Windows 7

Windows 7 Release Candidate,
According Microsoft Web site, Windows 7 was built around feedback, so you'll see a lot of things PC users asked for. You asked them to make everyday tasks faster and easier, to make your PC work the way you want it to, and to make it possible to do new things. And that's exactly what they are doing. See how it's coming to life.

To install and use the RC, you'll need to know how to: * Troubleshoot problems. You're pretty much flying solo, so you'll need to handle your own tech support, and rely on other RC testers for their know-how * Burn an ISO file to make an installation DVD * Install Windows * Backup and restore your PC * Set up a network * Create and use a system recovery disk Here's what you need to have: * Internet access (to download Windows 7 RC and get updates) * A PC with these system requirements: 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor. 1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit). 16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit). DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.

The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and they're not limiting the number of product keys. download at, Window 7

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