Link to download windows 7 rc ..

[Johnny]

It is not on the site yet, but it will be here shortly. Here is the link to download it.

https://partner.microsoft.com/US/40084742#tab7

It will be available for download on May 5th ...

 

[Not Bman]

Don't suppose subscribers can give out links now eh

 

[Johnny]

actually, partner people are able to get it now. But technet will have it available to the public on may 5th ... They will also be releasing keys that will be good for a year ...

 

[Not Bman]

So how can I guarantee myself get a new year long key? I am enjoying 7 so much, I will not be going back to Vista or anything. So I need to make sure I will be able to keep 7.

 

[Johnny]

When you go to download it from technet there will be a link beside the download to get the key as well ...

 

[Sazar]

Download is quite nice and fast from MSDN

Now working on installing Office 2007 Ultimate + service pack :smoker:

 

[Not Bman]

Saz, you should give me a download, and a key hehe so i can install early..

 

[Sazar]

No can do. Linked directly to my work. Sorry

 

[binoyxj]

Quoting the mail i received from MS just now!!

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).


-Today (April 30) the RC is available to MSDN subscribers and TechNet Plus subscribers.

-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:

-Developers
-IT Pros/Microsoft Partners
-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!