KB971033 causing activation issues on Windows 7 Enterprise PCs

1. How do I uninstall KB971033?
2. How do I get rid of not genuine Windows 7?
3. How do I activate Windows 7 not genuine?
4. What is KB971033?
5. Why does Windows 7 say not genuine copy?
6. How do I get rid of Windows 7601 not genuine?
7. What happens if I don't activate Windows 7?
8. Can Windows 7 still be activated?
9. How many times can you use Slmgr rearm?
10. How long can you use Windows 7 without activating?
11. How do you find KB971033?
12. How do I get rid of a black screen on Windows 7?

How do I uninstall KB971033?

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1. Click on Start.
2. Then click on Control Panel.
3. Now click on Programs.
4. Click on View installed Updates.
5. Search for “Update for Windows 7 (KB971033)”
6. Right click on it and select Uninstall.
7. This will uninstall this activation update and you'll be able to use your Windows 7 computer without any error message.

How do I get rid of not genuine Windows 7?

Solution # 2: Uninstall update

1. Click the Start menu or hit the Windows key.
2. Open the Control Panel.
3. Click on Programs, then View Installed Updates.
4. Search “Windows 7 (KB971033).
5. Right-click and select Uninstall.
6. Restart your computer.

How do I activate Windows 7 not genuine?

Solution 2: Use SLMGR-REARM command

1. Launch Command prompt as administrator by clicking on Start, type cmd in the search box and then right-click on Command prompt and choose Run as administrator.
2. Type SLMGR–REARM or SLMGR /REARM.
3. You will see a confirmation window, click on OK and restart your computer.

What is KB971033?

This is Microsoft's description of the functionality of the update: This update for Windows Activation Technologies helps detect validation errors and activation exploits. This update also detects any tampering attempts made to important Windows 7 system files.

Why does Windows 7 say not genuine copy?

If Microsoft's servers tell Windows that it's using a pirated or otherwise improperly licensed key, Windows will display a message saying that your copy of Microsoft Windows “is not genuine.” A typical Windows PC you buy will come with a pre-activated copy of Windows that's properly licensed.

How do I get rid of Windows 7601 not genuine?

Now, you can use SLMGR -REARM command to remove “this copy of Windows is not genuine 7601/7600 issue”. Go to Start menu and search for Command Prompt. Right-click on cmd.exe in the search result and choose Run as Administrator. Type SLMGR -REARM command in the pop-up window, and press Enter.

What happens if I don't activate Windows 7?

Unlike Windows XP and Vista, failure to activate Windows 7 leaves you with an annoying, but somewhat usable system. ... Finally, Windows will automatically turn your screen background image to black every hour – even after you change it back to your preference.

Can Windows 7 still be activated?

Windows 7 can still be installed and activated after end of support; however, it will be more vulnerable to security risks and viruses due to the lack of security updates. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft strongly recommends that you use Windows 10 instead of Windows 7.

How many times can you use Slmgr rearm?

You can rearm the period 6 times. (180 days * 6 = 3 years). When the period comes to an end, run slmgr -rearm to extend it by another 180 days.

How long can you use Windows 7 without activating?

Microsoft allows users to install and run any version of Windows 7 for up to 30 days without requiring a product activation key, a 25-character alphanumeric string that proves the copy is legitimate. During the 30-day grace period, Windows 7 operates as if it has been activated.

How do you find KB971033?

Click on View installed updates in the left pane. Once all of your installed updates have been loaded and you can see them in the right pane, sift through them, locate update KB971033, right-click on it and click on Uninstall in the contextual menu.

How do I get rid of a black screen on Windows 7?

To disable this service:

1. Click the Start button, type services. ...
2. Locate and then double-click the Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service.
3. Locate the Startup type dropdown and change the value to "disabled".
4. Locate and click the button labeled "Stop".
5. Click the Apply button, and then click the OK button.