Wrong operating system updates

i had to do a total reformat of my vista computer do to a cleaner prograqm i did not download.i did not use anything except what was stored on backup of my computer,not i cannot open control p[anel,it flases then closes,a constant error ask me
to go to microsoft due to a fake operating system,it also states windows 7 ,i dont have windows 7 i have visa.the only thing extra i did after reinstalling my system was updating,please help 

Hi,
Firstly, please make sure you have a genuine Operating System.
Then verify that your copy of Windows Vista is activated, follow these steps:
1.Click Start, and then click Computer.
2.Click System properties on the toolbar, and view the Windows Vista activation status in the
Windows activation area at the bottom of the System properties
box.
After that, try to open Control Panel again for test.
If the issue still persists, repair your installation as the reference below:
How to repair the operating system and how to restore the operating system configuration to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212
Karen Hu
TechNet Community Support

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