The "Official" RC download for Technet/MSDN

[kizo2703]

Does this official RC show its still an evaluation copy or not because this official RC no longer says evaluation copy on it

http://i42.tinypic.com/rbgn6g.jpg

You'll have to wait for fastest man to finish dl and install it!! Then it can be seen what the watermark says!

 

[wguimb]

TechNet gives out the same keys as from the 7000 beta.

 

[YupYup]

Just need to get some more ram now so i can DL the 64bit got 2GB atm but probably need about 4 right?

4 is not a requirement you can run it with only 2.

 

[mattoligy]

4 is not a requirement you can run it with only 2.

Will 64Bit run slower than 32Bit tho with only 2 gig of ram?

EDIT: Also what is the difference between the two??

 

[kpo6969]

Beta keys used on the leaked version, RC keys used on the RC, haven't installed yet, i'd say thats the difference.

No
When you re-boot the watermark will appear.

 

[Simon]

EDIT: Also what is the difference between the two??

Let me google that for you

 

[7Heaven]

No
When you re-boot the watermark will appear.

Refering to Eval version in Winver with expiry date. Also the leaked version expired 02/03/2010, RC is supposed to expire June 2010.

 

[kpo6969]

Refering to Eval version in Winver with expiry date. Also the leaked version expired 02/03/2010, RC is supposed to expire June 2010.

Notice the script host run command on the bottom-left of screenshot.:sarc:

 

[kpo6969]

Refering to Eval version in Winver with expiry date. Also the leaked version expired 02/03/2010, RC is supposed to expire June 2010.

Springboard Series - The Resource for Windows Desktop IT Professionals : Windows 7 RC is available for TechNet and MSDN subscribers to download

Some things to be aware of with the Windows 7 Release Candidate:

Please plan ahead for Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 RC expiration dates. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to rebuild your test machine using a genuine version of Windows 7 before the software expires. Windows will remind you when the expiration process is beginning; two weeks after this notification your PC will begin shutting down every two hours.

Windows 7 Beta expires on August 1, 2009, and bi-hourly shutdowns will begin July 1, 2009.
Windows 7 RC will expire June 1, 2010, and the bi-hourly shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010.

In both cases, you’ll need to rebuild your test PC to replace the operating system and reinstall all your programs and data.
Since Windows 7 RC is not the final release, your PC will gather and send information to Microsoft engineers to help them check the fixes and changes made based on testing of Windows 7 Beta.
Windows 7 RC requires that you do a clean install. Before installing Windows 7 RC, please read the Release Notes and Things to Know for important information.*

 

[MUff1N]

Notice the script host run command on the bottom-left of screenshot.:sarc:

kpo6969,what is the line you put in run to bring up the Windows script host run command?

I've been trying to figure that out as the last one I used with v7077 doesn't work on 7100.
Thanks!

Old line that doesn't work now: slmgr.vbs dlv

 

[7Heaven]

Springboard Series - The Resource for Windows Desktop IT Professionals : Windows 7 RC is available for TechNet and MSDN subscribers to download

Well i think that cleared that up.

 

[andych]

TechNet gives out the same keys as from the 7000 beta.

I was one of the sceptical ones and I am here now to put up my hand and apologise......you were spot on....

Congrats and well done.

 

[Hammerhead786]

Notice the script host run command on the bottom-left of screenshot.:sarc:

Sorry if this is slightly off topic, but I've been lurking on here for a few weeks. Just wanted to say what a fantastic forum this is. Can you tell me what the gadgets on the sidebar are in your screenshot and where you got them from?

Cheers,
H

 

[joostan]

Hey guys newby here but my MSDN key for RC is retail so fingers crossed .....

Hi BTW

 

[XGUNTHERC]

your key is retail??

I'm ready for the Official RC.. does anyone know yet if it is build 7100 or not.

 

[Airbot]

kpo6969,what is the line you put in run to bring up the Windows script host run command?

I've been trying to figure that out as the last one I used with v7077 doesn't work on 7100.
Thanks!

Old line that doesn't work now: slmgr.vbs dlv

slmgr /dlv

 

[ccatlett1984]

your key is retail??

I'm ready for the Official RC.. does anyone know yet if it is build 7100 or not.

Yes it is 7100.

 

[MUff1N]

slmgr /dlv

Thank you! Airbot!

 

[XGUNTHERC]

For sure.. as I have the correct 7100 3.04GB x64 ISO.. but I want to wait for the RC to drop and be sure I have it first.

hmm.. so you've already downloaded and installed the RC then ccatlett

Nice muffin, and you just downloaded and installed that today.

 

[darkassain]

Finally all you see what me, wguimb and others have been saying..
most likely for those that have any difficulties with this build they will insert updates and update with bugfixes from there....