The v1.1.3 patch permanently removes the expiration check. Unfortunately, QualityWings’ official site is offline. However, the patch is still available on trusted flight sim archives (e.g., AVSIM Library, FlightSim.com, or Simviation). Look for:
Installation:
To understand the error, we must travel back to 2017-2018. QualityWings released the 787 in a series of open and closed beta tests before the final v1.0 release. Beta 9 was one of the last pre-release candidate builds. It was never intended to be a permanent version. Like all time-limited software tests, Beta 9 came with a hard-coded expiration date—a "time bomb" designed to prevent testers from using outdated, buggy versions after the official release. beta 9 has expired qualitywings 787
In theory, once the final product launched (v1.0, v1.1, etc.), everyone would update. The beta would be uninstalled, and the error would never be seen again. The v1
If the user believes they have the correct version but still see the error, residual files are likely the cause. Installation: To understand the error, we must travel
Here is the core mystery: This isn't a new error. So why is it surfacing now, years after the final release? There are three primary scenarios:
If you cannot update (e.g., the official store no longer exists or you have a legacy license), you can trick the aircraft by changing your system date. Caution: This can break Windows security certificates and other software. Use only as a last resort.