Microsoft released in May last year, the final preview version of Windows 7 (hereinafter referred to RC version), the number of users have downloaded a trial. But from this month, the installation Windows7 RC version of the computer will be forced to restart once every 2 hours, and the restart will not be saved when the user opens the document.
At the same time, Microsoft said will be July 13 this year, the termination of all versions of XP SP2, and Win2000 systems technical support. To industry sources, Microsoft's "Genuine Raiders" role is emerging, as an ordinary user, the genuine system, Windows 7 appears to be the only option.
Microsoft previously released in accordance with the timetable, from March 1 this year, the last year, download Windows7 RC version of the user can not continue to function normally Trial RC version of the operating system. Once the user continue to use, the word computer will reboot every 2 hours once, and will not restart automatically save the user opens the document. However, if the user stand it restart your computer frequently, you can continue to use Windows7 RC version in June of this year.
Microsoft said users can try Windows7 RC version until this year in June. In June this year, after the installation Windows7 RC version of the computer will boot to black; the same time, the desktop will show a Windows Activation window, informing users of the system is not genuine software. "This is a good reminder for the user to encourage them to use genuine software." Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said Simon Leung.
Genuine strategy in the Windows 7, when in full swing, including the Windows XP system, including some of the old models have had to risk being left behind end. Microsoft said this year, starting April 13, Microsoft officials will not be without service pack for Windows Vista version provides weekly security update, any exposed security vulnerabilities in a timely manner will not be officially released patch, Vista SP1, SP2 users will not be affected temporarily. This year's July 13, Microsoft will end all versions of WindowsXP SP2, and Win2000 systems technical support.
Experts believe that the termination of services, though does not affect the normal use by users, but the security of the system is not effectively protected.
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