I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
for updates and ect.

Andrew wrote:
[color=blue]
> I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the
> digital locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release,
> however as of yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get
> a black screen that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not
> genuine. i cannot activate it via internet because my computer will not
> connect and i cannot activate over the phone because it does not give me
> the code for activation. I called the activation center and they said they
> could not help me.[/color]

Ask the Wintards whether they can help you to install Ubuntu. If they
so 'no', then ask to speak to a supervisor. Maybe he/she will be able to
help you.

Cheers.

[color=blue]
> I have Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The
> computer cannot access the internet for updates and ect.[/color]

--
The "Wow" starts now.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLqUf4cdwc&eurl=[/url]

Windows is not a virus! Viruses are small, efficient and built to get a job
done. Windows on the other hand ...

"Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
> that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
> activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
> I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
> Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
> for updates and ect.[/color]

See if you can do this.

[url]http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12554_22-56073-1.html[/url]
Restoring Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode

Stupid advice, but not surprising coming from a Linux lover. Obviously your
advice doesn't solve his problem!

"NoStop" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:1174312591.397478@netadmin1.interbaun.net...[color=blue]
> Andrew wrote:
>[color=green]
>> I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the
>> digital locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release,
>> however as of yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i
>> get
>> a black screen that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not
>> genuine. i cannot activate it via internet because my computer will not
>> connect and i cannot activate over the phone because it does not give me
>> the code for activation. I called the activation center and they said
>> they
>> could not help me.[/color]
>
> Ask the Wintards whether they can help you to install Ubuntu. If they
> so 'no', then ask to speak to a supervisor. Maybe he/she will be able to
> help you.
>
> Cheers.
>
>[color=green]
>> I have Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The
>> computer cannot access the internet for updates and ect.[/color]
>
> --
> The "Wow" starts now.
> [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLqUf4cdwc&eurl=[/url]
>
> Windows is not a virus! Viruses are small, efficient and built to get a
> job
> done. Windows on the other hand ...
>[/color]

Well, according to some, this never happens to anyone but "thieves" and
"victims". According to some MVPs, this never happens despite the multitude
of complainers on the MS Genuine Windows Advantage forum.

So, thank you for being our first complaint.

Assuming you are not a thief and are attempting to run a pirated copy of
Vista, just pick up the phone and call MS. You'll be fixed in 10 minutes,
tops! Oh, wait, you already did that and they "couldn't help you."

So you are left having to use the means provided by MS to illegally extend
your trial period to get to a point where you can get help.

