Download Windows 7 RC NOW

[Krazy Bluez]

Finally, finally Microsoft has released the much awaited Windows 7 RC to public. No download limit, no speed limit, so download whenever and wherever you want.
Just goto following link and start downloading Windows 7 RC:

Download Windows 7 RC Build 7100
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The download is available in ISO format, so you'll need to burn the image.
Windows 7 RC will expire on March 1, 2010. At this time the system will reboot every two hours. The license of windows 7 RC will expire June 1, 2010.
You can either upgrade from a Windows Vista system, or do a custom (clean) installation of Windows 7 RC. Windows 7 Beta users will need to do a custom (clean) installation. Windows XP users will also need to do a custom (clean) installation.

Coming straight from the download page, here are Microsoft's notes for the release candidate:

You don't need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.

Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You'll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)

Protect your PC and data. Be sure to back up your data and please don't test the RC on your primary home or business PC.

Tech details/updates: Before installing the RC, please read the Release Notes and Things to Know for important information about the release.Keep up with the news. You can keep up with general technical information and news by following the team blog. And, you can get non-technical news, tips, and offers by subscribing to the monthly Exploring Windows newsletter.

Keep your PC updated: Be sure to turn on automatic updates in Windows Update in case we publish updates for the RC.

Installation: You can install the Windows 7 RC on a PC running Windows Vista without backing up the PC—but we encourage you to make a backup for safe keeping. If you're running Windows XP or the Windows 7 Beta, you'll need to backup your data, then do a clean installation of the RC, then reinstall your applications and restore your data. If you need to do a backup, please see How to back up your PC for more details and a suggestion for how to backup a PC running Windows 7 Beta or Windows Vista

[toofan]

Thanks.
Why not digit provide it with next Months jumbo edition.
Who says no download limit and no speed limit.

[desiibond]

download done in the morning. waiting to go home to try it out

[hot zubs]

Originally Posted by desiibond

download done in the morning. waiting to go home to try it out

hope u wil wright a good review about it soon...

keeping ma fingers crossed...

[ishanjain]

I started downloading it within a minute it was released...... Its only 25% till now....
I am really missing a high speed internet here....

@hot zubs
Believe me, you dont have to cross your fingers.... Windows 7 will stand to our expectations.... I already tried out the beta and it was awesome....

[hot zubs]

i too hav tried d beta version dude...
but expecting something more from RC...

[gary4gar]

At this time the system will reboot every two hours.

WTF!..Is this really true?
Then i Am not trying it

[Kl@w-24]

Originally Posted by gary4gar

WTF!..Is this really true?
Then i Am not trying it

Dude!!

Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours.

[naveen_reloaded]

thnks for clearingthat..

i was about to reply as same as gary4gar...

guys is it really worth.. ??


have anyone upgraded from vista ?


i am on dell 1530 laptop..

my vista is really starting to show signs of slowness , hangin.. symptoms of " years of usage " ....


advice me for the best thing to do..

i have old windows 7 ( beta ) , is this ok or should i have to download a fresh RC ?

how big is RC ?

[desiibond]

Hiiiiii from Windows 7 RC

Damn, it is breathtakingly crisp and clear.

i would say, even win 7 beta is nothing before the clarity of windows 7 RC.

GO MICROSOFT!!!!

[desiibond]

My Windows 7 desktop:

[desiibond]

[desiibond]

update: for win7 beta, I had to install drivers for TV tuner card and this time, All the devices are detected and up and ready for use.

[cvvikram]

Wow you a got very good desktop there. I think this OS will be potluck for Microsoft in the coming days.

How much space it has taken in your HDD? Did you tried the XP compatibility mode provided?

[als2]

to my surprise it is performing better than xp
will definitely get the final release

[hdsk.23]

Damm i have started it last night and my 2 Mbps line is downloading it @50Kbps max.
I don't know there server it too slow..
as my other downloads go across 100Kbps!!

