How to UNINSTALL Windows 7 Activation Update: KB971033 and REACTIVATE

I have also written how to re-activate your Limewire Pro License Key if you lost it with the latest version here.

*Updated 3/26/10* – Update now listed as critical update. Changed directions accordingly.

For those of you who installed the Microsoft Windows 7 Activation Checker update (KB971033) you can still uninstall it. The reason that viewers such as you may want to uninstall it, is because of the surround rumors that this update creates a new process/service that will slow down your system and has been rumored to monitor the user. If you haven’t installed this, you can hide and prevent the Microsoft Windows Update Windows Activation Checker (KB971033) from installing by using the directions below.

Many of you need to use the EASY METHOD listed below. That is 100% guaranteed working.

Steps that I recommend
1. Remove the patch using the steps below.
2. Follow the easy method below (WAT 2.25)
3. After that, restart your computer
5. Click the activation prompt to follow the official steps to validate your windows
6. Click the option to download the Microsoft file to re-validate your windows
7. The activator will detect your Watt 2.25 key and will act accordingly (this takes up to five minutes)
8. Reboot
9. Do a windows update check and hide that damn update!
10. Try rearming windows afterwards if that didn’t work.
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To Hide the Windows Update/Disable it From Ever Installing:
1. Go to Windows Update
2. Click to View Your Critical Updates
3. Right Click the one Labeled “Update for Windows 7″ with update ID “KB971033″
4. Click “hide update.”

Uninstall KB971033 Windows 7 Activation Checker

For those of you who HAVE installed it and want to uninstall it
1. Go to Windows Update
2. Hit Installed Updates (link at the bottom left corner). If that link isn’t there, hit “view update history” and hit the “installed updates” link at the top.
3. Scroll down to the section titled “Microsoft Windows” and look for update KB971033.
4. Right click it and hit “uninstall”. Hit okay.
5. Reboot
6. Now check for updates again and follow the above method to hide it from installing ever again!
Note: You can also do a system restore if you are worried.
I have verified this method myself and did it before publishing this article. I personally do not want any extra processes running on my computer. =)
Enjoy!

If you are flagged as having an Un-Genuine copy of Windows 7:

Rearm Windows:
1. Copy down these instructions into notepad and save it to your desktop.
2. Go to start -> hold shift and click run (If you do not see run, simply type run in the start menu’s search box and click it while holding shift)
Note: Holding shift while clicking run opens up run in administrative mode, which is necessary for this process.
3. Type in “command” or “cmd” and press enter.
4. In the command prompt window type or right click -> paste:

slmgr.vbs -rearm

10. Reboot and your good to go~!

Reactivate Windows – Easy Method (easiest and guaranteed working): If you need to re-activate your windows, it has been reported that Blaze’s, Hazar’s and Daz’s activators work. You can easily find it on web pages. Just type “New Windows 7 Activator [2010] [blaze69], or Windows Activator Hazar Torrent” (Also known has RemoveWAT2.25) or “Windows Activator Daz Torrent” (Latest version 1.7.7) into Google.

After that, restart your computer, then follow the official steps to validate your windows. Microsoft will prompt you to install a file which will then legitimize your windows with the new loader.

We will NEVER post those files here and we do NOT support this. We highly encourage you to activate your windows through Microsoft buy buying it.

From here on you can even go legitimize yourself in the future at Microsoft’s website. It doesn’t take long at all. You will already be legit though.

To all people having trouble, you can go try removeWAT2.2.5 by Hazar. It is usually referred to as 2.2 in screen shots and in the banners but if u open it it and hit About it will say 2.2.5 if u have that version.

Method of Removing Genuine Activation Message
1. Copy down these instructions into notepad and save it to your desktop.
2. Go to start -> hold shift and click run (If you do not see run, simply type run in the start menu’s search box and click it while holding shift)
Note: Holding shift while clicking run opens up run in administrative mode, which is necessary for this process.
3. Type in “command” or “cmd” and press enter.
4. In the command prompt window type or right click -> paste:

takeown /f “%windir%\System32\Wat\*”

5. Press enter
6. Type or right click -> paste:

icacls “%windir%\System32\Wat\*” /deny *S-1-1-0

7. Press enter and reboot.
NOTE: This method has worked for some people but not others.

Method of Inputting Your Legitimate Product Key
Step 1. Right click My Computer and click Properties
Step 2.Scroll down to wher eit lists your current product key
Step 3.Hit “Change Product Key”
Step 4.Insert your new product key there
Step 5.Reboot Your Computer

If you have changed your Windows Key and want to re-validate:
1. Go to start -> hold shift and click run (If you do not see run, simply type run in the start menu’s search box and click it while holding shift)
Note: Holding shift while clicking run opens up run in administrative mode, which is necessary for this process.
2. Type in “command” or “cmd” and press enter.
3. Type the following or right click -> Paste:

