Windows not genuine? Windows enterprise?

[Bubbleawsome]

I hope you guys don't think I'm spamming, I just have bad luck with computers. :$

Anyways, today I started windows and got this snarky little message.

I have no idea what it means (except something went wrong) because I've noticed no difference with any of my programs... (Desktop is fine, just a cropped pic) I am on windows enterprise because that was the only windows 7 disk I have in my collection and it had an activation code, but during the installation windows never asked for it. I've been running this install for about 2 or 3 weeks, what's going on?

(PS, I had to do a re-install because a virus broke my old, OEM windows 7(it was home premium))

EDIT, got this. 🙁

The Key Management Service (KMS) binding is missing or corrupt, preventing Windows activation. To fix this, connect to your organization’s network to reactivate.

Do I need to buy a new windows because this is enterprise? 🙁 Is there a way to get KMS on my home network?

EDIT: This was in my brothers dvd collection, he worked in IT. I have no idea what's going on.

 

[Bubbaleone]

Key Management Service (KMS) is used to activate Microsoft volume licensed products. As you're not a corporate/government/education customer who has purchased a volume license, you're in violation of the MS EULA. Attempting to emulate KMS is also in violation of the MS EULA. You'll need to buy a Windows 7 product key. You can freely download the ISO from Microsoft's partner; DigitalRiver.

 

[Bubbleawsome]

Key Management Service (KMS) is used to activate Microsoft volume licensed products. As you're not a corporate/government/education customer who has purchased a volume license, you're in violation of the MS EULA. Attempting to emulate KMS is also in violation of the MS EULA. You'll need to buy a Windows 7 product key. You can freely download the ISO from Microsoft's partner; DigitalRiver.

Dang it. Thanks though.

EDIT: I didn't take your name btw. But, while looking around my dell box I saw a little sticker with an activation key on it, but since it's OEM I don't have a home premium disk. What could I do with that?

 

[Matt1970]

Here. I think you want the 64 bit version. Those are legal downloads from Digital River like Bubbaleone said. That will activate and bee 100% legit with your key on your sticker.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=32979735&postcount=3

If your system may have a recovery partition I would try it first.

*EDIT*

HP / Compaq – F11 at first screen
Toshiba - press on the zero key when turning on the laptop computer
Acer & eMachines – Hold ALT and F10 at boot
Dell (vista) <F8> at first screen - Advanced Boot Options - select Repair Your Computer &#8211; English &#8211; Click Dell Factory Image Restore

 

[Bubbleawsome]

Here. I think you want the 64 bit version. Those are legal downloads from Digital River like Bubbaleone said. That will activate and bee 100% legit with your key on your sticker.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=32979735&postcount=3

If your system may have a recovery partition I would try it first.

*EDIT*

HP / Compaq – F11 at first screen
Toshiba - press on the zero key when turning on the laptop computer
Acer & eMachines – Hold ALT and F10 at boot
Dell (vista) <F8> at first screen - Advanced Boot Options - select Repair Your Computer – English – Click Dell Factory Image Restore

THANK YOU! :biggrin: I'll try that!

 

[Bubbleawsome]

Anyone know hot to recover a dell with windows 7 on it? Just now getting around to it.
EDIT: Sorry, nevermind. I was having issues with my backup hdd and my internal hdd. But how do I use this .iso? I don't want to kill my pc and not be able to ask here.

 

[ViRGE]

But how do I use this .iso?

What ISO?

 

[Bubbleawsome]

What ISO?

The one from this guy.

Here. I think you want the 64 bit version. Those are legal downloads from Digital River like Bubbaleone said. That will activate and bee 100% legit with your key on your sticker.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=32979735&postcount=3

It didn't have a recovery partition. 🙁 But I can make a bootable USB, I was just wondering how to use a disk. But it's a 3.1GB zip. What?

A guy posted this.

Hello, if the ISO file contains the full installation for windows 7, you can burn the ISO to DVD. Once DVD is burned, you can start your computer from CD/DVD and install your operating system.
As another solution you can use the following program to create a bootable USB drive:
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/yumi-multiboot-usb-creator/
Download the program and once downloaded, run the program by double clicking on .exe file, when program opens, try the following:
&#8211; connect a usb flashdrive of at least 4GB
&#8211; start yumy by double clicking on .exe program
&#8211; it will recognize your USB drive
&#8211; scroll down untill you reach the other OS/Tools header
&#8211; click on windows vista/7 installer
&#8211; click on Browser button and navigate to where your windows 7 ISO file is locate
&#8211; click on create
&#8211; once process is finished, disconnect USB drive and connect it to computer where you need system installed
&#8211; restart computer and make sure to change boot order to USB drive
&#8211; follow steps to complete installation.
If for some reason your computer is unable to start from USB let me know.

But it's a 3.1GB zip. What? So I guess I'll use a USB.

 

[Bubbaleone]

What exactly is it that you're trying to accomplish? Matt1970 already posted the Digital River links for you download a legal Windows 7 ISO so you could reinstall using the key on the sticker, and he also edited that post to include the key combos for accessing the factory recovery image for several different PC manufacturers.

If you haven't inadvertently wiped the factory recovery partition, then use the key combo for your computer and start the factory image recovery process. That method restores your computer to the original factory configuration. If you're trying to install a legal copy of Windows 7, then download the ISO version you need, burn it to DVD, and use the key on the COA sticker to install and activate with.

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[Bubbleawsome]

If you haven't inadvertently wiped the factory recovery partition,

I did. :| Wiped the entire HDD. Eh, I'm learning.

If you're trying to install a legal copy of Windows 7, then download the ISO version you need, burn it to DVD, and use the key on the COA sticker to install and activate with.

I know near nothing about DVDs, so I only have a few blanks around. But it seems a 3.1GB .iso wouldn't fit on a 700MB DVD? Or am I missing something?

 

[Bubbaleone]

Download the Windows 7 ISO version you want from the Digital River links, save it in Explorer where you can find it easily, then use the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool to copy the ISO to your USB flash drive. Select "Custom installation" when using the method (...double-click Setup.exe) outlined in the Microsoft link.

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[Bubbleawsome]

Ok, here goes!

 

[Bubbleawsome]

It worked.

 

[Matt1970]

The advantages to using the recovery partition is that it will auto-activate so you don't need the numbers off the C.O.A. on the side of your pc and depending on how recent it is you can get a starter version of Office with Word and Excell. The older versions will have a free copy of Works which has a so-so word processor in it. It will also install all the correct drivers so you should be able to get right on the internet with it.

The disadvantages are the bloatware/free trials, registration BS and sometimes a LOT of it.

Even if you are doing a generic trype install from an ISO download or a DVD, leave the recovery partition intact just in case you need it down the road. I used to hate the recovery partitions back in the XP days as they were typically unreliable but now they are a godsend for anyone who's CD key got worn off.