Recently we told you how to use Windows Vista and 7 for 120 days without activating or using Product key. Now we'll tell you another method to extend this period for approx. one year.
First read the previous topic:
Extend Windows Vista and 7 Trial Period from 30 Days to 120 Days
You have to use the same slmgr -rearm command in this method too.
So here is the step-by-step method:
1. Click on “Start button -> All Programs -> Accessories“. Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run As Administrator“. If you are prompted to enter password, enter the password and continue. You can also open Command Prompt in Administrator mode by typing “cmd” in Startmenu Search box and press “Ctrl+Shift+Enter“.
2. Now provide following command:
slmgr -rearm
3. You'll be prompted to restart Windows, restart it and the trial period will be reset to 30 days again.
4. You can use the same command 3 times. In this way you'll be able to use Windows for 120 days without activation.
5. Now its time for the main trick. Open regedit and goto:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\ SL
6. In right-side pane, change value of SkipRearm to 1.
7. Now you'll be able to use the slmgr -rearm command 8 more times. So you'll get total 360 days for using Vista and 7 without activation:
120 days by using slmgr -rearm command before registry editing
+
240 days after registry editing
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360 days
This article was posted in Windows 7, Windows Vista.
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Sid
Thanks VG knew how 2 make it till 120 days dint know abt the registry part... Thanks again...
Shintaro
When i put the cammand in cmd and restart i still have 3 days left till activication. I've tried it twice but same "3 days left...".
pcp
How do you find out when your windows 7 will expire? I don't see any expiration date on mine.
VG
^^ Type "winver" in RUN or startmenu search box and press Enter. It'll show the expiry date.
Navjot Singh
Can I use this trick after activating Windows 7?
VG
^^ This trick is not for the in-built timebomb. It only bypasses the activation time limit so if you have activated Windows, you don't need this trick.
Omar Javed
Hi Vijay,
First of; superb site!
I was wondering if this trick would apply to me, I'm using Windows 7 and i've had it activated, according to you i don't need this trick, does this mean i can carry on using windows 7 after the expiration date? I'f not is there anything at all i can do to carry on using this after the expiration date?
regards,
Omar
VG
^^ This trick is not for the expiry date. Its for skipping the activation period.
nab
does this work on windows 7 RTM Build 7600.16835 ?
DDOD
try HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\ SoftwareProtectionPlatform instead