Windows 7 Activation

The Mad Rapper · 28 Feb 2009 at 00:12

I've installed Windows 7 Beta on my daughter's laptop. I understand it stops working after 30 days without a key. Is it still possible to get one, and if so, how?

TIA

Memphis · 28 Feb 2009 at 00:17

Have a look through the large Windows 7 thread here. All of the keys were re-used, so you can just use one in there,

LoadsaMoney · 28 Feb 2009 at 00:33

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The Mad Rapper · 28 Feb 2009 at 08:49

Thank you so much. If we use one of those keys, can she continue to use the Beta indefinitely?

Datamonkey · 28 Feb 2009 at 08:56

Beta will run ok until august i believe.

The Mad Rapper · 28 Feb 2009 at 09:20

Thanks

paradigm · 28 Feb 2009 at 10:25

Alternatively, you can run without a key for 120 days in the same way you would with Vista (without a key). 120 days will last you well past the release of RC1 anyway.

slmgr -rearm

silversurfer · 28 Feb 2009 at 12:02

Beta is around till they release the full os sometime this summer then you will have to install another os as it will stop working at all afaik

I dont think you could even upgrade it