to use IE which does use active X controls

I think I misunderstood what Huf wanted! 

Its fine any attempt to help my nub self is much appreciated. I also have now made explorer my default browser all though i will still use chrome

huf757

seabigbear

quadlatte

seabigbear


Don't do it, all you need to do is to re-install Windows but do it is as a upgrade option! 

why, then he would still need to install updates, firefox does work with M$ validation service so you need to down load a validation app to be able to download certain programs from them unless you want to use IE which does use active X controls

I think I misunderstood what Huf wanted! 

Its fine any attempt to help my nub self is much appreciated. I also have now made explorer my default browser all though i will still use chrome

if you go to microsoft download center use IE and you will avoid those messages, darn active x