Microsoft has started bugging the users of non genuine copies of Windows. If you are also running a non genuine or pirated copy of Windows then there is a full chance of you getting this notification one day or the other.
The problem was reported by one of our viewers that when she updated her copy of Windows with Windows Update then her system started showing this notification that reads “You may be a victim of software counterfeiting” and “This copy of windows does not pass genuine Windows validation”.
These notifications start coming back again after some time and do not feel good. Though I never encourage piracy but here is how you can remove this problem:
1. Before doing anything serious try restoring your system. If the problem is occurring after the Windows Update then System Restore will surely help.
2. But if it does not then do try this, launch Windows Task Manager.
3. Locate the process “wgatray.exe” and end it.
4. Log in into the Safe Mode and delete the file WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32
5. Also delete the WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32\dllcache
6. Type regedit in Run to open Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify key.
7. Delete the folder WgaLogon and all of its contents.
8. Restart the PC normally.
Update:
Download this WGA remover tool called RemoveWGA.exe, just download it and run. You can download from any link below and see which one works for you.
WGATRAY.EXE if you can’t delete this file, then rename it.
that is all.
First, thanks for the way out, the msg. was very nagging. I did not know that I have bought a counterfeit software from a genuine and well established computer company.
Second, only step 6 to 8 seems to be enough for solving the problem.
Third, the file RemoveWGA.exe can’t be downloaded.
Fourth, there is a question, it may seem silly, but, is there any chance, that after removing the WgaLogon folder, my hard disk will crash in future?
wow its work thanks
hello i got an problem in my system .actual i install my wga.after install wga my system is not working.
I have a laptop with genuine Windows. I paid a tech to replace hard drive after it crashed. My product key is still on bottom of computer but I have warning ‘you may be a victim of software counterfeiting’.
When I go to ‘my computer’ and right click on Properties/Help, it shows that Windows is registered to me and there is a number listed.
When I click on star and follow steps it says I can’t upload WGAPluginInstall.exe
Is there some way I can re-enter my product key?
If download not work, try this :
http://www.brothersoft.com/removewga-62674.html
http://www.top4download.com/removewga/download-whvltndn.html
this will remove :
System-HKEY_LOKAL_MACHINE\SOFTWERE\Microsoft\WINDOWS NT\Current Version\WinLogon\Nofity\Logon
C:\Windows\system32\Wga Logon.Dll
C:\Windows\system32\Wga Tray.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Wga Dllcache\WgaLogon.Dll
C:\Windows\system32\Wga Dllcache\Wga.Tray.Exe
C:\Windows\Lokal Setting\Temp\Wga Nofity.Settings
C:\Windows\WgaNofity.Log
AllUsers\Alication data\Window Genuine Advantage
If you use antivirus, you can try Disable first then do download removewga ,after you download and Run then do remove, then Enable back your antivirus and do Scan.
After all remove you can turn on again the automatic update windows
Good Luck (smile)
“computer stats- potentially unprotected” keeps showing in my tool bar should I be concerned and how can I get rid of it??? Please reply, thank you.
Though I am not victim. But it helped so much to a friend of mine. You are doing a great job RAJAT.
wow.. ik works :O
Thanks!!
i have this problem many months ago plzz help me! how to turn your pc safe mode i dont know how to perform this help!!
But i cant download the RemoveWGA because my internet cant response in the website…
although i have my dsl connection but it cant response when i open mozilla or internet explorer
example: when i type “www.yahoo.com” then go..
it says error connection failed..
thank you .problem solved..
I downloaded WGA remover for Windows 7 but it keeps asking password? What is it?
pls help me… the same problem attacked my computer… n i tried all those.. restoring… deleting wgatray but it didnt delet…. and i tried to download wgatray remover… but it is also not down loading… wat to do…….
i tried all the procedure.. but nothing solved my problem… pls help… i tried downloading.. but downloading is also failed.. what to do…
thx it work
dude u r awesome
I was countinously facing this problem……….now it has been resovled.
removeWGA tool work very well and solved problem within a minute.
I need help Sir… I’ve follow all your instructions but still the “you may be a victim of software counterfeiting doesn’t resolve… i installed windows xp sp3 2011..
@Harshad,,
how did you fix that problem?? pls help me.. I”ve installed windows xp sp3 and i’m facing that problem,, i’ve follow the instruction above but still that problem annoys me… i cannot delete the wgatray.exe.. how can i fix this problem,,?? pls anybody here can help me.
is there any wgatray.exe remover for xp sp3 2011..
that automatically debug that problem..
Thanks a lot,,,,,,,,,,,,,, it really works great answer…..
..thanks a lot..this works for me..anyway how to avoid this to happen again??please PM me..THANKS..
Maraming Salamat!
how can i locate the wgatray.exe ??
@jovi
It should be present in your task manager -> processes, however you can try the tool as that will do for you.
i cannot connect to a wireless network due to the software counterfeiting,pls what should i do.thanks
hey,
your instructions worked on my desktop. i no longer recieve the message on my desktop, but i still do recieve it wen i start up my computer.
i deleted all the files that u mentioned!
i get the message at the begging with ” Resolve now” or ” resolve later”!!
Help please!!!
thank you
Hi,
My problem is today Window does not allow me to login.It says loading settings but it does not log in. Can you help please. Thx.
Hi again, according to my problem, it begins the same problem with others but I didnt try to fix yet. thx.
dear frnd
I am unable to install removeWGA.exe. please help me and mail me at my ID choudharyk89@gmail.com!thanx
@kailash: The link for the tool is provided in the post above under Update label.
plz delate ask for gnuine microsoft software
Does this works for Windows 7 too?
‘coz m hving same problem with Windows 7, nd I tried out steps..but I dint found dat wgatray.exe process or ‘c:\…dllcache’, or any Wgalogon folder in sys32..pls help..
plz delate ask for gnuine microsoft software
thanks for the solution….
awesome dude .. THANKS vry vry much HATTTSS oFFFF… THAKU YRR…… vry vry thnks
Thnx a ton…..finally got dt irritatin thng removed…….:)
what is removeWGA.exe..
I am getting the problem of this type of error which are given below:
“you are the victim of software counterfeiting”
so please help me…..
Thanks all discussion.. I can solve problem to clear it. It’s great..actually, just do..RemoveWga.exe as step by step.thks do much guys.
Thanks A lot… I could solve the problem. Thanks to all the software technicians
How will I launch windows Task Manager in my laptop?
thank you very much its really works this problem was disturbing me from long time. and i also told this to all my friends
@Shubham
Thanks man, glad to help you.
please help …..
victom of software counterfeiting
any solution
wgatry.exe does not remove from my system & also WGA remover is not downloaded on my system plz help me
Thank you so much…
ndi ako matatangal sa trabaho ko nito…
heheh…
salamat ulit. ^_^
Thank you friend.
Hi,
Thanks everything work well, but I am unclear as far as the updating. I put it on auto update but to notify me before down`loading but i am not sure what I should down load or not can you help… Thanks again…
vicyim of software counterfeiting
ohhh man
when i click .RemoveWga.exe the download doesnt start automatically and i clicked the link which that if your download doesnt start then click here and after that they say that they couldnt find it an error is showing …
oh please tell m how to download this thingie
would you?
@Sanx
I have updated the links, check if these are working now