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      06-14-2009
edit (Ian): This thread has been split from an audio drivers topic, as it may be of use to others having C004F012 errors.

When I went to install the x64 drivers, I got a message saying that my Operating System was not compatible, but then it asked me if I wanted to run it under the correct settings, which I did and then it installed. As for the Windows Updates, I tryed to run them and I get "Windows could not search for new updates" and error code C004F012.
 
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      06-15-2009
Hi Kramer

I think the error code you are getting has to do with activation of windows 7. Are you getting anything saying "not genuine copy" ? Also have you modified or used a patch any files or settings in w7?

are you running 32 bit now? if you could, list your computer specs may help us help you
 
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      12-07-2009
HI,
Even i have the same problem even i am getting the damn shit error on updating i have purchased a key and have entered it thus on validating it processes as genuine but here i cant update my windows but yes in the begining i used windows 7 loader to activate it
Yes i am running a 32bit windows
cant reinstall windows so pls help
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Hi mohd_07651 & welcome to W7 Forums

In control Panel click System and at the bottom of that window do you see the words [ windows activation] and just below that what does it say ?
 
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      12-07-2009
Hi Veedaz
It shows as status unavailable
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      12-07-2009
Welcome M8
Every hour or so the computer’s background changes to solid black and nags that “this copy of Windows is not genuine”. You’ll also see a balloon in the notification area of the taskbar telling you to "Activate Windows Now." To deal with a Windows Activation Technology failure, click the Activate Windows Now balloon. Windows will give you a message recommending that you contact Microsoft Customer Service to activate your copy of Windows, call the telephone activation number provided and talk to the representative. You’ll need to provide the original product key for your copy of Windows 7.
 
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      12-08-2009
But it doesnt shows that windows is not genuine so that i can again activate it
 
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      12-08-2009
I think you have two options here as i see it 1. perform a clean install or 2. contact Microsoft for activation (myself i would go for a clean install as something is not right with this installation).
 
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      12-08-2009
Reinstallation takea lot of time and again installation of other driver!!!!!!!!
Pls bro suggest some other opinion than reinstalling
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      12-08-2009
Reinstallation is better than not having a properly licensed system. Make a copy of your driver on disc, then reinstall it and validate your copy of Windows. One way or the other, you'll have to validate in order to update your system. Yes, it takes a lot of time, I know all about that. But it's no excuse.
 
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