Window 7 RC?

[Incar]

Anyone else gonna try this?

The official Windows 7 Release Candidate is now available for all users through Microsoft's Customer Preview program.

Officially the folks at Redmond had said the release would be available tomorrow (May 5), and while it's not May 5 anywhere in the US at the time of this writing—hey, it's May 5 somewhere.

To download Windows 7 RC, you'll need to hit up the link below, head to the bottom of the page to select which version of Windows 7 you want (32-bit or 64-bit), select your language, and then sign in with your Windows Live account (that means you'll need to get one if you don't have one already). After that, just grab yourself a cold drink and wait. So far the download is moving swiftly for me (around 450KB/s) and should be done in just over an hour and a half. Hopefully they can keep it up, but if not, remember: This download and product keys will be available through the end of June, so you've got plenty of time.

If you give it a go, let's hear how the download goes for you in the comments. Maybe Microsoft won't underestimate the web this time around.

 

[scientist]

i've been using windows 7 since release 7000

it's pretty stable

7 > vista

 

[Incar]

what are you guys using it on? laptop vs desktop? if im running vista do i have to reinstall my drivers...etc..

 

[BaSICCally]

i was using XP and then I upgraded to Windows 7, I didnt have to install any drivers, in fact the sound driver didnt work on XP but it does on Windows 7.

 

[tweeze]

is this free i still using xp haha whats the difference

 

[scientist]

i'm running it on my laptop, dell inspiron 6400

runs smooth

windows 7 has a lot of drivers included

you shouldn't have to worry about driver installation

 

[Incar]

what about programs? i dont have my keys for office and others... should i look for them or will it just keep it...

 

[Kon1]

huh?

 

[scientist]

well if you're doing an upgrade you should be fine

you'll only need your keys if you are doing a fresh install

worst case scenario, i can get you working keys from online

 

[Mars]

I've been using Window's 7 for a while now.

 

[Hyfeeboy]

well if you're doing an upgrade you should be fine

you'll only need your keys if you are doing a fresh install

worst case scenario, i can get you working keys from online

if upgrading from xp will the programs still work

 

[ESFCE]

what are some good reasons to upgrade from XP to 7?

 

[TheMostVILE]

^- really if you just use it to surf the net and shit nothing really. I just like the interface more than XP. I wasn't getting as much malware either. Been using windows 7 for a few months now, it runs pretty smooth compared to XP 64 but I haven't really done a whole lot with it.

 

[TheMostVILE]

if upgrading from xp will the programs still work

Most of the programs worked for me, you may have to run them as an administrator to get them to work. I did have some software for overclocking that didn't work but most of games I have ran just fine.

 

[TONY206]

I been on 7077 x64 for a few and now am on build 7100 x64 for about a week. No hiccups so far.

I'm running a E8400 Core 2 Duo @ 3GHz with 4gb ram and at idle this OS is taking around 1gb of ram lol.

The only problem I have is that I can't add WMP or iTunes toolbar to run from the task bar.

 

[TONY206]

Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) Free Download


Microsoft is offering a free download of Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC). Use Internet Explorer to download it.

This RC will expire on June 1, 2010. However, starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours, effectively making it unusable.

Note, while a release candidate is considered a more stable version than a "Beta", this software should be used with caution

 

[Fucky McFuckerson]

BTW, IE 8 sucks balls...they need to work out some kinks in that shit.

Im gonna try W7 out and see what its like.

 

[TONY206]

Im gonna try W7 out and see what its like.

Don't expect much more than a facelift, though it is refreshing after 8-10 years of XP.

 

[Incar]

do i have to burn the data on a disk as an iso? or can i just dl and just run it? for an upgrade from vista to win7... i want to do this on my vaio laptop and im not trying to fuck it up to bad... i just made some re-install disks so im ready to make the jump... just a little cautious

 

[Incar]

took the plung.... and i have to say im loving it so far... ive had it for about 9 hrs and it hasnt crashed or anything.... no problems... and it runs better... and i have aero on...