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To extend, reset or restart the initial OOB grace period of Windows Vista to another 30 days, use the following steps:
1. Click on Vista Start button and key in Cmd in Start Search box.
2. Press on Ctrl-Shift-Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative credentials (equivalent to “Run as Administrator”).
3. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter when done: slmgr.vbs -rearm or you can use sysprep /generalize
4. Reboot the computer.
5. Rearm again when the remaining activation grace period timer counts down to 0 days.
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I prefer that ppl set the rearm at day 29 ... If you forget then Vista goes into reduced function...and it is better to loose 1 day than gointo reduced function.
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Originally Posted by gilsm I left it be for 24 hours. Then tried again and it worked ! Except Vista would not boot, would not repair and would not restore. |
I do wish you had tried the Boot to DVD and use cmd restore..
It also seems to me your saying you were/are dual booting.
You should be able to correct this the simplest way by booting to the Vista DVD and instead of installing look for the "Repair your computer" option in the bottom left corner of the second screen...select it followed by Startup Repair. You can also use VistaBootPRO to manually add it, but give Startup Repair the first shot. If it fails we can go step-by-step with the alternatives.
Microsoft help step by step on Startup Repair for Vista.
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How do I use Startup Repair?
If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disc, the option to repair your computer will not appear.
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http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...f3f351033.mspx