Windows 7 RC1 made available for download

***Ozzie*** · 04-30-2009, 08:21 PM

Windows 7 RC1 can be downloaded now by MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet subscribers, and the general public will be able to download it on May 5. Plus, this software can stay on a user's PC for more than a year.

Windows 7 RC1 made available for download | Tech News on ZDNet

*zapionics<alt>* · 05-04-2009, 06:52 PM

Hmm... I'm not sure of the value of a RC version of Windows for the general public...

Sure I expect software developers would find it useful... for instance in order to start some testing of their apps on the new platform...

And techos would probably want to have a look and run some benchmarks and evaluate it.

And no doubt MS would like feedback about the bugs from a broad spectrum of beta testers...

But otherwise why would a user or business run it? Even tho its a RC its not the final version and there may be multiple bugs. Certainly support for drivers and application upgrades from the vendors will be patchy at best.

Windows7 will have to be at least as stable and as reliable and as supported as Vista before I would upgrade my systems to it ... and I dont see a RC meeting that requirement.

Heck, MS even names it RC1... as if there might be a 2 or 3 at some point...

rjs735 · 05-05-2009, 01:05 AM

I am downloading both the 32 & 64 bit versions as I write this post

DBoone · 05-05-2009, 08:59 AM

I'll be installing the 64 bit version. The beta version has been great. No problems for me at all.

fvbounty · 05-05-2009, 10:38 AM

Downloading the 32 and 64 bit has we speak, pretty slow but working, a lot better than the beta!

Here's a link to the public download....

Windows 7 Release Candidate Customer Preview Program

DBoone · 05-05-2009, 11:31 AM

Mine downloaded pretty quickly this morning. I was surprised. I think it was just over an hour, maybe less.

fvbounty · 05-05-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBoone

Mine downloaded pretty quickly this morning. I was surprised. I think it was just over an hour, maybe less.

Mine just finished, so not to bad!

NBK · 05-05-2009, 11:36 AM

Thanks,

I just burned the 64-bit and 32-bit to disc!

NBK

fvbounty · 05-05-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBK

Thanks,

I just burned the 64-bit and 32-bit to disc!

NBK

Me too!!!!!!!!!! LOL everyone doing the same thing right now!

Sir Skully · 05-05-2009, 01:22 PM

Due to very high demand, we are temporarily experiencing distribution issues on the download of Windows 7 RC. We are working hard to resolve this issue, and will keep you updated. This issue applies to TechNet Plus and MSDN subscribers. Our goal is to restore full download capacity as soon as possible.....

PeterT · 05-05-2009, 03:03 PM

Downloading both now. Thanks for the link FV!

**k0NG0** · 05-05-2009, 05:25 PM

Ah, gots to love Akamai. 7.5-8MiB/s.

This goes in a VM tomorrow, methinks.

Thanks for the link, fvbounty.

Tinker · 05-05-2009, 07:54 PM

I downloaded a copy of 32 and 64bit. I installed the 64 bit on a Dell Inspiron 530S w/4 gig of ram and a 2.2 dual Intel CPU. I did the upgrade approach and it was a very smooth upgrade. No problems and I never as much as lost a file as far as I know...

Sir Skully · 05-05-2009, 09:06 PM

Finally got er done running new W7-RC1..64 bit...

Thanks FV for the linkie.....

wonderwrench · 05-06-2009, 02:58 PM

I downloaded the 64 bit version but have not installed it yet. I may never install it because the classic start menu looks to be gone for good. I also dislike the new taskbar but to a lesser degree. I played with the public beta for a few days but the lack of the classic start menu forced me back to Vista. I was hoping it was removed just for the beta testing to force users to try out the updated start menu. Looks like I'll be a Vista boy for ever!

