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Hey, remember when Microsoft was offering a free and complete version of Windows 7 before it was even released, otherwise known as the Windows 7 Release Candidate? Well, those who opted to download the free pre-release version of the new OS should now be experiencing a series of automatic shutdowns as the free 1-year trial comes to an end. That's right, the honeymoon is over. You and Windows 7 Release Candidate should be well on your way to couples therapy, leading to an inevitable divorce.

As part of the terms of downloading and using the Windows 7 Release Candidate, machines using the pre-release OS will begin bi-hourly automatic shutdowns starting March 1, 2010. These automatic shut offs will result in unsaved data loss and a forced closure of all current programs.

Those using the Windows 7 Release Candidate are strongly urged to revert to a previous OS or upgrade to the full retail version of Windows 7. Instructions on how to do so are available at Microsoft's Windows Blog.

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Not surprising since MS is not known for giving away freeware. I wonder if MS cut off all Windows Update for Windows RC 7.

froggyboy604 wrote:Not surprising since MS is not known for giving away freeware. I wonder if MS cut off all Windows Update for Windows RC 7.

I'm pretty sure they did. I be surprised greatly if they didn't.

yes the cut off does affect the windows update in the RC builds if i remember semi coherently you only get the critical updates and are treated like the vicious pirate you aspire to be.

I'm also guesing when Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and possibly newer versions of Windows Live Essentials like Windows Live Messenger, and other MS software comes out (Office 2010) the 7 RC won't be compatible with 7 SP1 without any hacks or tweaks.