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RDC pre-release expired

getting error of the pre-release version of remote desktop connection has expired,when trying to use rdc.

I have replaced mstsc.exe and mstscax.dll , in both windows/system32 and in the windows cache file...BUT after a few seconds it reverts back to old copies...what am i doing wrong?
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Are you talking about a Remote Desktop client or server?
Please post the OS (XP?), the architecture (32bit?), the edition (Professional?) and report if it is fully patched with SPs and HFs.
Thank you.

BTW: system files are protected by the OS against overwrite. This is why (likely) it reverts to the old copies.
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pre-release version of remote desktop connection

Which operating system are we talking about here? Server 2012R2 ? This is the only pre-release software that is an RDP server that has licensing at the present time.  Pre-Release software is not designed for production use. The RTM bits are available on MSDN/Technet.. You can use S2K12 not R2 CALS. (AFAIK)
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going to try hkchris options, in order.....it is xp pro pack 3 32bit fyi
good work, thanks again