Just remember... "It's not a kill switch."

~~~~~~~
So, on to your problem...
First of all, limited functionality should not take you to a stand
still. Even the worst case of "ehanced limited functionality" should still
enable you to connect to the internet for up to one-hour. (I have never
witnessed this, but that's what is written up on the topic. Some like to post
that if it hasn't happened to them, it never happens.)

If you can reconnect to Digital Locker, you should be able to reinstall
the upgrade, unless you do not have a disk. (I hope you burned a disk.)
If not, go to a computer that can connect, download the product from the
digital locker and burn it to a DVD. Re-install.
Or, borrow a disk. Anyone can try Vista from any Vista disk, but to
authenticate and continue to use, you need a valid Product ID (a license.)
Use the disk to upgrade to the version you bought and use your Product ID
during installation. Then, activate.

Activation is part of the agreement. If you don't activate, woe unto you.


The real question is:
How did you get to this point?
Pirate?
Victim?
Installed a bad driver?

We all want to know.

"Andrew" wrote:
[color=blue]
> I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
> that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
> activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
> I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
> Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
> for updates and ect.
>[/color]

I cannot log on to windows, i get a black screen that claims that vista is
not genuine. I cannot run any programs, and i cannot go to websites for
updates. I have an intenet connection that is active and works, however when
I attempt to activate windows over the internet or use the option to use the
computer in limited functionality, it attempts to open a web page to
microsoft, and fails, i get an error.

"MICHAEL" wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> "Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> >I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> > locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> > yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
> > that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
> > activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> > activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
> > I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
> > Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
> > for updates and ect.[/color]
>
> See if you can do this.
>
> [url]http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12554_22-56073-1.html[/url]
> Restoring Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode
>
>[/color]

Again, I cannot log onto windows. When I click on a profile I get black
screen, not a black destop, in the bottom right hand corner it says "Vista
not genuine build 6000" about every 15 - 20 restarts and going through that
process a screen will pop up asking me to activate windows. thier are 4
options, over the internet which give me an error, buy a lincence using
reduced fuctionality which cannot connect to the internet, over the phone,
which it does not give me the code so they cannot help me, and I cannot
rember the forth one but it is equally as useless. I purchased my copy and I
am the owner since you would like to know. And i already went through the
activation when Installed the software a month ago. I just want the software
that i purchased to work properly. When I called the the rep on the phone
said that screen was impossible because it could not be cracked. So right
now they are fairly useless with solving this issue.

"mhonzell" wrote:
[color=blue]
> Well, according to some, this never happens to anyone but "thieves" and
> "victims". According to some MVPs, this never happens despite the multitude
> of complainers on the MS Genuine Windows Advantage forum.
>
> So, thank you for being our first complaint.
>
> Assuming you are not a thief and are attempting to run a pirated copy of
> Vista, just pick up the phone and call MS. You'll be fixed in 10 minutes,
> tops! Oh, wait, you already did that and they "couldn't help you."
>
> So you are left having to use the means provided by MS to illegally extend
> your trial period to get to a point where you can get help.
>
> Just remember... "It's not a kill switch."
>
> ~~~~~~~
> So, on to your problem...
> First of all, limited functionality should not take you to a stand
> still. Even the worst case of "ehanced limited functionality" should still
> enable you to connect to the internet for up to one-hour. (I have never
> witnessed this, but that's what is written up on the topic. Some like to post
> that if it hasn't happened to them, it never happens.)
>
> If you can reconnect to Digital Locker, you should be able to reinstall
> the upgrade, unless you do not have a disk. (I hope you burned a disk.)
> If not, go to a computer that can connect, download the product from the
> digital locker and burn it to a DVD. Re-install.
> Or, borrow a disk. Anyone can try Vista from any Vista disk, but to
> authenticate and continue to use, you need a valid Product ID (a license.)
> Use the disk to upgrade to the version you bought and use your Product ID
> during installation. Then, activate.
>
> Activation is part of the agreement. If you don't activate, woe unto you.
>
>
> The real question is:
> How did you get to this point?
> Pirate?
> Victim?
> Installed a bad driver?
>
> We all want to know.
>
> "Andrew" wrote:
>[color=green]
> > I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> > locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> > yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
> > that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
> > activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> > activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
> > I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
> > Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
> > for updates and ect.
> >[/color][/color]

I would start over and see if you get better results or try your local
computer shop.

"Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black
> screen
> that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i
> cannot
> activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for
> activation.
> I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I
> have
> Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the
> internet
> for updates and ect.
>[/color]

Okay, I'm reposting because I believe you missed the important part amongst
all the rhetoric:

If you can reconnect to Digital Locker, you should be able to reinstall
the upgrade, unless you do not have a disk. (I hope you burned a disk.)

If not, go to a computer that can connect, download the product from the
digital locker and burn it to a DVD. Re-install.

