The original version of Windows 7 that I reviewed was build 6780 32 bit, but today I finally got my hands on the 64 bit version of the same build. All instabilities with bluescreens have gone which must mean they were caused by 32 bit drivers. With a stable Windows 7 running I was disappointed to only have 30 days to try it properly. It was around then I recalled that I helped Microsoft beta test Windows Vista before it came out (hey I even reported a few bugs which were ironed out, though probably not because of my efforts). I remembered that I hit refresh when it displayed my key that time causing the website to spit out a second key (a well known flaw in their website), so I thought what the hell I’ll try out that second key I got from Vista with 7.

Oh my god it actually worked. I now have a fully activated and updated copy of Windows 7 x64 legally, with no stupid 30 day time limit and no need to use the classic re-arm trick. If you helped out test Windows Vista and have a key give it a go, it could just work!