Windows 7 auto restart when expired

That one’s catchy isn’t it? Windows 7 RC will expire June 1st next year alright, we will not oppose. But turning a very good software into something annoying three months before the expiry date will surely get our thumbs down.

I have read in forum discussions that those who planned to try the RC already had second thoughts after reading that portion. All the others had negative comments and promised to wait for the full version instead of becoming RC testers.

Now, in our tradition of helping readers to find solutions to computer-related problems, we will research and test for ourselves the best method to disable the automatic shutdown feature of Windows 7 RC. For our part, this case will be unique. This is the first time that we will address a problem that has not even existed yet.

In much as we would like to discover the solution ourselves for educational purposes, we thought that involving our readers in this quest would be appropriate and necessary. It is on this premise that we enjoin everyone interested to join us by giving relative information. We encourage your suggestions and recommendations.

The time frame for our solution search is less than a year. We will deliver the goods before the auto shutdown starts to annoy everyone who installed Windows 7 RC.

Warning: Use of these methods and softwares is your discretion. We shall not be held liable for any damage these may cause to your computer. If you are not sure and does not have any tweaking know-how, please do not proceed.

Possible Solution No. 1:
ShutdownGuard
ShutdownGuard prevents applications to shutdown, reboot or log off your computer. When it prevents a shutdown it will pop up in the tray and ask you if you want to continue. ShutdownGuard is compatible with XP or Vista. We have proven that it also works with Windows 7.

ShutdownGuard will be tested if it can disable Windows 7 auto shutdown come March 1, 2010. We will keep you updated. [Download]

Possible Solution No. 2:
Your idea?

Update 3/1/2010 9:00 p.m.:

• The automatic shutdowns have officially started.
• You’ll experience a black screen of death during shutdown.
• Your computer will not restart within 30-60 seconds after the auto shutdown.
• You can still restart your computer; no files are affected.
• Computer shuts down once every two hours.

Update 3/1/2010 11:52 p.m.:

Hang on guys. I think I have found the solution. I will be observing my experiment in 24 hours. I’ll post it here if my computer will have no shutdowns.

thanks to coolbuster