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The thread discusses Windows 10 product keys during its early testing phase. The original poster is concerned about whether their product code will expire or remain valid for future installation. The second user explains that the version in question is a preview that will expire, the key is for the preview build only, and recommends using virtual machines or secondary devices for testing, implying that the key may not be valid for the final release. Overall, the advice emphasizes caution with preview versions and suggests that the product key may not be usable after the preview period.

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I have my product code for windows 10. I want to wait till it is more stable and games support it. Will the code expire? Because I have it written down. And I hear after a year it stops? So do I have to get it for it to activate? Or can I just keep the code and Install it at a later date.
 

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Hello and welcome to the forum.
First.... This is a technical "Preview" version of the OS and not something you would want to install as your primary OS on you primary machine. It is available for testing and evaluation and will expire.
Second.... Any product key you currently have is for the "Preview" version of the OS and will not be valid for a General Availability Release later on.
Third.... I've installed every build as it has become available and have never been prompted once for a product key.
Finally.... If you want to play with this version, my suggestion would be to do so inside a Virtual Environment (using VMware Player or VirtualBox), or on a second inconsequential machine.

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Hello and welcome to the forum.
First.... This is a technical "Preview" version of the OS and not something you would want to install as your primary OS on you primary machine. It is available for testing and evaluation and will expire.
Second.... Any product key you currently have is for the "Preview" version of the OS and will not be valid for a General Availability Release later on.
Third.... I've installed every build as it has become available and have never been prompted once for a product key.
Finally.... If you want to play with this version, my suggestion would be to do so inside a Virtual Environment (using VMware Player or VirtualBox), or on a second inconsequential machine.
 

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