You typically get this message in Windows 7 build 7600/7601.
In addition, your desktop background will be fixed to black.
Nothing could be more annoying than having this message interrupt your process of work or entertainment on the computer.

This message could stay even after a long period of time.
How to verify if Windows 10 is Genuine or not?
This post will show you two useful methods to check genuine Windows 10.
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This update includesWindows Activation Technologiesthat help detect your Windows operating system.
Hence, you could choose to uninstall this update to remove Windows 7 genuine notification build 7601/7600.
However, using this tool sometimes causes issues likeWindows backup stuck at creating system image.
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Hence, we recommend using third-party software for computer backup.
MiniTool ShadowMaker, safe and reliableWindows backup software, is gaining popularity because of its powerful features.
The corresponding restoration is also included.

Multiple backup modes automatic, incremental and differential backup can be created.
Meanwhile, disk space management (delete old backups) is enabled if you choose abackup scheme.
Importantly, MiniTool ShadowMaker enables you to clone a hard drive with ease.

Step 1: Launch MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Step 2:In the followingBackuppage, snag the backup source and storage path.
By default, all system partitions are selected.

Then, Choose a location to store the backup image file.
Step 3: Go back to theBackuppage and clickBack Up Nowto start the backup.
After completing the update, Windows 7 not genuine issue should be solved.

If the message still exists, try the following method.
SLMGR, short forWindows Server License Manager Script, is the command prompt version of Microsoft licensing tool.
AndREARMcommand will help reset the licensing status of your machine.

After finishing the activation, you’re free to use the version of Windows for 30 more days.
you’re free to choose to reactivate it every 30 days for 3 times.
That is, you essentially get 120 days for this version of Windows.
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In total, you will get free Windows 7 for120 + 240 = 360 days.
Steps to turn off the updates:
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From theStartmenu, chooseControl Panelto open it.

Go toSystem and Security>Windows Update > Turn automatic updating on or off.
SelectNever Check for Updates (not recommended)option fromImportant updatessection.
Click onOKto change the setting.
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How to remove remnants of uninstalled software in Windows 10?
This post will show you two methods to completely uninstall a program.
There might also be some bugs on the pirated version, causing many problems.
Under these circumstances, we suggest purchasing a license key of the genuine Windows.
In this case, you’ve got the option to ask Microsoft for help.
I installed Windows 7 build 7601 update, suddenly the screen turned black.
Meanwhile, this copy of Windows is not genuine message appeared.
Microsoft January 2019 Patch KB971033 brings not genuine 0xc004f200 activation issue on Windows 7 Enterprise PCs.
Read this post to learn more.
Another reason is that you may be using anoutdated versionof Windows that needs to be upgraded.
Then, the glitch notice This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine appears.
We hope the above methods solved your issue.