Help please!!!! Windows 7 ultimate build 7601 not genuine.. My scenario is simalar to the previous posts however, I followed all the steps and what not to resolve this issue with no avail. my scenario is as follows i used the microsoft fixit forum as a trouble shooter and once my comp rebooted it gave me that message this machine was purchased from a retail location and It has a new hard drive installed from a computer tech. aree there any tips or advice for me to fix this error or activation request.