How to Remove a Windows Validation Nag

Removing the irksome Windows Genuine verification utility will prevent the constant "This Copy of Windows is not genuine" warning. This warning is an indication that your copy of Windows is not valid. Although validating your operating system is the surest way to cease the WGA tool, you can temporarily disable the messages with a few manual procedures.

Run Windows Task Manager

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  Click the "Start" button. Type "taskmgr" in the "Search" field and press "Enter." This will open the Windows Task Manager. Open the "Processes" tab.

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  Select the "WgaTray.exe" process and click "End Process."

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  Exit the Task Manager.

Remove the Files

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  Restart your computer. Press the "F8" key in succession, until the advanced boot menu appears. Scroll down to "Safe mode" and press "Enter."

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  Click "Start" and click "Computer." Click "C," "Windows" and then "System32."

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  Right-click "WgaTray.exe" and click "Delete." Exit Windows Explorer. Open the Recycle Bin and select "Empty the Recycle Bin."

Run Registry Editor

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  Click the "Start" button. Type "regedit" in the "Search" field and press "Enter." This will open the Registry Editor.

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  Navigate the registry path "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicrosoftWindows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify."

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  Right-click "WgaLogon" and click "Delete." Exit the Registry Editor.

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  Reboot the PC. Make sure the WGA messages no longer display.

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  Right-click "WgaTray.exe" and click "Delete." Exit Windows Explorer. Open the Recycle Bin and select "Empty the Recycle Bin."