Yes. You should be able to install or reinstall, then activate Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. However, you won’t get any updates via Windows Update, and Microsoft will no longer offer any kind of support to Windows 7.

What happens if Windows 7 is not activated?

Unlike Windows XP and Vista, failure to activate Windows 7 leaves you with an annoying, but somewhat usable system. … Finally, Windows will automatically turn your screen background image to black every hour – even after you change it back to your preference.

Can you skip Windows 7 activation?

You can not bypass activation, regardless of where you buy Windows. You have 30 days from installing to activate with your product key. To not activate at install, at the Enter Your Product Key page, do not enter your key and uncheck “Automatically Activate When Online” then click OK/Next to finish the installation.