Using expired editions.

[ralcool]

I don't open many posts.

I want to ask about opinions, on using pre-release software on non-critical systems.

For example.

I have a nice i7-920 running build 8400 Win8 RP. It looks and runs very nice. The addition of Start8 has cured most problems to mention.

By design it now restarts every 2 hours since it expired in January.

But it still works beautifully ... if there was a reg key I could edit to stop the automatic restarts I would.

I am happy with the software, and don't care about it being 'up to date", I'd pay to let it just run free. Bugs and all.

Microsoft limits upgrades between determined build numbers- I get that. It has even been a subject of a blog during the Win 7 beta phase to ensure the 'upgrade' process is tested for Vista-Windows 7 transitions for possibly millions of people

Only certain build transitions are 'tested & approved'. . we saw that recently with the screwed public beta Build 9431 of Win8.1 Preview 'unable' to upgrade to the next Retail/RTM editions- yet a much prior version could.. ala Windows 8 could... annoying and weird, and fixable.

The limitations are often arbitrary since they can usually be overcome by a power user with Dos commands.. at your own risk- these upgrades CAN be done by users if they have the resources to know what has to be done. You can upgrade an XP machine to Vista- and indeed 7 and later even Windows 8.

I am asking about if I can remove just the compulsory restarts.. Can that be disabled somewhere in the registry? It is more than a distraction- it is unfair... but at least within licensing rights. I would like to extend those rights to free use of 'unqualified/prototype' software without limitation or litigation, or WARRANTY! Its only a media center.

Sean

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[dencorso]

I am asking about if I can remove just the compulsory restarts.. Can that be disabled somewhere in the registry? It is more than a distraction- it is unfair... but at least within licensing rights. I would like to extend those rights to free use of 'unqualified/prototype' software without limitation or litigation, or WARRANTY! Its only a media center.

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[ralcool]

You are right, I wasn't thinking. Only hoping.

I wonder if we'll see early builds of Windows 8 being used like LongHorn aficionados long into the future.

8400 has the nicest UI for desktop use IMHO. I merely wish to continue doing so.

My apologies for the indiscretion.

I think my shelf of useless license keys for previous retail Windows versions proves I'm not into piracy.

Thank you.