I need help activating Windows 7 Ultimate N x64

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by fernandoarrabal, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. fernandoarrabal

    fernandoarrabal MDL Novice

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    Hi, I've been searching in the forums for an effective Windows 7 Ultimate N SP1 activation method, but I didn't have any luck. My grace period expires in three days, and a clean reinstall is not an option for me right now (I tried to rearm but the remaining trial days went down from 6 to 3, lol). However, almost all the threads I've visited are from 2010 or 2011 so I was hoping there are some news.

    So, to put it simple, what can I do other than purchasing a license or reinstalling?
    And what will happen when this period expires?

    Thank you so much.
     
  2. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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    Either use Trilogy or downgrade to Pro N & use KMS activation.
     
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  4. fernandoarrabal

    fernandoarrabal MDL Novice

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    Thank guys. I tried Trilogy having 2 days remaining to activate, but what happened after installing it is that I'm prompted with an activate/ask me later dialog when logging into Windows, in control panel the activation panel now shows as unavailable, and there's a watermark in the lower right corner of the desktop.

    I'm not sure how long I will be able to log in by clicking "ask me later", so I'm a little worried. Is there anything else I can do at this point?

    Anyway, I would appreciate some input on how to downgrade to Pro without losing all my programs and data. Thank you.
     
  5. PhaseDoubt

    PhaseDoubt MDL Expert

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