The release candidate (RC) for Microsoft Windows 7 operating system of the penultimate version of the OS, and does not guarantee to be bug-free is now available for free download.
But do not go to the official website for the right moment: There are some caveats.
Note that Microsoft supports the RC upgrade for users already running with SP1 Vista Service Pack installed. Users of Windows 7 Beta or XP, it is advisable to make a clean install of the release candidate. To ensure that data is not lost and that means devoting a "empty" computer, at least temporarily, to install the RC.
Other tidbits of info that could lead to drama on the road: Some applications may not function properly, or run at all, in the environment of the RC, RC, and all users are invited to spend a legitimate copy of the new OS by March or before, at the risk of losing all their data. The RC will stop working on 1 June 2010 (download the RC will be available at least until the end of this June, Microsoft says).
Ok, now go have fun. Here are some tips on RC, but it is best to visit the official website. Also, I found an excellent how-to guide over How-To Wiki site.
-You 'll need a Windows Live ID, which is free here. Also, a DVD burner and a blank disc for the quality of the facility, and a broadband Internet connection, unless you're not busy for the next few weeks.
The release candidate (RC) for Microsoft Windows 7 operating system of the penultimate version of the OS, and does not guarantee to be bug-free is now available for free download.
But do not go to the official website for the right moment: There are some caveats.
Note that Microsoft supports the RC upgrade for users already running with SP1 Vista Service Pack installed. Users of Windows 7 Beta or XP, it is advisable to make a clean install of the release candidate. To ensure that data is not lost and that means devoting a "empty" computer, at least temporarily, to install the RC.
Other tidbits of info that could lead to drama on the road: Some applications may not function properly, or run at all, in the environment of the RC, RC, and all users are invited to spend a legitimate copy of the new OS by March or before, at the risk of losing all their data. The RC will stop working on 1 June 2010 (download the RC will be available at least until the end of this June, Microsoft says).
Ok, now go have fun. Here are some tips on RC, but it is best to visit the official website. Also, I found an excellent how-to guide over How-To Wiki site.
-You 'll need a Windows Live ID, which is free here. Also, a DVD burner and a blank disc for the quality of the facility, and a broadband Internet connection, unless you're not busy for the next few weeks.
Download May be slow or balk May. Microsoft says to try. With the download, users must receive a product key they need to come to run the program.
-There are settings for the material of the RC. To run the 32-bit version, the PC must have a 1 GHz or faster, 1GB RAM, 16 GB hard disk space and a DirectX 9 graphics with WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model) or 1.0 More driver. For the 64-bit version requires 2 GB of RAM and disk space required is 20 concerts.
RC Windows 7 is supposed to incorporate the same code that is in Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, the installation of more than fantasy to consumers. Adventurers trying the RC, let us know what you like and what you do not.
Download May be slow or balk May. Microsoft says to try. With the download, users must receive a product key they need to come to run the program.
-There are settings for the material of the RC. To run the 32-bit version, the PC must have a 1 GHz or faster, 1GB RAM, 16 GB hard disk space and a DirectX 9 graphics with WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model) or 1.0 More driver. For the 64-bit version requires 2 GB of RAM and disk space required is 20 concerts.
RC Windows 7 is supposed to incorporate the same code that is in Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, the installation of more than fantasy to consumers. Adventurers trying the RC, let us know what you like and what you do not.