Windows 7 Thin PC is a lightweight version of Windows 7 that is designed for low-end hardware and embedded devices. It has a smaller footprint, faster boot time, and lower system requirements than the regular Windows 7. However, Windows 7 Thin PC is not available for retail purchase and can only be obtained through Microsoft's Software Assurance program or volume licensing agreements. This means that you need a valid product key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK) to activate Windows 7 Thin PC. In this article, we will show you how to activate Windows 7 Thin PC for free using different methods.
GVLK keys are generic volume license keys that are used to activate multiple computers with the same product edition. They are provided by Microsoft for testing and evaluation purposes. You can use GVLK keys to activate Windows 7 Thin PC by using a Key Management Service (KMS) emulator, such as Microsoft Toolkit or KMSAuto Net. A KMS emulator is a software that mimics the functionality of a KMS server and allows you to activate Windows without connecting to the internet or contacting Microsoft. Here are the steps to use GVLK keys and a KMS emulator to activate Windows 7 Thin PC:
Note: GVLK keys are not permanent and need to be renewed every 180 days. You can use the same KMS emulator to renew the activation or set it to auto-renew in the settings.
If you don't want to use GVLK keys and a KMS emulator, you can use a third-party activation tool that can activate Windows 7 Thin PC with a single click. One of the most popular tools is Win7ThinPCActivator, which is a batch file that can activate Windows 7 Thin PC by using a MAK key. A MAK key is a volume license key that can activate a fixed number of computers online or by phone. Win7ThinPCActivator uses a MAK key that is not blocked or stolen and can activate Windows 7 Thin PC without any issues. Here are the steps to use Win7ThinPCActivator to activate Windows 7 Thin PC:
Note: Win7ThinPCActivator is not permanent and needs to be run again after every reboot. You can create a shortcut of the Activate.cmd file and place it in the Startup folder to run it automatically every time you start your computer.
If you don't want to download any third-party tools, you can create your own batch file that can activate Windows 7 Thin PC by using a script. A batch file is a text file that contains a series of commands that can be executed by the command prompt. You can use a batch file to activate Windows 7 Thin PC by using slmgr.vbs, which is a built-in script that can manage software licensing operations. Here are the steps to create and use a batch file to activate Windows 7 Thin PC:
@echo off title Activate Windows 7 Thin PC for FREE!&cls&echo ============================================================================&echo #Project: Activating Microsoft software products for FREE without software&echo ============================================================================&echo.&echo #Supported products:&echo - Windows 7 Thin PC&echo.&echo.&(if exist "%windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs" cd /d "%windir%\system32")&(for /f %%x in ('dir /b ..\root\Licenses16\winthinpc-*.xrm-ms') do cscript slmgr.vbs /ilc "..\root\Licenses16\%%x" >nul)&(cscript slmgr.vbs /ipk 73KQT-CD9G6-K7TQG-66MRP-CQ22C >nul)&(cscript slmgr.vbs /skms kms.lotro.cc >nul)&(cscript slmgr.vbs /ato >nul)&(cscript slmgr.vbs /dli)&(pause)
Note: This batch file uses a GVLK key and a public KMS server to activate Windows 7 Thin PC. You can change the key and the server according to your preference. However, this method is not permanent and needs to be renewed every 180 days.
If you don't want to activate Windows 7 Thin PC at all, you can extend the trial period by using a command prompt trick. Windows 7 Thin PC has a trial period of 30 days, after which it will display a message that says "This copy of Windows is not genuine" and disable some features. However, you can extend the trial period up to three times by using the rearm command, which resets the licensing status of the system. This will give you an extra 90 days of trial period, which is enough for testing purposes. Here are the steps to extend the trial period of Windows 7 Thin PC via command prompt:
Note: You can only use the rearm command three times, after which you will not be able to extend the trial period anymore. You can check how many times you have used the rearm command by typing slmgr -dlv in the command prompt.
In this article, we have shown you how to activate Windows 7 Thin PC for free using different methods. You can use GVLK keys and a KMS emulator, a third-party activation tool, a batch file, or a command prompt trick to activate or extend the trial period of Windows 7 Thin PC. However, these methods are not legal and may violate Microsoft's terms of service. We recommend that you use a genuine product key or a MAK key to activate Windows 7 Thin PC if you want to use it for a long time. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below.
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