%SystemRoot%\system32\Wat\WatAdminSvc.exe /run

4. Hit enter and reboot.

If you need to update your bios OEM serial key:
1. Go to start -> hold shift and click run (If you do not see run, simply type run in the start menu’s search box and click it while holding shift)
Note: Holding shift while clicking run opens up run in administrative mode, which is necessary for this process.
2. Type in “command” or “cmd” and press enter.
3. Type in the following command:

slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

Remove Windows Activation Notification Mode
1. Go to start -> hold shift and click run (If you do not see run, simply type run in the start menu’s search box and click it while holding shift)
Note: Holding shift while clicking run opens up run in administrative mode, which is necessary for this process.
2. Type in “command” or “cmd” and press enter.
3. Type the following or right click -> Paste:

takeown /F %WINDIR%\System32\sppcomapi.dll && icacls %WINDIR%\System32\sppcomapi.dll /deny *S-1-1-0:F

4. Hit enter and reboot
Note: You can re-enable this by typing:

icacls %WINDIR%\System32\sppcomapi.dll /grant *S-1-1-0:F

Remove the WatU scheduled key checker:
1. Go to start -> hold shift and click run (If you do not see run, simply type run in the start menu’s search box and click it while holding shift)
Note: Holding shift while clicking run opens up run in administrative mode, which is necessary for this process.
2. Type in “command” or “cmd” and press enter.
3. Copy and right click-> paste the following into command prompt:

schtasks /change /disable /tn “\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Activation Technologies\ValidationTask” && schtasks /change /disable /tn “\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Activation Technologies\ValidationTaskDeadline”

Delete WAT Registry Entries
Windows Activator logs all kinds of stuff about you… this is how to delete those logs.
1. Go to start -> hold shift and click run (If you do not see run, simply type run in the start menu’s search box and click it while holding shift)
Note: Holding shift while clicking run opens up run in administrative mode, which is necessary for this process.
2. Type in “command” or “cmd” and press enter.
3.Right click -> paste the following into command prompt:

REG DELETE “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows Activation Technologies” /f

We will NEVER post those files here and we do NOT support this. We highly encourage you to activate your windows through Microsoft by buying it.

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Security | Naota | February 25, 2010 1:48 AM

138 Comments

By theone23, February 25, 2010 @ 4:26 AM

it doesnt solve the problem even if you’ll uninstal this update.
By teton, February 25, 2010 @ 7:47 AM

I tried doing that and i doesn’t work. The best thing is just by a stinking operating system or reenstall the original. Stop being so cheap!!
By Ken, February 25, 2010 @ 7:59 AM

@theone23 yes same for me too, even i uninstall the update and reboot, window still prompt me on “this window is not genuine”. Is there any solution to solve our case ? Thanks !
By Naota, February 25, 2010 @ 9:23 AM

Hi theone23. It eliminates the new processes that will update themselves and constantly check if your windows is legitimate. According to many sources you can still re-activate your windows via activators from third parties. That can be done via google search, as we do not support that here. =)
By Archer, February 25, 2010 @ 11:18 AM

Hi
HAVE installed it Try the next it works.
disconect from internet.
Firts copy the instructions
now open the MSDos (CMD) as an administrator.
in the cmd window write the following
takeown /f “%windir%\System32\Wat\*”
press enter
next write:
icacls “%windir%\System32\Wat\*” /deny *S-1-1-0
press enter and restart your pc with the internet conection active
t lest for now it works

Any coments at archer124@hotmail.com
By SNSD, February 25, 2010 @ 12:05 PM

Guys, uninstalling KB971033 only works if your windows haven’t been flagged as not genuine
By ChiliBean, February 25, 2010 @ 12:35 PM

KB971033 WATu and activation CLI Commands

http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/16541-KB971033-WATu-and-activation-CLI-Commands?s=a06e414a6d2d7c1aaabe309519563d5a
By Ola Nordmann, February 25, 2010 @ 12:44 PM

If your Windows 7 still says “not genuine” and has a black desktop, do this:
1. google or torrent-search for “RemoveWAT”.
2. download said file
3. run said file
4. reboot
5. your desktop is still black, chose another background by rightclicking on desktop
6. ???
7. profit!!!
By naschov, February 25, 2010 @ 4:49 PM

I get Invalid Parameter after I put in
“icacls “%windir%\System32\Wat\*” /deny *S-1-1-0″
By Naota, February 26, 2010 @ 12:57 AM

Naschov and By theone23. I have updated these directions to include other solutions. You can always use the easy method.
By Ms.Honey, February 26, 2010 @ 1:01 AM

Yeah, I’ve already been flagged as invalid so none of this is working for me either…
By Naota, February 26, 2010 @ 1:28 AM

Use the easy method listed above to fix this.
By Vicky, February 26, 2010 @ 9:33 AM

RemoveWAT21 worked.
check my blog post for download link.
By Cracker, February 26, 2010 @ 11:38 AM

