I came to this site looking for some assistance. I’ve searched and got some good ideas, but no real solution to my problem. I’m trying to rearm or EZ activate my Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit (Service Pack 1). I tried the KMS, but it said it cannot activate this version of Windows. I then tried Rearm Wizard. Again, after trying it, my systems still says: “3 days until automatic activation. Activate Windows now.” Not quite sure what that automatic activation means, but it doesn’t sound good. I even tried about a dozen keys listed here without success. Any thoughts on how to get my OS back to a long life?
Ultimate cannot be activated by KMS, use Windows Loader - Download There won't be any activating key on MDL available. If you are on UEFI/GPT, read this: [GUIDE] Activate Windows 7 on PCs with UEFI
I tried the Windows Loader. Installed and it said "The Loader, certificate and serial were sucessfully installed. Restart your computer." I restarted, but the activation on my computer still says 3 days left. I'll try the UEFI/GPT next.
Then there is something like repairing the mbr, causing this. Can you show a screenshot of the loader running? Can you run the QT from here: https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/multi-oem-retail-project-mrp-mk3.71555/#post-1283849 And post the content of the saved log (on desktop) here, in code tags?
Enthousiast, you have been extremely helpful. I booted from the original disk and tried the various botrec /fixmbr and other commands. No difference. The UEFI guide is beyond my ability. Sorry, but we all know our own limitations and that is beyond mine. Are there any other cracks or loaders that might work that we have overlooked?
Why don't you try the QT and let us see if we can help. There are no other supported win 7 activations then already shown in @Tito's thread, besides DAZ WL. You can switch to Enterprise and KMS_VL_ALL should work.
Rearm Wizard does not activate, but keep Windows 7 in perpetual trial mode (auto-resets will take place). The automatic activation is controlled by the following Registry key: Save as .reg file, then import. Might need a reboot to show the full 30 days left. Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform\Activation] "Manual"=dword:00000001 Reverse: Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform\Activation] "Manual"=dword:00000000
You had the 30 days all along. That value only controls if Windows attempts to automatically activate. Less nagging is always good. Rearm Wizard would let you reset the 30 days, indefinitely. Note that Windows 7 was the last OS that even had a 30 day grace, Windows 8 and up start in notification mode and must be activated right away. While in the 30 days grace, Windows 7 is fully Genuine.
Since I started this thread, it is only fair that I end this thread with the solution. It was suggested that I download MBR Regenerator. I did this and it fixed a few things. I then ran Windows Repair and it fixed a few things. I then ran WAT and POOF, everything is now good. Thanks goes out to both Enthousiast and Carlos Detweiller for their assistance. I gave a like to both of you. Good job!
I've used WAT Remover for many years for Windows 7. WAT = Windows Activation Technology. It makes Windows Genuine and removes the YOU ARE USING AN ILLEGAL COPY on the desktop. Is there a problem with this program? I always McAfee, Malware and Hitman my system after using software like this and do not come up with any problems.
WAT remover probably removes the Windows Activation Technology (by corrupting files), it probably is actually called REMOVEWAT. That doesn't activate windows, it corrupts system files so windows THINKS and SHOWS it's activated, but actually isn't. Iirc, in the past it was a MDL hosted hactivator, but one of the first administrative actions @Daz took, was deleting it from MDL.
RemoveWAT cheats you (the user) into thinking Windows is correctly activated and there's no problem. It does this by modifying system components to always show Windows as being activated, and to suppress the visible non-Genuine signs. It's like camouflage, but the problem still exists. Windows is non-activated and non-Genuine. Installing optional software will fail the Genuine check, and the system is vulnerable against KB971033.
but I wonder what would happen if that particular user who used RemoveWAT would run sfc /scannow afterwards? hmm...