Open Elevated Command Prompt and type:
slmgr /rearm
Before you execute the slmgr /rearm command, do this:
Step 1
- Press Windows key + R. In the Run dialog box, type regedit hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/setup/OOBE/
- Double-click on
mediabootinstall on the right pane
- Change its value to 0
- Now open Command Prompt in elevated/admin mode and execute
slmgr /rearm command.
- Restart the PC.
Step 2
Re-enter your Windows 7 Retail or OEM product key and activate.
- Press Windows Key + R to launch Run dialog box
- Type
SLUI 3, hit Enter to invoke the Windows Activation dialog box
- Type in the product key and click on
Activate. Internet connection is required.
Obinna C. Onwusobalu ~
MCSA MCTS MCITP
It's all fun and games until someone divides by zero.
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