Windows 7 RC

Hollis · **Posted:** Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:13 am

I got an email from Microsoft today.

The Windows 7 Team wrote:

It’s time to upgrade from the Windows 7 Release Candidate

While most people who tested Windows 7 have now moved to the final version, some are still running the Release Candidate. If you haven’t moved yet, it’s time to replace the RC.

Starting on March 1, 2010 your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Your work will not be saved during the shutdown.

The Windows 7 RC will fully expire on June 1, 2010. Your PC running the Windows 7 RC will continue shutting down every two hours and your files won’t be saved during shutdown. In addition, your wallpaper will change to a solid black background with a persistent message on your desktop. You’ll also get periodic notifications that Windows isn’t genuine. That means your PC may no longer be able to obtain optional updates or downloads requiring genuine Windows validation.

To avoid interruption, please reinstall a prior version of Windows or move to Windows 7. In either case, you’ll need to do a custom (clean) install to replace the RC. As with any clean installation, you’ll need to back up your data then reinstall your applications and restore the data. For more details about replacing the RC, see the Knowledge Base article KB 971767. For more information, visit the Window 7 Forum.

Thanks again for helping us test Windows 7.

The Windows 7 Team

Thommo · **Posted:** Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:22 pm

All good things must come to an end. Now I just have to work out how to buy it. Does anyone know which version I want if I format my computer and upgrade alot? Other than the cracked version or linux. The stuff I keep hearing about the activation process makes me want to pirate it or go back to XP.

Bang · **Joined:** Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:42 pm **Posts:** 112

Home Premium will suit your needs

Thommo · **Posted:** Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:09 am

I've been looking at Pro but probably would be happy with Home. Thats not really my dilema though. My dilema is paying $300 for my OS. I was hoping I could get someone to sell me an OEM version but I've heard its a mega pain if not impossible to reuse if you do a major upgrade which makes it not very practical for me really. It seems like too much of a pain even with the retail copy. I basically want the version where I never have to call microsoft and ask them nicely to let me use the software I paid for.

Hollis · **Posted:** Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:24 am

Well you could pay $200 instead.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with 7, even $200 is a fair chuck of money (it will be the most expensive part on my $500 computer) but then having the ease I guess of having a legit OS and not having to worry about not updating and not having to worry about it not working.

Definitily something I need to think about a bit more.

Thommo · **Posted:** Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:53 am

Thats my dilema:
- $200 for OEM that might not work with an upgrade
- $300 for Retail version, or
- $0 for a cracked version that could be glitchy but don't have to worry about licenses.

I'm curious about multiple user copies if a few of us wanted to go in maybe.

Hollis · **Posted:** Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:42 pm

How many people do u think we will need to make that option a go? what the price difference? Maybe we could have a BSlan Windows 7 license

Thommo · **Posted:** Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:03 pm

Dunno really... I've seen a 3 user family version every now and then but I don't think its available in Australia or maybe its only the home version and I've been looking at the pro. And that could be a bit dodgy been in one persons name and they would have to call up to activate for the other two users.

And companies wonder why people want to pirate their software since they make you jump through a million hoops to get it.

fred4761 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:26 pm **Posts:** 398

im going xp unless someone gets a good free ver going.

Thommo · **Posted:** Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:28 pm

Free is always good ;-)

Hollis · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:40 pm

When is free not good?

Thommo · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:42 pm

Hollis wrote:

When is free not good?

When its illegal and glitchy ;-P

Hollis · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:56 pm

hmmmm true.... maybe I will go back to XP. It is a fair bit of money for a dvd...

What makes you wanna go for the pro version Thommo?

grundi · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:41 pm **Posts:** 107

Pro comes with extra features that a lot of people who are into computers need, also i believe it's the title pro thommo wants

Thommo · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:26 pm

It has the XP mode, some extra network feature and a backup thing. I'd probably never use those features but I still want them :oops:

Bang · **Joined:** Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:42 pm **Posts:** 112

Lol, well I use enterprise at work and home premium at home and the only thing im missing is at home is... wait nothing and I can still code everything I need to using SDK's at home etc... Seriously don't ever use built in backup. XP mode still works in home premium, initially bit locker wasnt available but it is in home premium now...

Thommo · **Posted:** Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:41 pm

I'm probably just in XP mindset where the Home version was pretty ordinary sometimes compared to the pro version. Then Vista just got messed up and confusing with its variations.

It's still a pain buying the full retail version when the upgrade and OEM versions are much cheaper but could be a bit dodgy in my situation.

grundi · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:41 pm **Posts:** 107

Ultimate ftw

Thommo · **Posted:** Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:27 pm

I did think about Ultimate because its only about $20 more and thought the languages could be useful for my wife.

Hollis · **Posted:** Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:37 am

How does the upgrade version work? My netbook has Windows XP Home Edition ULCPC, can I use that serial key to get an upgrade and put that on my main computer? Or do I need a legit version of XP on that computer for it to upgrade?

Bang · **Joined:** Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:42 pm **Posts:** 112

Hollis you can get starter edition on your computer and the upgrade it all the way to ultimate if you want.

Thommo · **Posted:** Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:47 am

If your going to use the upgrade on your PC and still use that XP serial on your netbook I'm guessing you'll probably run into some licensing issues. Thats why I want to get the full retail package. Well I would really prefer an OEM copy but it's licensing is too limited.

Thommo · **Posted:** Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:21 pm

Ok, I decided I would just go with Home Premium. Picked up my copy from Good Guys this afternoon. Was advertised as $268 and was only $254 for 'cash'. I don't think I could find it online for cheaper than that!

Hollis · **Posted:** Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:32 pm

this must be the 1st mention of someone buying software legally. Hmmm maybe I will just buy the full version rather than try and get an upgrade...

grundi · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:41 pm **Posts:** 107

i get sofware legally and games aswell hollis.....
im not that cheap as to not buy a game i really liked

Thommo · **Posted:** Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:51 pm

Hollis wrote:

:o this must be the 1st mention of someone buying software legally.

Just because we don't mention it doesn't mean it doesn't happen :oops:

Buying anything illegally is pretty hard anyway. It gets mentioned more than pirating since that isn't allowed on this forum ;-)

Hollis wrote:

Hmmm maybe I will just buy the full version rather than try and get an upgrade...

The upgrade version is about $100 cheaper at Good guys but I don't think it would've worked for my situation. Pro was another $100 more which I couldn't really justify for a couple of features I'm most likely never going to use. Now I just have to get busy backing up my computer ready to format.

Hollis · **Posted:** Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:06 am

I just picked my copy of Windows 7 from the Good Guys, paied in cash for $251 and got it $3 cheaper than Thommo

Thommo · **Posted:** Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:05 pm

Damn, I got RIPPED OFF!!!! :evil:

fred4761 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:26 pm **Posts:** 398

I just installed windows xp, and it was $251 cheaper than you hollis. It rocks

Thommo · **Posted:** Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:12 pm

Did you finally get sick of 2hour resets? The choice between $0 for XP and $250 for Win7 was pretty tough. Utilising all my ram was probably the biggest deal for me but probably doesn't make much difference.

fred4761 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:26 pm **Posts:** 398

i barely use 3+ gigs

Thommo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:11 am

Well now you can't :-P

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