Windows 7 Release candidate (RC)

[PIPER]

Is there a time frame that this runs before timing out? Does it require any key code? Reluctant I am due to issues I have had with vista which forced me to reformat....imagine that...lmao...leary to install this one only to go down the same path....xp works great imho..

[Reverend]

Is there a time frame that this runs before timing out? Does it require any key code?

From the release notes. (link is in my first post )

You don't need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.

Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use.

[PIPER]

.............Thanks Boss