[GUIDE] Removing Watermarks and Site Feedback button in Windows 7 Beta

[gr34t3st]

Ok, so you have Windows 7 Beta and you're absolutely loving it. You are even considering using it as your primary OS even though it is in Beta. The only things that are bugging you are those stupid, annoying watermarks in the lower-right corner of the desktop. You ask yourself

 

[twelve]

It's all very well removing those two things but you're still left with the small issue of it expiring.

 

[ChurchedAtheist]

It's all very well removing those two things but you're still left with the small issue of it expiring.

get a key then. it is unlimited til the 24th. there isn't really an excuse.

 

[twelve]

I've got a key the beta still expires in July or August (I don't remember which).

 

[Seth]

I've got a key the beta still expires in July or August (I don't remember which).

August 1-31...

Tho I sure the RC might go on till December and maybe gold by q1 2010...

 

[twelve]

August 1-31...

Tho I sure the RC might go on till December and maybe gold by q1 2010...

Exactly. And any further betas or release candidates that are released will require a reinstall, which is exactly why I am not using 7 as my main OS yet.

 

[ChurchedAtheist]

Exactly. And any further betas or release candidates that are released will require a reinstall, which is exactly why I am not using 7 as my main OS yet.

I thought a few betas were able to be an 'update' during vista beta. why not here?

 

[twelve]

I thought a few betas were able to be an 'update' during vista beta. why not here?

Every Vista beta and RC had to be a fresh install. I don't know where you heard otherwise but it is incorrect.

 

[eighty4]

If you can update from Vista to 7b, why can't you update from 7b to 7?

 

[EvilSeph]

Upgrading between builds is generally not supported (and so not implemented). Far too many problems can result from upgrading...which is why a fresh install is either required or highly recommended when beta testing any software.

 

[mohaas05]

Use this:
http://keznews.com/5218_Windows_7_Plus_Patch_V6

It does everything the other tool does (remove send feedback, watermark) but also unlocks a bunch of other stuff.

The timernuke feature not only disables the activation timer (If it's not already activated) but it also will stop Windows from expiring.

 

[eldiablov]

Thanks mohass.Looks like im installing windows 7 on my netbook tomorrow

 

[gr34t3st]

I added the link to the original post. Thanks for posting that.