Or, borrow a disk. Anyone can try Vista from any Vista disk, but to
authenticate and continue to use, you need a valid Product ID (a license.)
Use the disk to upgrade to the version you bought and use your Product ID
during installation. Then, activate.

This will get you to a point where you can get help.



"Andrew" wrote:
[color=blue]
> I cannot log on to windows, i get a black screen that claims that vista is
> not genuine. I cannot run any programs, and i cannot go to websites for
> updates. I have an intenet connection that is active and works, however when
> I attempt to activate windows over the internet or use the option to use the
> computer in limited functionality, it attempts to open a web page to
> microsoft, and fails, i get an error.
>
> "MICHAEL" wrote:
>[color=green]
> >
> > "Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
> > >I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> > > locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> > > yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
> > > that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
> > > activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> > > activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
> > > I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
> > > Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
> > > for updates and ect.[/color]
> >
> > See if you can do this.
> >
> > [url]http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12554_22-56073-1.html[/url]
> > Restoring Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode
> >
> >[/color][/color]

Andrew,

After IE7 opens up and fails to load the page, do this-

type C:\ into IE's address bar and hit enter.

Then navigate to c:\windows\system32

Find "cmd.exe" in the system32 folder.

Right click cmd.exe and select "Run as administrator".
Click "Continue" on any prompts you receive.

After the command prompt (CMD) opens up, type this-
slmgr -rearm

Wait a minute or two, you'll get a confirmation box that pops up.

Reboot.

After you reboot, you'll have the option to activate again,
or will be given the choice "Ask Me Later".



-Michael

"Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D16874DB-BB98-447E-9416-345C4AF80612@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I cannot log on to windows, i get a black screen that claims that vista is
> not genuine. I cannot run any programs, and i cannot go to websites for
> updates. I have an intenet connection that is active and works, however when
> I attempt to activate windows over the internet or use the option to use the
> computer in limited functionality, it attempts to open a web page to
> microsoft, and fails, i get an error.
>
> "MICHAEL" wrote:
>[color=green]
>>
>> "Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>> >I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
>> > locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
>> > yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
>> > that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
>> > activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
>> > activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
>> > I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
>> > Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
>> > for updates and ect.[/color]
>>
>> See if you can do this.
>>
>> [url]http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12554_22-56073-1.html[/url]
>> Restoring Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode
>>
>>[/color][/color]

"MICHAEL" <u158627_emr2@dslr.net> wrote in message
news:%235UsK4jaHHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Andrew,[/color]

Just clarify things a bit:

Be sure you are clicking "Use computer in limited functionality"

Then:
[color=blue]
> After IE7 opens up and fails to load that page, do this-
>
> type C:\ into IE's address bar and hit enter.
>
> Then navigate to c:\windows\system32
>
> Find "cmd.exe" in the system32 folder.
>
> Right click cmd.exe and select "Run as administrator".
> Click "Continue" on any prompts you receive.
>
> After the command prompt (CMD) opens up, type this-[/color]
[color=blue]
> slmgr -rearm[/color]

Hit enter after typing that.

Remember to click "Continue" on any prompts that pop up.

[color=blue]
> Wait a minute or two, you'll get a confirmation box that pops up.
>
> Reboot.
>
> After you reboot, you'll have the option to activate again,
> or will be given the choice "Ask Me Later".
>
>
>
> -Michael
>
> "Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D16874DB-BB98-447E-9416-345C4AF80612@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>>I cannot log on to windows, i get a black screen that claims that vista is
>> not genuine. I cannot run any programs, and i cannot go to websites for
>> updates. I have an intenet connection that is active and works, however when
>> I attempt to activate windows over the internet or use the option to use the
>> computer in limited functionality, it attempts to open a web page to
>> microsoft, and fails, i get an error.
>>
>> "MICHAEL" wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> "Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...
>>> >I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
>>> > locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
>>> > yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black screen
>>> > that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i cannot
>>> > activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
>>> > activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for activation.
>>> > I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I have
>>> > Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the internet
>>> > for updates and ect.
>>>
>>> See if you can do this.
>>>
>>> [url]http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12554_22-56073-1.html[/url]
>>> Restoring Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode
>>>
>>>[/color][/color]
>[/color]

"Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black
> screen
> that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i
> cannot
> activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for
> activation.
> I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I
> have
> Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the
> internet
> for updates and ect.
>[/color]

If you press f8 soon after boot, and choose the 'Safe mode with networking'
option, you may be able to connect to the Internet via a connected computer
with an active Internet connection

--
Jon

Test Man wrote:
[color=blue]
> Stupid advice, but not surprising coming from a Linux lover. Obviously
> your advice doesn't solve his problem!
>[/color]
It offers a long term "solution". Either MickeyMouse support starts to get
the message that they can't leave Windows users in a quandary like this and
need to help them or they'll look at an alternative or the OP does indeed
