Of course, almost every one of us once encountered the problem and the need to activate Windows. It often happens that the Windows disk comes complete with a laptop or PC, but it still pops up one day, not very fine: “7601 - your copy of Windows is not genuine” and the corresponding black screen with constant messages saying that you need your Windows to activate.
This article will be useful to those who are faced with a similar problem by purchasing a PC or laptop with an already pre-installed OS, and who need to activate it. As you know, a computer based on various versions of Windows may require you to activate due to the installation of the well-known update KB971033. Your copy of Windows 7601 may not only require a simple deletion of this file, the activation process may require some steps, which you will learn about in this article.
Configure Update Center
As already mentioned, the message “7601 - your copy of Windows is not genuine” and activation may be necessary due to the installation of the KB971033 add-on when updating your operating system. So, let's figure out how, using standard tools, for example, in Windows 7, to prohibit installing only this type of update. Installing other updates is very important, because in them Microsoft closes all possible vulnerabilities of the OS and makes useful changes to it. Thus, we will leave all other types of updates.
Some people generally do not consider it necessary to use various antiviruses when working with the Windows system, because they are sure that constant and timely updates will make your copy of Windows (build 7601) perfectly protected from attacks and attacks. So, we do everything step by step.
Disable update KB971033
First of all, you need to find and deactivate the update with this name, because it starts the service of detecting unofficial system activations, and also causes messages like: "7601 - your copy of Windows is not genuine." To do this, go to the "Start", go to the "Control Panel" section, from there we go to "Programs and Features", then go to the tab called "View installed updates."
In this list we see the item "Security Update KB971033" and click the "Delete" button.
Then again we go to the “Control Panel”, as well as to the “Update Center” and select the item “Download updates, but the installation decisions are made by me”. Thus, you will prevent Windows from installing add-ons and updates automatically. Further, it will become clear why this is necessary.
Now again we start the search for updates "Windows". The fact is that if you have a fake copy of Windows xp 7601 or Seven, and an update called KB971033 is already installed, then you can’t do anything except delete it. At this stage, we need the update center of our OS to find it, but since we can now choose which updates to install and which not, this update will not install on our own.
So, our next step will be to hide update KB971033. To do this, look for it in the list, click the right mouse button and open it. So this file will be downloaded to the computer, but will not be installed, which means an error with the message "7601 - your copy of Windows is not genuine" will not appear.
After all of the above manipulations, we only have to activate the automatic installation of the Windows updates again.
Small conclusion
Summing up the preliminary results, it is worth noting that the add-on that authenticates our OSes will not be installed, but the message about the need to activate the system will still bother you, being in the lower right corner of the screen. Our next step is to get rid of the black screen.
Get rid of the black screen
A black screen appears due to several files that are downloaded with the aforementioned update. Now you can easily get rid of them. To achieve this, we need to visit the “Control Panel” section, go to “Folder Options” and “View”. Further:
- Uncheck the option “Hide extensions for the registered file type”.
- We put a mark on the item "Show hidden files, disks and folders" and wait for the "OK" button.
The next step is to stop the software protection service:
- Again, open the “Control Panel”, then the item “Administration” and “Services”. We find the service called “Software Protection” and stop its work.
- Now you need to find 2 files in the folder C: \ Windows \ System32, their extension will be ".C7483456-A289-439d-8115-601632D005A0". We delete these files.
- Again, go to the "Control Panel" and in the "Administration" - "Services". There we turn on the service for software protection again.
- The “Windows” activation window will pop up, click “Close”.
The only thing you have to do is find the Windows 7601 activator, which are many on the Internet. Below we consider why activators are needed, and how to activate your system.
When activator is required
If you had the updates described above, or you downloaded your operating system from Torrent, then sooner or later the problem of the need for activation will certainly arise. How to clean up an unnecessary update and get rid of the black desktop, we have already figured out, now we will find out how to activate your system.
Step Activation
So, do not rush and agree with Windows that you are a victim of fake software, and try to get out of this situation.
- Push the familiar Start button.
- We open the Control Panel that is familiar to us.
- In the upper right corner, select the item “View”, and there the view “Small Icons”, this is necessary to display additional settings.
- Next, go to the "Update Center".
After that, you will need to do all the manipulations that were described earlier regarding the update KB971033. It is important to note that, starting with the OS versions that were released after November last year, you will need to not only do everything that is offered above, but also run a special program.
The principle of the activator
In the activator, the functions of the registry editor of your OS are laid down. In addition, if after a new update the system tries to return a black screen and a message about non-authenticity to you, the program will prevent this. “Is it legal to use an activator for Windows?” - you ask. It is worth noting that there is nothing illegal here, the program does not change the source code, but only "monitors" the operation of your system.
Where can I download the activator
It is important to remember that you can download such programs only on an authoritative resource that has good fame. This is due to the fact that there are cases of fake activators, they add a virus to them that sends all your data to an attacker.