- Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:04 am
#196860
I don't know if you found a solution yet but I'll throw in a few things I've used.
First a question: Were you originally just running on the grace period?
You should be able to type slmgr -rearm into command prompt to reactive windows grace period for a month. You can do this only 3 times, for a total of 120 days.
Not a permanent solution, but should give you more time to find a proper key.
If you really need more time, or just want to go to extreme lengths to get free activation, there's a method I haven't tried that involves regedit and extends the rearm uses up to 12 total, giving 360 days total. Let me know if you want that info as it's a little more complex than opening command prompt and typing something in and thus makes it easy to mess up your computer if you edit the wrong registry key.
Also, did you make sure to actually active the windows key after installing? You should have had a product key like XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX that came with the cd that you should have been required to use at installation to active windows.
If you somehow didn't and still have the product key somewhere, follow the instructions at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hel ... o-activate to properly use it. May be worth trying again even if you already tried used the key.
Installing software that promises software keys or buying software keys directly is highly not recommended. Most legal, working software keys come with the physical copy (CD) (or computer's box if already installed on the PC) of the windows software or is emailed to you after downloading a digital copy.
If you get your product key from someone who isn't a trusted retailer, you're basically letting someone else hold onto the physical copy of your product key. That may both cause you problems and cost you money.
Third, if you think someone is using a keylogger or using a sort of virus or hacks to get your product key, I recommend running an antivirus software to check your computer. If you don't have one already, Malwarebytes has worked wonders for me, and is free to use.
Finally, how old is the computer? Some computers may not support widows 7 and could cause problems with it, failing hardware can also cause this. If you think this may be the issue, bring it in to a retailer you trust to look at it for you, most checks are free but without coverage will likely cost a bit to have them fix any issues.
If all else fails, I guess taking anything you want to keep and putting it on a Flash Drive (or 10) to transfer it and then upgrading to windows 10 and then using those Flash's to replace it would somewhat work, depending on what your saving. You can usually get a good size Flash Drive for about 20 bucks (128 GB).
Best of luck, let me know if any of this helps.
First a question: Were you originally just running on the grace period?
You should be able to type slmgr -rearm into command prompt to reactive windows grace period for a month. You can do this only 3 times, for a total of 120 days.
Not a permanent solution, but should give you more time to find a proper key.
If you really need more time, or just want to go to extreme lengths to get free activation, there's a method I haven't tried that involves regedit and extends the rearm uses up to 12 total, giving 360 days total. Let me know if you want that info as it's a little more complex than opening command prompt and typing something in and thus makes it easy to mess up your computer if you edit the wrong registry key.
Also, did you make sure to actually active the windows key after installing? You should have had a product key like XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX that came with the cd that you should have been required to use at installation to active windows.
If you somehow didn't and still have the product key somewhere, follow the instructions at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hel ... o-activate to properly use it. May be worth trying again even if you already tried used the key.
Installing software that promises software keys or buying software keys directly is highly not recommended. Most legal, working software keys come with the physical copy (CD) (or computer's box if already installed on the PC) of the windows software or is emailed to you after downloading a digital copy.
If you get your product key from someone who isn't a trusted retailer, you're basically letting someone else hold onto the physical copy of your product key. That may both cause you problems and cost you money.
Third, if you think someone is using a keylogger or using a sort of virus or hacks to get your product key, I recommend running an antivirus software to check your computer. If you don't have one already, Malwarebytes has worked wonders for me, and is free to use.
Finally, how old is the computer? Some computers may not support widows 7 and could cause problems with it, failing hardware can also cause this. If you think this may be the issue, bring it in to a retailer you trust to look at it for you, most checks are free but without coverage will likely cost a bit to have them fix any issues.
If all else fails, I guess taking anything you want to keep and putting it on a Flash Drive (or 10) to transfer it and then upgrading to windows 10 and then using those Flash's to replace it would somewhat work, depending on what your saving. You can usually get a good size Flash Drive for about 20 bucks (128 GB).
Best of luck, let me know if any of this helps.
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