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malthaussen

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5. Thanks, ProduKey seems to have worked.

Reply to MutantAndProud (Reply #4)

Sun May 19, 2024, 10:17 AM

May 2024

I wonder why all of a sudden the updater (presumably) assumed my copy of Windows was not kosher. A real shocker, but it did prompt me to do some backups I haven't done for awhile.

Thanks for your help.

-- Mal

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Suddenly, my copy of Windows is "not genuine." [View all] malthaussen May 2024 OP

Found these- LunaSea May 2024 #1

Could be a scam. Call MS direct and they'll get it figured out. Bengus81 May 2024 #2

See if it will authenticate on line. LuvLoogie May 2024 #3

Please leave feedback about your CCE experience MutantAndProud May 2024 #4

Thanks, ProduKey seems to have worked. malthaussen May 2024 #5

Realistically any number of small things MutantAndProud May 2024 #6

I'd just ignore such messages, as how in the hell do they know I'm using an out-of-date version of Windows, SWBTATTReg May 2024 #7