Thanx so much …. This is amazing fix…200% working…
By SAM, February 26, 2010 @ 1:07 PM

RemoveWAT works 100% but how to activate copy later? Status is unkonwn.
By Naota, February 26, 2010 @ 1:44 PM

You can use the serial changing method and use your legitimate serial.
By you guys are retarded, February 27, 2010 @ 9:42 AM

@everyone who says this doesn’t work:

You have to do this before they find out that your copy isn’t genuine. If it already says that, then your screwed, and you HAVE to reinstall your operating system.
By az, February 27, 2010 @ 12:30 PM

I seriously just bought mine after that shit.
By Jim Bob, February 27, 2010 @ 12:38 PM

Thanks to vicky’s post all is well.
By Naota, February 27, 2010 @ 1:48 PM

The easy method fixes it after its detected as not genuine.
By abecedarian, February 28, 2010 @ 3:21 PM

After the update flagged mine, I used DAZ 1.7.7 to update the license, etc., then went to MS own site, the one you can click on to “Get Legit” when the warning pops up. I then ran their own activation repair tool and revalidated… no more nags.
By JSAS, March 1, 2010 @ 8:42 AM

Doing what abcedarian says worked for me
By kp, March 1, 2010 @ 11:09 AM

hey guys….no need to worry….if at all ur windows give’s u a trouble wid tht activation shit,then try dis…
(New_Windows_7_Activator_[2010]_[blaze69])

i am using this n its works great….
*note* message edited by admin as we cannot directly link this. Thank you for your information. We have edited the page to reflect it.
By Remi, March 1, 2010 @ 1:58 PM

Thanks a bunch
By Rainz, March 1, 2010 @ 3:06 PM

is what abecedarian suggested we do a trap? is it a legit solution?
By Naota, March 1, 2010 @ 3:16 PM

I don’t see the “get legit” link that he speaks of Rainz so I cannot confirm or deny that. If you find it I can check it out.
By Rainz, March 1, 2010 @ 3:36 PM

no , i link it is, but Im wondering if its a trap if we actually click it and do it. no body wants the MS monster going after us
By Rainz, March 1, 2010 @ 4:44 PM

Guys this article isnt working for me, I tried blaze’s activator and Daz. none of them are working. My windows still says its not genuine when I look at the status/system screen.
By Rainz, March 1, 2010 @ 4:54 PM

I tried the Daz and the Blaze activator rebooted but when i goto my computer and properties it still says i need to activate? Is this normal? do i just run RemoveWAT? shouldnt it say its activated?
By Rainz, March 1, 2010 @ 5:03 PM

HELP GUYS HELP PLZ im runing windows 7 build 7600. Someone help! plz plz plz.
By Rainz, March 1, 2010 @ 5:06 PM

my system32 folder doesnt even have a WAT folder .
By Naota, March 1, 2010 @ 9:31 PM

You may want to try Hazar.
By darklord, March 1, 2010 @ 9:46 PM

Hey this guide doesnt work! I tried both activators, No go!
By Mr. E., March 1, 2010 @ 10:42 PM

I am proud to say that the steps by abecedarian works! If u installed the update that flags ur copy of WIndows, install Daz’s 1.7.7 loader, restart, the genuine warning would come back up, just go thru the steps to get genuine, it will take u to the validate webpage. Install the software, run it and click continue of the webpage below and u should see that u are genuine!
By Mr 7, March 2, 2010 @ 3:38 AM

abecedarian’s method works…

i ran wat2.1 then used daz’s and go thru the steps to validate. voila.
thanks alot.

save me the hassle of reformatting
By RVS, March 2, 2010 @ 11:23 AM

man… thank u very much, its very impressive, solved my problem
By SAM, March 2, 2010 @ 12:44 PM

abecedarian’s method works…
Great guys u all should follow this mathod. Ur copy will be activated. Guys do it 1st before MS people take action on this method. I don’t think that there is trap. U may get some notice during this process but wait for minute or so and ur copy will be activated.
Thanks buddy….!!!!!!
By kid, March 2, 2010 @ 4:08 PM

my pc restarts every 2 hours, does this fix help this problem? thanks in advance!
By Enki, March 2, 2010 @ 5:19 PM

Kid, that means you have the Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) and the only solution for that is to obtain a full copy of Windows 7, unless there something out there to allow further usage of this early release version.
By RatusNatus, March 2, 2010 @ 8:14 PM

