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jashsayaniFeb 18th 2009 2:05PM
Hi Lee,
When does the Beta 1 installation expire ?
And is there a patch to prevent it from expiring? Pls let me know or else I will have to create a backup image of my installation so that I can restore it on RC1 installation.
MalteserrFeb 18th 2009 3:42PM
Your beta expires in August. It can be indefinitely extended using certain tools that you can torrent on tpb etc. But you should certainly upgrade to RC1 or even buy Windows 7 (I have a feeling both will be released before this August deadline on beta 1) simply because of all the bugfixes and improvements.
jashsayaniFeb 18th 2009 4:09PM
@Malteserr: Thanks for your reply. I am not sure if the patches are clean. It would be better to manually modify the registry. I am looking for a hack....
I agree that upgrading to RC would be better, but it would have to be a clean install as MS had said that Beta cannot be upgraded to RC. And I don't have to time for a fresh install any time in these months. Besides, beta works well for me, for a year atleast...
MysteriusFeb 18th 2009 5:26PM
@Jash Sayani: The official information is that the Beta cannot be upgraded directly to the final release, but they recommend you upgrade to intermediate releases before then (presumably the RC). I assume this means you will be able to go Beta->RC->RTM.