First time post, so please bear with me. I downloaded 7201 X86 and it installed fine, and is by far the best version to date, but now when I try to activate it, it says it can't connect to activation server and to use an alternate method. My MD5 file hash was correct and I havn't used any patches. Anyone else have this problem with 7201? 7227 X86 is available. Should I install it?
By the way, all other versions installed activated ok.
Thanks,
Sprat69
Hi Sprat69, welcome to the forums.
Have you tried multiple times, it could be that the server is busy. Also, have you selected to 'Activate When Online' when you installed? If you can get a screenshot then that'd be great too
Jeff
Several updates for my part have failed to activate on line. with the check mark. so what I do isFirst time post, so please bear with me. I downloaded 7201 X86 and it installed fine, and is by far the best version to date, but now when I try to activate it, it says it can't connect to activation server and to use an alternate method. My MD5 file hash was correct and I havn't used any patches. Anyone else have this problem with 7201? 7227 X86 is available. Should I install it?
By the way, all other versions installed activated ok.
Thanks,
Sprat69
ORB -> cmd (run as admin) wait for the popup
type slmgr.vbs -ato wait for the popup to say your activated.
type slmgr.vbs -dlv wait for the popup to show your expire date.
exit out.
enjoy
PS: I currently have Win7 7227 running.
I always install with no key, after installation is ok, I proceed to install key then activate with no problems at all.
Should try another key to check!
If you don't enter a key during Installation you get the 29 days.....to enter a key and then 3 days to activate, or you can re-arm.
If you enter a key during Installation you only get 3 days to activate that key.
As suggested one or two posts above....why not try another key, they are readily available from Microsoft so it isn't a problem to get them.
If you enter a GOOD Key and simply do not activate it. you get 30 days.
I recommend you activate it prior to day 27, that silly popup is annoying.
here is what I get 1. key entered not activated. 2. activated via script next day. plz read the scripts 1 is only -dlv and 2 is -ato and -dlv.
I do hope this clears up some misconceptions (THIS IS 100% LEGIT). to see all slmgr.vbs scripts type slmgr.vbs /? Enjoy
Hi Snuffy,
I enter a key on install and activate is one of the first things I do. What I learned was how to activate through a command prompt. Didn't know that was possible. I'm no command line guru. I've never had a problem doing it through the GUI though.
Gary
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