I installed Windows 7 RTM 64-bit on my HP/Compaq R4000 laptop about a week ago. I didn't install any loaders or any Windows updates during that time at all. Today was the first time I tried to activate it using a modified BIOS with HP SLIC 2.1 and there were no issues at all. I installed the HP certificate and a key for Windows 7 Ultimate. Everything was successful and when I go to the system properties, it says "Windows is activated". The problem is that on the right side of that there is a blue logo saying "ask for genuine Microsoft software". Is this normal? Does it mean my Windows 7 is activated, but not recognized as genuine? After that, I went to test the BIOS SLIC and certificate to make sure they match. The test said "Certificate Digital Signature is valid ". Then I tried changing my product key to see if that makes a difference, but I still have the same blue logo even though it says my Windows is activated. Sorry if this has been asked and answered already. I tried to search the forums for "ask for genuine Microsoft software" and came up with no results.
The "ask for genuine microsoft software" icon is always there, it does not mean that your OS is not genuine. It is just saying that when you buy Microsoft software always ask if it is genuine.
Sure way of checking the genuine activation is installing MS security essentials. Caution:If the installation didnt pass genuine check with essentials then you are in trouble
The Blue "Ask for genuine blah blah" is supposed to be there. In fact, if it is not present, that means that your windows is not activated. I'm guessing you were using Windows XP before installing Windows 7, because you would have known that if you used Windows Vista.
it means bill and crew are already on their way to your house to steal your porn and have sex with your dog (or the nearest one they can find)
Short answer with no jokes: yes, you are activated and recognized as genuine by the system, the blue logo must be there as a sign your windows is genuine. Don't do nothing and enjoy your new OS.
Yep, I skipped over Vista entirely and moved from XP to Windows 7. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Thanks for all the other replies too.
Yep, so did I. Didn't like Vista at all. Used it for a week or so, then went back to XP. I think Vista is the 'Millenium' of the new millenium. Just had to say it
How can I add that blue logo manually? Its definitely possible. Because if we can add manufacturerer info. Then why cant this blue logo. I dont know why many people interested to remove that logo. When I googled for adding Genuine Blue Logo then mostly I found removing procedure of logo. I am confused why people wantt to remove it.