Activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta 6801 with Vista Beta or RC Product Key without Crack
Already download and install Windows 7 Pre-Beta build 6801? You probably have to leave the product key field blank during installation in order to complete the setup of Windows 7. However, without proper activation, Windows 7, although it’s only an alpha release, can only be used for 30 days maximum (probably can use for up to 120 days as similar with activation free period of Vista with 3 rearms available – see how to rearm for more details).
People who is more nostalgia and loves to keep old things may have hit a jackpot lottery in the case of Windows 7 pre-beta activation. For Windows enthusiasts who still remembers, back in 2006, Microsoft launched Windows Vista Customer Preview Program (CPP) that gave out free beta (including beta 2) and RC (for RC1 and RC2) product key to users who participated. The Windows Vista Beta or RC1 product key arrived in the email that looked similar to this:
**********************************
Please keep this e-mail for your records.
**********************************Thank you for your interest in Microsoft Windows Vista RC1. Your Product Key is included at the bottom of this message. You may install RC1 on up to 10 PCs using the same Product Key.
To help answer questions you may have related to installation and use, we have created newsgroups for Windows Vista RC1. To join or read postings in these newsgroups please visit http://windowshelp.microsoft.com.
For the latest information on Windows Vista, please visit http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=65938.
Thank You,
MicrosoftProduct Key:
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
Apparently, Microsoft said “please keep this e-mail for your records” for a reason. In fact, the product key for Windows Vista beta or RC edition can be used to activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta build 6.1.6801.0. To do so, simply go back to the very very old email archive to search for email from service@microsoft.com that titled with subject of “Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 Order Confirmation and Product Key”, “Microsoft Windows Vista RC1 Product Key” or other similar product key delivery email, and then get the product key in the email. The testing product key can be used to activate up to 10 PCs using the same product key.
To activate Windows 7 online, just enter the product key in Control Panel -> System and Security – System Properties by clicking on Activate Windows now or Change product key link. However, do note that for Windows 7 pre-beta build version 6801, even after permanently activated, the operating system will still expire on August 1, 2009.
For user who doesn’t have a Windows Vista Beta or Release Candidate product key, here’s a list of valid Windows 7 pre-release MAK product key for unlimited activation.
Once activated (product key in entered and installed into the system), users gain ability to send feedback or bug report of Windows 7 beta to Microsoft through the built-in “Send feedback” program. If your feedback is valuable, who knows Microsoft may award you with a free copy of Windows 7 with genuine product key when it’s officially launched, just like Microsoft gave away Windows Vista Ultimate to its beta testers who provided feedback.
If you didn’t manage to retrieve or find back the Windows Vista beta1 or RC1/RC2 keys, it’s also possible to rearm to extend activation grace period to 120 days, after which a new beta release should be released.
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November 8th, 2008 12:32
Hello , send me key for windows 7 , thanks
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November 8th, 2008 07:53
Hi, thanks for the article
Please send me a serial to Benji_X80@hotmail.com
thanks to you
November 8th, 2008 07:31
por favor uma chave rc1
vitorh@live.co.uk
November 8th, 2008 06:59
please can someone send me RC1 KEY PLZ SEND TO randymike@live.co.uk
many thanks
November 8th, 2008 04:53
hello all please send me key unlv[at]rambler.ru big thanks
November 8th, 2008 04:19
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November 7th, 2008 23:14
Hello , send me key for windows 7 , thanks
November 7th, 2008 10:40
Please send me an RC1 key if you can. Thanks!
rendor21@comcast.net
November 7th, 2008 10:08
Please send me a key.
rock3ralex@gmail.com
November 7th, 2008 07:34
Please send me a RC1 key too…Thanks!
My Email RosickyGreentea@hotmail.com
November 7th, 2008 06:48
“You may install RC1 on up to 10 PCs using the same Product Key”
Someone had a key for me ?:)
My email is snoopy99_78@hotmail.com
bye, Vicky
November 7th, 2008 04:52
[...] lehet telepíteni kulcs nélkül, és így 30 napig használni. Állítólag Vista RC és beta kulcsokat is elfogadja, így lehet aktiválni és 2009. augusztásig használni. Windows 7 [...]
November 6th, 2008 22:51
Hi there buddies,
Can someone please send me a key please.
gian.viterbo@live.com.ph
Thanks!
November 6th, 2008 20:37
I would be very greatfull if anyone could send a Vista RC 1 key to:
bens770@hotmail.com
Thanks.
November 6th, 2008 15:52
Again i please for Key .. Licka, can you send me a Key Please?
My mail: the_dreamer_jf@yahoo.com
November 6th, 2008 15:02
plese send key 2 samimechkor@gmail.com thanks a billion
November 6th, 2008 09:39
i found it in my e-mail folder…
November 6th, 2008 05:39
or tell me where I found it…
Please T_T
November 6th, 2008 05:35
Please send me a RC1 key…
November 6th, 2008 02:49
Anyone have a spare key?
anyideasforthis@gmail.com please.
thanks
November 5th, 2008 22:14
This is really a great article , I had all the beta versions of Vista downloaded in the Beta stadium of Vista and the required key too , i just activated with success .
November 5th, 2008 21:46
Could somebody drop me a key to activate windows 7 build 6801 (jemishps@hotmail.com). Thanks
November 5th, 2008 16:57
This is sweet news.
Going to install Win7 on a VirtualPC as soon as I get home.
I knew my system for archiving emails would get useful one day
November 5th, 2008 13:34
Could somebody drop me a key to activate windows 7 build 6801 (dungquach05@gmail.com). Thanks.
November 5th, 2008 11:09
Please send me a RC1 key too…Thanks!
ehschw76@hotmail.com