Windows 7 RC now available on MSDN, TechNet

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Windows 7 RC is now available for MSDN and TechNet Subscribers. It would be available publicly on May 5.

REDMOND, Wash. — April 30, 2009 — Today Microsoft Corp. has reached a significant milestone with the Release Candidate (RC) of the highly anticipated Windows 7 operating system, now available for download to MSDN and TechNet subscribers at http://technet.microsoft.com. Broader public availability will begin May 5 on the Microsoft Download Center at Microsoft Download Center. The RC milestone is a result of feedback from millions of customers and partners around the world. It indicates the operating system is entering the final phases of development and is ready for partners to develop new applications, device drivers and services, and ready for IT pros to evaluate Windows 7 and examine how it will operate in their environment.
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Source : Windows 7 Release Candidate Is Available From Microsoft: Industry experts advise partners, companies and developers to preview Microsoft’s next operating system.
 
Yup and the bad news is RC will work without interruption for 11 months...
Shutdown Schedule for Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 RC
To avoid interruption, it’s recommended that you and your customers rebuild test machines by using a valid Windows operating system before Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 RC expire. Windows will automatically notify you that the expiration process is about to begin. Two weeks later, your PC will shut down every two hours. For Windows 7 Beta, the bihourly shutdowns will begin July 1, 2009. The software will expire August 1, 2009. For Windows 7 RC, the bihourly shutdowns will begin March 1, 2010. The software will expire June 1, 2010.
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And for people using Beta edition switch to RC version and make sure you backup all your data as you cannot upgrade Windows 7 Beta or XP to Windows 7 RC. However Vista to 7 RC upgrade is available. So make sure you upgrade the same. Will backup my data and install the RC edition and will try to keep you guys updated.....

desiibond said:
Logged in to technet but links are greyed out.
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you need either of this TechNet subscription to download the Windows 7 RC for MSDN you will to check........

TechNet Plus SA Media; TechNet Plus (Retail); TechNet Direct (Retail); TechNet Plus (VL); TechNet Plus Direct (VL); TechNet Cert Partner; TechNet Gold Cert Partner; T1;
 
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