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06 May 2009
Microsoft has begun offering the final pre-release version of its upcoming Windows 7 operating system.
The company published the latest release candidate build of the new Windows for widespread user download on Tuesday.
Microsoft is warning users against rushing to download the update, as the software will be offered until the end of July without a download limit.
Downloads will remain valid until 1 March 2010, when the operating system will begin shutting itself off every two hours in the run-up to the 1 June expiry date.
Microsoft is also encouraging users to back up their data before installing the update, particularly those running Windows XP or the Windows 7 beta, which require a "clean install" of the update.
The release candidate is set to be the final version of Windows 7 before the company unveils the retail version. Microsoft has officially set a loose target date of early 2010, although some vendors have claimed that the software could be out as early as October of this year.
Among the new features in the release candidate are new security protections, and a virtualised XP Mode for legacy software.
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punkbuster
i have tried the BETA version of windows 7,,and found it to be a lot smoother,quicker and easier to use...no probs with it...EXCEPT it isnt supported by PUNKBUSTER..which to most FPS gamers is gonna be a big drawback..i for 1 will be waiting for PUNKBUSTER to pull there fingers out and support windows 7.THEN i will install.
Posted by: WOLFv6 14 May 2009
Windows 7 release candidate goes live
well, at least, we've got a free year (almost) to confirm that it's another load of s**t on the backside of Vista....and I believe I'll not be proven wrong.
Posted by: stanecauld 11 May 2009
windows vista
Im not to sure what the problems are with vista that you all seem to run on about ive been using it since it came out and fair enough there were some issues to start with but ive had no issues since and i use my laptop for business every day and i work in IT
Posted by: karl mendham 11 May 2009
Windows 7
They really do want us to stop using XP do'nt they!
Posted by: betty Chesterfield 07 May 2009
windows 7
i hope this time you are not going to give us another junk OS like the vista you gave us
Posted by: simon mafohla 06 May 2009