IR5 - The Official Windows 7 Rearm Solution

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  1. nyrang

    nyrang MDL Novice

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    #1201 nyrang, Oct 9, 2010
    Just to be sure, step 3) of the instructions (type "C:IR4") is still correct even if you have the o.s. installed on a different drive letter?
    I mean, the program will require this exact command regardless of the drive it was extracted to and of the drive the o.s. is installed on, right?
     
  2. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #1202 timesurfer, Oct 9, 2010
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    Yes we either put IR4.bat file it in local drive or hidden partition run it then it is deleted and only task is left. Always make sure to install IR4 when you know comp will have best chance to be on as to allow task to run and windows to rearm

    So yes all drives work with C:IR4...lol
     
  3. gamepoint

    gamepoint MDL Senior Member

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    #1203 gamepoint, Oct 10, 2010
    i'm sorry to ask.does the uninstall button only appear after we install this ir4?
     
  4. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #1204 timesurfer, Oct 10, 2010 (OP)
    No it's there always
     
  5. nyrang

    nyrang MDL Novice

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    #1205 nyrang, Oct 10, 2010
    Ok, that's exactly what I wanted to know. :D

    Well as far as I understand that's not a big issue. I mean, I've been running an expired copy of win 7 for months (even though I still have 2 rearms left), as I hardly see any major drawback: some annoying warnings and a black background after every startup, I definitely can live with that and with a missed rearm task, as long as it can be run manually after expiration. :)
     
  6. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #1206 timesurfer, Oct 10, 2010 (OP)
    It's not an big issue but me issuing that statement as I did in first post makes better sure that people not have to wonder why they went into notifications if the task is more guaranteed to run cause comp is on when they install at time they use comp most on average...lol
     
  7. frankpkp

    frankpkp MDL Novice

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    #1207 frankpkp, Oct 11, 2010
    Timesurfer - thanks for a very cool tool... I'm hoping it will work for me; but i'm getting the following error - maybe b/c i was trying to activate via the KMS server method...

    Software licensing version: 6.1.7600.16385
    Error: Product Key not found

    Any ideas?

    thanks in advance
     
  8. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #1208 timesurfer, Oct 11, 2010 (OP)
    It might help if you tell me when you got the error
     
  9. frankpkp

    frankpkp MDL Novice

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    #1209 frankpkp, Oct 11, 2010
    Sorry - went through all the steps. Everything went as you said. When I ran 'slmgr /dlv' from the command prompt - i get that error message.

    What else can i tell you to help?
    tx
     
  10. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #1210 timesurfer, Oct 11, 2010 (OP)
    Have you tried remove wat. I think it disables some stuff. Use watfix by daz in his second post to fix that stuff then reboot
     
  11. archaeopteryx

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    #1211 archaeopteryx, Oct 15, 2010
    Hi. Just to report back have been using Win 7 for a month and running fine. Message on Windows activation is: 'You must activate today'. As this is the first time since installation do I need to do anything manually or take any other measures? Have scrolled through this thread and couldn't see question asked before - my apologies if I'm duplicating.

    Thanks
     
  12. MasterDisaster

    MasterDisaster MDL Expert

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    #1212 MasterDisaster, Oct 15, 2010
    Open IR4 and click on Rearm.

    This step is required only if you have missed your scheduled task.
     
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  13. archaeopteryx

    archaeopteryx MDL Junior Member

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    #1213 archaeopteryx, Oct 15, 2010
    Thanks MasterDisaster. Presumably, all I need to do is have the PC switched on in order for the scheduled task to execute?

    Thanks again
     
  14. MasterDisaster

    MasterDisaster MDL Expert

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    #1214 MasterDisaster, Oct 15, 2010
    Yes, that is correct. You can modify the time of the task to your convenience. I have set it at 9:30 PM because I have my system ON at that time everyday.
     
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  15. archaeopteryx

    archaeopteryx MDL Junior Member

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    #1215 archaeopteryx, Oct 15, 2010
    Thanks again for your help MasterDisaster - very much appreciated.
     
  16. archaeopteryx

    archaeopteryx MDL Junior Member

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    #1216 archaeopteryx, Oct 15, 2010
    Would it complicate matters if I were to manually rearm whilst I still retain the 'You must activate today' message? ie override the automated rearm?
     
  17. MasterDisaster

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    #1217 MasterDisaster, Oct 15, 2010
    No, it would not. Say you rearmed manually three days after the scheduled time, then the next rearm will be done after 27 days.
     
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  18. archaeopteryx

    archaeopteryx MDL Junior Member

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    #1218 archaeopteryx, Oct 15, 2010
    Thanks - I think that's what's worrying me - the fact that for some unknown reason it fails to rearm - probably me just being paranoid!
     
  19. MasterDisaster

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    #1219 MasterDisaster, Oct 15, 2010
    If it is failing to rearm, you could just install IR4 once again. You'll be back to 4 rearms in 5 minutes.
     
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  20. archaeopteryx

    archaeopteryx MDL Junior Member

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    #1220 archaeopteryx, Oct 15, 2010
    Cheers - just to let you know automatically rearmed perfectly - thanks again
     
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