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Solved How long is License for Release Preview?
The Boy Who Lived
Power User
Hello friends,
I was just wondering, how long can we use the release preview? I mean microsoft wont allow users to use the release preview for lifetime!! Will they?
And after the stable windows 8 is released in somewhere around october this year, as is rumoured, will release preview continue working?
And will somebody be able to activate the release preview version if he/she installs the release preview after the actual windows 8 is released?
And will microsoft keep the windows 8 release preview in their download center after they release the actual windows 8?
OS
Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavillion g4
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
1 GB Radeon Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
500 GB HDD
If you open up an elevated command, and type
slmgr /dlv
You will be presented with your license information including:
Evaluation End Date: 15/01/2013 23:59:59
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
HP COMPAQ Presario CQ57
CPU
AMD E- 300 APU with Radion HD Graphics 1.30GHz
Motherboard
inbuilt
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI
Sound Card
High Definition Audio on-board
Monitor(s) Displays
notebook
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
Seagate ST9500325AS
Google drive 15GB
Skydrive 25GB
BT Cloud
PSU
external 20v
Case
Laptop
Cooling
pretty good
Keyboard
inbuilt
Mouse
touchpad
Internet Speed
BT Infinity Unlimited - 80 up 20 down =70/16 really
Browser
Chrome Canary usually
Antivirus
Windows Defender and Malwarebytes
Other Info
no Start menu modifications
Upgraded with no issues to 8.0 and to 8.1
or type Winver:
Mine expires 16-01-2013
OS
Windows 8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Other Info
Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
The Boy Who Lived
Power User
What about the other questions that I asked? Especially will one be able to activate release preview after the actual windows 8 is released.
Thanks fafhrd and davehc for the info though
Last edited: Jul 16, 2012
OS
Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavillion g4
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
1 GB Radeon Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
500 GB HDD
Thanks fafhrd and davehc for that info.
I have till 1/15/13 to use.
What is "Remaining Windows rearm count: 1000"? Is that the remaining count of times I have to boot?
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
"Rearm count" is the number of times you can "rearm" or extend the grace period for Windows activation. For example, In Windows 7 the count is normally 2: each "rearm" gives you another 30 day grace period to activate Windows.
"Rearm count" is the number of times you can "rearm" or extend the grace period for Windows activation. For example, In Windows 7 the count is normally 2: each "rearm" gives you another 30 day grace period to activate Windows.
Thanks for the very quick response, TerryE! I'll surely chalk up a rep for you!
So, I'll have 1,000 - 30 day grace periods to activate Windows 8? I'll never have to buy a license for I'll never live that long and/or Windows 9 will be released!
Just kidding. It will probably be the same as 7 as you stated.
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
The Boy Who Lived
Power User
@hippseygypsie
and
@terryE
do you have any idea about the other questions I asked at the top of the thread? Kindly let me know!! Please !!
OS
Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavillion g4
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
1 GB Radeon Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
500 GB HDD
And after the stable windows 8 is released in somewhere around october this year, as is rumoured, will release preview continue working?
I would say yes. You have until the expiration date in the command result window as described above.
And will somebody be able to activate the release preview version if he/she installs the release preview after the actual windows 8 is released?
I doubt that one will be able to download or install 8 RP after a certain date. Maybe even before final release date.
And will microsoft keep the windows 8 release preview in their download center after they release the actual windows 8?
A BIG probably not.
Thanks for your patience
OS
8.1 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer T690
CPU
Intel Pentium D Dual Core
Motherboard
Acer/Intel E946GZ
Memory
2GB (max upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
Sound Card
Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL1917W A LCD
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
Thumb drives
PSU
Standard 250 watt
Case
Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
Cooling
Dual case fans + CPU fan
Keyboard
Acer Windows PS/2
Mouse
Wireless Microsoft Arc
Internet Speed
54mbp/s
Browser
IE11
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
The Boy Who Lived
Power User
No no, thanks to you.
As far as patience is concerned, thats no problem. I would rather thank you for your patience.
OS
Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
System Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavillion g4
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
1 GB Radeon Graphics
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
500 GB HDD