Microsoft has made available the Windows 7 RC and is now available for public download from Microsoft servers. You can now try the Windows 7 pre-release software and you can see the changes and fixes from the Beta testing. Unlike the beta version, the Release candidate will be available till July 2009 and there is no limit to the product keys, so you have enough time to download the RC.
Some things to know about the RC:
This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try 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.
- 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.
- Be sure to back up your data and please don’t test the RC on your primary home or business PC.
- Before installing the RC, please read the Release Notes and Things to Know for important information about the release.
- Be sure to turn on automatic updates in Windows Update in case we publish updates for the RC.
- 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.
You can check out the minimum system requirements to install the Windows 7 RC. RC is available in 32 bit and 64 bit versions.
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