InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Windows Vista Forumhttp://vistaforums.com/Forum/Admin@VistaForums.comTue, 16 Mar 2010 04:56:52 GMT20http://vistaforums.com/Forum/Topic5174-12-1.aspxnot very helpfull if vista starts deleting system files after 15 days:DThu, 01 Mar 2007 11:32:47 GMTblackhathttp://vistaforums.com/Forum/Topic5174-12-1.aspx<STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Use Windows Vista for 120 Days free!</FONT></STRONG></P><P>Windows Vista can be installed, and run without any license, product key or activation for 30 days, This is solely for the purpose of trial/evaluation. Microsoft stress's that users should purchase a license with a valid product key before the trial period expires, or else Windows Vista will lock into Reduced Functionality Mode. <BR><BR>Although, A method has been discovered which will allow you to extend the evaluation period for a fresh 30 days, 3 seperate times. Microsoft has confirmed that extending the evaluation period is not a violation of the EULA and is aware of this tweak but does not seem to mind one bit, as no fixes or updates have been released to fix it.<BR><BR>All versions of Vista include Windows Vista Ultimate allow a 30-day free period without activation, except the corporate-oriented Vista Enterprise, in which case it supports only a three-day trial.<BR><BR><STRONG>To reset or restart the initial grace period of Windows Vista to another 30 days, use the following steps:<BR></STRONG></P><OL><LI>Click on Vista Start button and type in "Cmd" in Start Search box (without quotes).</LI><LI>Press on Ctrl-Shift-Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative credentials (equivalent to “Run as Administrator”).</LI><LI>In the Command Prompt window which you opened, type the following command and press Enter when done: "slmgr -rearm" or "sysprep /generalize" (without quotes)</LI><LI>Reboot the computer.</LI><LI>Run the script again when the remaining activation grace period timer counts down to 0 days, you can run the code sooner but it is a waste. As if you have 20 days left and you run the script it will bump you back up to 30 again not 50.<BR><BR></LI></OL>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:09:50 GMTJason