I do have installed the BIE version integrated october. I have been flaged so i unninstaled the update k971033 and did use the removewat 2.2. Just booted and so far so good.
By maam, March 3, 2010 @ 1:27 PM

i have the same problem as kid, re-boots every 2 hours. my version is 6.1.7600 Build 7600, so i don’t think this is the RC version – i installed it as the RTM 7600 version 64-bits. on my system status page it shows that windows is activated and i have the genuine microsoft logo – but it still re-boots every 2 hours starting 1 March 2010. any ideas on what i might try to stop it from re-booting all the time?
By Enki, March 3, 2010 @ 4:31 PM

maam, If you have subscribed to TechNet or MSDN, and activated your RTM version from there, it should not be giving you this problem unless it becomes unlicensed. If it was not through TechNet or MSDN, then know that “Windows 7 RTM does not accept Windows 7 Beta product keys nor Windows 7 RC product keys. Most activation cracks or activators for Windows 7 RTM is based on frankenbuild method that does not pass validation. Currently, the best alternative is to rearm Windows 7 for 120 days free usage without activation, while waiting for genuine product keys available on MSDN or TechNet, or retail product keys to available, or for crack-maniac, the OEM certificate and SLP product key for OEM style offline instant activation crack.”
Win7 RTM version info
120-day trial reset
By Theodore, March 4, 2010 @ 3:55 AM

Hi all…
I just got Windows Genuine problem after install KB971003. But now i already solved this problem. What i’ve done:
1. Uninstall KB971003
2. Install removeWAT V2.2

now i can use nice background again

my question is:
am i still need to install DAZ 1.7.7 (and validate it through MS website) if i already installed WAT V2.2?
Is there any minus things if i just use removeWAT 2.2?

I’m sorry for my poor english…
I hope someone can answer my stupid question
By sam, March 4, 2010 @ 10:51 AM

hi Theodore,
I did the same thing. But u can restore the WAT 2.2v and then do the things as mentioned previously.
By redrim, March 4, 2010 @ 8:29 PM

if i was flaged, And i just uninstall the that update and ran Wat 2.1 and rebooted, am i good to go with get system updates and stuff or is there anoher stuff i need to do?
By redrum, March 4, 2010 @ 8:49 PM

does windows stop getting updates if systems are found non genuine or flagged?
By ham, March 4, 2010 @ 9:03 PM

does windows keep getting system updates regardless of status?
By Jacee, March 5, 2010 @ 12:01 AM

U guys r the BOMB, thanks Vicky RemoveWat from your blog did the trick, so far so good! YOU ALL ROCK BIG TIME! That thing was sooo annoying
By Daedalus, March 6, 2010 @ 6:33 AM

The commands to rearm Wimdows 7 as stated in the article didnt work for me.

I used:
slmgr.vbs -rearm

In an cmd promt with Elevated rights.

Cheers
By Daedalus, March 6, 2010 @ 8:25 AM

But that doesnt really does the trick

Still getting BSOD’s with “END_OF_NT_EVALUATION_PERIOD”

Anyone has an idea?
By Cybear, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09 PM

i couldn’t seem to follow the “rearming windows” instructions above. do i really need to do that to start with? it says above that i need it in conjunction with the whole activation thing. i really think the flow of instructions above are frustratingly unclear and confusing. i couldn’t know what flow to follow (the easy method, the underlined/bold/uppercased ones blah blah blah..) anyway i’ll try the instructions posted in the comments now.
By Cybear, March 6, 2010 @ 11:34 PM

@daedalus
slmgr.vbs -rearm worked for me. thanks a bunch!

okay so now what? so far the only instructions i followed and worked is the remove genuine notification. both the “remove WatU scheduled key checker” and “delete WAT registries” yield errors in the command prompt. i haven’t done anything in the activation part yet.
By Cybear, March 7, 2010 @ 12:20 AM

i got it working (i think..) all i did was remove/block the update, rearm windows (command given by Daedalus) and remove windows activation notification mode. i was about to try and download the removeWAT21 from Vicky’s blog until i checked my system status. weird enough it’s already reverted back to being “Windows is Activated”. so i guess i’m done(?) or do i still need to run removeWAT21 and do the official ms activation steps listed above?
By irish, March 7, 2010 @ 2:25 AM

thanks a lot, it really works…
By Daedalus, March 7, 2010 @ 5:43 AM

In my system properties it says i have 30 days evaluation left, but sometimes i also get an pop-up saying i have 0 hours left.

And about 30 min after that pop-up im getting the BSOD.If i just could get rid of the BSOD for about 30 days that would be very nice as im planning on buying Windows 7 Ultimate.

So i think there are two timers running, one for system properties and one for that pop-up i get.
By Arnold, March 7, 2010 @ 5:19 PM

Hi all, i used WAT 2.2 and now i have no serial number at all. ( did i do it right ). The message has gone on the bottom right, but i dont know if its still activated or not…Is there something i am missing?
Thankyou in adavance
By Arnold, March 7, 2010 @ 5:33 PM

Where it says this microsoft product is activated is gone and i dont what to do next..please help
By Asdaf, March 7, 2010 @ 7:45 PM

You should be fine arnold.
By Yur momma, March 10, 2010 @ 1:25 AM

For those that installed the WAT 2.2V what this does is that it only eliminates that message and lets u put a wallpaper, but your w7 will not remain genuine.
this is what u do.

