Windows 7 will run 120 days for free, Microsoft confirms
Written by Daniel   
Thursday, 20 August 2009 11:44

Same 'rearm' command that worked for Vista extends activation-free grace period

By Gregg Keizer
August 19, 2009 09:49 PM ET

Like its predecessor, Windows 7 can be used for up to 120 days without providing a product activation key, Microsoft confirmed today.

Although Microsoft generally touts a 30-day time limit for users to activate their copies of the company's operating system, a little-known command designed for corporate administrators can be used by anyone to "reset" the countdown up to three times.
   Late yesterday, the Windows Secrets newsletter published step-by-step instructions on using a single-line command to add an additional 90 days to the stock 30-day grace period.          [ Computer World...]     [Comments...]
 

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