Misha Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I ordered a copy of Windows XP Pro x64 and recieved a copy of Vista beta 2 with it and a key for vista. Should I install it? How long are the keys they send with the DVD's good for? My system is as follows:Cpu=Conroe X6800eMobo=Intel D975XBXsound=XF-I Platinumvideo=Asus 7950gx2memmery=4gb OCZ DDR2 800 rev 2Is it worth a shot? Please Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAbReAkA Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 beta 2? - nope..if u want to install vista go for RC2 or 5728 (whichever u find).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLXX Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Instead of Windows XP Pro 64-bit you recieved Vista? You probably got scammed.You can get a newer and better Vista here, free: http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/rc1/en/download.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 No, I recieved Windows and Vista from newegg I didn't get scammed, Iwas just wondering if it was worth a try or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizban2 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 you got both of them (i remeber that deal), i would download RC1 if you want to try it out, RC2 is no longer available but is a better build. it should fine on your system thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisO Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 While I haven't seen official word from MS yet, but you can bet your panties that Vista keys will expire the day Vista goes RTM/Gold. If you want to use it in a virtual session or as a dual boot, fine, but don't try to use it as your home OS.MS has already admitted they have many dirty tricks when your key expires such as program randomly refusing to run, and lots of nags.I also agree, if you want to try Vista find RC2, beta 2 is ancient and will only leave a bad taste in your mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 RC2 key expires June 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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