Solved How can I activate my Windows 7 on a non-connected computer?

[michael diemer]

Another thing you could consider, is to let the repair shop fix what is wrong with the computer (I'm assuming it is something physical). Then put the sytsem image, which you made of it earlier, on it. You may find everything is good. If the computer problem was physical, then your image won't break anything (unless in the unlikely event you have a really nasty virus that actually attacks the computer physically. Which the repair shop should catch). But even if the image doesn't work out, you can simply delete the partition and start over, following suggestions already made in this thread (calling Microsoft, using alternative activation methods, etc.).

 

[yardbird]

I do not understand what this means. The Service Pack 2 that does not exist cannot keep you from uninstalling IE11, 10 or 9. You do not install lower versions of IE over IE11. You uninstall 11.

I uninstalled 11 and tried to install IE8 and got a message, something like "This version of Windows don't support IE8".
Something like that, I was so tired that I simply shut off the computer and went to bed.

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Another thing you could consider, is to let the repair shop fix what is wrong with the computer (I'm assuming it is something physical). Then put the sytsem image, which you made of it earlier, on it. You may find everything is good. If the computer problem was physical, then your image won't break anything (unless in the unlikely event you have a really nasty virus that actually attacks the computer physically. Which the repair shop should catch). But even if the image doesn't work out, you can simply delete the partition and start over, following suggestions already made in this thread (calling Microsoft, using alternative activation methods, etc.).

If you mean the old computer, I have simply given up on that one for now since the people at the repair shop couldn't find what was wrong.

If you mean a newer one which I have acquired and where the partition and IE 11 have caused trouble plus some trouble with lost "bootmgr" as well , I'm pulling some other strings right now.

However, this have started to look like a curse. As soon as I fix one problem, another shows up.

 

[MisterEd]

I uninstalled 11 and tried to install IE8 and got a message, something like "This version of Windows don't support IE8".
Something like that, I was so tired that I simply shut off the computer and went to bed.

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If you mean the old computer, I have simply given up on that one for now since the people at the repair shop couldn't find what was wrong.

If you mean a newer one which I have acquired and where the partition and IE 11 have caused trouble plus some trouble with lost "bootmgr" as well , I'm pulling some other strings right now.

However, this have started to look like a curse. As soon as I fix one problem, another shows up.

People post all the time on these forums about problems with their computers. Sometime a simple solution is found. However, there are other times no easy solution is ever found. In the end I and others have realized that after spending days and weeks on a problem then the next best step is to do a clean install of Windows. I realize that is a lot of work but compared to all the time already wasted on the problem it is a bargain.

 

[yardbird]

People post all the time on these forums about problems with their computers. Sometime a simple solution is found. However, there are other times no easy solution is ever found. In the end I and others have realized that after spending days and weeks on a problem then the next best step is to do a clean install of Windows. I realize that is a lot of work but compared to all the time already wasted on the problem it is a bargain.

This is exactly what I'm gonna do after the weekend!

But then we're back to the original problem, the valuation.
But I'll deal with that in the coming week.

By the way, nice to see all the people here who really try to help out!
I look at every suggestion here so please continue!

 

[michael diemer]

Which is exactly what I'm doing!

I've got another computer which I bought on-line for a decent price. Unfortunately it has Internet Explorer 11 installed and my NHL 2004 game don't like that. Since I failed with installing an older version of IE because the OS which I got now, obviously Windows 7 with SP2 didn't like it, I have to start from scrat

Sorry, I got confused by the fact that you were talking about two different computers. My mistake.

 

[yardbird]

To everyone who have posted in this thread:

I have managed to solve the problem by buying a decent Windows 7 computer.

And when it came to validation and such, I managed to fix it too via telephone.

I also got the game I mentioned to work on Windows 10 so now I got two options if something goes wrong.

I would like to thank everyone who have posted here and tried to help me out with this. Your help has been highly valuable and very much appreciated.

You are fantastic and so is this Windows 7 forum!

 

[michael diemer]

Great news, I'm happy for you! Did you get a refurbished machine? They can be a great value, often as good as a new one.

 

[kikilxve]

Hello! I know this has been solved, but uh, would it be possible to use a key from here (Windows 7 All Online/Offline [Retail-MAK] Activation Keys . GitHub) and actívate Windows with the phone activation method?

