My copy of Win7 expires on 2nd July!

hello Dragor1

no this is correct...
this is what you call a timebomb which has been in beta and dev builds for a while now...
if you do a search for *time bomb* you can see this was discussed

if you want to read more on what a time bomb is then look here
(includes a example [vista beta 2])
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_bomb_(Software)

or if not then read this...

With or without a product key, all pre-release versions of Windows 7, but not earlier than the 6801 build, can only be used up until August 1, 2009. At this point the time bomb will activate and the prerelease of Windows 7 will stop working as per the End User License Agreement with Microsoft: “This software will stop running on August 1, 2009. You may not receive any other notice. You may not be able to access data used with the software when it stops running.”.

while it may apply to 6801 build change it to 7000 and the dates to the ones shown here in the winver and you will see it applies.....

mine is m/d/yyyy


as for why you says the 2nd is because of the time zone changes....
MS is using US timezone if i remember correctly...
as to why the difference
well its in your regional settings...

oops...
misread your post...
yes it is going to expire by july....
but by that time a RC should be around the corner...

I am fairly sure that you will have 30 days from the expiry date to make arrangements to secure any data or prepare for upgrades to a newer build and then after that date the system will cease to boot.

What you need to know before installing the Beta

Thank you for participating in the Windows 7 Beta. To help make sure you have a great experience, please read this section before you install the software—even if you've previously been a beta tester.

• The Windows 7 Beta is a pre-release version of Windows. While we consider this a stable and high-quality beta, it's not the finished product. It could crash your computer or cause you to lose important files or information.
• The Beta will stop working on August 1, 2009. To continue using your PC, please be prepared to reinstall a prior version of Windows or a subsequent release of Windows 7 before the expiration date. You won't be able to upgrade from the Beta to the final retail version of Windows 7.
• Important Note to Internet Explorer 8 Beta testers: If you're already testing Internet Explorer 8, please be aware that the version in the Windows 7 Beta is at a different stage of release. If you're beta-testing Windows 7, you need to use the version of Internet Explorer 8 that comes with it.

To learn more, see Windows 7 Beta: Frequently Asked Questions.




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Long before then I hope.

swarfega said:

There should be RC1 out by then.

There are a lot of rumors going around that the RC will come out around April. If it's true or not....