What will happen after 120 days ?

[Crypto]

Hi,
I need some clear explanation on what will happen after all my rearms are over and the grace period is finished, and What hapens when i enter the Reduced Functionality Mode ?
in simple what is my state after 121 days, what features will be missing from the system etc.

 

[jasjeet]

If Windows Vista is running in out-of-grace reduced functionality mode, you cannot perform the following actions:

• Play built-in games
  
  The games that are included with Windows Vista are unavailable in reduced functionality mode.
• Use premium features
  
  Windows Vista premium features such as Aero Glass, ReadyBoost, and BitLocker are unavailable in reduced functionality mode.
• Log on for more than one hour
  
  In reduced functionality mode, you can only remain logged on to Windows Vista for one hour.

Most likely same for 7

 

[Boomstick777]

Its happening to me already lol after 1 day..

 

[Dinesh]

Reinstall is the best option.

 

[Brink]

Hello Crypto,

By then the retail version of Windows 7 will be for sale on Oct. 22nd, and you can can purchase, install, and activate it.

 

[Shockwave]

WHat if you create an image of your C: drive once you have everything setup perfectly?

Could you just not load that image up after 120 days?

 

[Dixon Butz]

WHat if you create an image of your C: drive once you have everything setup perfectly?

Could you just not load that image up after 120 days?

No.

 

[Dixon Butz]

Although, maybe you could. After 120 days, restore your image and re-arm it. That would be the first re-arm for that image. Rinse and repeat.

 

[Mongo]

WHat if you create an image of your C: drive once you have everything setup perfectly?

Could you just not load that image up after 120 days?

It won't work since the date/time of installation is stored locally.

 

[dgwin7]

Delete partition then reinstall it after 120 days over and over.

dg

 

[dan7777]

Delete partition then reinstall it after 120 days over and over.

dg

Or buy it lol

 

[masterB]

Or buy it lol

:roflmao:

 

[dgwin7]

Or buy it lol

Or rent it unlimited lol

dg

 

[Crypto]

Thanks guys, but i just needed to know what features and stuff will be missingfrom the system, assuming that i dont buy a legit key.

Anyway jasjeets post was very usefull. I tested the situation in Vmware and the mentioned features are missing, and a watermark appeared saying that my Windows is not Genuine, except i cant make sure if any updates are not available as im having troubles with NAT connectivity. Any new answers ?

P.S : Can anyone confirm Shockwaves method ? Reinstalling an Image of C: ? (1st page)

 

[rjc8620003]

set the bios clock back

 

[holo88]

set the bios clock back

bad idea. that just leads to ... nevermind
(bye)

anyway. after 120 days theres the good old fashioned "spend some damnd money" trick you can do. its so easy a conjoined circus midget can do it (no offence, i love little people)

:shock:

 

[Crypto]

bad idea. that just leads to ... nevermind
(bye)

anyway. after 120 days theres the good old fashioned "spend some damnd money" trick you can do. its so easy a conjoined circus midget can do it (no offence, i love little people)

:shock:

Nope, it aint that easy. The price is the problem here! Vista in here costs $550-590 :shock: So i bet 7 will cost me at least $450-490.
Luckily our uni has a MSDNAA subscription. But dont know when it expires. So at least i can hold-on if time goes for a renewel.