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FroBozz_Inc wrote:Here's a trick that still works, I've done it dozens of times, the last being a month or two ago.
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Step 2: Disconnect network connection, disable wireless, etc.
Step 3: Set the clock to July 28th, 2016.......
The Egg wrote:The free upgrade offer was supposed to end 12/31, so two months ago isn't relevant to what the OP is asking. In any case, you need an internet connection to get your copy activated, and I'd put up a fair wager that it'll go by the date/time on the activation server rather than each individual machine.
FroBozz_Inc wrote:No, I'm not certain that my method still works, but I am certain that it has nothing to do with that aforementioned "cutoff" date either, as far as I know that's just for that assistive tech site.
I've been doing these steps with success since August 2016. Of course you need the network connection to get your digital license, perhaps you didn't fully read my post.
Omniman wrote:Good to hear. As for the activation I was really just curious on clean installs using Windows 7/8 keys instead of doing the software upgrades. Anyhow, anyone who has problems with the update assistant it seems the workaround is to put your browser into developer mode and make it act like a Linux or MAC OS. The update assistant page will then send you to a time limited ISO download link.