VSTSBeta2 VPC the evaluation period for this copy of windows has ended.

I have downloaded the VSTSbeta2 VPC image, decompressed the Virtual PC files and started in Virtual PC.  The following error came up on windows 2003 Server:

The evaluation period for this copy of windows has ended.  Windows cannot start ...

Then it reboots the Virtual PC.

The documentation states that is expires Sept, 16, 2006.

Has anyone else seen this   Any ideas   Tried setting time in the BIOS to a week  ago, but no change.

Thanks!




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VSTSBeta2 VPC the evaluation period for this copy of windows has ended.

  • Asma_Shaolj

    Sounds like the copy of Windows (not VS) expired.
    The Express editions are released so if you're interested, download the Express products from http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/

  • Bhagvat

    Bob, 
       I have seen the same problem and it pissed me off! Apparently I read in another post that the Windows Server 2003 that was installed as part of the VPC expired Oct 25th 2005, this is why we are seeing this message. That is the background... Unfortunately I don't have a fix... Wish someone would provide something other than "Reinstall Server 2003..." I don't have a copy of this, that is why I wanted to use the Beta in the first place!

  • VSTSBeta2 VPC the evaluation period for this copy of windows has ended.