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The forum thread revolves around questions about how long Windows 7 reactivation lasts and issues related to product key status. The original poster inquires about the duration of reactivation, sharing experiences of using Windows 7 for years even before activation. Participants discuss the implications of a publicly displayed or blocked key, noting that activation is mandatory and that a blocked key results in specific error codes, with some confusion about how key blocking and reactivation messages are displayed. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of valid, non-compromised keys for proper Windows activation.
The forum thread revolves around questions about how long Windows 7 reactivation lasts and issues related to product key status. The original poster inquires about the duration of reactivation, sharing experiences of using Windows 7 for years even before activation. Participants discuss the implications of a publicly displayed or blocked key, noting that activation is mandatory and that a blocked key results in specific error codes, with some confusion about how key blocking and reactivation messages are displayed. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of valid, non-compromised keys for proper Windows activation.
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NoelDP
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cliffordcooley
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Thanks NoelDP, I noticed you posted a message on sevenforums explaining his key was publicly displayed. If the key was publicly displayed, that would explain why there is a re-activation notice.
HOW long does reactvation to windows 7 last. - Page 2 - Windows 7 Forums
HOW long does reactvation to windows 7 last. - Page 2 - Windows 7 Forums
NoelDP
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No, it wouldn't, actually
- but it would explain any possible Bloocked Key status that comes up when activation is attempted.The OP appears not to understand that Activation is Mandatory for all installations of Windows, and has been since 2001 when XP was released.
cliffordcooley
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So the blocked key status message is actually different than a simple re-activation message. I've had the "You may be a victim of computer piracy" message a few times simply by adding HDD's. But then the automated re-activation has always re-activated my Windows. I wasn't aware the status message would be different with blocked key. I always figured that activation would fail with blocked keys, forcing the use of another key.No, it wouldn't, actually
Since I've never dealt with a blocked key, I have no way of verifying.
NoelDP
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A Blocked Key will be rejected at activation with the error code 0xc004c4a2 - Blocked Key.
I've never managed to actually see the exact screen notification on a machine where an activated Key has become blocked and discovered by the WAT update - but the results of an MGADiag report are definitive (usually, at least!).
I've never managed to actually see the exact screen notification on a machine where an activated Key has become blocked and discovered by the WAT update - but the results of an MGADiag report are definitive (usually, at least!).