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.
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.
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?
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
Edited bydpkformMonday, August 17, 2009 3:45 AMadded info
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
Proposed as answer bykariya21ModeratorMonday, August 17, 2009 4:20 AM
Marked as answer bydpkformMonday, August 17, 2009 7:10 AM
