Windows 7
in Software ·
Jonathan Morris40 said:It isn't strictly necessary to enter the key during the initial installation process, but looking ahead... you are required to activate Windows within a 30-day window, otherwise, the system will essentially become unusable.
Code:
sysprep /generalize
slmgr.vbs –rearm
rundll32 slc.dll,SLReArmWindows
slmgr /rearm
slmgr.vbs –rearm
rundll32 slc.dll,SLReArmWindows
slmgr /rearm
Executing these commands resets the internal counter. Since the rearm function can be performed three times on a single machine, one could theoretically extend the grace period to a total of 120 days—calculated as the initial 30 days plus three subsequent 30-day extensions.