If it's Windows 7 Release Candidate, then it doesn't really matter, does it?
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Started 3 weeks, 6 days ago by howareu
how can i check if i have windows 7 ultimate rc or a pirated win 7 ultimate?
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howareu replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Originally Posted by aidanjt If it's Windows 7 Release Candidate, then it doesn't really matter, does it? it does because im about to sell a pc and im not 100% sure if its win 7 rc becuase if it aint then i dont want any trouble
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Splash replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Well... did you install the RC or a pirated version of the final release? If so I expect you'll find that this thread will be closed sharpish.
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howareu replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Originally Posted by Splash Well... did you install the RC or a pirated version of the final release? If so I expect you'll find that this thread will be closed sharpish. thts the problem i dont know my friend gave me a dvd with win 7 and he said it was a free version and this was before the release fo windows 7
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aidanjt replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Then it's the RC, and you've nothing to be bothered about. "Windows 7 Release Canditate Build 7100" or something like that should be printed to the bottom right of the desktop.
The only thing that might get you in a spot of bother is that Win7 RC is deactivated in March.
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Allen replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
I'm pretty sure you'll find it's not legal to sell a PC with either version on it.
If you're selling a PC with Windows 7, it will need to be a legit copy that you have the product key for (i.e. one that was purchase through a retailer).
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aidanjt replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago
It's not illegal, it would just make Microsoft unhappy. Shed a tear and move along.
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badass replied 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Originally Posted by aidanjt It's not illegal, it would just make Microsoft unhappy. Shed a tear and move along.
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howareu replied 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Originally Posted by aidanjt It's not illegal, it would just make Microsoft unhappy. Shed a tear and move along. i hope ur not bieng sarcasstic
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scaryjim replied 3 weeks, 3 days ago
If it has the RC installed (as aidanjt states it will show this in the bottom right of the desktop) and you state when selling that it is the RC then you've done nothing wrong. In fact, if they try Windows 7 RC and like it you might be doing MS a favour, because then whoever you sell the computer to might buy a copy when the RC starts rebooting every 2 hours in March 2010 .
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