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thor1182
04-30-09, 02:48 PM
Pulling down both x86 and x64 right now. Won't get to installing it until this weekend, but definitely ready to retire the beta install.

Post thoughts, and or experiences with the RC here.
zoomy942
04-30-09, 03:32 PM
im using the RC. honestly its much faster. and that stupid bug with intel wireless adapters has been resolved thank goodness.

im interested in the XP virtual thing i have been seeing on the interwebz
nekrosoft13
04-30-09, 03:44 PM
zoomy make sure you are using the latest driver for intel wi-fi really helps.
thor1182
04-30-09, 04:26 PM
I started up the transfer about noon EST... and its still going on the x64 version which I started first...

So don't expect to get it from them quickly anytime soon.
Drolfrawd
04-30-09, 04:27 PM
Any links ?
nekrosoft13
04-30-09, 04:56 PM
Any links ?

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 http://microsoft.com/downloads.
Drolfrawd
04-30-09, 04:59 PM
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 http://microsoft.com/downloads.

Thanks Nekro, I will need to wait untill May 5th.
musman
04-30-09, 05:07 PM
If I have the beta installed and purchase 7 when its available, will I get a disc in the mail in case I need to wipe my HD and do a reinstall? I don't want to get stuck with my old beta disc and half to go through hoops to get it working.

Anyone have any idea how much W7 64bit will cost?
nekrosoft13
04-30-09, 05:16 PM
If I have the beta installed and purchase 7 when its available, will I get a disc in the mail in case I need to wipe my HD and do a reinstall? I don't want to get stuck with my old beta disc and half to go through hoops to get it working.

Anyone have any idea how much W7 64bit will cost?

when you purchase the os, you will get disc of course, how else would customer install it.

and win7 will cost the same as vista, price will depend on what version you want.
musman
04-30-09, 05:23 PM
when you purchase the os, you will get disc of course, how else would customer install it.

and win7 will cost the same as vista, price will depend on what version you want.

I know it was a stupid question. I just thought that they may just give me a new key to make my beta legit. But I now realize that what I have is a beta and my question was just stupid :)
Drolfrawd
04-30-09, 05:57 PM
Thats ok
six_storm
04-30-09, 06:01 PM
I've had the RC since Sunday and I really like it. A lot of my co-workers are curious about it, one even installed it over Vista just a few minutes ago. He LOVES it so far. Can't wait until the final version comes out.
Sazar
04-30-09, 06:07 PM
My MSDN updated with Win 7 and has SP2 for Office 2007 :)

I also noticed Map Point 2009 on there so I'll grab that as well.

Can't wait to get home, after the Boston/Bulls game :D

p.s. RONDO SUCKS
nekrosoft13
04-30-09, 06:32 PM
Upek Touchchip totally doesn't work in RC, worst of all PC can't even detect it.
Sazar
04-30-09, 06:54 PM
Upek Touchchip totally doesn't work in RC, worst of all PC can't even detect it.

That's for notebooks no? For finger print scanners/readers?

Have you checked on the site for a beta driver or something?
nekrosoft13
04-30-09, 07:22 PM
That's for notebooks no? For finger print scanners/readers?

Have you checked on the site for a beta driver or something?

that is the thing, with RC 7100 hardware doesn't even show up in device manager, it simply disappeared.
XDanger
05-01-09, 08:19 AM
Broader public availability will begin May 5 on the Microsoft Download Center at http://microsoft.com/downloads.

I still haven't used my 7000 key, Can I use that?
mailman2
05-01-09, 09:05 AM
I still haven't used my 7000 key, Can I use that?

yes.
XDanger
05-01-09, 05:14 PM
good thanks.
Sazar
05-01-09, 05:14 PM
that is the thing, with RC 7100 hardware doesn't even show up in device manager, it simply disappeared.

Well I set it up for installation this morning. Will finish when I get back home tonight :)

Wish me luck :D
Drolfrawd
05-01-09, 06:00 PM
has anyone got a link , or do i need to wait untill may 5th
Sazar
05-01-09, 06:05 PM
has anyone got a link , or do i need to wait untill may 5th

I got mine off of my MSDN. Can't give it out unfortunately :(

Just wait a day or two, it's the first already :)
grey_1
05-01-09, 06:27 PM
There's no way to get a key this late in the game, is there?
nekrosoft13
05-01-09, 07:29 PM
There's no way to get a key this late in the game, is there?

may 5th, just wait.
|MaguS|
05-01-09, 07:33 PM
Installed the RC on my desktop and im surprised at Windows 7. I didn't try any of the previous versions because of teh August kill date but being that they pushed it to 2010 now I went ahead and gave it a shot. I like Windows 7. :)

I might even install it on my laptop... anyone know if I can use the same key?