When I tried to log on to Vista today, I was redirected to a window that
said "The Windows Vista Home Premium product key you typed is invalid for
activation" -- quite a surprise, considering that Vista had worked
near-perfectly for the 4 months that I've had my laptop, and that I've never
had to key in a product key before! When I chose the option to manually type
the product key, I received error message 0xCD004F050 with several warnings
that I might be the victim of counterfeit software (again, quite a
surprise!). I called the vendor's (Lenovo) customer support line, but the
representative told me that I needed to get in touch with Microsoft. I
called MS's customer support, but didn't want to pay a representative,
especially if the only solution is to purchase another version of Vista.
What's happening is called a Tamper State. There is a program that is
incompatible with Vista and when that program does something that Vista
doesn't allow, Vista goes into a Non-Genuine (Tamper) state.
1) Click the option Access computer with reduced functionality
2) A Browser will open, type: %windir%\system32 into the address field
3) Find the file cmd.exe
4) Right Click on the cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator
5) Type: net start slsvc
6) Restart your computer.
"MDW" <MDW@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:227016A3-79A1-438A-BC78-4EC36EC6B839@microsoft.com...
Hi all,
When I tried to log on to Vista today, I was redirected to a window that
said "The Windows Vista Home Premium product key you typed is invalid for
activation" -- quite a surprise, considering that Vista had worked
near-perfectly for the 4 months that I've had my laptop, and that I've never
had to key in a product key before! When I chose the option to manually type
the product key, I received error message 0xCD004F050 with several warnings
that I might be the victim of counterfeit software (again, quite a
surprise!). I called the vendor's (Lenovo) customer support line, but the
representative told me that I needed to get in touch with Microsoft. I
called MS's customer support, but didn't want to pay a representative,
especially if the only solution is to purchase another version of Vista.
Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> What's happening is called a Tamper State. There is a program that is
> incompatible with Vista and when that program does something that Vista
> doesn't allow, Vista goes into a Non-Genuine (Tamper) state.
>
> 1) Click the option Access computer with reduced functionality
> 2) A Browser will open, type: %windir%\system32 into the address field
> 3) Find the file cmd.exe
> 4) Right Click on the cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator
> 5) Type: net start slsvc
> 6) Restart your computer.
>
So now we can add software to the things that can render Vista useless
and falsely accuse the paying customer of piracy? How special.
"Alias" <alias@aliasmail.com> wrote in message news:fi14a7$rrb$1@aioe.org...
> Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
>> What's happening is called a Tamper State. There is a program that is
>> incompatible with Vista and when that program does something that Vista
>> doesn't allow, Vista goes into a Non-Genuine (Tamper) state.
>> 1) Click the option Access computer with reduced functionality
>> 2) A Browser will open, type: %windir%\system32 into the address field
>> 3) Find the file cmd.exe
>> 4) Right Click on the cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator
>> 5) Type: net start slsvc
>> 6) Restart your computer.
>>
>
> So now we can add software to the things that can render Vista useless and
> falsely accuse the paying customer of piracy? How special.
Shut Up. Go play in the Ubuntu forum and stop being so negative with every
response. Grow up. Go purchase a motor vehicle and get out of the house.
Bill Yanaire wrote:
> "Alias" <alias@aliasmail.com> wrote in message news:fi14a7$rrb$1@aioe.org...
>> Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
>>> What's happening is called a Tamper State. There is a program that is
>>> incompatible with Vista and when that program does something that Vista
>>> doesn't allow, Vista goes into a Non-Genuine (Tamper) state.
>>> 1) Click the option Access computer with reduced functionality
>>> 2) A Browser will open, type: %windir%\system32 into the address field
>>> 3) Find the file cmd.exe
>>> 4) Right Click on the cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator
>>> 5) Type: net start slsvc
>>> 6) Restart your computer.
>>>
>> So now we can add software to the things that can render Vista useless and
>> falsely accuse the paying customer of piracy? How special.
>
> Shut Up. Go play in the Ubuntu forum and stop being so negative with every
> response. Grow up. Go purchase a motor vehicle and get out of the house.
>
>
Billy doesn't have a credible reply so he, as usual, resorts to
unfounded insults.
I was out of the house and guess what I was doing. I was installing
Ubuntu for yet another person who is fed up with Windows.
Thanks for the quick reply. Unfortunately, when I type %windir%\system32
into the address bar, I get directed to a Google search for "windir" (which,
apparently, is a Viking metal band from Norway). I tried working offline to
no avail. It's probably important to note that, when I select "Access
computer with reduced functionality," a Firefox browser opens.
Again, I greatly appreciate any and all help. Regarding the discussion on
Windows versions, I (gasp) actually didn't mind ME that much -- it never gave
me that much trouble. I certainly liked it better than 2000, which had a
habit of corrupting my profile (and thus leading to massive file loss).
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
> What's happening is called a Tamper State. There is a program that is
> incompatible with Vista and when that program does something that Vista
> doesn't allow, Vista goes into a Non-Genuine (Tamper) state.
>
> 1) Click the option Access computer with reduced functionality
> 2) A Browser will open, type: %windir%\system32 into the address field
> 3) Find the file cmd.exe
> 4) Right Click on the cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator
> 5) Type: net start slsvc
> 6) Restart your computer.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "MDW" <MDW@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:227016A3-79A1-438A-BC78-4EC36EC6B839@microsoft.com...
> Hi all,
>
> When I tried to log on to Vista today, I was redirected to a window that
> said "The Windows Vista Home Premium product key you typed is invalid for
> activation" -- quite a surprise, considering that Vista had worked
> near-perfectly for the 4 months that I've had my laptop, and that I've never
> had to key in a product key before! When I chose the option to manually type
> the product key, I received error message 0xCD004F050 with several warnings
> that I might be the victim of counterfeit software (again, quite a
> surprise!). I called the vendor's (Lenovo) customer support line, but the
> representative told me that I needed to get in touch with Microsoft. I
> called MS's customer support, but didn't want to pay a representative,
> especially if the only solution is to purchase another version of Vista.
>
> I'd appreciate any advice for my situation.
I have the same problem, this has been going on for one week. I have called
Dell and Microsoft. Microsoft wants to charge me almost $60 and I am
furious. This is not my fault, and nothing works but the internet. for about
an hour.. sign me frustrated
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
> What's happening is called a Tamper State. There is a program that is
> incompatible with Vista and when that program does something that Vista
> doesn't allow, Vista goes into a Non-Genuine (Tamper) state.
>
> 1) Click the option Access computer with reduced functionality
> 2) A Browser will open, type: %windir%\system32 into the address field
> 3) Find the file cmd.exe
> 4) Right Click on the cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator
> 5) Type: net start slsvc
> 6) Restart your computer.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "MDW" <MDW@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:227016A3-79A1-438A-BC78-4EC36EC6B839@microsoft.com...
> Hi all,
>
> When I tried to log on to Vista today, I was redirected to a window that
> said "The Windows Vista Home Premium product key you typed is invalid for
> activation" -- quite a surprise, considering that Vista had worked
> near-perfectly for the 4 months that I've had my laptop, and that I've never
> had to key in a product key before! When I chose the option to manually type
> the product key, I received error message 0xCD004F050 with several warnings
> that I might be the victim of counterfeit software (again, quite a
> surprise!). I called the vendor's (Lenovo) customer support line, but the
> representative told me that I needed to get in touch with Microsoft. I
> called MS's customer support, but didn't want to pay a representative,
> especially if the only solution is to purchase another version of Vista.
>
> I'd appreciate any advice for my situation.
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