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Old May 5, 2009, 12:12 AM
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Exclamation Windows 7 RC Available for Download Now
The official Windows 7 Release Candidate is now available for all users through Microsoft's Customer Preview program.

Windows 7 Release Candidate Customer Preview Program

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Old May 5, 2009, 06:37 AM
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Thanks for the tip, I got 32bit and 64bit. Goodbye Vista (even though I love you)

Direct download links here if anyone wants it without making an account

Link: Windows 7 RC ISO Official Microsoft Direct Download Links (32-bit and 64-bit) My Digital Life

Here are the MD5 sums if anyone needs it (My favourite MD5sum tools - Link:HashTab... is the coolest thing ever!)

X86:8867C13330F56A93944BCD46DCD73590

X64:98341AF35655137966E382C4FEAA282D
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Old May 5, 2009, 07:20 AM
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i just downloaded 7077 2 days ago.. oh well, going to download this one too. so far i like it, but i'm still mainly using vista because of the PB error in cod4 with windows 7 64bit. :(
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Old May 5, 2009, 07:23 AM
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FYI, ver. 7100 is:

2.36gb for 32-bit,

and

3.05gb for 64bit.


For those that have monthly download limits...
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Windows 7 RC x64

Build string: 7100.0.090421.1700
ISO Name: 7100.0.090421-1700_x64fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRC1CULXFRER_EN_DVD.iso
Size: 3,119.3MB
MD5 Sum: 98341AF35655137966E382C4FEAA282D
Download: Here
Windows 7 RC x86

Build string: 7100.0.090421.1700
ISO Name: 7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso
Size: 2,413.73MB
MD5 Sum: 8867C13330F56A93944BCD46DCD73590
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Old May 5, 2009, 07:28 AM
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I finally made the change to Windows 7, and I have to say, "I love it!". I love the new taskbar. It makes it much more efficient. Everything just seems a lot smoother than what XP was. Most programs out are also compatible now too, especially with 64-bit. I'm happy about the partnerships between companies to get things working properly.

The only grudge I have right now is that the hover times on the taskbar are slow. I want to change that. Does anyone know the registry key location to change that?
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Old May 5, 2009, 07:48 AM
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I made the switch to 7100 lastweek, alot more stable on my machine than 7077 was. 64bit FTW
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Old May 5, 2009, 08:10 AM
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Same here, I got one of the torrent copies of x64. AFAIK it's the same.
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I made the switch to 7100 lastweek, alot more stable on my machine than 7077 was. 64bit FTW
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Old May 5, 2009, 08:13 AM
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just waiting for a way to slipstream my raid drivers before i put it on my machine.
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Downloading now, I'm excited.
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Same here, I got one of the torrent copies of x64. AFAIK it's the same.
Its the same, MSDN partners got it earlier lastweek.
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Old May 5, 2009, 08:45 AM
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Excellent, thanks for the confirmation. I figured it was the same because the file size is the same. :)
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How long is the RC good for when does it expire as I dont want to format in a month or whatever. Takes me about 3 days to set computer up the way I like it lol!
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Old May 5, 2009, 09:26 AM
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How long is the RC good for when does it expire as I dont want to format in a month or whatever. Takes me about 3 days to set computer up the way I like it lol!
MS says: 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. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use.
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Old May 5, 2009, 11:22 AM
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Free testers for Microsoft. For what? Fancier Start button?
LOL. Do you hate Microsoft in every way or something? Are you a Linux or OSX user?
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