So I tried installing Vista SP1 and now it says my copy isn't genuine.

Let me preface this by saying I do own a legal retail copy of Vista.

I tried installing SP1 today. It downloaded and got through 2/3 of the installation, then failed for some reason at the 3rd stage. When I logged into Vista, I noticed at the bottom-right corner it says:

Windows Vista (TM)
Build 6000
This copy of Windows is not genuine

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What's that about? Does anyone know how to fix it?

You somehow got the RC (release candidate) version of SP1 and not the final release. Use the link on the [H]ardOCP home and download the release version.

Then...uninstall the SP you installed (takes FOREVER) then install the newly downloaded version.
There are ways to "remove" the words, but you still won't be running the release SP1.

RushFan said:

You somehow got the RC (release candidate) version of SP1 and not the final release. Use the link on the [H]ardOCP home and download the release version.

Then...uninstall the SP you installed (takes FOREVER) then install the newly downloaded version.
There are ways to "remove" the words, but you still won't be running the release SP1.

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So even if I uninstall the one I have and install the correct one, I won't be running the final version?

Or are you referring to some way to just remove the words without removing the SP?

Edit - Also, when the installation fail it said Vista was "reverting changes". Does that mean the SP is removed?

Bona Fide said:

So even if I uninstall the one I have and install the correct one, I won't be running the final version?

Or are you referring to some way to just remove the words without removing the SP?

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He's referring to a way to hide the message,. If you uninstall and reinstall the proper SP1 you'll have the final code and a legit version.

Thanks a lot guys. I just finished the correct SP1 install and everything's fine now.