On the desktop of your computer, you may find a message saying:

“Windows 7

Build 7601

This copy of Windows is not genuine”

In fact, this issue always happens in Build 7601 and 7600. And you can see the wallpaper is converted into the black screen. More seriously, this issue may have an influence on the computer performance. This is annoying.

In this following part, we will give you 4 helpful methods to fix this problem in Windows 7.

Fix This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine Build 7600/7601

Way 1: Uninstall KB971033

It may be possible that Windows 7 runs properly before KB971033 update is installed. In the update, Windows Activation Technologies is installed, helping to detect the OS. Then, you will receive Windows 7 build 7601 not genuine message.

To fix the problem, you need to uninstall this update.

Step 1: Go to the Start menu to open Control Panel.

Step 2: Select System and Security.

Step 3: Under Windows Update part, choose View installed updates option. Or go to View update history > Installed Updates.

Step 4: Find the update of KB971033 and uninstall it.

Importance:

Uninstalling Windows update may result in malfunction of program files and unexpected data loss. Therefore, you had better back up important files before you do. We recommend using MiniTool ShadowMaker, the best free backup software for Windows 10/8/7 to make a backup.
 

 
Step 1: Choose Local Backup after running MiniTool ShadowMaker.

Step 2: Choose the backup type: file, partition, OS or disk. Then, select an external hard drive or USB drive to save the image file.

Step 3: Hit Back up Now to execute the task under the Backup page.

Way 2: Use SLMGR -REARM Command

SLMGR (Windows Server License Manager Script), the command prompt version of Microsoft licensing tool, is helpful to reset the licensing status of your machine.

To fix Windows 7 not genuine, run Command Prompt as administrator. Then, type SLMGR -REARM in the pop-up window, and press Enter. Later, you need to restart the OS to execute the change by clicking OK from the pop-out window.

Way 3: Use RSOP

Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing Win + R and input rsop.msc.

Step 2: Navigate to the path:

Windows Settings (under Computer Configuration section) > Security Settings > System Services.

Step 3: Double-click on Plug and Play, find Startup and click on Automatic.

Way 4:  Turn off the Windows Automatic Update

Step 1: Run Control Panel from the Start menu.

Step 2: Go to this path: System and Security > Windows Update > Turn automatic updating on or off.

Step 3: Choose Never Check for Updates (not recommended) option under Important updates section.

Final Words

In this post, we simply introduce you solutions to fix this copy of Windows is not genuine Build 7600. Just try them one by one to fix your problem. For learning more information, read this post now.