1. Restore ur system to a date before the KB971033 install.
2.Disconnect any internet connection u may have. “yes, wireless and wired”.
3.Re start your PC.
4. Uninstall any loader u may have used to activate ur copy of W7.
5.Clean registry (CCleaner or tuneup U.)
6. Search and download “Windows 7 Loader V.1.7.7 by Daz”.
7. Install loader.
8.OPTIONAL. “Search for the KB971033″ Hacked file download it, install it and ull have Ur Windows 7 Geniune activated with the KB update.

It does work, so try it. and then thank me.
By Richard, March 10, 2010 @ 7:08 PM

Vicky’s link works perfectly. Thanks!
By man, March 11, 2010 @ 8:22 PM

It Worked Just Fine
By Naota, March 12, 2010 @ 2:49 PM

Actually companies such as Engadget suggest that this update adds additional services that run in the background on your computer. Because of that, lots of people have uninstalled it just because they don’t like the idea of additional processes, especially when these processes constantly connect to the Internet and update themselves. =)
By Naota, March 12, 2010 @ 9:54 PM

Here is an article that states additional services may be added by installing the windows update: http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/windows-7-activation-technologies-update-coming-down-the-pike/
By greylander, March 25, 2010 @ 8:05 PM

Just a quick correction: KB971033 was listed under “Important” updates, not “Optional” — maybe Microsoft has change it since these instructions were written.
By Anonymous, March 26, 2010 @ 7:42 PM

does anyone know how to stop microsoft essentials telling me i’m not genuine, i guess i updated it and it tells me i have 30 days left for the security stuff. any help would be appreciated and if anyone is having the same problem. everything worked find after doing removeWAT 2.2, but i must have downloaded an update and now it’s back to telling me i’m not genuine. thanks for your help.
By Jacee, March 26, 2010 @ 8:09 PM

Does anyone have the problem after doing removeWAT 2.2, working fine; after doing updates for microsoft essentials, the old NOT GENUINE is back and you have 30 days left for the security stuff (security patches, i think). You all are pros at this and i know someone has the answer. Thanks in advance!
By Guy, March 26, 2010 @ 10:00 PM

Hey I used 7loader Release 5 to activate my Windows it came with a WAT 2.1 which I did after I Activated it like it said.

I did however install the KB971033 now I am flagged as not genuine windows copy, If I system restore back to the time I installed the update my computer doesnt get the messege but if I restart it does HELP ME!

Also if I restart I get the black screen desktop if I leave it after the restore its my normal wallpapper that I picked
By Naota, March 26, 2010 @ 10:33 PM

To all people having trouble, you can go try removeWAT2.2.5 by Hazar. It is usually referred to as 2.2 in screenshots and in files but if u hit About it will say 2.2.5.
By Mikel, March 29, 2010 @ 4:02 PM

thanks.
seems it worked.
you helped me a lot.

)
By Maiasaura, March 29, 2010 @ 8:32 PM

Touchdown! I fiddled with this for three days before I read this. Installed Win7 ultimate over Vista Home, updated to the deadly trojan KB1033. Uninstall trojan, ran Mr. Hazar’s removeWAT.2.2.5. Rebooted, and no more ‘genuine’ messages. Thank you!
By Jacee, April 1, 2010 @ 7:39 PM

Does anyone know how to get rid of the “Get Genuine” in Microsoft Security Essentials? It’s telling me I have a few days left because Windows 7 is not genuine. I don’t have that nagging ‘not genuine and changing desktop’, as WAT2 took care of that, but the security features will stop working shortly. Thanks for any help you can give me.
By Gui, April 4, 2010 @ 4:46 PM

Hi

I just installed WAT 2.25 and looks like my windows is activated again(even with the evil upadate installed)

Is the others steps really necessary?
By terion, April 4, 2010 @ 5:50 PM

Hi all, i used WAT 2.2 and now i have no serial number at all. The message has gone on the bottom right, but i dont know if its still activated or not…Is there something i am missing?
am i good to go with get system updates and stuff or is there anoher stuff i need to do?
By Lester, April 8, 2010 @ 8:39 AM

This trick worked for me like a charm
By Ludovikko, April 9, 2010 @ 9:11 PM

I got the validation messages too and I can assure everyone that the RemoveWAT program worked for me!!

THANX! THANX! THANX!

I was really worried
By escuridad7, April 15, 2010 @ 2:35 AM

Me I’m Using Windows 7 Loader 1.7.6 latest
and the update (KB971033) It did not flag my system even if I have the real DVD of windows 7 premium. I remove the update just in case but I still will see if my computer do a weird behavior but I don’t think for now. I’m using Asus.
By undagroundstudio, April 25, 2010 @ 12:57 PM

Worked perfect for me, TY.
By Loren Schnaidt, April 29, 2010 @ 5:15 PM

This tutorial works great, no problems whatsoever. The key to this is to find and download RemoveWAT 2.2.5.2 by Hazar. This is found on the forums of My Digital Life.

