Is your installation of Windows Genuine?

In the past few months we have noticed many of our new customers that have decided to give us a try have had an illegal installation of Windows installed on their computers from a previous repair. Here is what we mean by an illegal copy of windows. If you were to take a look at the bottom of your laptop for example there should be a sticker on the bottom telling you what version of Windows that laptop is licensed for. It would have the name of the version of Windows and also the product key or licenses key number that allows your activate your copy of windows to make it Genuine. Here is an example of a Microsoft License Sticker:

In the past few months we have noticed our new customers who have laptops or desktops that are licensed for Windows Vista are coming to our shop with a windows 7 or 8 installed on their computers and they have the message that they have become victims of counterfeit copy of Windows. Now over the years Microsoft has developed a security system built into Windows to detect illegal installations of Windows on peoples computers. Of course with our advanced technology that we have today, hackers out there are able to "alter" this security feature to allow you to install any version of Windows you want on your computer but after time Microsoft will find out if your copy of Windows is Genuine or not cause they are constantly updating their Activation system with false keys. So you may enjoy an illegal copy of Windows 7 for a short while but it will come to a certain time where you copy of Windows will stop working and you will be in our shop asking for help and repair. Now there are ways to avoid this from happening. 

1. If you have someone tell you that they can fix your computer and give you version of Windows and also Microsoft Office is ling to you. They should tell you that will install the version of windows that your laptop/desktop is licensed for and thats it. If you want Microsoft Office then they should install what we call an open licenses version of office like Openoffice.org. If you want Microsoft office then you must purchase it. When you purchase any kind of Microsoft product Microsoft will either mail you and e-mail you your product key or licenses key that will allow you to install and activate your Microsoft product. When you get that mail or e-mail save it for future installations. 

2. You find someone on craigslist or the internet selling any version of Windows and other software for a very low price than what the software actually worth. If you find an craigslist AD stating that a person has Windows 7 or 8 for $30.00 when the software in stores or even online costs $150.00 dollar then your red flags should be going up. Not even our shop who is a Microsoft Certified Partner can sell you a version of Windows for that price. So stay away from these people. 

Now we have provided you with the information that you need so you will not get scammed or conned by these unprofessional people that are out there. Always listen to your guy. Its usually right. If your guy is telling you no get a second opinion and see if the second opinion matches the first one you got. It will not hurt to shop at multiple places or you can check out our rating online and see how happy our customers have been with us. We are not called Integrity Computer for nothing. We will get your computer repair done right the frist time you come to see us. If you would to get a hold of us please call us at 909 202 4330 or come on in to our shop location located at 222 N. Mountain Ave #102 Upland, CA 91786. We look forward to seeing you and solving your computer or IT needs.