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The forum thread discusses the expiration date of Windows 7 build 7100, with the original poster asking when it will expire. A response clarifies that the Release Candidate (RC) version expires on June 1, 2010, with a scheduled shutdown starting March 1, 2010, unless upgraded. The thread highlights confusion between the beta and RC versions, with clarification that the beta expires in July 2009 while the RC has a longer lifespan. Overall, the discussion provides useful information about Windows 7 version lifespans and addresses some misconceptions.

Internet

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Thread Author #1
i have windows 7 build 7100 and im pretty sure its rc. i downloaded it on 5-26-09 :p when will it expire?
 

pbcopter

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This is a quote from the Microsoft site.

"The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use."
 

Internet

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okay thanks, i saw someone say it expires on july 1st 09 and i was like "what the heck?"