Thank you to the Author.

-ls
By jayson, May 3, 2010 @ 6:32 PM

worked perfect!
By Camille, May 4, 2010 @ 10:53 PM

I have the same problem as Jacee. My Microsoft Security Essentials still says “Get Genuine” & when I clicked it, it said that it did not pass the genuine test. Is there a fix for this?
By Eddie, May 5, 2010 @ 7:54 AM

***Ola Nordmann***

is the man …download removewat …work like a charm …thanks alot ola
By Gunny, May 8, 2010 @ 3:49 AM

thanks mate works, for all those having trouble, the one that worked for me was “Remove Windows Activation Notification Mode”, hope it works for you
By calguyhunk, May 10, 2010 @ 9:57 PM

guys lemme tell you how thankful i am to all you guys for taking care of my annoying “get genuine” problem, and the black desktop that comes with it…also gotta thank blaze69,hazer,and orbit30 for their incredible endeavor…where would we be without ‘em? thanx a ton guys…and thanx geekmontage
By calguyhunk, May 10, 2010 @ 10:08 PM

btw..i forgot to mention-it was the “new windows 7 activator [2010] [blaze69]“,that did the trick for me…just run the loader…reboot…remove wat…easy as 1-2-3…now i got a gleaming red ferrari convertible as my wallpaper,and that’s the way it’s been for the past few weeks.you guys have been life savers.
By bob, May 11, 2010 @ 11:23 PM

Hey guys, if you are still having trouble search for “Windows 7 Ultimate NOT GENUINE” on you tube. You can get DL link for the Remove WAT 2.2.5 proggie.

Didn’t post the link to help with S.E. tracking it down, but hope this helps everyone out.

Using remove wat, uninstalling the update and hiding worked like a charm for me.
By Nick, May 14, 2010 @ 4:42 AM

Works beautifully!

Many Thanks!
By Metalsand, May 14, 2010 @ 1:55 PM

I only have a ~version~ of windows because the one I own is 64 bit but as we all know, there are 9999 bugs with 64 bit so I have a version for 32 bit, but damn windows reenabled updates. I never have them to automatically, and it keeps on changing it to automatically every month or so.

I generally hate MS, because they think I will want to buy it if they take away all user control. If games were made for Linux, even though I’ve never used Linux before, I would drop windows immediately. It’s such a shit OS but all the good programs work for it. :S
By Salas, May 15, 2010 @ 1:34 PM

Remove WAT 2.2.5 solve the problem for me, no any problem.
By Cata, May 18, 2010 @ 10:17 AM

Hazar’s fix worked fine for me. RemoveWAT solved my issue just perfectly.

Thanks.
By kakakakak, May 19, 2010 @ 12:25 PM

yea….. removewat 2.5 works perfectly for me…

thanks… dude
By dumdumdum, May 19, 2010 @ 2:07 PM

Installed the dreaded updatem uninstalled and followed abecedarian’s instructions which worked for me! Thanks!
By GJOZ, May 19, 2010 @ 7:52 PM

Daz 1.7.7 worked great for me. I ran in on my Windows 7 x64 and Windows x86 partitions with no problem. Just be sure to make your anti-virus real time checking inactive first. Windows malware removal tool found a virus in the windows 7 x32 version, but it removed it. I think this may have been a false positive, as my CA antivirus didn’t find anything. Cheers!
By JKLL, May 20, 2010 @ 3:36 PM

Used blaze 69, worked for me perfectly. May the force be with you …
By JvdB, May 21, 2010 @ 9:20 AM

uninstalling worked for me. First the update wasn’t there in the list of installed updates, so i installed the update a second time to get it in the list. It did appear this second time, I deleted it and everything was back to normal.
By Tibet, May 21, 2010 @ 8:28 PM

Hi, I have one question. I had that update installed and the warning about my W7 not being genuine. Although such things I’ve done what it’s said up there about both issues and I got to make it work again. My question is about the OEM legitness, which seems it doesn’t appear but once I tried the to make an update, it DID work without any problem. Do I have to concern about that “petite problem” and install it all again or can I move on ’til something happens?
By Eric, May 24, 2010 @ 2:13 PM

How do I know if it works?
By Kratos, May 26, 2010 @ 11:31 AM

Successfully removed this crappy update! It really speed up my system… I hate MS for these spying shit they try to install in OUR PC`s! I’ve tried to find out all this time why the hell my pc is working slower then ever… And all this headache was because of this small piece of crap…
By Theresa, May 26, 2010 @ 2:32 PM

I had to do the easy fix twice which worked for me. THANK YOU!

Microsoft Security Essentials still detects a not genuine version. Any way to fix this?
By Cedric, May 26, 2010 @ 5:14 PM

It worked great. I had a few problems and had to run some cracks twice but in the end, clear sky…
Even the genuine crap is gone

Thank you so much!
By kimpop, May 27, 2010 @ 5:47 AM

Why is it that after i used a loader, it shows that windows is activated, and it shows the product-id. Thats good i know..
But..
Should i remove the WAT so the product-id etc. will disappear?

