This copy of windows is not Genuine.So how do I make it genuine with the help of Dell Windows CD ?

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

There are various reasons that you would get such an error.

1-The previous version on Operating system should be a activate / registered version.

2- During the upgrade ensure that the internet is connected when the prompt comes up.

3-Ensure that you let the Upgrade installs all the packages,drivers and updates to avoid compatibility issues.

Please check the following before you upgrade.

Thanks

Robin

System model?

OS and version?

Did you install the OS yourself?

Did you use the Dell recovery media to do the install?

It is registered version or else I would not be able to Install the Windows Update.The problem is that its annoying to see that Windows is not genuine pop's up and miss some features on the licensed version

Hey guys,

                       not sure if it will help but when I upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 and then proceeded to Windows updates, 8,1 was shows as not activated.

Turns out, the computer time was not set properly. All it took was to sync with the internet Time and voila! Window was activated.

All the best :emotion-1:

Model:Dell Inspiron N5050

OS Windows 7

Version 64bit Ultimate

No

No

The license key for the OEM copy of Windows is either on the bottom of the system or under the battery -- what version is the system licensed for?  It's unlikely a budget system like this would have shipped with Windows Ultimate.

The originally shipped OS should also be listed at support.dell.com (under Original Configuration).

Model:Dell Inspiron N5050 OS Windows 7 Version 64bit Ultimate No No

Its time to prepare for the free upgrade to Windows 10... Since you cannot make your base install genuine, upgrade via the 10130 Windows Insider Preview:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/windows-xpvista-%e2%86%92-windows-10-free-upgrade/