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Activating Windows 7
Has anybody had a problem activating their Windows 7 o/s?
Has anybody had a problem activating their Windows 7 o/s?
I've not even managed to find one of my old serials yet
Activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta 6801 with Vista Beta or RC Product Key without Crack
section: windows, for your questions: KezNews forum, 1.11.2008
Already download and install Windows 7 Pre-Beta build 6801? You probably have to leave the product key field blank during installation in order to complete the setup of Windows 7.
owever, without proper activation, Windows 7, although it’s only an alpha release, can only be used for 30 days maximum (probably can use for up to 120 days as similar with activation free period of Vista with 3 rearms available - see how to rearm for more details).
People who is more nostalgia and loves to keep old things may have hit a jackpot lottery in the case of Windows 7 pre-beta activation. For Windows enthusiasts who still remembers, back in 2006, Microsoft launched Windows Vista Customer Preview Program (CPP) that gave out free beta (including beta 2) and RC (for RC1 and RC2) product key to users who participated. The Windows Vista Beta or RC1 product key arrived in the email that looked similar to this:
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Please keep this e-mail for your records.
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Thank you for your interest in Microsoft Windows Vista RC1. Your Product Key is included at the bottom of this message. You may install RC1 on up to 10 PCs using the same Product Key.
To help answer questions you may have related to installation and use, we have created newsgroups for Windows Vista RC1. To join or read postings in these newsgroups please visit Windows Vista: Help and How-to.
For the latest information on Windows Vista, please visit Windows Vista home page.
Thank You,
Microsoft
Product Key:
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
In fact, the product key for Windows Vista beta or RC edition can be used to activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta build 6.1.6801.0. To do so, simply go back to the very very old email archive to search for email from service@microsoft.com that titled with subject of “Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 Order Confirmation and Product Key”, “Microsoft Windows Vista RC1 Product Key” or other similar product key delivery email, and then get the product key in the email. The testing product key can be used to activate up to 10 PCs using the same product key.
To activate Windows 7 online, just enter the product key in Control Panel -> System and Security - System Properties by clicking on Activate Windows now or Change product key link. However, do note that for Windows 7 pre-beta build version 6801, even after permanently activated, the operating system will still expire on August 1, 2009.
Activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta 6801 with Vista Beta or RC Product Key without Crack - KezNews.com
Darn don't have a key
It activiated without a hitch using my Vista Beta key.
Actually I just went and checked my email, and I notice I had another one, I'll message it to you norm for the find you did about the toolbar, you deserve it!!
Last edited by linuzo; 04 Nov 2008 at 02:07. Reason: Honorable Mention!
Yeah but I never beta tested Vista so I won't have that email.