bradsh Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Let's say I had a way to get RTM, when it came out, but I couldn't get a key until it was released to the public. What kind of restrictions would I run into if I were to run RTM without a key for a few months? Does the OS shut down, won't install in the first place, restarts, etc? Have they stated this? I want to get running RTM right away but MSDNAA for me didn't get Vista keys until consumer release, and this will probably be the case for Win 7 all over again :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vivicidal- Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I'd suggest not running it until you have a key, else you might find yourself in an awkward situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy422 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 You'll have 30 days and then it'll start locking down your desktop wallpaper and reminding you to activate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 There are ways to "extend" the activation period, but I'm not going to discuss that with you, I recommend doing a little research. But worse case thing will happen is that your system will be completely unusable until a key is entered/activated. And even if you did get a key, that keys need to be activated or Windows will stay locked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradsh Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 well shutting down my computer isnt exactly an acceptable scenario. if its just going to nag me, i can handle nags for a couple months until i am allowed to buy a copy. i realize there will be seedy ways to have win7 and never buy it or get legit, and while i used to do that, i find its 100% less hassle to just buy it and get automatic worry free updates without hacking about in the OS. Sadly MS isn't giving much of a choice by limiting who can legitimately get RTM. :/ I WANT TO GIVE YOU MY MONEY MS! JUST LET ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunden Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 well shutting down my computer isnt exactly an acceptable scenario. if its just going to nag me, i can handle nags for a couple months until i am allowed to buy a copy.i realize there will be seedy ways to have win7 and never buy it or get legit, and while i used to do that, i find its 100% less hassle to just buy it and get automatic worry free updates without hacking about in the OS. Sadly MS isn't giving much of a choice by limiting who can legitimately get RTM. :/ I WANT TO GIVE YOU MY MONEY MS! JUST LET ME! You can reset the 30 days 3 times using built in functions. No hacks or cracks required. Hopefully MSDN:AA will get their keys fast. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsland Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 120-day extension: Vista & Windows 7: http://windowssecrets.com/comp/070215/#story1 Basically just run a command prompt with Admin privilidges and run this command: slmgr -rearm XP: http://www.techspot.com/vb/post662978-10.html Basically just run from Safe mode, Administrator account: rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk Hope this helps :) Edit: Oh don't do this on an all ready activated Windows, as it may de-activate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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