 

[yardbird]

Great news, I'm happy for you! Did you get a refurbished machine? They can be a great value, often as good as a new one.

Yes, That's what I bought and it works fine!

I've re-installed what I had to install and everything is back to normal.

However, my UPS don't seem to like the new addition so I might have to buy a new one.

 

[michael diemer]

However, my UPS don't seem to like the new addition so I might have to buy a new one.

UPS? United Parcel Service? :huh:

 

[SIW2]

Is it the machine in your specs ?

CPU: Intel Core i5 [email protected]
Motherboard: B75M-PLUS

that should be ok for win7. I have a b75m-d3h.

300 series motherboards with 8th gen cpu also work fine with win7.

 

[yardbird]

UPS? United Parcel Service? :huh:

No, UPS battery backup.

 

[Malneb]

For Future Windows 7 does not need to be activated, This was the case well before current time. There is several workarounds and one of them is you can just leave that nagging update reminder or suppress it. You can also fake activate the OS as well. Even so being more relevant now because the license server has gone down it means even further the activation does not mean anything.

Even on side not Just pass everything through legacy update and it will handle what it need to and the activation ties into that, it also updates Where LU is aiming to keep the parity that MS killed. Yes it did kill some stuff to do with windows 7 in the last few years and it means you cannot get all the updates.

Overall it does not matter. Its only since windows 10 and i think also 8.1 where activation maters.

 

[michael diemer]

For Future Windows 7 does not need to be activated, This was the case well before current time. There is several workarounds and one of them is you can just leave that nagging update reminder or suppress it. You can also fake activate the OS as well. Even so being more relevant now because the license server has gone down it means even further the activation does not mean anything.


Even on side not Just pass everything through legacy update and it will handle what it need to and the activation ties into that, it also updates Where LU is aiming to keep the parity that MS killed. Yes it did kill some stuff to do with windows 7 in the last few years and it means you cannot get all the updates.

Overall it does not matter. Its only since windows 10 and i think also 8.1 where activation maters.

There still may be good reasons to activate, as your personal settings, like wallpaper, will not be saved. Traditionally, Microsoft would turn off various functions over time, to discourage the use of unactivated systems. Are you saying this is no longer true? Because I recently tried upgrading W7 Pro to Ultimate, and could not activate, as I did not have a Pro license. (I misunderstood some things I read online, and thought I could activate, as MS no longer cared about W7). I ended up reinstalling W7 Pro, as I did not want to experience the Wrath of MS, so to speak. I also like to personalize my system. I woud hate to think I did this all in vain!

 

[Malneb]

Not the case if you do the right methods you are not limited from anything, It only really became more rooted as a thing after Windows 7 where they lock down the OS more and more, yes there is some of that on 7 but 7 is way easier to bypass.

Just use Legacy update anyway it will handle all that for you, i would say past that you should be using LU unless you like patching manually. You won't get all the updates without it and if you know what to do then you are missing a whole range of stuff that is actually quite wide.

 

[michael diemer]

Not the case if you do the right methods you are not limited from anything, It only really became more rooted as a thing after Windows 7 where they lock down the OS more and more, yes there is some of that on 7 but 7 is way easier to bypass.

Just use Legacy update anyway it will handle all that for you, i would say past that you should be using LU unless you like patching manually. You won't get all the updates without it and if you know what to do then you are missing a whole range of stuff that is actually quite wide.

I do use Legacy Update, then I switch to Simplix. I have not had any problems. I do see that some folks do have issues, these seem to occur with newer hardware. All my machines are 10+ years old. I try to keep them out of the landfill. Not good for the environment. No Windows 11 for me. I gave up after Windows 7. all downhill from there, in my opinion.

 

[Malneb]

Well you should know that activation does not matter on windows 7.

 

[SIW2]

It matters.

 

[Malneb]

it doesn't, if it truly matters myself or others would not be using the OS right now without activating it legally because the server is down and not accessible. Yeah exactly

Keys for days mean nothing now in 2024, i have over a few hundred. All useless might as well burn them in a fire.

 

[MisterEd]

I have never had a problem activating any of my computers even the ones with Windows XP. If I can't activate Windows online or by phone I just call Microsoft support. They have always been happy to help me get Windows activated.