Windows 7 RC is retiring soon. Why can't I download and use Windows 7 RTM?

HI you can download and use it, but you have to pay for it, here is the Microsoft store to continue. and you cannot upgrade from RC to RTM, you need to do clean install and have to purchase full version of Windows 7 or if you have older edition vista you can upgrade to Windows 7 from it. if wish to continue you can Download Windows 7 enterprise trial edition for 90 days. More info-->Windows 7 RC Exp info. Best regards Nikhil Blog:WindowsWorld

Jebsr wrote:> Windows 7 RC is retiring soon. Why can't I download and use Windows 7 RTM? You can. Just as soon as you buy it.http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Ultimate-Upgrade/product/592F5AF5?WT.mc_id=winonline_win7_RC_ULTup-- Bruce ChambersHelp us help you:http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.htmlhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin FranklinMany people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand RussellThe philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.~ Denis Diderot

You can also take a look the following kb article: Description of Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) expiration dates and functionality http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971767Sean Zhu - MSFT