I get this error message saying that "My copy of windows 7 may be a hacked copy and that I should buy a real copy of $149"

Sounds odd for sure, two things to start on: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/DownloadValidationSupport.aspx?displaylang=en http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929 Make sure you have a real copy of the Operating System. I would advise you also run a full antivirus and malware scan as there are some virus/spam/popups that are designed to make you think you have an issue that take you to a fake site to scam you. Hope this helps. Make sure to have your valid MS Windows 7 DVD and key inhand.:P Advice offered, If you need more help it is advised to seek the council and advice of paid professionals. The answer is always 42, or reboot.

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Hi, Please try the suggestions provided by Jason. Also, Could you please take a screenshot to make us understand the issue better? Regards, Juke TechNet Subscriber Support in forum If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Please try the suggestions provided by Jason. Also, Could you please take a screenshot to make us understand the issue better? Regards, Juke TechNet Subscriber Support in forum If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

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