Win7 Evaluation Build 7100

[supernova1965]

I just got a message on my computer telling me that my copy of Win 7 that was supposed to work until October will expire in 14 Days Microsoft obviously changed the rules midstream:sadeyes:

[acropolite]

From what I remember the evaluation version was always due to expire in March, not necessarily 12 months from the date installed. Find a local OEM store, you can buy a legit copy of Win7 Professional (64) for around $200.

[supernova1965]

I might go home premium because you can get a 3 computer family pack for $237.00 AU they have them at OfficeWorks

When I downloaded it from the evaluation site it had the months as august for the 2 hourly shutdown and October as the expiry but that's life;)

[AdrianF]

Mine flashed up as having 11 days to go. Fortunately I bought Win7 Ultimate from my workplace for $25 yes $25 full version.

Adrian

[supernova1965]

You got any more:confused2::D

[AdrianF]

Unfortunately no I work for the guvmint and this year they are restricting the 'Work at home scheme' that we buy our software through and will only allow 1 copy.

Adrian

[supernova1965]

No problems thanks for letting me know. If I can find a linux that does my digital TV I wont need it but I am not having much luck getting it to recognise my TV card Suse linux sets it up but when the channels tune it doesn't find any.

[wasyoungonce]

Do you have any kids at UNI or Tafe?

If so they may be able to buy Windows 7 Professional (any edition..incl 32bit & 64bit...1 of each, $49 ea) or Office 2007 ultimate edition ($70).

See here (http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/itsnotcheating/default.aspx).

I'm pretty sure they are upgrade editions...but you many users have clean installed them no problems:D.

[acropolite]

Pro has the XP virtualisation mode, I had a mate who bought home premium then had to buy Pro because he needed the XP virtual option. I think I remember seeing somewhere that the CPU has to support the virtualisation functions.

[supernova1965]

I usually use Virtual Box for VM's but to be honest I haven't had problems with software not running on Win7 the only issue I have is the Meade LPI being not recognised properly apparently there is a fix for this I just havent looked into it to deeply yet. And you are right about the Processor My computer and laptop both have this feature

[AdrianF]

Well I bit the bullet and formatted my HD after programs started crashing, eg IE and Skype and Messenger with a message that the program was not responding (coincidence that win7 Eval was coming to an end?). Installed Win7 and the rest of the software and then..... 550mb updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adrian

[supernova1965]

Yeah I noticed that programs were starting to do wierd things as well :D