[Solved] RemoveWAT activated win7 not genuine after sfc /scannow

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by wwwkx, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. wwwkx

    wwwkx MDL Novice

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    I have a pc with win 7 that was activated using removewat just after installing, after some time I ran a sfc /scannow command and now windows is not activated and shows the "not genuine" watermark on desktop.

    I have checked some other activation methods (since the removewat says its now outdated), but I read that they work for RTM versions, and I already have sp1 so I guess I dont have a RTM version.

    What activation method should I use to reactivate my windows?

    And does the sfc command completely uninstalled removewat (because if I try to click "activate windows" i get a "you may not have the appropiate permissions..." error, so I guess is not completely uninstalled)?

    I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
     
  2. Tito

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  4. wwwkx

    wwwkx MDL Novice

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    Muchas gracias LatinMcG.

    Ran WATfix, restarted, ran Windows Loader v2.2.2, restarted, and now windows is activated.
     
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    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Thank tito, he pointed it out ;)
     
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    #7 Katinka1, Mar 11, 2017
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    HIya, I found this link: FAKE

    Are these the genuine Removewat developer guys or potential malware?

    (ya ya I know rw is not recommended anymore, just like to know)
     
  7. Tito

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    Its a fake.