You must rebuild your test machine with a valid version of your previous Windows operating system before the Windows 7 Beta and RC software expires. Windows will notify you that the expiration date is approaching. Two weeks after the expiration date, your PC will shut down every two hours.
The Beta will expire 1 August 2009 with two-hourly shutdowns beginning 1 July 2009.
The Windows RC will expire 1 June 2010 with two-hourly shutdowns beginning 1 March 2010.
In both cases, you will need to rebuild your test PC to install a new operating system and reinstall all your programmes and data.
Upgrading to Windows RC
If you are running Windows 7 Beta or Windows XP, you must backup your data (preferably to an external device) and then do a clean installation of Windows 7 RC. After installing Windows 7 RC, you must reinstall your applications and restore your files. If you are running Windows Vista, you can simply upgrade to Windows 7 RC with no required backup.
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