windows 7 RC

got this in my email box today///


Windows 7 Release Candidate Announcement

Thank you very much for your help in testing the Windows 7 Beta. Your feedback is invaluable in helping make Windows 7 a high quality operating system. With your help, we have reached the next major milestone on the journey to Windows 7: the Release Candidate (RC).

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On April 30th, the RC became available to MSDN subscribers and TechNet Plus subscribers.
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On Tuesday, May 5 (PST), the RC will be available to everyone via our Customer Preview Program. As with the Beta, the Windows 7 RC Customer Preview Program is a broad public program that offers the RC free to anyone who wants to download it. It will be available at least through June 30, 2009, with no limits on the number of downloads or product keys available.



So you don’t need rush to make sure you get your copy. When you’re ready to download the RC, it’ll be waiting for you.


To get the RC please use one of the following links:
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Developers
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IT Pros/Microsoft Partners
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Tech Enthusiasts/Consumers




IMPORTANT: If you are running Windows 7 Beta you’ll need to back up your data (preferably on an external device) and then do a clean install of the Windows 7 Release Candidate. After installing Windows 7, you will need to reinstall applications and restore your files. If you need help with the installation process, please see the Installation Instructions.


If you’re running Windows Vista, you can install Window 7 RC without having to back up and reinstall your programs and data. But to be on the safe side, please do backup your data before you start.


Please note: All users of the Windows 7 Release Candidate (including Windows Vista users who have upgraded to the Release Candidate) must do a clean installation of Windows 7 RTM. Please keep this is mind as you consider downloading the Release Candidate as opposed to waiting for the general availability release.


Thanks again for your help in reaching this important milestone. We hope that you will join us in testing the RC and finishing Windows 7!

 
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Well I gave in and installed it tonight! Wow what can I say I am really blown away so far...so much faster than Vista was when I first installed it. Has some very nice features too :D
 

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It's pretty cool, I think you'll like it burtie. :D
 

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    Asus P6X58D Premium -Sata 6Gb/s - USB 3.0
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    12GB Corsair Dominator -CMD12GX3M6A1600C8
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    100 MBPS DL 30.17Mbps UL 0.98Mbps
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Well I downloaded it (am giving up on Vista for the time being....), but got an error that said it was corrupted. Probably because my stupid computer ****ing FROZE halfway through the download.... P.O.S.......

Anyways. Am at 31% now, and want it downloaded and burned before I hit the sack....

~Lordbob
 

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    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
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    ASUS P5QC
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    2x2GB
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    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
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    1680x1050
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    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
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    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
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    Razer Lachesis
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    Razer Tarantula
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    not fast enough
Luckily the download worked for me this time. Last time had problems downloading so gave up. I am also having a few compatibility problems with Avira Antivirus..I just cant get the darn thing to install :(
 

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i like the tAakbar when you open programs it and how it doesent open them like other windows os just to the far left and also windows medi aplayer 12 and the way ie works is a little idfferent ive noticed.. other then that i dont see other differences, the start menue looks the same when u press start i thought they would change that after the betas...
 

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    4mbit adsl
Whoa, The 2.40 GB .iso is downloaded. I just cant wait anymore to remove Vista and install 7 RC. Tonight once i go home, this is the 1s thing i will do.;)
 

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    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
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    intel 965 chipset family
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    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
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    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
paliometoxo said:
really? your going to replace ur every day os with a RC? i put the RC on my test lap top
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Yes dear i will remove vista and put windows 7 RC. All my data and everything else is on a different partition so i really do not care how many times i format my C drive and put a final version or a RC beta. At the end, i need stability and speed. ;)
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
fair enough, i did like windows 7 also but i am going to wait for final release before replacing my every day os with it.. windows vista ultimate 64bit is ok with 4GB of ram.. i think windows 7 is ok with 512MB?
 

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    c:250GB
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    4mbit adsl
512 MB? What kind of performance do you expect from 512 MB RAM?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
who knows but im told thats ok amount with windows 7 my test lap top has 1GB and this one i use for every day has 4GB hoping to upgrade to the full 8GB that the lap top can handle
 

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Hey guys

I haven't posted in a good while. Just had a quick question. If I understand the information on Microsoft.com right, you can just simply install Windows 7 over Vista without any backup. Does that mean you can remove 7 and go back to Vista if you want?

And yes I know a clean install is ideal, but I just don't feel like going through all that right now. I have about a bazillion programs I'd have to reinstall. My programs and OS are on separate partitions so if I reinstall Windows or wipe that Partition, my system no longer knows I have all those programs installed elsewhere. (I wish I could figure out a way around that!)
 

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    Abit IP35-E
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    Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 1GB x 4
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    XFX Geforce GTX 260
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    X-Fi Fatality w/ Audigy 2 ZS Front Bay Drive
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    Dell 2407WFP & Dell 1905FP
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    1920 x 1200 and 1280 x 1024
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    Serial ATA 250, 300, and 160Gb
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    Fotron Source 450 Watt
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    Cooler Master CM 590
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    DiNovo BT Laser
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    diNovo BT Laser
is it a good thing if it NEVER askd for a key? i might be able to use it after the years trial then SCOREEEE
 

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    3 GB
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    320gb wd caviar
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    factory
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    factory chassis
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    touchpad factory
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    AT&T DSL
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    currently certified as the fastest computer in the city of 38761
You will need to do a clean reinstall and you can not remove 7 and retain vista later.
I understand that you have lots of programs installed and you will have to do it again. I did the same but believe me friend, Windows 7 RC rocks and i do not have any regret that i had to reinstall all my programs.
 

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    Compaq
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    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
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    160 GB WDC
cake mania i bet
 

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    Gateway ML6437-est. laptop
    CPU
    Intel (R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T230 @ 1.86GHZ /1.87 GHz
    Motherboard
    factory installed/user customized
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    onboard
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    320gb wd caviar
    PSU
    factory
    Case
    factory chassis
    Cooling
    factory
    Mouse
    touchpad factory
    Keyboard
    factory
    Internet Speed
    AT&T DSL
    Other Info
    currently certified as the fastest computer in the city of 38761
I know a clean install is best and all that. I did not realize I could not go back to Vista easily though, so I just learned that the hard way.

After posting last night, I ended up installing 7 on my Laptop, which has alot less programs to worry about. However I did not do a clean install. I probably will end up doing one, just didn't have time yesterday. Only problem with using it on my laptop is I have alot less to "Test." On my Laptop I will merely use 7, and not really put it through it's paces with all the applications and hardware my desktop has. It's the system with all the ram, my 64 bit cpu, and my bazillion partioned drives. But for now I can just take Windows 7 for a drive and go from there.

I am having a problem with 7 on my laptop though, my Logitech Bluetooth Mouse wont stay connection. I just reinstalled the setpoint software and now it wont connect at all. I keep "Finding" the mouse, but it never connects and Windows keeps trying to install the device drivers over and over. I'm not sure what to do.

At first the mouse worked during boot up, then stopped 5 minutes in. I thought reinstalling the driver software would help, but it seems it's gotten worse.

Thanks
 

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    Q6600 B3 2.4 (OCed to 3.0 GHz)
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    Abit IP35-E
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 1GB x 4
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX Geforce GTX 260
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Fatality w/ Audigy 2 ZS Front Bay Drive
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2407WFP & Dell 1905FP
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 and 1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    Serial ATA 250, 300, and 160Gb
    PSU
    Fotron Source 450 Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master CM 590
    Mouse
    DiNovo BT Laser
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    diNovo BT Laser
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