Author Topic: rc is here for you to download (Read 5844 times)

b43rb8 · « **on:** May 05, 2009, 06:58:55 AM »

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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

i am downloading right now. enjoy

mazzie · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:12:12 AM »

Hi,

I'm downloading too right now . But when i look at the string it is exactly the same as the one i'm using now. Build 7100 : 7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso

I think i try to upgrade and then see what happens.

I let you all know.

Mazzie

phat vapor · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:09:52 AM »

i,m now downloading both x86 and x64 verions now

madindehead · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:16:40 AM »

Downloading now also ^^

If someone upgrades within in the hour let us know how it goes. Don't really want to reinstall AGAIN lol

riso · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2009, 10:52:08 AM »

Windows7 site Down again..

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riso · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2009, 11:22:30 AM »

Msdn and Technet are not availlable right now for the RC Download..

The Ms site is back..here some links for a ProductKey:

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http://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-rc-32/enus/

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http://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-rc-64/enus/

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jychan28 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2009, 11:57:52 AM »

Quote from: mazzie on May 05, 2009, 08:12:12 AM

Hi,

I'm downloading too right now . But when i look at the string it is exactly the same as the one i'm using now. Build 7100 : 7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso

I think i try to upgrade and then see what happens.

I let you all know.

Mazzie

Well, I am downloading both now but saw the same thing. The strings are the same. If the file size are exactly the same, I don't think it will install over.

mazzie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2009, 12:49:56 PM »

Hi,

I just upgraded from Build 7100 with same string as RC i downloaded from MS. Expire date is still 1-3-20010!! I see no difference............

Later i will digg deeper intoo it.

Mazzie

madindehead · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2009, 01:39:22 PM »

Quote from: mazzie on May 05, 2009, 12:49:56 PM

Hi,

I just upgraded from Build 7100 with same string as RC i downloaded from MS. Expire date is still 1-3-20010!! I see no difference............

Later i will digg deeper intoo it.

Mazzie

Same here. Will probably clean install at some point

riso · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:15:16 PM »

Windows 7 Release Candidate

Welcome!

Thanks for downloading the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC). This is the last big step toward finishing Windows 7. With your help, our engineers can check the fixes and changes they made based on Beta tests.

We rely on people like you to use the software before it’s commercially released. So if you haven’t already installed the RC, please go ahead. Having thousands of people use the software helps us test thousands of hardware and software combinations—a key to making things work great for you.

Getting started

You don’t need to do anything special to help with the testing. All you need to do is use the RC, and your PC will send information to our engineers.

IMPORTANT: If you are using the Windows 7 Beta, you will need to do a clean installation of the Release Candidate. The Installation Instructions will help you get started. Read them first to make sure you’ve got the information you need for a smooth installation.

As you use the RC, we hope you’ll discover:

- It works the way you expect: it’s fast, reliable, and works with your hardware and software
- It’s simple and easy to use so you can just dig in and use it right away
- It helps you do the things you want to do, and new things you may not have imagined

Learn more

- Learn more about Windows 7.
- Use the Windows 7 online forums to exchange technical information with other testers.
- Get news about Windows 7 on the team blog.
- To get more general information about Windows make sure you’re subscribed to the Exploring Windows newsletter.

So, enjoy trying out the RC. We’ll check back with you in about 10 days with more information. Thanks again for your investment in Windows 7.

The Windows 7 Team

vastac13 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2009, 04:14:14 PM »

Nice.. I just waiting for MS to officially release the RC build to confirm that I download on torrent is the same as on MS...

Upgrading now....

riso · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:47:47 PM »

Confirmed: download on torrent is the same as on MS...

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http://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-rc-32/enus/

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http://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-rc-64/enus/

The links provide also the Windows 7 Rc Build 7100 Download--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

riso

fdhealy4 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:16:27 PM »

I just downloaded both the 32-bit and the 64-bit RC versions. I have to say that these were the fastest large file downloads I have ever had. Don't know what MS did to their servers but they did a great job this morning. If someone knows who to thank please thank them for me.

Dale

vastac13 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:54:16 PM »

I think they added some big fat pipe there anticipating and what had happen on last public release

anykey · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:27:14 PM »

Quote from: riso on May 05, 2009, 05:47:47 PM

Confirmed: download on torrent is the same as on MS...

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http://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-rc-32/enus/

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http://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-rc-64/enus/

The links provide also the Windows 7 Rc Build 7100 Download--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
riso

Thank you riso.
I have your 7100 download, so I haven't bothered with today's MS RC build.
I have done a clean install and things look good.
Although I will say when I boot up, connecting to the Internet is not as immediate as it was with 7000.
Thanks again for your guidance.
You too vastac13

b43rb8 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2009, 02:34:55 AM »

o from what i have learned all around me is that the exp date in "winver" still reads 3/1/10 regardless of clean install or upgrade. how come it is not saying 6/1/10? anyone have a light to shed on this?

riso · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2009, 05:07:15 AM »

Windows will notify you that the expiration process is beginning and two weeks later your PC will begin shutting down every two hours.

The Beta expires on August 1, 2009, and bi-hourly shutdowns will begin July 1, 2009. The RC will expire June 1, 2010, and the bi-hourly shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010. In both cases, you’ll need to rebuild your test PCs with another valid version of the OS, and reinstall your programs and data.

chuts · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2009, 11:26:54 PM »

My winver result on the RC1 from the MS website also says expires 3/1/2010.

javajolt · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2009, 12:48:26 AM »

i downloaded both x86 and x64 from MS and the expiration is 3.1.09 that is the date their upgrade notification will become active.

phat vapor · « **Reply #19 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:09:23 AM »

i,ve got win 7 rc x64 downloaded from ms site with expire 2.3.2010

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