move on to Ubuntu and permanently gets out from under MickeyMouse's
bull****.

Cheers.

[color=blue]
> "NoStop" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:1174312591.397478@netadmin1.interbaun.net...[color=green]
>> Andrew wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the
>>> digital locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release,
>>> however as of yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i
>>> get
>>> a black screen that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is
>>> not genuine. i cannot activate it via internet because my computer will
>>> not connect and i cannot activate over the phone because it does not
>>> give me the code for activation. I called the activation center and they
>>> said they
>>> could not help me.[/color]
>>
>> Ask the Wintards whether they can help you to install Ubuntu. If they
>> so 'no', then ask to speak to a supervisor. Maybe he/she will be able to
>> help you.
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>>[color=darkred]
>>> I have Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The
>>> computer cannot access the internet for updates and ect.[/color]
>>
>> --
>> The "Wow" starts now.
>> [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLqUf4cdwc&eurl=[/url]
>>
>> Windows is not a virus! Viruses are small, efficient and built to get a
>> job
>> done. Windows on the other hand ...
>>[/color][/color]

--
The "Wow" starts now.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLqUf4cdwc&eurl=[/url]

Windows is not a virus! Viruses are small, efficient and built to get a job
done. Windows on the other hand ...

ok so you can log into the reduced functionality desktop mode right?

using that desktop you can then pull up the activation wizard and use that
to get the info for the phone line.

also could you post your full build string? There's something that I'm
somewhat curious about.


"Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C65F925C-4DDC-4407-AC03-98A622035466@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Again, I cannot log onto windows. When I click on a profile I get black
> screen, not a black destop, in the bottom right hand corner it says "Vista
> not genuine build 6000" about every 15 - 20 restarts and going through
> that
> process a screen will pop up asking me to activate windows. thier are 4
> options, over the internet which give me an error, buy a lincence using
> reduced fuctionality which cannot connect to the internet, over the phone,
> which it does not give me the code so they cannot help me, and I cannot
> rember the forth one but it is equally as useless. I purchased my copy and
> I
> am the owner since you would like to know. And i already went through the
> activation when Installed the software a month ago. I just want the
> software
> that i purchased to work properly. When I called the the rep on the phone
> said that screen was impossible because it could not be cracked. So right
> now they are fairly useless with solving this issue.
>
> "mhonzell" wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Well, according to some, this never happens to anyone but "thieves" and
>> "victims". According to some MVPs, this never happens despite the
>> multitude
>> of complainers on the MS Genuine Windows Advantage forum.
>>
>> So, thank you for being our first complaint.
>>
>> Assuming you are not a thief and are attempting to run a pirated copy of
>> Vista, just pick up the phone and call MS. You'll be fixed in 10 minutes,
>> tops! Oh, wait, you already did that and they "couldn't help you."
>>
>> So you are left having to use the means provided by MS to illegally
>> extend
>> your trial period to get to a point where you can get help.
>>
>> Just remember... "It's not a kill switch."
>>
>> ~~~~~~~
>> So, on to your problem...
>> First of all, limited functionality should not take you to a stand
>> still. Even the worst case of "ehanced limited functionality" should
>> still
>> enable you to connect to the internet for up to one-hour. (I have never
>> witnessed this, but that's what is written up on the topic. Some like to
>> post
>> that if it hasn't happened to them, it never happens.)
>>
>> If you can reconnect to Digital Locker, you should be able to
>> reinstall
>> the upgrade, unless you do not have a disk. (I hope you burned a disk.)
>> If not, go to a computer that can connect, download the product from
>> the
>> digital locker and burn it to a DVD. Re-install.
>> Or, borrow a disk. Anyone can try Vista from any Vista disk, but to
>> authenticate and continue to use, you need a valid Product ID (a
>> license.)
>> Use the disk to upgrade to the version you bought and use your Product ID
>> during installation. Then, activate.
>>
>> Activation is part of the agreement. If you don't activate, woe unto
>> you.
>>
>>
>> The real question is:
>> How did you get to this point?
>> Pirate?
>> Victim?
>> Installed a bad driver?
>>
>> We all want to know.
>>
>> "Andrew" wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>> > I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the
>> > digital
>> > locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as
>> > of
>> > yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black
>> > screen
>> > that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i
>> > cannot
>> > activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i
>> > cannot
>> > activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for
>> > activation.
>> > I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I
>> > have
>> > Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the
>> > internet
>> > for updates and ect.
>> >[/color][/color][/color]

No luck it informs you that Vista is not genuine and tells you to restart
normally. safe mode with CMD works tough.

"Jon" wrote:
[color=blue]
> "Andrew" <Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E82A01EB-0D16-4BC4-B4A0-5C87607D3983@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> >I cannot access anything on my computer. I bought vista through the digital
> > locker, via circuit city, around the time of vista release, however as of
> > yesterday as soon as i choose a profile on my computer i get a black
> > screen
> > that says in the lower right hand corner that vista is not genuine. i
> > cannot
> > activate it via internet because my computer will not connect and i cannot
> > activate over the phone because it does not give me the code for
> > activation.
> > I called the activation center and they said they could not help me. I
> > have
> > Vista Home Premium, upgraded from Xp. The computer cannot access the
> > internet
> > for updates and ect.
> >[/color]
>
> If you press f8 soon after boot, and choose the 'Safe mode with networking'
> option, you may be able to connect to the Internet via a connected computer
> with an active Internet connection
>
> --
> Jon
>
>[/color]