While it masks the activation, it does not enable genuine benefits, such as receiving security updates (which are no longer available for Windows 7 anyway).
RemoveWAT 2.2.5 was released before the final iterations of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 were fully solidified. Users running SP1 often encountered "black screen" errors or found that the tool failed to run entirely. Conversely, applying RemoveWAT before installing SP1 would cause the SP1 installation to fail or detect tampering. RemoveWAT 2.2.5 Windows 7
Running an unpatched operating system opens your network to worms that can infect other devices in your home. 3. System Instability and File Corruption While it masks the activation, it does not
: This version was specifically updated to protect systems against Microsoft's KB971033 update, which was designed to detect various activation exploits. While it masks the activation