How long can I run a non-genuine windows 7


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Hi, I installed a 3 months trial of windows 7 enterprise edition, which expired yesterday. Now I get an empty background and windows notification at startup, but I have no problem with that. I'm using my own antivirus program (mcafee). I don't care if I don't get windows updates.

I want to know what are other restrictions of this situation and how long can I run without purchasing a genuine copy.

Thanks in advance.

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I think discussing this is against the rules, my good chum...

Running a trial copy is genuine though...

- Sorry, thought you were talking about an illegal copy -

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Forever - there is no limit afaik, just the annoying lack of features and nag screens

But becoming genuine is advisable as you may not get updates etc

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why not just buy a copy? its cheap enough to buy the Home Edition... i got it for free thanks to UNI, and my dad only paid 175NZD OEM version.

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Or reinstall every 3 months so you stay genuine

There is also a way to reset the trial but you will have to google for that answer

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Not everyone has money to buy a legit copy of Windows.

He may be like 14 and needs a computer for school with an OS. Some people don't have parents who buy them these things. Never know other peoples situations.

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Not everyone has money to buy a legit copy of Windows.

He may be like 14 and needs a computer for school with an OS. Some people don't have parents who buy them these things. Never know other peoples situations.

well he has money for a computer, internet connection and Anti-Virus but can't afford windows ?

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If it's like the normal version of Windows, after a while it will start automatically shutting down after using it for 1/2 hrs.

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It doesn't shut down after 2 hours or anything. It just removes your wallpaper and nags you everytime you start up the machine.

edit: oh wait... I thought we were discussing RTM pinch.gif my bad...

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Not everyone has money to buy a legit copy of Windows.

He may be like 14 and needs a computer for school with an OS. Some people don't have parents who buy them these things. Never know other peoples situations.

I think you were being sarcastic about me not buying a genuine copy. I've my legit copy of windows vista. Just wanted to try windows 7.

And yes. kaffra is correct. My PC just shut down unexpectedly. Thank god I wasn't doing anything important (as always).

I found a way to extend my trial. I'm sharing it because it's perfectly legal and built into OS by Microsoft.

Here's how it works:

Click on the start button and type "Cmd" into the Start Search box.

Press Ctrl-Shift-Enter to open the command prompt.

Type "slmgr -rearm" and hit enter.

Reboot the computer.

Make sure to re-arm the system again 29 or 30 days later. You can rearm your system for maximum of three times.

Obviously this feature was built into windows 7 by Microsoft, and the company has confirmed that

extending the evaluation period is not a violation of Windows 7's end user agreement.

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Why not try a Linux destro? Like Ubuntu? Problem solve.

+1 (Y) Agreed, if you cannot afford Windows look at the (Best... :D) free option! :santa:

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Why not try a Linux destro? Like Ubuntu? Problem solve.

I think we're discussing on a 'windows' support forum. But you are right. Because Microsoft is going strict about piracy of windows vista and 7, many would change their OS to 'Linux'. i will try it after my second trial have expired.

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  • 3 years later...

Theres no real problem using a non genuine windows (mine is win 7 ultimate) ...my windows had corrupted when i installe windows 8 as second os...when i recovered it.. win 7 started showin its not genuine..... (it is a genuine package) it removed wallpaper , shows popup frequqntly & slows down your pc..... SO I FIGURED OUT THE CURE :

1.GOTO  "C:\Windows\System32"  (default path, may change in different pc's).

2.In The SEARCH BOX type slui.exe.

3.when search results show up..... just DELETE The "slui.exe " File !!! .

               Thats It !!!! no more annoying popups  OR black wallpaper!!!!

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No Illegal Software/Copyrighted Discussion.
Discussions involving warez, cracks, security circumvention, using torrents for downloading copyrighted or illegal material is strictly prohibited. This includes music files or other unauthorized software. Asking for help in doing so will cause warns or suspensions of accounts.

 

And this thread is old. Closed.

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