Windows XP RC1

[George]

Is it still possible to use the original Windows XP RC1 download candidate?
It seems to install just fine...can it be activated just like other versions
of XP (SP1. SP2, etc)? I was one of the original beta testers and found the
CD laying around in some of my software collection and was wondering if I
could use it?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Is it still possible to use the original Windows XP RC1 download candidate?
It seems to install just fine...can it be activated just like other versions
of XP (SP1. SP2, etc)?

No, it should activate. It'll almost certainly fail any WGA checks
required before getting updates.

I was one of the original beta testers and found the
CD laying around in some of my software collection and was wondering if I
could use it?

As one of the original beta testers, you'd know that any and all
licenses to use the Release Candidates expired the day WinXP was
released to the public in November of 2001.


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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[Bruce Chambers]

No, it should activate. It'll almost certainly fail any WGA checks

Oops! That should read "It should *NOT* activate" ......




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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Q. "Is it still possible to use the original Windows XP RC1 download candidate?"

A. No....it is an obsolete beta version.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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Is it still possible to use the original Windows XP RC1 download candidate?
It seems to install just fine...can it be activated just like other versions
of XP (SP1. SP2, etc)? I was one of the original beta testers and found the
CD laying around in some of my software collection and was wondering if I
could use it?