Thread: 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 upgraded yet, it’s time to replace the RC.
Starting on March 1, 2010 your PC will begin shutting down every two hours if you are still using the earlier editions of windows 7.

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.
A complete new install of windows 7 is needed or re install a different windows OS.
A heads up if you have not received your email from Microsoft yet, go download a new windows 7 from a tracker,there are a few good fully working ones around.

T-P.

I know that microsoft gave us the heads up that this is what will happen eventually if you are still using the RC, but that would just be horrible if you forgot all about it and then bam, your computer shuts off by itself while your doing something important. I'm running Win 7 Ultimate and I love it, I highly recommend it to people who still run vista.