Update: Microsoft have confirmed the shut downs will commence on July 1st and not June 1st as stated in the reminder emails.Now that we're all waiting for the final version of Windows 7 to be released later this year, there are some important dates to remember if you're still using Windows 7 Beta 1. If you downloaded and installed Windows 7 Beta 1 build 7000 back in January, your computer is going to start shutting down every two hours starting June 1st, 2009 until August 1st, 2009 when your computer will become non-functional.
Microsoft sent a e-mail to all participants in the public beta stating:
"We're sending this mail to remind you that Windows 7 Release candidate is available and to make sure you plan ahead for when the Beta expires on August 1, 2009. On June 1, 2009, the PC you're using to test the Beta will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will send you a notice a couple of weeks in advance, and that'd be the ideal time to rebuild your test PC with a non-expired version of Windows, such as the RC or Windows Vista. This will be a clean installation, so be ready to reinstall your programs and data."
With that said it is highly recommended that you download and install the release candidate (RC) that Microsoft released a few weeks ago. Download and upgrade instructions can be found here. The RC build that is available for public download will expire on June 1st, 2010. Just as the Beta 1 release, the RC build will start shutting down your computer every two hours on March 1st, 2010.
What has changed from Beta 1 to RC? Can my system run Windows 7?
quite to my surprise ,i thought it would act like that in 1st august not next month
I'd be very ticked off if I was locked off from my important work because I forgot the expiration date.
I'd be very ticked off if I was locked off from my important work because I forgot the expiration date.
Important work on a beta build. Hmmm.
BTW, the editors want you to use the "report a problem" link at the top of the page for stuff like this.
The article is correct, according to the email I received from Microsoft today regarding the Beta 1 expiration date. It will start shutting down every 2 hours on June 1st, and will expire on August 1st.
The article is correct, this e-mail was sent out to everyone who got a key for Beta 1. Unless Microsoft updates us on this date, this is where it stands as far as we can tell.
win7 as main os forever FTW!
win7 as main os forever FTW!
There is a workaround, its called RC1
And why would anyone being doing actual production work on a BETA version?
And why would not you have put the RC version on your Dad's laptop by now instead of the BETA version?
See a common theme here? BETA
And why would anyone being doing actual production work on a BETA version?
And why would not you have put the RC version on your Dad's laptop by now instead of the BETA version?
See a common theme here? BETA
Because it is.
Because Vista is horrendous, and XP is incompatible with the hardware.
Because I couldn't be bothered. The beta works fine.
Thanks for the tip.
And why would anyone being doing actual production work on a BETA version?
And why would not you have put the RC version on your Dad's laptop by now instead of the BETA version?
See a common theme here? BETA
Because it is.
Because Vista is horrendous, and XP is incompatible with the hardware.
Because I couldn't be bothered. The beta works fine.
Thanks for the tip.
Vista is not horrendous. I've been running it for 2 years without any issues. Rock solid for me, not sure what your issues are .
And why would anyone being doing actual production work on a BETA version?
And why would not you have put the RC version on your Dad's laptop by now instead of the BETA version?
See a common theme here? BETA
Because it is.
Because Vista is horrendous, and XP is incompatible with the hardware.
Because I couldn't be bothered. The beta works fine.
Thanks for the tip.
Vista is not horrendous. I've been running it for 2 years without any issues. Rock solid for me, not sure what your issues are .
My issues are poor boot up time video driver issues. Having the video bork every time you play AOE2 gets a little bit boring after the fifth time.
MS needs people to use the computer as if it were a normal day. No wonder Vista had bugs if all the Beta users just looked at it and though "Gee, this is pretty. Anyway, back to XP for some word processing".
Itz been over an hour of nothingness... You're reading this comment and thinking of 4 things you haven't already said about me only 'cause they don't rhyme... And poof!
:reboot::Vista™:how the hell do you work this taskbar?
What about 7127?
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