Sign up for a new account or log in here:
also @ TechSpot: Gamers spend more money on iOS than dedicated handhelds
Build 7000 was leaked back in December of last year and was made available to the public by Microsoft just a month later. Since that time, a whole slew of other beta releases have hit the scene. If you’re interested in continuing to use Windows 7, check out the official release candidate. This build will be available for download until August 15, and won’t give you any trouble until spring 2010. That should provide ample time to snag a copy of the finished product, which is expected to ship on October 22.
User Comments: 9
Got something to say? Post a comment-
Well, I already have the windows counterfeit message after the logon screen on my windows 7 beta from today.
Secondly, windows 7 homepage says (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx) "You don't need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time."
While microsoft's technet website says (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx
ITPID=mscomsc) "You don't need to rush to get Windows 7 RC. The RC release will be available at least through June 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time."In reality, windows 7 rc download is ONLY available for TECHNET PLUS users now. Which costs atleast 149$ annually. So, I guess people who want to get windws 7 rc now would have to download it from torrents and then there is the story of Malware found in counterfeit copies of Windows 7 RC (http://www.techspot.com/news/34727-malware-found-in-counter
eit-copies-of-windows-7-rc.html). -
OLBY said:
why nobody can enjoy a free software?
is it cause there is people working hard to program that software or what?
-
I'm not on TECHNET and I'm downloading the Win 7 RC right NOW using just my live ID to login.
I'll replace the build 7000 beta tonight, which I have to say has been running very well on my old Shuttle XPC, a Pentium 4C 2.8Ghz, 1Gb RAM, WD Raptor (original SATA150 version).
-
Swashbuckling58, I've been using Windows 7 RC and I sure as hell ain't a technet user and did not have to pay a cent.... what are you talking about?
-
Yea before It was free to download since May 5, 2009 but not anymore. Check technet site now
-
Swashbuckling58 said:
Yea before It was free to download since May 5, 2009 but not anymore. Check technet site now
Just checked, RC download link is in place and working ....
-
Yea, it is working today but yesterday it wasn't the case
-
So glad I have the August 2010 version.
-
Been using Win7 RC on an old HP nX9110 Cel 2.8 40G HDD and 1GB ram. seems to be running alright so far. Maybe it might be alright on a netbook ???
Most Popular
| Trending | Featured |
-
Nvidia Shield arrives in June for $349, pre-orders open now (update)
-
Microsoft launches YouTube app, Google demands it taken down
-
Bill Gates is once again the richest person in the world
-
Google I/O 2013 Roundup: Learn about all the company's updates and announcements
-
Google, NASA join forces to build quantum computing laboratory
Featured on Laptops
Subscribe to TechSpot
Get free exclusive content, learn about new features and breaking tech news.