I can't figure out that my Windows is genuine or not. I have key but I can't find from where I can activate it. I have done this so many times in past but this time I can't find any thing at 'My Computer -> Properties'
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2 Answers
everything key and activation related can be done via command line with the slmgr command
open a cmd (start, run, cmd, enter) and type
slmgr.vbs /ipk [YOURKEY]
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1weird, its available on my windows 7 (i have one professional and one ultimate edition here)... maybe this is an entirely different issue. please try the command with the full path (C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs)– weberikJul 24, 2012 at 10:10
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There is one directory with name 'slmgr' and one file 'slmgr.vbs.removewat' in system32. In 'slmgr' director there is another directory '0409' and this directory has slmgr.ini file.– KashifJul 24, 2012 at 10:19
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3"slmgr.vbs.removewat" is created when you use an activation removal tool called RemoveWAT. This indicates that your copy of Windows 7 is illegal.– Oliver GJul 24, 2012 at 10:21
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1@MuhammadKashifNadeem - At this point since you know your installation is not legal, you cannot trust the installation itself, I would purchas a license from Microsoft and reinstall your entire operating system.– RamhoundJul 24, 2012 at 11:36
You can reactivate your Windows 7 by performing the following:
- Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type
slui.exe
. - Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
- Select your Country.
- Follow the instructions for phone activation (no charge).
Hope it helps.
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He has software to block the WPA service. His only solution is to perform a format and reinstall from an authenticate installation.– RamhoundJul 24, 2012 at 11:37
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@Ramhound why is this? I have purchased a license from MS. I installed Windows. After installation I tried to install drivers but I could not find these on vendor's site so I handed over this to local vendor from where I purchased my system. They installed drivers and after that I tried to activate Windows but unable to do this. Reinstalling is nightmare because I already have installed so my software.– KashifJul 24, 2012 at 13:33
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