my licensed windows 7 professional (64bit) became evaluation copy after service pack 1 RC installation and will expire. is there a way to fix this besides re-installation of the OS?
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You should be able to attempt to activate your "evaluation" copy. When you do, it sounds like the activation will fail. At this point it should give you a phone number you can use to contact Microsoft, and their support should be able to fix this for you.
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1+1. Just try to reactivate. Even if you have to call up, I'm sure they won't give you much hassle.– ShinraiFeb 23, 2011 at 18:20
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You could try re-entering your valid install key:
- Right Click on My Computer and Select Properties.
- Wait for activation details to get populated.
- Click on Change Product key link (after activation details are populated).
- Enter your Product Key and click on next to activate.