Last build of Windows to use a beta key..?

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I have my three copies of W7 PM on order for delivery when released (E version) but my build 7201 is collapsing due to various factors and I need to do a reinstall.

Would I be right in thinking that I could use the 16385 build and then use the rearm function to extend its use until W 7 is released.?
I would doubt that I would be able to use my license keys when I do get my copies as I have ordered the E full version of HP and, I assume, the 16385 build represents an "Ultimate" build.?

Or which is the last build (x64) that you ca use the beta keys to activate..?

Thanks for any help.
 

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Vimes said:
Hi

I have my three copies of W7 PM on order for delivery when released (E version) but my build 7201 is collapsing due to various factors and I need to do a reinstall.

Would I be right in thinking that I could use the 16385 build and then use the rearm function to extend its use until W 7 is released.?
I would doubt that I would be able to use my license keys when I do get my copies as I have ordered the E full version of HP and, I assume, the 16385 build represents an "Ultimate" build.?

Or which is the last build (x64) that you ca use the beta keys to activate..?

Thanks for any help.
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I believe that 7232 was the last build to use beta keys

PS 16385 can't be activated yet due to not being available Officially yet) but you can use the re-arm command to extend its life to 120 days. 16385 is Windows 7 with SKU selection...and your "E" key won't work on it
 

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Thanks for your prompt reply :)
I thought that my key would not work on the 16385 build and I appreciate the confirmation. So 7232 is the last build of x64 where you can use the beta keys, might have to look around :)
 

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Home built
OS
Vista 32 SP1 and W7 7201 x64
CPU
Intel 8500 @ 8x500=4Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte P35c DS3r rev 2.0
Memory
4GB 2x2GB OCZ PC8000 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Sapphire 4870 512mb
Sound Card
on board Realtek 889a
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2409
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
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1TB Seagate SATA II
500GB Samsung Spinpoint SATA II
PSU
OCZ 800w
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