GUIDE: The EASY WAY to really run Windows 7 forever without applying any cracks
Hi there,
Before applying the method I'm about to describe, I had installed several Windows 7 machines applying several crack flavors (RemoveWAT, Chew-WGA, etc). I can't complain, they worked wonderfullly for a few months, but after that the annoying messages returned. You know what I mean, those ones that pop up right before you log in and say things like "Your windows is illegal" or "Your license is counterfeited" or "We're going to annoy you with these messages everyday you damn pirate". After some reading I found out that the cracks were being de-activated by Microsoft via the "Windows Updates". Some people even had the exact KB number marked so we could uninstall it or prevent its download. I was not confortable with that, 'cause I simply didn't have the time to read each and every update before downloading. So what I did for a couple of times is download new versions of the cracks and re-apply them. This worked but only temporarily. It's when realized that this was going to be an eternal run and chase between the crackers and M$.
Then I luckily found a thread in this forum which uncovers great data about WPA. This method will leave your system eternally in an "Initial Grace Period", so you won't have to worry about patrolling "Windows Updates" or running files without knowing what they are doing on the background. Before listing the steps that I successfully followed there's something I want to make clear: the ideas for this Guide are not entirely mine. I'm just collecting info based on a specific thread and this magic post (thanks to all the gurus).
This Guide is for:
- People who prefer to follow simple instructions
- People who aren't happy applying cracks, unknown files and are tired of playing run and chase with M$.
- People who don't mind executing simple commands every 30 days / 120 days.
This Guide is not for:
- People who just want to apply a patch or crack and forget about the rest. This method will require you to do things recurrently. (EDIT: if you're still looking for an automated way of doing this, take a look at the end of this post, "The Guide with a GUI").
THE GUIDE
First I suggest printing all the steps 'cause you will need to restart your machine and perfom some steps without internet connection.
1)Run notepad as administrador and paste the code below:
Code:
reg load HKLM\MY_SYSTEM "%~dp0Windows\System32\config\system"
reg delete HKLM\MY_SYSTEM\WPA /f
reg unload HKLM\MY_SYSTEM
Then save it with name delwpa.bat as type "all files" on drive C:\ at the root level (directly under C).
2) Restart the machine and press F8 right after the BIOS screen to get to the Advanced Boot Options.
3) Select Repair your Computer, select your Input language, enter your Login details and Open Command Prompt.
4) Type C: to go to the main drive. Then type dir to get the list of files where you should see the file delwpa.bat created in Step 1).
Execute the file by typing it:
The console should display messages saying that the commands were executed successfully. Close the console window and reboot the machine.
NOTE: When testing on a Virtual Machine the C: drive appeared as D:, but for a real machine it should normally be C: (as tested). Other users also reported that the .bat file was located in D: drive. If you can't find the .bat file on C: then you just have to find the drive containing it. Type D: and then dir so see if it's located there. If you're not lucky then try with E:, etc, etc.
5) Back on Windows: login and don't worry if the desktop shows a message like "This product is not genuine". Just ignore it.
Run Command Prompt as administrador, and execute the following command depending on your Windows 7 version:
Ultimate:
Code:
slmgr /ipk D4F6K-QK3RD-TMVMJ-BBMRX-3MBMV
Professional:
Code:
slmgr /ipk HYF8J-CVRMY-CM74G-RPHKF-PW487
Home Premium:
Code:
slmgr /ipk RHPQ2-RMFJH-74XYM-BH4JX-XM76F
Home Basic:
Code:
slmgr /ipk YGFVB-QTFXQ-3H233-PTWTJ-YRYRV
Starter:
Code:
slmgr /ipk 7Q28W-FT9PC-CMMYT-WHMY2-89M6G
Then perform a final reboot on your machine.
6) After the reboot, check that everything is alright by running a command prompt as administrator and executing:
Wait for a few seconds and you should get a window with lots of data. This is what we're interested in:
License Status: Initial Grace Period
Time remaining: 30 days
Remaining windows rearm count: 4
And that's it! Just like a brand new windows. Now all you have to do is wait 30 days, execute a simple rearm and you'll be fine. A future simple rearm will add another 30 days to the grace period. The command for a simple rearm is:
(remember to always run the command prompt as administrator).
VERY IMPORTANT: Windows will let you do a rearm 4 times only, meaning that you will have a maximum of 120 days Grace period. After those 120 days you should follow the Guide again to reset the rearm count. If you decide to always keep the delwpa.bat file on your computer, then all you need to do is follow steps 2-6.
So this Guide is basically a matter of timing. Create your alerts in Outlook or whatever is the program you use for tasks, and set reminders every 30 days for simple rearms, and every 120 days for resetting the rearm counts. If you ever miss any rearm date and use your computer some days later, just execute the simple rearm or follow the Guide steps and everything will be back to normal.
Hope it helps!
Tested on:
- Real and virtual machines x64, x86 (With previous RemoveWAT installations and Without any previous cracks installed)
EDIT: IMPORTANT UPDATE: THE GUIDE WITH A GUI
This post started as a simple Guide and now it has become a decent list of contributions shared by everyone. Although the GUIDE works, it's still a Guide and it's manual. We all know we need something that automates all those steps. Well, thanks to all the inputs I believe we might have some useful apps now. So, allow me to place some links to scripts that actually have a GUI, which is a program with a visual windows where you can click and follow instructions easily. NOTE: I can't guarantee the reliability of these programs, as far as I know they are working fine, but all I'm doing is just placing the links for your convenience.
InfiniteRearm4
Credits for InfiniteRearm4: timesurfer
Features:
- Designed to keep Windows 7 in trial forever
- Works on all editions of Windows 7 (including Editions N & E)
- Works for 32bit and 64bit OSs
- No need for cracks, patches, activators or even key's
- And all Windows updates are safe!
Instructions contained on the GUI.
Windows 7 Rearm Forever
Credits for Windows 7 Rearm Forever: MasterDisaster
Features:
- Supports all editions of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
- All software licensing notifications, including balloons, wizards, and task dialog boxes are disabled.
- Reset your rearm count by running Reset in WinPE or WinRE (see Readme)
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