Fixing windows not genuine error using cmd

Many users have reported the Microsoft Windows not genuine error, and in today’s article, we’re going to show you a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you fix this error.

  • The windows not genuine error means that your PC isn’t licensed.
  • You can try using the Windows license key finder tool to find your license key.
  • You can also use the Windows License Activation Troubleshooter to fix this error.

Use SFC and DISM

  1. Press Windows + S, enter cmd, and click on the relevant search result.
  2. Paste the following commands, and hit Enter after each line:
    Paste the following commands, and hit Enter after each line:

Repair Windows 10

  1. Go to Start, type cmd, and open Command prompt as an administrator.
  2. Paste the following command and hit Enter: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    Paste the following command and hit Enter: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  3. Wait for the process to finish.

Use the slmgr /resetcounter command

  1. The command will reset the counter for keys that are used for signing, without deleting the key.
  2. Restart your PC after the command is executed.
    Restart your PC after the command is executed.

Use the slmgr.vbs command

  1. Type slmgr.vbs and press Enter.
  2. A window will appear that contains all the installed Windows versions.
    A window will appear that contains all the installed Windows versions.
  3. Right-click on your current Windows installation.
  4. Select Change Product Key
  5. Enter your current product key and press Enter.
  6. Restart your computer.
    Restart your computer.

Repair the BCD store

  1. Type in cmd in the search bar, right-click on Command prompt, and select Run as administrator.
  2. Type in the command below and press Enter: bcdedit /import d:windowssystem32bcd
    Type in the command below and press Enter: bcdedit /import d:windowssystem32bcd
  3. Restart your computer

Reinstall Windows 10

  1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
  2. Click the Update & Security option.
  3. Choose Recovery from the left pane.
    Choose Recovery from the left pane.
  4. Now click on Get Started under Reset this PC.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.

Disable Automatic Updates

  1. Go to Search and type Windows update, then click on Update & Security app.
  2. Click on Advanced options.
  3. Under Windows Update settings, uncheck the checkbox labeled Automatically download updates.
  4. Go back to Windows Update settings and click on Check for updates.
    Go back to Windows Update settings and click on Check for updates.

Perform a Clean Reinstall

  1. Go to Search, type cmd, and open Command prompt as administrator.
  2. Enter the following command slmgr /rearm
    Enter the following command slmgr /rearm
  3. Restart your PC and check if the problem is resolved.
Scroll to Top