A Email From Microsoft . OMG

nCaine · May 30th, 2009, 02:08 PM

I reciver email from microsof:

"IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT BETA EXPIRATION DATE

Thanks again for your help in testing Windows 7 Beta.

We’re sending this mail to remind you that Windows 7 Release candidate is available and to make sure you plan ahead for when the Beta expires on August 1, 2009. On June 1, 2009, the PC you’re using to test the Beta will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will send you a notice a couple of weeks in advance, and that’d be the ideal time to rebuild your test PC with a non-expired version of Windows, such as the RC or Windows Vista. This will be a clean installation, so be ready to reinstall your programs and data. (Learn more about installing Windows.)

So, if you haven’t already done so, we highly recommend that you download and install the RC from one of the following sites today: "

I never used any betas , im using RC .
I know they probable just sending this to all people who registered for key , but still its funny.

And why the Email was send so long after the RC avalaible.

gen.Rage1991hrv · May 30th, 2009, 05:43 PM

ask for new cdkey

Chaos · May 30th, 2009, 07:52 PM

thats all it is, the beta expires then not the RC

**Regeneration** · May 30th, 2009, 09:03 PM

I guess everyone got it, I saw it in my inbox too.

Dyre Straits · May 30th, 2009, 09:14 PM

I got the same email. It's only the Beta version that expires. RC is good for a few more months.

Kirill · May 30th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Hmm,watch the bold one ...

Quote:

Here's what you need to know:

This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC.

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You don't need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.
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Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)
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Protect your PC and data. Be sure to back up your data and please don't test the RC on your primary home or business PC.
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Tech details/updates: Before installing the RC, please read the Release Notes and Things to Know for important information about the release.
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Keep up with the news. You can keep up with general technical information and news by following the team blog. And, you can get non-technical news, tips, and offers by subscribing to the monthly Exploring Windows newsletter.
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Keep your PC updated: Be sure to turn on automatic updates in Windows Update in case we publish updates for the RC.
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Installation: You can install the Windows 7 RC on a PC running Windows Vista without backing up the PC—but we encourage you to make a backup for safe keeping. If you’re running Windows XP or the Windows 7 Beta, you’ll need to backup your data, then do a clean installation of the RC, then reinstall your applications and restore your data. If you need to do a backup, please see How to back up your PC for more details and a suggestion for how to backup a PC running Windows 7 Beta or Windows Vista.

arijit · October 1st, 2009, 06:36 AM

RC will stop working too .... but thats next year :P

Axaion · October 1st, 2009, 09:53 PM

dude.. the thread is like.. 6 months old or so?