proper version of Windows 7 to use for WHS PP3 testing

Toate mesajele

• 17 august 2009 04:20

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  I have purchased the discounted pre-order copies/licenses of Windows 7 licenses, but of course, that purchase can not be used to start using the RTM version of Windows 7, prior to launch.
  
  I have the preview releases downloaded from Microsoft, but that is a much earlier build than RTM.  I don't see how it makes any sense for me to test WHS PP3 with anything older than Win 7 RTM.
  
  

  PP3 beta was released when 7 RC was the only version officially available.  You can use that.
  
  

  Also the licenses I have purchased and thus the version of Win 7 I plan to use is Home Premium 64 bit.  The preview releases install the Ultimate version.
  
  Is there a LEGITIMATE way that I can obtain RTM Win 7 x64 Home Premium, and license keys that are valid only until the official launch date of Windows 7?  I certainly don't need, nor would I expect anything more than that.
  
  

  Other than TechNet/MSDN subscriptions, no.
  
  

  I realise that technet subscribers, and various other PAID  subscribers already have access - but there is no justifiable reason for a home user like me to pay for something like that.  Just how does Microsoft expect HOME users like me to properly test Win 7 with WHS PP3?
  
  

  Use the RC.
  
  

  Thanks !
  
  editted to add - I should mention that I am registered with Microsoft Connect, and I am part of the WHS test program, with legitimate access to WHS PP3 beta - which I already have installed on my WHS

  
  

  • Propus ca răspuns de kariya21MVP, Moderator 17 august 2009 04:20
  • Marcat ca răspuns de dpkform 17 august 2009 07:10
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