And can i install (KB971033) after doing all this without problems..

Some says that once installed, it doesnt help to uninstall.
By saili, May 28, 2010 @ 3:04 AM

i was flagged as having an Un-Genuine copy of Windows 7…. nice…. i made some things u recommend
1. i run WAT2.5.5
2. After that, i restart my computer
3. THERE WAS NOT activation prompt to follow the official steps to validate my windows
4. After that, there is no more black screen…… BUT…………….. IN CONTROL PANEL, the Properties in My Computer NOT LOADED!!!!! ONLY a white win, with the message “page not loaded”!!!!!!!!!!
i guess, this is not normal!!!!!!
so, what’s next???????
By Chris, May 28, 2010 @ 10:09 PM

THANK YOU!!!
By dm, May 29, 2010 @ 1:25 AM

Worked like a charm. thank you so much.
By Nick, May 29, 2010 @ 5:34 PM

-rearm worked after un installing the KB for a biosmod
By DeathLover, May 31, 2010 @ 10:04 PM

worked for me! thanks!
By damnit, June 2, 2010 @ 6:37 AM

hi there, all the solution here doesn’t work anymore for me. I tried some crack like 7loader v.8 and the problems still there, no activation etc..

And the must best part of this shit, is that removewat v2.5.5 does not want to work ! I get some bullshit error like this:

“System.UnauthorizedAccessException: L’accès au chemin d’accès est refusé. à System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath) à System.IO.File.Move(String sourceFileName, String destFileName) à Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIO.FileSystem.RenameFile(String file, String newName) à RemoveWAT.Form1.watermark()”

I notice that I got framework 3.5 resinstalled.

If somebody got this issue ?

thx
By Jacee, June 2, 2010 @ 3:42 PM

So, did anyone come up with a fix for getting rid of the Not Genuine, in Microsoft Essentials? I still haven’t found a fix for it, so i just uninstalled it and now using Avast. I really liked MSE though. Any help if you can please.
By Nick, June 2, 2010 @ 9:11 PM

Ok, I got mine to work using abecedarian method! (THANKS!!!),

But my question is should I uninstall the KB971033 now or just leave it?

Are there any pros or cons for leaving or removing?

Ta
By Nick, June 3, 2010 @ 3:56 AM

Oh forgot to ask!

Is it still advisable to run RemoveWAT2.2.5 after you have done everything abecedarian advised?
By Johnny, June 5, 2010 @ 10:01 PM

I tried the above on 2 computers and everything worked a breeze. In fact, did this back in February and have not looked back since! Important, follow the instructions CAREFULLY, omitting NOTHING. Now I’ve bought a license after reviewing the operating system properly. Microsoft are stingey buggers, I nearly went over to Ubuntu. Every computer I bought had a genuine copy of Windows on it, but due to the way I need to use computers, the drives had to be reformatted. Once you’ve paid money and bought into the OS, you’d think they provide maintenance, upgrades and improvements for free. They can make money on corporations and other software.
By scandal, June 6, 2010 @ 2:05 PM

removewat look for it and problem solved once in for all
By Comix, June 7, 2010 @ 11:21 AM

After i used Remove Wta. the black screen is gone..but the text in right on screen still persist..and there is no more upgrade installed..:( i tryied to change my screen but ..the text also persist..!!! plz help me!
By Erbaz ahmed khan, June 8, 2010 @ 9:07 AM

Dude thx a bunch very nice guide
By Bianca, June 8, 2010 @ 10:35 AM

Thanks for all this information! It works for me!!
By joseph, June 12, 2010 @ 12:59 PM

that information was really helpful thank and ill tell to my friends
By Mike, June 14, 2010 @ 8:23 AM

Worked a charm. Thanks very much.
By Bent Pentium, June 26, 2010 @ 1:43 AM

One of you had a link to a couple batch files. I visited the site and looked at the batch files and now I don’t remember which one of you had them posted can you please help me out? Post a link to them… Thanks
By Miffed, July 2, 2010 @ 3:11 AM

I installed Win7, downloaded kb971033 ,right clicked it and hid it..after a week it said i had 24 days to activate (which was already supposed to have been done) so i got RemoveWat 2.2.5 and patched my pc..everything was ok for a few days (my update settings are “download updates but i choose which to install”) until i woke today with my pc running overnight and having used windows picture viewer and Wordpad with no problem..then suddenly i opened picture viewer this morning and got the “Not a genuine copy” notice..yet i had NOT installed any updates lately..hmmm (was it “pushed” through my Pc?)..anyway..i restored the “wat” and rebooted..found the installed kb971033,deleted it and patched “removewat” again..now i have my “updates turned completely off” and will leave it so for a week and see what happens..
QUESTION…has Anyone else had this happen to them? … is MS pushing it through by another route?
By abecedarian, July 5, 2010 @ 2:56 PM

do what abecedarian says..his method really works
By Guru, July 23, 2010 @ 4:36 AM

