expiration

Hey guys, I have the Windows 7 Evaluation copy installed right now on my computer and it's telling me that it's already expiring... i actually put the date on my computer back so i have a few more days to spare... a few questions now... 1. What happens when it's expired? Will I not be able to...

March 1, 2010 – Windows 7 RC pre-expiration shut downs begin. Beginning March 1, the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) will start to shut down every two hours in preparation for its expiration on June 1, 2010. That means you will need to migrate your RC systems to a released to manufacturing...

Microsoft has released the Link Removed due to 404 Error to Technet and MSDN subscribers. It is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and the beta is the Professional edition of Office 2010. It will be released to the general public shortly. As promised here is the public link...

Since I have been beta testing Win 7 Ultimate and now have RC1 as my OS, I would like to be able to just purchase a license for it and prevent the expiration in August 2010. Is there any difference between RC1 & OEM or store bought Win 7? If not, can I just buy the new license & some how apply...

I think this is the right spot to post my problem. I got Windows 7 RC build 7100 32 bit Three days ago when i booted my cpu i got a startup window that reminded me to validate my software. Tho i pushed ask me later.. a minute later i tried all the keys that are available for Windows 7 RC 32...

Yeah, I currently have Windows 7 Build 7600, so is there any difference between this one and the final released version of Windows 7. I know this one expires early next year, but other than that is there a difference?

I have Windows 7 RC 64-bit Ultimate installed using the product key supplied. I believe it expires June 2010 I also downloaded and installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit that did not require a key for activation, and I believe it expires in 90 days, and cannot be upgraded. Queation? Are these the...

So Win7 is now on MSDN Academic Alliance, which means, as a Comp-Sci student, I get it for free, hooray huzzah etc. What I'm wondering, is should I really bother installing the final version instead of the Release Candidate I've been running? OK, I know I'll have to eventually, since the RC has...

My Build 7100 expire, where do I check on my computer to see?

A simple question for all the people obsessed with getting the latest build. Does it have the same expiration date as the RC 7100 Build? I downloaded from torrents yesterday and installed on VMware workstation and don't see anything amazing about it. Joe

I currently have the RC installed, but prior to this installation I had the public beta installed. Before installing the RC I performed a complete wipe followed by a clean install. A couple weeks ago I started receiving expiration notifications. I am now being affected by the bi-hourly...

please help!! my version of 7 is going to expire in less than 20hrs

Dear Windows 7-Users, i've installed Windows 7 RC a few weeks ago. As i read, it should run until July,2010 Now, my taskbar on the right bottom says: "You've to activate your Windows. It will expire in 5 days" (or something like this, it displays in german). My Windows 7 IS activated...

Hey all, As I look through the boards I'm noticing alot (too many) of new threads that ultimately are all talking about the exact same things.. These things include: RTM release date, GA release date, RC Expiration, etc.. I just wanted to take a minute and try to sort some of these things...

I have an account with IEEE and I downloaded Windows 7 Ultimate RC and installed it on a laptop. Is there a time when Windows 7 will expire and I have to reformat to a previous Version? I did not think so but right on top of the clock it said evaluation copy (build 7100) Thank you for your...

The Windows 7 beta will begin bi-hourly shutdowns on July 1, 2009 and will expire on August 1, 2009. Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009...t-next-week.ars if you feel you need to check when your system expires just go Start>Run>Winver.exe it tells you the date of expreration.

i have windows 7 build 7100 and im pretty sure its rc. i downloaded it on 5-26-09 :p when will it expire?

Win 7 Beta stops at end of June! Please note. Most of you have received this Email. PLease do not start posting this as a problem after July 1st. The RC is freely available for download by all. IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT BETA EXPIRATION DATE Thanks again for your help in testing Windows 7...

Hi, It's my understanding that starting March 11th, those who are running W7 RC1 will experience an auto shutdown every 2 hours. Then, in June, the RC1 will lock you out of your system. Even if you buy the retail copy of W7 before June, there is no way to do an in place upgrade, rather, you...

Windows 7 beta expires next year. If I install Windows 7 over my Vista, will I be able to use my Vista recovery disc to restore back to Vista from Windows 7 beta?