The MS MPEG2 decoder auto expiration on 11/13/2006 bug was unique to RC1
it was fixed in RC2 and the RTM release.

"Rav" <Rav@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B1F9D94C-CA61-4109-A351-3AA373929BC9@microsoft.com...
>I just encountered the same problem with RC1... Sure hope the problem goes
> away with the full version I get tomorrow. But searching the net I found
> this
> work-round:
>
> Hey Everyone,
>
> If you set your system clock to before October 31st 2006, you will be able
> to burn:
>
> 1. Right-Click the clock on the taks bar
>
> 2. Select Adjust Date/Time
>
> 3. Press the Change Date-Time button
>
> 4. Pick a date before October 31st 2006
>
> If this doesn't work, then it is caused by some other computer problem.
> Check your decoder and DVD burner.
>
> Posting it here just n case it hasnt gone away in the RTM!