Activating Windows 7

[echrada]

Has anybody had a problem activating their Windows 7 o/s?

 

[z3r010]

I've not even managed to find one of my old serials yet

 

[NormCameron]

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:

**********************************
Please keep this e-mail for your records.
**********************************


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 [email protected] 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

 

[chinga69]

well ill be it works lol

 

[mansrm81]

Darn don't have a key

 

[Fenux]

It activiated without a hitch using my Vista Beta key.

 

[NormCameron]

Darn don't have a key

Neither do I

 

[linuzo]

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!!

 

[mansrm81]

Yeah but I never beta tested Vista so I won't have that email.

 

[NormCameron]

Thanks Linuzo. Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Lifes gotta be good!

 

[NormCameron]

Just a follow up to the various builds out there. I'm not sure of the accuracy of this report. :-
6933 will NOT be published, however the BETA will be released on the next major build, we've had 6933, and 7000 is the next you will hear of. The BETA. Microsoft says they want to delay the Windows 7 release so they can develop the new Windows Shell much further.
They have completed the Start Bar so far apparently, now they are going to apply more Special FX to AeroPeek, Flip3D, DirectX 11, .NET 4.0, XNA 4.0 (version number pushed farther to match .NET 4.0), MS says they want to push the versions up to the same version of Windows, so everything will match the Windows version number, they hope by Windows X, all software with higher build numbers will be re-created and have the version X, all software with lower build numbers will be pushed up to the date, ready for Windows X (X meaning ten (10)).
After Windows X, Microsoft said, either everything will be X1, X2, X3, etc in versions, or Windows will scrapped with a new idea, and name (depending on how far technology moves by the release). In could be six years before Windows X, but six years will soon go, or will there be a new idea in the spotlight? It's something we have to wait for to find out...
The new Shell and 6801 were both used to make a virtual 'Windows NT 6.1.6933', produced by pirates."

Windows 7 Forums • View topic - Windows 7 Beta on next build

 

[linuzo]

Wow, it looks like Microsoft and Apple really are working together after all!! We see proof there with the way Microsoft is going to offer there software. As well we will see here with some videos!!

 

[NormCameron]

Windows 7 Build 6933

"Although the PDC demonstrations were all done using Windows 7 Build 6933, the build distributed to developers was 6801. This is just to clarify for those who are looking for Build 6933 that there is no such build available to the public. It is highly unlikely that a Build 6933 leak will be online since it was never distributed. We’d all have to wait until mid-December for the first public beta. At that time, Microsoft should be distributing Build 6933, or even a newer build."

Is there a Windows 7 Build 6933 Leak? | Windows 7 Center

If you read that Blog you'll notice that some fool posted a reply :-
"mitakis says:

October 31st, 2008 at 4:08 pm

can anywhere someone upload for me windows 7 build 6933?"

Yeah. He read the Blog alright!! Didn't he??

 

[smarteyeball]

Has there been any word whether the newer build public beta will require a fresh installation or will it be available as updates?

Fingers crossed on the update

 

[NormCameron]

As there has been no public release of the Beta as yet it will be a fresh install, (Requiring I presume a new Beta Key).

 

[smarteyeball]

As there has been no public release of the Beta as yet it will be a fresh install, (Requiring I presume a new Beta Key).

Say it isn't so

 

[NormCameron]

It isn't so.

 

[smarteyeball]

It isn't so.

...and mean it too

 

[echrada]

The truth of the matter is - Fresh Install - it makes me so happy.... I just love to play...

 

[FrAgZoU]

Soooo nicee just found some old Windows Vista Ultimate Beta 2 cd-keys from my MSDN subscription and it worked for Windows 7 activation build 6801 !

Thanks guys !