However, if you have preordered Windows 7 and are thinking of downloading this in the meantime you will be able to skip activation and rearm for a 120 day extension. This should get you through to the point where your preordered copy will arrive with a legitimate key.
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Does anyone know if the keys you use for RC will work with the RTM? Will it expire as well?
As far as I know, RTM branches cannot be activated using the serial numbers Microsoft gave out.
You'll need a new key for the RTM version.
However, if you have preordered Windows 7 and are thinking of downloading this in the meantime you will be able to skip activation and rearm for a 120 day extension. This should get you through to the point where your preordered copy will arrive with a legitimate key.