I took full backup 3 months ago and now I restore windows to previous “working” state
I bought SSD disk 3 months ago and at that time I took backup thanks to Kingston and Acronis
Restoring windows 7 took only few minutes and now I can select “good” updates…Not KB971033
By coolest guy, July 27, 2010 @ 4:31 PM

You guys are rocking very special thanks to all of you for making such a wonderful technique and software to make windows 7 genuine. I am also getting frustrated seeing a water mark reminding me the non genuine copy. But you guys are rocks once again hats off to u…………I have one question?
The activation windows from the properties is removed. How it will come showing the genuine sign of Microsoft pls anyone know kindly reply…..
By Baruch, July 28, 2010 @ 11:46 AM

My question is this. I was having numerous problems with this so I did a clean reinstall of windows. Note I formatted my windows partition but I have a second partition that I didn’t format as well as an external drive that I didn’t format. Anyways after the clean install I was about to go download the new updates except for kb971033 when i decided that it would be better if i first ran the 2 major bypasses blaze and removewat. Well when I finished those and rebooted I saw that 2 updates had actually been installed and one of them was kb971033 and the other was a windows defender update kb915597. Now I have not had any problem with the unauthorized windows messages like i had but that updat eis there. What should I do? Uninstall it? Maybe the cracks actually messed it up and installed it so that I could never screw it up in the future. I really don’t know what to do.
By Torp, July 29, 2010 @ 6:31 AM

Remowe 2.2.5 worked, thx
By Torp, July 29, 2010 @ 6:31 AM

ups, RemoveWTA worked, thx
By badro, August 2, 2010 @ 10:56 AM

guys, just install the WAT after that create two hash lines in Local security policy (this solution is from ANON_MCITP
February 26th, 2010 04:0137

OK i know there is a lot of scare over the WAT KB971033. Here are some things you can do.
If you used one of the WAT REMOVERS.
First Option Uninstall kb971033
If you want to Keep it that is Fine Also or you want to keep auto Updates on
and dont want to be bothered about the wat thing.
here is what you can do
Download it install it. Very easy to find KB971033 on MS website will give you the download for the update.
here is the tricky part.
Go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Administrative Tools\Local Security policy
From there
Software Restriction Policies- right click and create new
Go to additional rules
Create 2 hash Rules Or path rules I like hash only cause if the file move
Still denied.
C:\Windows\System32\Wat\WatAdminSvc
C:\Windows\System32\Wat\WatUX
Restart
Your are done.
It has been installed but the operating system is now blocking it from ever running.
The exe Cant run there for it can’t tell on you, it is installed so there is no update to watch out for.
Fight MS WIN 7 with MS WIN 7
By onyx, August 4, 2010 @ 7:29 PM

i have instaled windows 7 build 7600 and work properly (genuin), but i have problem with my tvtuner n pci wifi adapter driver dos’t support for this os, if i use the widows 7 build 7100 the ddriver for tvtuner n wifi adapter working properly but every 2 hour windows restrar.
i try to use windows 7 build 7600 again i have same problem again….
any brthers can solf this problem please…..
By Katoetn, August 6, 2010 @ 4:32 PM

It’s amazing! RemoveWAT by Hazar works! I have no windows activation/genuine messages anymore. The weird thing is that the loader used to activate windows (also by Hazar) cannot give any activations status…
Well who gives a shit, the irritating messages are gone. Btw, it’s not like you realy NEED the updates anyway…You can always do a fresh install and watch out for KB971033 next time
By sam, August 12, 2010 @ 9:35 AM

Download and run RemoveWAT it removes the activation
By stephen, August 15, 2010 @ 10:59 AM

when using ”remove windows activation notification” method the error i am getting is ”the current logged on user does not have ownership priviliges on the file or ” i am logged on as an administrator? any ideas?
By Naota, August 15, 2010 @ 3:13 PM

For most programs you can right click and click “run as administrator”
By TCJ, August 16, 2010 @ 1:23 AM

DAZ works when you get the non genuine message.
By rocky, August 18, 2010 @ 3:22 AM

i have activated my windows 7 ultimate with 7 loader and removewat and i cannot set wallpaper after i have activated it, i don’t get any error about genuine and stuff like that, but plz tell me how to set the wallpaper the black screen is freaking me out
By VCD, August 21, 2010 @ 1:48 PM

It worked. No Genuine message pops up.
By Morphios, August 22, 2010 @ 7:38 AM

Thank you, I used the WAT 2.2, hid the update and it worked wonderfully. Thanks again.
By Asim, September 1, 2010 @ 7:25 AM

Hi, Babru

“C:\Windows\System32\Wat\WatAdminSvc
C:\Windows\System32\Wat\WatUX”
it dont worked i did your way bt i think its not done do any mistake i m doin..