Product key for RC1

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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is no longer valid.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?
 
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
 
So, we can use the same Beta 2 key for Pre-RC1?

Mike Bernstein said:
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
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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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