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Windows 7 will run 120 days for free, Microsoft confirms
computerworld.com - 8/20/2009
Windows 7 will run 120 days for free, Microsoft confirms
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Windows 7 will run 120 days for free, Microsoft confirms
microsoft.com - 8/18/2009
Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC): Instructions for Free Download
— microsoft.com — Downloads will be available until August 20, 2009 . After that, you can still install the RC... and you can get a product key if you need one. Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010 . Starting on March 1, 2010 , your PC will begin ... (more) Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC): Instructions for Free ...

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windowssecrets.com - 8/20/2009
Use any version of Windows 7 free for 120 days
— windowssecrets.com — Top Story, August 20, 2009 Use any version of Windows 7 free for 120 days Woody Leonhard... By Woody Leonhard There's an easy way to stretch Windows 7's 30-day free-trial period to 120 days so you can determine whether Microsoft's new operating system ... (more) Use any version of Windows 7 free for 120 days

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windowsteamblog.com - 8/24/2009
Update on Windows 7 in Europe
— windowsteamblog.com — I want to provide a couple of updates for my friends in Europe today in regards to... Windows 7. I want to start off with an update to our plans for the Windows 7 Family Pack. As I mentioned last month , starting with the launch of Windows 7 on ... (more) Update on Windows 7 in Europe

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Use Windows 7 free for up to 120 days
PR News: — ... One thing you must be careful of is that you purchase the same version of Windows 7 as you installed (Home Premium / Business / Ultimate / 32 bit / 64 bit). For more details check out ComputerWorld’s article here. ...

Microsoft’s Windows 7 Can Be Rearmed Up To 120 Days
SlashGear — ... of End User License Agreement (EULA), so there isn’t any worry about legal ramifications of any sort. By running the -rearm line, you are essentially continuing from where you left off. You don’t lose any data or anything of the sort. Microsoft is well aware of the command line, as it is traditionally intended for administrators. Simply resetting the 30 days gives the user unlimited use, so you can feel free to test all the stuff you want, at your leisure. [via Computer World] ...

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