Simple Windows 7 question

karg · 10-18-2009, 11:54 PM

Iam useing Windows 7 Evaluation Copy Build 7100 and have been wondering exactly when i wont be able to use it anymore i have looked around and keep getting diff dates.

Also when i buy windows 7 what version would i be better off getting as it has vista 32bit on it

**Lead3** · 10-19-2009, 08:55 AM

Hi,
It will expire on June 1, 2010 but will shutdown after 2 hours of use starting March 1, 2010. You can reboot as many times as you want but after each 2 more hours of running it will shutdown again.

Which version you get depends on your computer and your needs. What version Vista do you have?

karg · 10-19-2009, 09:38 AM

on the books i got with my pc it says vista home premium so i guess i dont have to go out on thursday and buy windows 7 right away then ?

usasma · 10-20-2009, 01:24 PM

Your Vista will work just fine. But if you've installed Windows 7 over it, it's still going to time out starting in March 2010.

So, you've got until March 2010 to decide to upgrade or not.
If not, then you'll have to reinstall Vista.
If so, then you'll have to install the new copy of Windows 7 that you'll have to purchase.

Here's a link that describes the different versions: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...oducts/compare

10-18-2009, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
karg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 OS: vista 32-bit	Simple Windows 7 question Iam useing Windows 7 Evaluation Copy Build 7100 and have been wondering exactly when i wont be able to use it anymore i have looked around and keep getting diff dates. Also when i buy windows 7 what version would i be better off getting as it has vista 32bit on it

10-19-2009, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lead3 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,378 OS: 98SE,2000,XP SP3,VISTA SP2 x64 & x86, Windows 7 x64 & x86 My System	Re: Simple Windows 7 question Hi, It will expire on June 1, 2010 but will shutdown after 2 hours of use starting March 1, 2010. You can reboot as many times as you want but after each 2 more hours of running it will shutdown again. Which version you get depends on your computer and your needs. What version Vista do you have? __________________

10-19-2009, 09:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
karg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 OS: vista 32-bit	Re: Simple Windows 7 question on the books i got with my pc it says vista home premium so i guess i dont have to go out on thursday and buy windows 7 right away then ?

10-20-2009, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
usasma Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeastern CT, USA Posts: 1,650 OS: Vista (x64); Win7 (x32 & x64)	Re: Simple Windows 7 question Your Vista will work just fine. But if you've installed Windows 7 over it, it's still going to time out starting in March 2010. So, you've got until March 2010 to decide to upgrade or not. If not, then you'll have to reinstall Vista. If so, then you'll have to install the new copy of Windows 7 that you'll have to purchase. Here's a link that describes the different versions: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...oducts/compare __________________ aka John MVP Windows - Desktop Experience "There are very few problems in life that can't be fixed by the proper application of high explosives" If I haven't replied in 48 hours, please send me a PM.