decided to do two installs from scratch on two systems (both W7/64), one with AIS, the other one with the free version, in one case to make sure I got rid of any remnant from the beta, on the other case (the free) because the behavior shield wasn't analyzing anything. Okay on the free version, it does scan events now, this said:
1 after re-installing AIS, got an all shields off after rebooting. Fix button worked and solved that. Second reboot >>> license expired and all shields off again (see screen shot). Fixed by entering my license a second time. Third reboot, all is fine now, including WSC recognizing the firewall.
2 after re-installing the free version, no way to use the automatic registration button. Clicking on the register now button retrieves info and then nothing, just nothing, no popup form appearing, so the software remains unregistered. I'm gonna have to use the online form and request a registration code.