Clarification on the Date for Bi-hourly Shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta

Over the weekend, some of you may have received an email from us reminding you that the Windows 7 Beta expires on August 1st, 2009. In that email, we ask that if you are still on the Windows 7 Beta that you should consider moving to a non-expired copy of Windows such as the Windows 7 RC or Windows Vista because bi-hourly shutdowns will begin June 1st. The Windows 7 Beta does expire on August 1st, 2009; unfortunately the date for when bi-hourly shutdowns will begin for the Windows 7 Beta was incorrect however. Bi-hourly shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta will begin July 1st, 2009 as weve stated both here in this blog post on May 5th and also in the Windows 7 RC FAQ. We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience this may have caused. Ill be posting a reminder that bi-hourly shutdowns will begin for the Windows 7 Beta as we get closer to July 1st. In the meantime, if youre still on the Windows 7 Beta you should certainly look at giving the Windows 7 RC a try! You can register to download the Windows 7 RC here.