genuine notification setting options

recent dowlnlaods past few days (as computer off for 2 -3 weeks) now keep
popping up something like"this versionof windowsnot genuine..." blue star
shape in icon tray to right has OPTION of changing notifiction setting,BUT
that window is only open for a few seoconds before "This version not
genuine.." comes up again.

? how do i get rid of tray icon?
? how do i stop it from showing up each time i reboot?
and the version is valid...spo dont understand why this is happening?

<quote Carey Frisch>
Please download and install:

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...74-ENU-x86.exe

Then re-boot Windows. Does this resolve the issue?

If not, then:

Please follow this simple troubleshooting procedure:

1. Download and install the MGA Diagnostic Tool:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012

2. After running the MGA Diagnostic Tool, click
on the "Windows" tab and then click on "Copy to Clipboard".

3. Next, visit the following website and create a post in the
"WGA Validation Problems" forum and paste the
results of the WGA Diagnostic Data in a detailed post.
http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/...aspx?SiteID=25

4. A WGA troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and
recommend an appropriate solution.

</quote>


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"jonic" <> wrote in message
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> recent dowlnlaods past few days (as computer off for 2 -3 weeks) now keep
> popping up something like"this versionof windowsnot genuine..." blue star
> shape in icon tray to right has OPTION of changing notifiction setting,BUT
> that window is only open for a few seoconds before "This version not
> genuine.." comes up again.
>
> ? how do i get rid of tray icon?
> ? how do i stop it from showing up each time i reboot?
> and the version is valid...spo dont understand why this is happening?