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The forum thread discusses using an unused Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) evaluation copy to install on another computer, with users confirming that the RC can still be activated and used for about 30 days, despite some potential bugs due to its beta status. The original poster clarifies they have the RC version, and others confirm its usability and activation potential until the next year. Overall, the tone is informational, with some emphasis on potential limitations of the RC version.

kennelhelper

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I downloaded the Windows 7 evaluation copy and never loaded it. Now my daughter would like to try 7 on her computer. Can I still intall the evaluatioan copy on her computer and see how it works now that 7 is out?
 

pbcopter

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What do you mean by evaluation copy?

Windows 7 release candidate (RC) or the Enterprise 90 day evaluation copy?

Both are still useable.
 

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tblount

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I downloaded the Windows 7 evaluation copy and never loaded it. Now my daughter would like to try 7 on her computer. Can I still intall the evaluatioan copy on her computer and see how it works now that 7 is out?

Any version will run in evaluation mode for 30 days.. unless you get 64 bit and the computer will only support 32 bit.
 

kennelhelper

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It is the release candidate (RC).
 

PcBoyGeorge

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Yep. And the RC keys will work on any amount of pc's so it will activate and work fine until next year. But remember there will be bugs as it is the RC not RTM.