How to Remove Windows Validation Error
The Microsoft Windows operating system can detect whether the version of Windows on your computer has been validated with a genuine product key. This product key is a serial number that comes with each copy of Windows. If Windows is not validated or the product key has been changed, you will receive a validation error message in a pop-up window that informs you that Windows is not genuine. Until you validate your operating system, you will only have limited access to the functions of your computer and will continue to receive this pop-up error. You will need to enter a genuine product key on your computer and validate it on the Windows website to remove the error.
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Instructions
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Click the "Start" button from the left-hand side of the Windows task bar at the bottom of the screen. Right-click "Computer" from the Start menu and choose "Properties" from the menu.
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Click the "Change Product Key" link located at the bottom of the "Properties" window.
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Type in your genuine product key in the text box, then press the "Next" button.
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Allow Windows a moment to change your product key. You will see a progress window during this process and receive a prompt once it is complete. You may also be prompted to go to the Microsoft website for the final step.
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Open your website browser and go to the Windows validation website that is listed in the resource section of the article.
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Click the "Validate Windows" button on the website to validate your product key. You may need to install a browser plug-in to complete this. Once you have validated your product key, the validation error should not show again.
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