7600.16385 - Evaluation key?

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  1. adabo

    adabo MDL Novice

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    #1 adabo, Nov 21, 2009
    Did Microsoft supply an evaluation key for use until March 2010?

    My copy has a 30 trial period. The same copy everybody else downloaded according to my crc md5 checksums.

    I don't want to use a ldr or actvator. Any ideas. You suggestions or advice is appreciated.
     
  2. adabo

    adabo MDL Novice

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    #2 adabo, Nov 21, 2009 (OP)
    I don't understand. Isn't that what I want? The RC key?
     
  3. Servi

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    #3 Servi, Nov 21, 2009
    The RC key doesn't work on RTM, of course.
     
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  4. adabo

    adabo MDL Novice

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    #4 adabo, Nov 21, 2009 (OP)
    So what options do I have?
     
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    Servi MDL Member

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    #5 Servi, Nov 21, 2009
    Why do you want to have an RC key that stops working some day?
     
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    adabo MDL Novice

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    #6 adabo, Nov 21, 2009 (OP)
    Thank you. That's really not the discussion, but it is for an associates computer who wants to try it. He will buy the final copy if he is happy.
     
  7. Servi

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    #7 Servi, Nov 21, 2009
    He can try for 30 days, and rearm 3 times, that makes 120 days.
     
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  8. adabo

    adabo MDL Novice

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    #8 adabo, Nov 21, 2009 (OP)
    Yes. That is a good idea. Thank you.
     
  9. adabo

    adabo MDL Novice

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    #9 adabo, Nov 24, 2009 (OP)
    I've never done a rearm. Is it straightforward?
     
  10. Ev1lM0nk3y

    Ev1lM0nk3y MDL Senior Member

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    #10 Ev1lM0nk3y, Nov 24, 2009
    How to manually extend the evaluation period

    When the initial 30-day evaluation period nears its end, you can run the Slmgr.vbs script to reset the evaluation period. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. Click Start, and then click Command Prompt.
    2. Type slmgr.vbs -dli, and then press ENTER to check the current status of your evaluation period.
    3. To reset the evaluation period, type slmgr.vbs –rearm, and then press ENTER.
    4. Restart the computer.

    This resets the evaluation period to 30 days.
     
  11. adabo

    adabo MDL Novice

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    #11 adabo, Nov 24, 2009 (OP)
    Oh wow. That is not what I expected, but thanks colinwatson1 :)