From what appears to be a mistake from Microsoft’s end has led to the news that the Windows 7 Release Candidate is coming out as soon as next month. Yes that’s May! Microsoft had earlier claimed that it’ll release only one release candidate for it’s Windows 7 operating system. This will then be followed by the RTM which could go as far as Q3 of 2009.
The Windows 7 beta has so far worked well for me. I have been using it ever since it was released to the public. Windows 7 surely looks like one of the most solid operating systems to come out of Microsoft’s closet. The release candidate’s performance would further add to the anticipation for the final product.
Update: News just poured in. May 5 seems to be the date Microsoft is planning to roll out the Windows 7 RC.
It’s official. Steve Ballmer has announced the availability of Windows 7 Beta at the Consumer Electronics Show 2009 in Vegas. I’m already using the Windows 7 Beta on my laptop for the past couple of days. So far Windows 7 Beta is rock solid stable. The performance is much better than Windows Vista and Windows XP.
How to download Windows 7 Beta Download?
The Windows 7 Beta is available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers from today itself. For the rest of the public the public beta shall be available from Friday i.e 9 January 2009. So anyone can legally download their copy of Windows 7 Beta from the official Windows 7 web page. Remember that Windows 7 Beta will be available for a limited time only and to the first 2.5 million people only. I’ll post the download link right here once it is available so you can bookmark this page.
Here is the direct link to download Windows 7 Beta. Click here!
Direct Download Links: [Right click and choose 'Save target as' option. Open in IE or Firefox only]
Windows 7 x86 (32bit)
Windows 7 x64 (64 bit)
Is it legal to download Windows 7 Beta?
It’s totally legal mate! You must register and download from the Microsoft website only.
How can I install Windows 7 Beta?
Just like any other operating system. Windows 7 Beta installation is not rocket science. It is fairly easy to install and setup Windows 7 Beta on any system. The minimum system requirements are the same as Windows Vista. You can take a look at my installation review.
How can I find a serial key and activate Windows 7 Beta?
You will be provided with a Windows 7 Beta serial key once you register for downloading the public beta on the Microsoft website on Friday. You can then enter this serial key once you’re done with the installation and activate your copy of Windows 7 Beta. Please note that the Windows 7 Beta will expire on 1 August 2009.
More on Windows 7 Beta:
Windows 7 Beta Installation
Windows 7 Beta : First Impressions
What’s new in Windows 7 ?
