Windows No Longer Genuine

[Darren]

A couple days ago I was using my computer and it popped up with a message that my copy of Windows was no longer genuine and I needed to buy a new key online. I've had this copy of W7 on my computer for over 2 years and it's been reinstalled several times. I haven't added any new hardware since my SSD and CPU back in September. I do have a same copy of this install on my HDD that's currently in here but I haven't booted on to that in some time. Don't know why it would choose now to say it's no longer genuine.

I did install a network card a couple days ago but that shouldn't be the problem since I've used it before.

Any ideas? Is it maybe conflicting with my install on the HDD?

 

[johnb35]

I would scan for malware first, since malware can alter the genuine file making that message appear.

 

[Darren]

I'll do a scan with MalwareBytes.

This is a screenshot of what it's telling me.

Edit: Quick Scan turned up 2 copies of PUP.Optional.InstallIQ

 

[voyagerfan99]

Just call the robot and it should authorize your copy of Windows again.

 

[Darren]

Those two supposed trojans are gone and the phone thing worked quite well. Thanks to you both. Activated again.