Windows : *** Important information if you're still using Win 7 RC ***

Admiral Huddy · 26-02-2010, 09:56

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This is a reminder post for all the Windows 7 users still using the Release Candidate (build 7100) that was released to the public in May 2009. Bi-hourly shutdowns of this build will begin on March 1, 2010. This means that the user will be told to install a released version of Windows and their PC will shut down automatically every two hours. On June 1, 2010, if you are still on the Windows 7 RC, your license will expire and the non-genuine experience will be triggered. Your wallpaper will be removed and "This copy of Windows is not genuine" will be displayed in the lower right corner of your desktop, above the taskbar. Starting on February 15, 2010, Windows 7 RC should have started giving daily prompts to remind you about the expiration.

If you want to continue using Windows 7, we recommend moving over to the Windows 7 RTM (build 7600) that was released to the public in October 2009. Microsoft explained that this would happen when it gave out free copies of the beta (which has already expired) and RC builds, and you've had plenty of time to move over. If you haven't reinstalled a final copy of Windows, do so as soon as possible so as to avoid problems in the next few weeks.

Noticed that prices have gone up too - cheeky sods

Wossi · 26-02-2010, 10:18

Installed a proper copy on my laptop the other day as it kept warning me.

Psymonkee · 26-02-2010, 11:20

I keep getting told I'm about to expire too

Guess I'll have to re-install after all

Daz · 26-02-2010, 12:35

Still using the RC? Really? Have they been updating it?

Admiral Huddy · 26-02-2010, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Daz

Still using the RC? Really? Have they been updating it?

Yeah have been on my laptop and MS have been issuing updates.. Not had any wanting yet but I'm thinking maybe that's why my sync stopped working the the other day.

MS not too cleaver really, you would thought they'd be a link to buy now. Apparently, the RC is very different to the final retail release.

divine · 26-02-2010, 12:38

I suppose I ought to reinstall today then, I did my parents PC the other day. My netbook rarely gets used more than 2 hours at a time anyway so that can wait.

Psymonkee · 26-02-2010, 16:28

Just too lazy/need more HDD space

Just re-installed

divine · 26-02-2010, 17:31

Just reinstalled, now for the long slog of all my programs again!!

Jingo · 26-02-2010, 17:45

Full win7 pro 64 here- all for the studenty good price of £30

I loved having my old uni email for years after graduation

Rich_L · 26-02-2010, 17:48

This might be useful for upgrading, works a treat

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/3075/...s-7-rc-to-rtm/

26-02-2010, 11:20	#3
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	I keep getting told I'm about to expire too Guess I'll have to re-install after all __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

26-02-2010, 12:35	#4
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Still using the RC? Really? Have they been updating it? __________________ apt-get moo

26-02-2010, 12:38	#6
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	I suppose I ought to reinstall today then, I did my parents PC the other day. My netbook rarely gets used more than 2 hours at a time anyway so that can wait. __________________

26-02-2010, 16:28	#7
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Just too lazy/need more HDD space Just re-installed __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

26-02-2010, 17:31	#8
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Just reinstalled, now for the long slog of all my programs again!! __________________

26-02-2010, 10:18	#2
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Installed a proper copy on my laptop the other day as it kept warning me.

26-02-2010, 17:45	#9
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Full win7 pro 64 here- all for the studenty good price of £30 I loved having my old uni email for years after graduation __________________

26-02-2010, 17:48	#10
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	This might be useful for upgrading, works a treat http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/3075/...s-7-rc-to-rtm/ __________________