[hdsk.23]

Damm i have started it last night and my 2 Mbps line is downloading it @50Kbps max.
I don't know there server it too slow..
as my other downloads go across 100Kbps!!

[desiibond]

I gave 30Gb for C: and it's 10Gb full right now.

size of "Windows" folder is around 7.4Gb.

Haven't tried XP compatibility mode yet. Will try tonight and let you know.

Overall, it is lot more polished and smother, got higher rating for hardware than that in beta. better driver support, mediacenter is stunning.

I am definitely going to buy the retail version on first day of release.

[naveen_reloaded]

guys anyone help me ??


http://thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost...70&postcount=9

[desiibond]

naveen,

It's totally worthy to upgrade from Vista. But remember. you can only use this till March and after that you need to do a full reinstall of the operating system (after buying retail version).

Or you can wait till October and buy the retail version.

[naveen_reloaded]

1 year time na..
its enough..

nothing important i hve though..

my os is now really in a state is breaking down into pieces..

last few days the system is eratic..

ok could i upgrade from my current vista straightly ?

how big is W7 ?

and will all my documents be retained ?

how about software compatibility ?


and one more question guys .. i have 64 bit compatible cpu , shall i go for 64 bit ?


anyone had expirience on 64 bit ?

can i upgrade from 32 vista to 64 W7 ?

[pulkit_aga]

some bad news again for windows 7 as some intel chips dont support windows 7 xp mode.
this is the second major problem after the vbootkit 2.0 hacking of win7

as stated
small brouhaha is erupting over Windows 7 and Intel processors. The hubbub is centered on which Intel processors will not support "XP mode" in Windows 7 and, by extension, which PCs will not support XP mode. Retail laptops may be one of the most prominent segments affected.
ntel mobile processors may be the most problematic in supporting XP mode; not because of the raw numbers--most newer Intel mobile processors do, in fact, support Intel Virtualization Technology--but a disproportionate number of those that do not have VT (and therefore don't support XP mode) are laptops sold at retail. (And, undoubtedly, some small businesses purchase laptops at retail.)

In the Core 2 mobile camp, the P7350/7450, the T5200/5250/5270/5300/5450/5470 series, and the T6400/6570 do not support VT, according to Bott's blog. And this can be confirmed on Intel's Web site.

details can be read here
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10234073-64.html

i guess problem never stop in windows and never will

[toofan]

Whats the size of the file needed to be downloaded.

[Bandu]

2.36 GB.

Downloaded it today. Going to try it sometime next weekend on an older laptop.

[go4saket]

Is it possible to have dual OS with both Win XP & Win 7 RC. If yes, whats the procedure to install.

[MetalheadGautham]

Desibond, please review Windows 7. Fast. Should I ditch Windows XP and go to Windows 7 ? Is it worth it ? Will I get the speed boost on my rig ?

And most importantly, HOW GOOD IS XP MODE ? I trust it can run all old apps well ?

[ico]

Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

Desibond, please review Windows 7. Fast. Should I ditch Windows XP and go to Windows 7 ? Is it worth it ? Will I get the speed boost on my rig ?

And most importantly, HOW GOOD IS XP MODE ? I trust it can run all old apps well ?

Whatever it may be, Windows XP is surely faster than Windows 7...It's just that Windows 7 is way faster than Windows Vista.

I installed Windows 7 and used it only for 30 minutes just to get the feel of it and then removed it.

[damngoodman999]

What about the drivers , shall i install the XP drivers in to windows 7 ???

[sakumar79]

@go4saket, just install Win7 on a separate partition...

Arun

[Ecko]

guys is it really worth.. ??
Ya it is
have anyone upgraded from vista ?
i upgraded my frnds lappy,he says that he really feals improvement in speed (with aero)

advice me for the best thing to do..

i have old windows 7 ( beta ) , is this ok or should i have to download a fresh RC ?
recon u 2 download fresh RC

how big is RC
Chec it now