Windows 10 Enterprise Evalutation Expiration Hell

Question

Tried the windows 10 Enterprise evaluation, went great, expired after 90 days, and now I'm stuck with a bunch of numbers in the corner of my home screen, and the wonderful "Enterprise Evaluation Expired" along with no recovery options, lost license, etc.. and now my computer is shutting down every 15-60 minutes. Awesome.

Answer 1

There are no legal Vista downloads anymore.

You can borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD (Retail or OEM System Builders License) , that contains the files for the various Vista Editions (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) to be installed. The Product Key on your Computer / Laptop case determines which Edition is installed.

The COA sticker is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.

With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.

Other Manufacturers' Recovery DVDs are not to be used for the above purpose.

And you need to know the "bit" version for Vista, as 32bit and 64bit Editions come on different DVDs.

Here is how to do a clean install of Vista, using a Microsoft Vista DVD:

"How to Do a Clean Install and Setup with a Full Version of Vista"

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-vista.html

And once the Operating System is installed, go to your Computer Manufacturer's website and obtain the latest Drivers for your particular Model Computer or Laptop.

And phone Activation may be required when using the above clean install Method.

"How to Activate Vista Normally and by Phone Activation"

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-vista-phone.html

Cheers.

Answer 2

That'd be easy if it wasn't Windows Vista Business from 2005. I've looked around, and i can't find any free or reasonably priced downloads.

Answer 3

Tried the windows 10 Enterprise evaluation, went great, expired after 90 days, and now I'm stuck with a bunch of numbers in the corner of my home screen, and the wonderful "Enterprise Evaluation Expired" along with no recovery options, lost license, etc.. and now my computer is shutting down every 15-60 minutes. Awesome.

Reinstall whatever operating system was originally installed on it.

Cheers.