I think I got lucky with the RC March 1 expiration date

[Kevlar]

I dont know why: Ive been on my computer starting at 2pm and I have not received a warning or notice about the RC restarting bi hourly and it hasn't restarted at all! Ive been on for four and a half hours so far.

Hmmmm...interesting...no complaints though.


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Ok, now im depressed again.I just noticed this and ive got about an hour and 15 minutes left until i start dealing with the shutdowns. (i dont want to pay for 7 right now)

 

[richc46]

Its a system that works well. Eventually everyone gets the notice.

 

[polarbear]

If you like Windows 7, then buy it... It's that easy... GL

 

[Kari]

Checked your sys specs (OP, I mean), your system is not the cheapest one. Please understand my point is just to tell my opinion, not advice or criticize, but would't cost of Seven be only a fraction what you have already invested on your rig?

Kari

 

[Kevlar]

Checked your sys specs (OP, I mean), your system is not the cheapest one. Please understand my point is just to tell my opinion, not advice or criticize, but would't cost of Seven be only a fraction what you have already invested on your rig?

Kari

You are quite right good sir . I never thought about it that way.

 

[Kevlar]

Does anyone know if the bihourly restarts start exactly two hours after the RC expires? (5:59pm in my case). Just wondering because now it is 8:08pm my time and i haven't had anything happen.

 

[Frostmourne]

Does anyone know if the bihourly restarts start exactly two hours after the RC expires? (5:59pm in my case). Just wondering because now it is 8:08pm my time and i haven't had anything happen.

Bi-hourly Windows 7 RC shutdown begins | News | TechRadar UK

I'd upgrade your CPU - these old Athlons are superseded before you clean install 7.

 

[Kevlar]

Does anyone know if the bihourly restarts start exactly two hours after the RC expires? (5:59pm in my case). Just wondering because now it is 8:08pm my time and i haven't had anything happen.

Bi-hourly Windows 7 RC shutdown begins | News | TechRadar UK

I'd upgrade your CPU - these old Athlons are superseded before you clean install 7.

Thanks for the link but i was aware march 1 being when they begin, i was more wondering why i haven't experienced a shutdown yet.

As for the cpu, in order to make a upgrade thats worthwhile, i would need to fork over a couple large ones for a new mobo and quite possibly RAM on top of a new RTM Windows 7 Ultimate. My funds depend on what season it is as I am a teenager and I work a seasonal job.

 

[arkhi]

It's 2 hours after every time you start your PC.

 

[Adamd]

Wish I had tons of money I would buy you a copy lol.

 

[Kevlar]

Still no shutdowns. I started my comp at 4 pm today and it is now 10pm. A little interesting but Im still not complaining

 

[Kevlar]

Wish I had tons of money I would buy you a copy lol.

I wish that aswell.

 

[Frostmourne]

Wish I had tons of money I would buy you a copy lol.

I wish that aswell.

OEM copies are cheap. I picked up a 7 Home Premium x64 version for 120 US roughly over here. The computer I'm installing it on isn't worth a copy of Ultimate - its got a G33 chipset -

 

[pparks1]

The computer I'm installing it on isn't worth a copy of Ultimate - its got a G33 chipset -

The vast majority of people don't typically have the need for Ultimate either...even with a powerhouse computer. Might make better sense for some to put that cash towards some hardware upgrades which might really make a difference rather than investing in the OS that can join a domain, have multiple language packs or use Bitlocker. I really hate that Microsoft chose the word Ultimate for these versions....because it just comes with the connotation that it's clearly superior and the best thing you can get with respect for Windows 7....but for many who make the investment to be safe rather than sorry...I don't think many use the features of Ultimate.

 

[richc46]

I would say that 99% of the people would have everything that they need on Home Premium.

 

[Frostmourne]

Note here - Ultimate on 2 systems, and Home Premium for this one as I said, hardware doesn't justify the cost for Ultimate.

 

[pparks1]

Heck, I only run Windows 7 on one computer in my house. The benefits of Windows 7 don't justify the cost to upgrade the other computers (ducks and puts up shielding). Kidding aside though, I just cannot see spending 3 or 4 times the license cost to run on all of my computers. 1 good computer running 7 is enough, I can live with Vista, XP and Linux on my other boxes pretty easily.

 

[Frostmourne]

Heck, I only run Windows 7 on one computer in my house. The benefits of Windows 7 don't justify the cost to upgrade the other computers (ducks and puts up shielding). Kidding aside though, I just cannot see spending 3 or 4 times the license cost to run on all of my computers. 1 good computer running 7 is enough, I can live with Vista, XP and Linux on my other boxes pretty easily.

Not here - 1 retail copy of Ultimate on the ultraportable in my specs (bought on release day), 1 Ultimate OEM copy on my gaming system, 1 OEM Home Premium copy on the last factory PC I ever bought, heavily upgraded. Love 7.

 

[pparks1]

Don't get me wrong, i don't dislike 7 at all. I've loved it on my main box, ran the beta, RC1 and now the full retail release. But on my wife's laptop, Vista is fine...so I don't see myself getting $109 worth of value out of an upgrade. My server runs a server based OS, and my 2 lab/test boxes run Ubuntu and can boot into a legal XP that I have for them. No need to run 7 there as I mostly use them with Ubuntu and when I want Windows...I want my fast box anyway..... Guess it just comes down to where I want to spend money, and with lots of other interests and kids...i've got to make some decisions and sacrifice somewhere.

 

[Frostmourne]

Don't get me wrong, i don't dislike 7 at all. I've loved it on my main box, ran the beta, RC1 and now the full retail release. But on my wife's laptop, Vista is fine...so I don't see myself getting $109 worth of value out of an upgrade. My server runs a server based OS, and my 2 lab/test boxes run Ubuntu and can boot into a legal XP that I have for them. No need to run 7 there as I mostly use them with Ubuntu and when I want Windows...I want my fast box anyway.....

Fair enough, but I like having 7 all around. Only an old laptop has Ubuntu - 1GB of RAM, and I can't be bothered upgrading that or use it often. Better to build a new laptop myself.