My copy of Win7 expires on 2nd July!

[Dragor1]

I checked the Windows 7 FAQ and it specifically mentions that the beta will expire on 1st August.

But when I checked in winver.exe this is what I got:

I haven't activated Windows 7 yet, so is that why this is shown?

This is not the first time I have installed Windows 7. I had to reinstall it and in the previous installtion as well; which I had activated; the dialog said the same!

Or is it that the 30 days activation period counts; as in you have to wait for the 30 days to get over and then activate in order for the beta to last upto 1st August?

Please help! Awaiting your replies!

Thanks!

 

[darkassain]

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.....

 

[Dragor1]

But why 2nd July? Why not 1st August? The date is in DD-MM-YYYY format, right?

I mean, will my copy stop working after 2nd July or not?

I recently read a post about the 7032 build and the winver from there has the same expiration value as mine, or for that matter everyone elses!

I know about the whole Time Bomb thing. I'm just worried that it says 2nd July instead of 1st August.

Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[darkassain]

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...

 

[Mark]

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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[swarfega]

There should be RC1 out by then.

 

[garysgold]

Long before then I hope.

 

[Dragor1]

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.

Now that is very re assuring! Thank you very much! Exactly what I needed to hear!

Thanks again!

 

[Airbot]

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....

 

[seven7seven]

The Beta will expire on Aug 1, but bi-hourly shutdowns will begin from July 1 ... or 2 depending on your time zone.

 

[Shak 10]

it sucks tbh but ill have upgraded to rtm from rc by then, like most people

 

[Snufffed]

It would be nice if you would simply Activate your copy. then it will work until 2010.
several ways, but the easiest way is
start --> cmd (run as admin) --> type - slmgr.vbs -ipk ( enter the key you want to use).
2. in the same popup type - slmgr.vbs -ato (now wait until it says activated)
and it will if you entered a GOOD KEY, which by the way is 100% FREE from MS or
use google win7 ultimate key.
BY the way Win7 7127 has a nice expire date:

 

[dgwin7]

I checked the Windows 7 FAQ and it specifically mentions that the beta will expire on 1st August.

But when I checked in winver.exe this is what I got:

I haven't activated Windows 7 yet, so is that why this is shown?

This is not the first time I have installed Windows 7. I had to reinstall it and in the previous installtion as well; which I had activated; the dialog said the same!

Or is it that the 30 days activation period counts; as in you have to wait for the 30 days to get over and then activate in order for the beta to last upto 1st August?

Please help! Awaiting your replies!

Thanks!

Try download RC 7100 or 7127 so your expires will be around 3/1/10 that is all to it.

older version of build 7000 and less will go shorter expire this year about 2 month to go.

why stick with 7000 while 7100 and 7127 already out ?

dg

 

[Snufffed]

All I can do is RECOMMEND you upgrade to Win7 7127. several reasons:
1. Notice the Expire date.
2. Notice the 3x Rearms
3. That give you a total of over a year to play.
What that means is on or before 3-01-2010 you REARM(1) and get 30 days, then Rearm(2) get another 30 days, Rearm (3) that gives you additional 30 days or 90 days from 3-01-2010 or 6-01-2010, Last but not least you then reset the Rearm back to 0. and get your very last 30 days.
7-01-2010. then it goes into SHOCK and AWE.

PS: Ask MS how to rearm - this is 100% legal, and allowed, it was also in Vista. slmgr allows this plus many other functions, so that if you BUY a GOOD RTM Key you can replace your old Beta key and have Full Function RETAIL. This also allow you to ACTIVATE your old or new key automatically.

 

[swarfega]

rtm will be out before we need to worry.