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Windows 7 activation period

I've got a copy of win7 ultimate which I installed on my newly built PC. 2 Days later, the SSD I was using as a system drive failed.

I've put an old HDD in to run the PC while the SSD is off for repair/replacement - unfortunately, it took me 3 weeks to send it off and I'm not likely to get it back for another 10-14 days.

As I don't intend to keep this installation of Win7, I didn't enter the software key - why waste an activation?

Yesterday, Windows entered reduced functionality mode.

The only chanegs I've noted so far are:

  • Windows Update is limited
  • Microsoft Security Essentials refuses to update
  • I get a very annoying window almost every time I switch between apps
  • I see a new dialog when logging in telling me I may be a victim of software piracy
  • I get a "This copy of windows is not genuine" on my wallpaper

Does anyone know what else is disabled/crippled? Should I just bite the bullet and activate, then argue with MS over the phone if I can't activate the new installation in 2 weeks time?

If there's nothing else disabled, I may as well live with it until then...

Thanks

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You can also reset the trial period, to a maximum of 120 days.

1: open cmd.exe as administrator

2: type slmgr -rearm and press enter

3: restart the PC.

This should last you until the SSD returns from the manufacturer.

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