04-30-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
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05-04-2009, 06:52 PM	#2
zapionics<alt> <unknown level> Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 3,614	Re: Windows 7 RC1 made available for download Hmm... I'm not sure of the value of a RC version of Windows for the general public... Sure I expect software developers would find it useful... for instance in order to start some testing of their apps on the new platform... And techos would probably want to have a look and run some benchmarks and evaluate it. And no doubt MS would like feedback about the bugs from a broad spectrum of beta testers... But otherwise why would a user or business run it? Even tho its a RC its not the final version and there may be multiple bugs. Certainly support for drivers and application upgrades from the vendors will be patchy at best. Windows7 will have to be at least as stable and as reliable and as supported as Vista before I would upgrade my systems to it ... and I dont see a RC meeting that requirement. Heck, MS even names it RC1... as if there might be a 2 or 3 at some point... __________________ * Please note: any advertising within this post has been placed there by the site owner and NOT by me! * "To Boldly Go..."
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05-05-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
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05-05-2009, 08:59 AM	#4
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05-05-2009, 10:38 AM	#5
fvbounty Eat Wild Pacific Salmon Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alameda Ca Posts: 5,650	Re: Windows 7 RC1 made available for download Downloading the 32 and 64 bit has we speak, pretty slow but working, a lot better than the beta! Here's a link to the public download.... Windows 7 Release Candidate Customer Preview Program __________________ New Gaming rig - Asus P5E3 Deluxe Wi-Fi - Intel QX9650 - CORSAIR TWIN3X2048-1600C7DHXIN 6GB PC3-12800 - Sapphire HD 5870 Vapor-X 1 gig - 300 gig VelociRaptor W7 - 150 gig Raptor XP Pro - 320 gig WD 3200YS Data - Corsair HX 620 watt PS - Creative X-Fi Titanium PCI-Express - Altec Lansing ADA885 THX 4.1 Speakers AMD FX 55 - XP-90C & SilentCat 9 - Asus A8N-SLI with Swiftech MCX159 - 2X1024 Corsair 3500LLPro 2-3-2-6 1T - 2X BFG 6800GT OC Zalman VF700-CU - 1 WD 74 Gig Raptor boot - 1 Seagate 7200 sata data - Nec 3500A - Plextor 716AL Slot Loader - Enermax EG 701 AX 600 watt PS - Silverstone Temjin TJ03B case with side window - G7 lazer mouse - Cannon Pixma I8500 printer - Windows XP Pro SP2 Slipstreamed - Dell 2405FPW lcd
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05-05-2009, 11:31 AM	#6
DBoone Just call me Dave Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,627	Re: Windows 7 RC1 made available for download Mine downloaded pretty quickly this morning. I was surprised. I think it was just over an hour, maybe less. __________________ ASUS P5B-Deluxe, Intel E6600, 4 GB Corsair XMS, Sapphire 5850, Windows 7 RC
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05-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#11
PeterT CUSL2...GA-EP45-UD3P...? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 2,645	Re: Windows 7 RC1 made available for download Downloading both now. Thanks for the link FV! __________________ Proud Member: Team-CUSL2 - 'The Old School Crew' Asus Eee PC 1000HE, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667 GA-EP45-UD3P, Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA 9800GTX+ 512MB GA-EP45-DS3L, E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB P5B-D, E6600, 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GTS 512MB P4P800-D, P4 2.4C, 4x512MB Mushkin DDR 400, ATI AIW X800XT 256MB TUSL2C, P3-S 1.4, 2x256MB Corsair XMS150, ATI 9800PRO 128MB, TB Santa Cruz CUSL2, P3 1.0, 1x256MB & 2x128MB Corsair PC133, Asus V7700D 32MB, SB Live! * Please join ABXZone and participate *
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05-05-2009, 07:54 PM	#13
Tinker How did they do that??? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 543	Re: Windows 7 RC1 made available for download I downloaded a copy of 32 and 64bit. I installed the 64 bit on a Dell Inspiron 530S w/4 gig of ram and a 2.2 dual Intel CPU. I did the upgrade approach and it was a very smooth upgrade. No problems and I never as much as lost a file as far as I know... __________________
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05-06-2009, 02:58 PM	#15
wonderwrench ABXpert Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mpls MN Posts: 1,723	Re: Windows 7 RC1 made available for download I downloaded the 64 bit version but have not installed it yet. I may never install it because the classic start menu looks to be gone for good. I also dislike the new taskbar but to a lesser degree. I played with the public beta for a few days but the lack of the classic start menu forced me back to Vista. I was hoping it was removed just for the beta testing to force users to try out the updated start menu. Looks like I'll be a Vista boy for ever! __________________ C2Q Q6600 @ 3 GhzMSI P35 Neo2-FR bios 1.104 x 2 gig Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 ramEvga 8800GT SSC SATA HD's 1 Seagate 320 gig, 1 Samsung 320 gig LiteOn sohw-1693sPlextor PX 716aTeac FloppyOCZ 700GXSSLI PSU* Rosewill R6AR6-BK case* Windows 7 pro 64 bit Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.
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