[Image Group] MSDN: What will happen if Windows 7 Beta is not activated?

Microsoft has recently stopped the download of Windows 7 Beta. Alex Kochis, the product manager of Microsoft's WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) department, posted an article on the MSDN blog to explain what would happen if Windows 7 Beta is not activated within the 30-day activation period. First, Microsoft does not recommend that users activate using cracking tools, and advises against downloading Windows 7 Beta from unknown sources.