Possible for a router to deactivate Win7?

I recently bought this new wireless N router and as SOON as I flashed it with custom firmware (can’t remember if it was Tomato or DD-WRT, had a friend do it), I got a pop up saying I had 30 days to activate Windows. I had previously been using that copy of Windows for a LONG time. Did a clean install, same message. I haven’t added anything new to my setup sans more memory, but I know that’s not the issue. Any ideas?
Answer #1
There’s no correlation,Has to be a coincidence.
The crack you used (or integrated) probably got blacklisted by m$.
Use the latest windows loader:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/8632-Windows-Loader-The-Official-Thread
Answer #2
I’m using that same copy of Windows on at least 5 other computers, all are still fully activated with no hiccups.
Answer #3
I'm using that same copy of Windows on at least 5 other computers, all are still fully activated with no hiccups.
You said it yourself.
Since I assume all other computers are also using the same router it can’t be a router thing.
This week a new Win Update came out that gets rid of most of the cracks so make sure you haven’t installed it.
Answer #4
None of the other computers are plugged directly into the router. All the computers in my house are completely up to date and my main desktop is the only one facing trial activation issues.
Answer #5
Routers are 3rd party devices that connect over ethernet/wireless cards
so in that sense it’s not directly connected to your desktop either!
It communicates via the ethernet card and not stand alone so..
Anyways there’s no point dwelling on it,The firmware update
couldn’t have possibly cause this,Just get windows loader
and get it sorted.
Answer #6
I don’t have an Ethernet card, it’s integrated on my motherboard. It’s connected to my computer.
Anyone have anything useful to add? This clown clearly has no idea what he’s talking about. I can see how he racked up 3k posts in 8 months.
Answer #7
why dont u try it on another system. if it does the same thing all of us might have to rethink the IDEA OF HOW COMPUTERS WORK
Answer #8
That’s the thanks i get huh? If anyone doesn’t know what he’s talking about it’s you!
Okay so it’s integrated,Makes no difference,It’s still ethernet,Bottom line is,Your router
is connected via ethernet and in that sense it’s not really connected directly (it communicates
via ethernet and not standalone,It’s not recognized as a standalone device) But whatever,I’m
done with you.
Answer #9
why dont u try it on another system. if it does the same thing all of us might have to rethink the IDEA OF HOW COMPUTERS WORK
I’m not really willing to risk deactivating Windows on any of my other computers.
Answer #10
all your computers are pirated?
Answer #11
did you try another loader yet ? as i realy dont think a router can be the cause. altho people have had viruses after formatting from a router ..
Answer #12
I can assure you there is absolutely no possibility that the router is responsible. A router only cares about one thing: routing packets. Windows, Linux, OSX or even a network printer, make no difference to the router’s job.
None of the other computers are plugged directly into the router. All the computers in my house are completely up to date and my main desktop is the only one facing trial activation issues.
How are the other computers connected?
Answer #13
I have 2 laptops and 2 desktops connected, all wirelessly (along with my main desktop that’s deactivated–it’s hard wired). All are using the same copy of Windows, all have the same Windows updates installed, and all (except for my main desktop) have no activation issues.
Answer #14
I don't have an Ethernet card, it's integrated on my motherboard. It's connected to my computer.
Anyone have anything useful to add? This clown clearly has no idea what he's talking about. I can see how he racked up 3k posts in 8 months.
Your question was, “possible for a router to deactivate windows 7” since that was your question and you were seeking an answer, that means you weren’t sure if a router was able to disable windows 7 so that’s why you asked here. Anyways, So why is it that your having so much trouble believing in someone telling you a router cannot disable windows 7? If you didn’t know the answer how could you possibly know he’s wrong? My answer: No, the router’s firmware or anything to do with the router cannot make your windows 7 deactivate. There must have been something that was done (update, etc) that caused this to happen.
Answer #15
The router is the only X factor between any of the computers. Before the new router, all 5 computers were working perfect–no Windows activation issues, all using the same copy of Win7, all had the exact same Windows updates. It wasn’t until the new router came into the picture that my main desktop’s Windows became deactivated. AS SOON AS I FLASHED THE ROUTER’S FIRMWARE THE ’30 DAYS TO ACTIVATE WINDOWS’ BUBBLE POPPED UP! That’s too much coincidence to not be the router–working fine before the router, but as soon as the router gets plugged in my Windows is deactivated–yet it’s not the router’s fault? That makes no sense to me. I’m honestly not looking for an argument but there is just no other plausible explanation in my mind.
Answer #16
I can only say the timing of it was unusual, but still coincidental. Wireless or Ethernet connection makes no difference. All of your PCs are “connected” to the router.