Win 7 RC confirmed

Arclight · 05-03-09, 06:46 PM

Got an e-mail from MS (finally):

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Windows 7 Release Candidate Announcement
Thank you very much for your help in testing the Windows 7 Beta. Your feedback is invaluable in helping make Windows 7 a high quality operating system. With your help, we have reached the next major milestone on the journey to Windows 7: the Release Candidate (RC).
-On April 30th, the RC became available to MSDN subscribers and TechNet Plus subscribers.
-On Tuesday, May 5 (PST), the RC will be available to everyone via our Customer Preview Program. As with the Beta, the Windows 7 RC Customer Preview Program is a broad public program that offers the RC free to anyone who wants to download it. It will be available at least through June 30, 2009, with no limits on the number of downloads or product keys available.

So you don’t need rush to make sure you get your copy. When you’re ready to download the RC, it’ll be waiting for you.

To get the RC please use one of the following links:
-Developers
-IT Pros/Microsoft Partners
-Tech Enthusiasts/Consumers

IMPORTANT: If you are running Windows 7 Beta you’ll need to back up your data (preferably on an external device) and then do a clean install of the Windows 7 Release Candidate. After installing Windows 7, you will need to reinstall applications and restore your files. If you need help with the installation process, please see the Installation Instructions.

If you’re running Windows Vista, you can install Window 7 RC without having to back up and reinstall your programs and data. But to be on the safe side, please do backup your data before you start.

Please note: All users of the Windows 7 Release Candidate (including Windows Vista users who have upgraded to the Release Candidate) must do a clean installation of Windows 7 RTM. Please keep this is mind as you consider downloading the Release Candidate as opposed to waiting for the general availability release.

Thanks again for your help in reaching this important milestone. We hope that you will join us in testing the RC and finishing Windows 7!

AVGWarhawk · 05-03-09, 06:50 PM

Hmmmmm. Makes it very interesting. I might have to give it a try

Reece · 05-03-09, 06:59 PM

What is the time limit/expiry on this once installed?

Peto · 05-03-09, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

What is the time limit/expiry on this once installed?

Always a good question. It was months with Vista though.

AVGWarhawk · 05-03-09, 07:29 PM

Vista is still in beta....no wait.

Arclight · 05-03-09, 08:22 PM

:rotfl:

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What is the time limit/expiry on this once installed?

June 1st, 2010 and bi-hourly shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010. Whatever that means.

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Windows 7 Beta will expire on August 1, 2009, and bi-hourly shutdowns will begin July 1, 2009.
RC will expire June 1, 2010, and the bi-hourly shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010.

http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archiv...ta-and-rc.aspx

Peto · 05-03-09, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Vista is still in beta....no wait.

05-03-09, 06:50 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Hmmmmm. Makes it very interesting. I might have to give it a try __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-03-09, 06:59 PM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,812 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	What is the time limit/expiry on this once installed? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

05-03-09, 07:29 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Vista is still in beta....no wait. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road