[yolanda613]

my computer just shut down and now its not letting my do any thing its say that my wiindows is not genwin what do ido it want let me do any thing

[yolanda613]

what do i do to fix it with out paying

[Frank4d]

Is it a legal copy or not? If it isn't we can't help.

[Hughv]

Ubuntu is free and easy to use.
http://www.ubuntu.com/

[rainforest123]

Yolanda:
Provide us with as much information as possible.

I have seen the error message you describe caused, on very legitimate computers, by viruses & spyware, as well as corruption [ files messed up ] of Windows.

1. How to access the recovery partition of your computer.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...tructions.html

2. How to access the recovery environment.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/19...t-startup.html

3. Which version of Vista?

4. Which model & model # is your Compaq?
Look on the bottom for a sticker.

5. If you purchased your computer from a store or business, you might have to discuss your problem with them.

6. Look on your computer for a "certificate of authenticity" sticker.
Here are some examples.
http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?pg=coa

RF123