Product key for RC1

[Guest]

I've downloaded RC1 ISO image and burn it to a DVD. But my beta product key
is no longer valid. So where can I get the key for RC1?

 

[Mike Bernstein]

Firstly, this is not RC1, it is a restricted Pre-RC1 version. You must have
an existing key from the official Beta 2 program or from the MSDN subscriber
website to install the Pre-RC1. If you have neither of these, you should
wait for the RC1 which will be on general public release and should provide
product keys.

Mike Bernstein

 

[Guest]

So, we can use the same Beta 2 key for Pre-RC1?

Firstly, this is not RC1, it is a restricted Pre-RC1 version. You must have
an existing key from the official Beta 2 program or from the MSDN subscriber
website to install the Pre-RC1. If you have neither of these, you should
wait for the RC1 which will be on general public release and should provide
product keys.

Mike Bernstein

 

[Guest]

I enter my beta2 product key, but the installer says it is not valid.

 

[Mike Bernstein]

Are you sure you copied it exactly? The Beta 2 product key worked for me and
for many other users without any hitch.

Mike Bernstein

 

[Mike Bernstein]

Yes

Mike Bernstein

So, we can use the same Beta 2 key for Pre-RC1?

 

[JCO]

Unless you key was used 10 times already. That is the limit.

 

[Guest]

Microsoft sent me a email yestarday morning telling me about the Pre-RC1 and
a new product key. That is how I learned of Pre-RC1.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Mike;
No key is necessary.
If no key is entered, you are given a choice of which version, Ultimate,
Starter etc.
Without a key, it can not be activated so it essentially expires without
activation in 2 weeks.