Windows 10: Microsoft has converted Windows to its own ransomware!

I have an old laptop that came with winXP preinstalled, it was upgraded to win7 by the previous owner. They wiped it in preparation for selling it to me using the "prepare to sell" option, I'm sure. When I logged onto the computer after the wipe, it now shows as non-genuine. I cannot get Microsoft to re-activate the OS without paying them for support, just like the ransomware software does. So in their effort to prevent illegal activity a.k.a. software pirating they have affectively engaged in illegal activity themselves. Basically, the code keys for the windows 7 upgrade is long gone

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I have been infected with Ransomware

Oh.

I see that a Community Moderator converted your thread from a Discussion to a Question.

Do you have a question?

It is not quite clear (to me at least) why you've created this thread....

In case that you do indeed have a problem with ransomware:

It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php

and read/follow this guide:
How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide

Also: See the pinned threads here:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/

Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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Also suggestion to read:

• Ransomware Avoidance
  
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

 

.DOCM Ransomware

Some more helpful links....

• ID Ransomware
• https://support.emsisoft.com/topic/29386-first-steps-when-dealing-with-ransomware/
• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide (Updated for 2019)
  

 

How do I reset Edge when get ransomware?

What do you mean by "when get ransomware"?

It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php

and read/follow this guide:
How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide

Also: See the pinned threads here:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/

Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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For resetting of Edge see:

• https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/25353-reset-microsoft-edge-default-windows-10-a.html
• http://www.howtogeek.com/237527/how-to-reset-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/
• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-edge