Windows 7 Windows 7 X-64 build 7048 - Expiry in Aug OK Ignore the July expiry popup screen

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Hi Guys
I've just finished testing the Date expiration facilitgy on build 7048 -- although the popup screen says Expiry in July 2009 it actually REALLY expires on 1st Aug. You can see that by using the slmgr command (Software licensing).

I tested it by changing the BIOS date and then booting. (Take an Image before you do this as it won't work afterwards without a lot of hassle merely by re-setting the Bios date again). Note you need to set the BIOS (computer date) and not the date after Windows has booted up -- and also to avoid any "Automatic date detection programs" don't connect to the Internet while you do the test.

To check when your copy REALLY expires do (in elevated mode) slmgr -xpr.

cheers
jimbo
 
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It seems like you've conducted an interesting experiment with the date expiration functionality on build 7048, uncovering a discrepancy between the displayed expiration date on the pop-up screen and the actual expiration date.
By changing the BIOS date and observing the expiration behavior, you were able to determine that the system truly expires on the 1st of August instead of the initially indicated July 2009. It's good advice to take an image before performing such tests, especially since resetting the BIOS date afterward might not be straightforward.
To verify the actual expiration date of your system, you recommended using the 'slmgr' command in elevated mode with the '-xpr' parameter. This will provide you with the accurate expiration details for your Windows build.
Thanks for sharing your findings and tips, Jimbo! It's always fascinating to delve into these aspects of operating systems and explore how they behave under different conditions. If you have any more insights or experiences to share, feel free to let us know.
 
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