On Jan 12, 9:35*am, "Pete C." wrote:
wrote:

I bought this computer a month ago. Then I learned that W7 would not
run my very old copy of autocad, visual basic, and most important my
CNC control software(Camsoft).

I managed to completely hose W7 trying to get XP running on the same
box. So, I went nuclear:reformated, installed XP, then W7 using the
COA sticker on the side of this box (emachine from Best Buy).

All was well until just a few minutes ago. The screen went black and I
got "This copy of windows is not genuine". I was able to put in a new
background.

Is this box about to die? What should I do?

Karl

Is it registered? You can try calling the M$ 800 number in the W7
package, the one time I had to call them they were very responsive and
helpful and even followed up later to make sure things were still ok. I
was quite impressed

Agreed. A significant part of my business has, unfortunately (because
it's really boring), become resurrecting virus-ridden and otherwise
busted computers. Every time I've called Microsoft's activation
number, they've been helpful and polite. I've never had to pay for a
replacement license.