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Solve : why I need to activate windows 7? I got a genuine windows 7 CD?

Answer» HI all,
I have been using windows XP for 5 years until one day my school teacher told us that we needed to use windows 7
in next academic term. So I spent some money for a new PC and genuine windows 7 untimate CD.
During the installation of windows 7, I was told to enter the serial, so I followed the instruction and did it.
But I was really angy with Microsoft whenI saw that my windows needed to active again in 30 days.
Why I was angry with Microsoft, because I had spent a thousand dollars for their products,
but what they gave me was a genuine windows CD with 30-days trial period.
I don't have any network connection so far, so how can I active my genuine windows?
I have got a genuine windows CD, but why I can only use it for 30days?

Please tell me what I can do.

Thank you.

KittyYou said you don't have a network connection, so the only other way is to activate by phone. Entering the Product key is NOT the same as Activation.

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1) Click Start, and in the Search box type: slui.exe 4
2) Next press the 'ENTER' key
3) Select your 'Country' from the LIST.
4) Choose the 'Phone Activation' option.
5) Stay on the phone (do not select/press any options) and wait for a person to help you with activation.
6) Explain your problem clearly to the support person.

EDIT: Source: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/how-do-i-activate-windows-7-i-have-no-internet/c722a763-4852-4419-8565-58ee1a76fd8bCall them...they have an 800#...

Trust me ...if you paid for it it's not a 30 Day trial.
You may have missed something in the registration process itself.Quote from: kwfine on April 22, 2012, 02:44:47 PM
Why I was angry with Microsoft, because I had spent a thousand dollars for their products, ...
WOW, what all did that include? Are you a college student? If so, you should have been allowed to get the academic pricing discount on your software that you purchased for school. Did you not get it? Were you aware of it? Quote
Activate using the telephone

If Windows isn't able to activate online, you'll have the option to activate Windows 7 using an automated phone system.

Open Windows Activation by clicking the Start BUTTON Picture of the Start button, right-clicking Computer, clicking Properties, and then clicking Activate Windows now.‌

Click Show me other ways to activate.

Type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

Click Use the automated phone system. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Click the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

Call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

When prompted, enter the installation ID that's listed on your screen into your phone's keypad.

Write down the confirmation ID that the phone system gives you.

Type the confirmation ID into the space provided under Step 3 in the activation dialog, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

If activation isn't successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a customer SERVICE representative who can assist you.


Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/activate-windows-7-on-this-computer
FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Activating-Windows-7-frequently-asked-questions


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