You can run it for 30 days without a key. The key you received in the beta
that lasts until June is only good for beta builds. RTM is the retail
product, so you have to buy a key for it.
Only builds that will last more than 30 days will be pre-RTM beta builds
such as RC2, RC1...
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"Rick Tyefisher" <tarric@shaw(removethis).ca> wrote in message
news:2Hblh.533616$5R2.138233@pd7urf3no...
> If I was to install Home Premium, how long will I be able to run it
> without the key? I have the key from Ultimate that is good until June, but
> nothing for Home. My upgrade will be to Premium, so I don't want to
> install Ultimate then have to format to install Home Premium when the time
> comes........... Or, where can I get the 6 month Home Premium key that
> would see me thru until I receive my Express upgrade, hopefully next
> month........
>