How to Use Windows Vista and 7 for Approx. One Year Without Activation?

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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. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now goto:

For Windows Vista:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\ SL

For Windows 7:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

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

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10/22/09
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X Delta

I think I have found a trick to make Windows 7 work forever
By combining other tricks
I discovered this while trying to activate a Windows 7 clean install with an upgrade edition key. lol.
Apparently, my SkipRearm registry value is back to "0"
However, I can't exactly explain this or confirm that it works
dudul

Hi,
Has anyone sucessfully tried the registry tricks?

To VG: is the registry rearm trick for additional 8 months legal?
Kevin C

Just a note the registry key for windows 7 RTM is located at \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform\SkipRearm I just though I would let you know.
andrei

how do i find :HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform ?????????
rudi

mas tlg dong kirimin product key nya windows 7 profesional
jim

2/28/10
So, can you perform the command in a series? or do you need to wait 30 days before performing the command again.
jozi_boy

Last night tried slmgr -rearm on Win 7 RC - still saying I have 1 day to install a "genuine" version. Does it work on the RC version?
VG

^^ It'll not work for Beta or RC versions.
AkM

My trial period has already expired. Now the "This copy is not genuine" message comes up every time I start the pc and also during the session I tried this command the pc suddenly switched off and the screen went blank I had to restart it once again. What am I supposed to do now??