Windows 7 activation

[sudhi164]

Hi,

I am trying to write an utility in C# for activation windows 7 OS. when i send the commands through this utility to activate the OS, i get the return value as 5 (access denied). Please let me knwo how to activate the OS through Utility.

Regards,

Sudhir

[allen2]

Does your C# self elevate before try to activate ?

If not, check this example.

[sudhi164]

yes, i am running in elevated privilages.