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In this articleThis article helps fix the 0x80070005 error that occurs when you log on to a computer. Applies to: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2012 R2 SymptomsWhen you log on to a computer that is running Windows, you receive the following Windows Activation message:
Additionally, the desktop background is black, and you receive the following error message in the lower-right corner of the screen:
When you view the System properties in Control Panel, the following information is displayed: Note To view the System properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System.
If you use the slmgr.vbs /dlv script to view the licensing status, you receive the following message:
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ResolutionTo resolve this problem, use the following methods, depending on your scenario. Scenario 1: Lack of permissionsThe network service account has to have full control and read permissions in the following registry subkey:
The permissions may have been removed when a Plug and Play Group Policy Object (GPO) was applied. To resolve the problem in this scenario, use method A or method B. Method 1: Edit the permissions of the Group Policy
The following are the permissions that are applied to the Plug and Play service in the security descriptor definition language (SDDL):
(A;;CC LC SW LO CR RC ;;;SU is an Access Control Entry (ACE) that allows the following rights to SU (SDDL_SERVICE - Service logon user):
If there are no GPOs in place, the default registry permissions have been changed. To work around this problem, follow these steps:
Method 2: Disable the Plug and Play GPONote This method is intended for advanced computer users and cannot be performed on computers that are running Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Starter. For help with advanced troubleshooting, ask your system administrator or Contact Microsoft. To disable the Plug and Play GPO, follow these steps:
Note You may have to restart the computer. Scenario 2: Missing registry entriesOne or more of the following registry subkeys is missing:
To resolve this problem in this scenario, follow these steps:
Check whether the problem is fixed. If the problem is fixed, you're finished with this section. If the problem isn't fixed, you can contact support. Advanced informationBecause the Licensing service uses Plug and Play to obtain hardware ID information and binds the license to the computer, this setting can result in an activated system appearing to be out of tolerance. The default permissions of the Plug and Play policy don't grant the Licensing service the appropriate rights to access the Plug and Play service. The Licensing service runs under the Network Service account. Additional resourcesAdditional resourcesIn this articleWhat happens if Windows 7 is not genuine?What happens if Windows 7 is not genuine? If you are using a non-genuine copy of Windows 7, you can see a notification saying “this copy of Windows is not genuine”. If you change the desktop background, it will change back to black. The computer performance will be influenced.
How do I activate Windows not genuine?Here's how to activate Windows:. Select Start > Settings > System > Activation .. If you have a valid product key, select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character product key. If you don't have a valid product key, select Go to Microsoft Store, and follow the instructions to buy a digital license for Windows.. How do I get rid of the Windows is not genuine watermark?Click on Update & Security. Choose Activation from the menu on the left, then click on Change product key. Enter your product key and click Next. Wait for Windows 10 to activate and enjoy your operating system without any watermarks or limitations!
How do I turn off Windows 7 genuine notification?How to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications in Windows.... Step1. Type cmd in search program box and then enter.. Step2. Type SLMGR -REARM in the command prompt then enter.. Step3. Now you need to restart you computer, you will not see window genuine notification after restarting of your computer.. |