Windows 7 RC public download now available

Posted on Tuesday, May 05 2009 @ 14:24 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

As expected, the public Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is now available for download. People interested in testing the RC can get it over at Microsoft, the download is available in English, German, Japanese, Spanish and French.

The RC will expire on June 1, 2010, giving you more than a year to test it but one thing previous reports didn't tell is that starting on March 1, 2010, the Windows 7 RC will perform bi-hourly shutdowns. This is Microsoft's way of telling you that it's time to pay for the retail version.

To download the Windows 7 RC ISO you'll need to login with your Windows Live ID and fill out a form. The 64-bit version weighs in 3.05GB.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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