Windows 7 Disc

TBirdUK · 21 Nov 2009 at 21:55

I want to try out the windows 7 on one of my old systems to see if it helps it run better but have lost my windows 7 rc (free trial) disc.

I still have the key, can I use my windows 7 proper disc and will my code work even though I selected x64 but will be installing 32 bit?

cheers

ChileanLlama · 21 Nov 2009 at 21:59

Just install the final version on your old rig but don't enter a key. It will work for 30 days before it starts asking to be activated.

DJDaz · 21 Nov 2009 at 22:40

and then you can rearm it upto 3 times for a total of 120 days, i forget the command but i'm sure someone else could post it

Dewotter · 21 Nov 2009 at 22:45

DJDaz said:
and then you can rearm it upto 3 times for a total of 120 days, i forget the command but i'm sure someone else could post it

Type cmd into Start search, then right click cmd and select run as administrator.

In the command prompt type slmgr -rearm then hit Enter.

Reboot when prompted.

TBirdUK · 22 Nov 2009 at 09:55

many thanks, that should sort me out