"> In an elevated command prompt type:
> slmgr -rearm"
Uh, without sounding too dumb, what is an elevated command? From the run command in windows, or maybe the C: prompt? If I did this, I could run it for 30+30+30 days if need be before I get my express upgrade and then could use that key?
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"MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message news:OFMeLE4KHHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Actually, I believe it's 120 days. The original 30 day activation,
> plus the ability to "rearm" three times.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> I don't know why this hasn't been mentioned,
> but you can restart the 30 day grace period.
> It is built into Windows, it's not a hack.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win.../plan/faq.mspx
> <quote>
> Q. What is Initial Grace?
> A.Initial Grace (or OOB Grace) starts the first time you start your computer after you install
> the operating system. It provides 30 days for the computer to be activated. The Initial Grace
> period can only be restarted by running sysprep /generalize, or by using slmgr.vbs -rearm.
> These processes reset the Initial Grace timer to 30 days. This will only work three times.
> </quote>
>
> In an elevated command prompt type:
> slmgr -rearm
>
>
> -Michael
>
> "Synapse Syndrome" <synapse@NOSPAMgomez404.elitemail.org> wrote in message
> news:eKLxl83KHHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> "Rick Tyefisher" <tarric@shaw(removethis).ca> wrote in message
>> news:2Hblh.533616$5R2.138233@pd7urf3no...
>>> If I was to install Home Premium, how long will I be able to run it without the key? I have
>>> the key from Ultimate that is good until June, but nothing for Home. My upgrade will be to
>>> Premium, so I don't want to install Ultimate then have to format to install Home Premium
>>> when the time comes........... Or, where can I get the 6 month Home Premium key that would
>>> see me thru until I receive my Express upgrade, hopefully next month........
>>
>>
>> You can actually run for three months without activating, if you know the 'secret' command.
>> It's in here somewhere...
>>
>> ss.
>