Windows 7 RC released to public on May 5th
Microsoft Taiwan has reportedly confirmed it highly possible a release candidate (RC) version of Windows 7 will be available for download prior to the Computex Taipei 2009 industry event, which will run June 2 through June 6, 2009 in the nations capitol. In fact, its being reported that OEMs have already been given a copy of the RC version of Windows 7, and that Microsoft may release it to the public as early as Cinco de Mayo, which is May 5, 2009 (14 days from today). The download will operate as before with the previous beta release of Windows 7. Earlier this month, Microsoft released information on the upgrade process and actually called out to early testers to not upgrade from their current beta, but rather to switch back to Vista first and then perform the upgrade. This unusual request from Microsoft was explained as a form of necessary testing as the company has reportedly greatly improved its Vista upgrade compatibility support. Still, many users have voiced opposition to this request, being unwilling to spend several hours backing everything up, re-installing Vista, and then upgrading to the next-gen Windows 7 operating system just to help Microsoft gain some additional insight. Microsoft does provide a method to upgrade from Windows 7 beta to Windows 7 RC, though it requires manual intervention which may be beyond the expertise level of some users. In addition, Microsoft spotlights their Windows Easy Transfer utility which makes accounts, settings, files, etc., transfer from the previous install of Windows into the new one via a third-party media form, such as CDR or USB disk. Microsoft is looking to release Windows 7 sooner rather than later, with the goal being to meet the peak holiday buying season later this year. Many people are still using Windows 7 beta as their daily operating system, even though it is still a beta release. In fact, a recent netbook I reviewed even came from the manufacturer with Windows 7 beta installed on it when I received it. And while it worked properly, I do not believe I would have any desire to use it as a daily operating system until it was officially released. Beta operating systems have enough problems and Microsofts operating systems have enough quirks in them when they are working properly. A recent colleague of mine was quoted as saying that Windows 7 looks to be the Vista that Vista shouldve been. I could not agree morehttp://www.geek.com/articles/chips/windows-7-rc-released-to-public-20090421/http://www.blogsdna.com/3011/windows-7-rc-release-candidate-release-on-may-5.htmhttp://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/03/windows-7-rc-download-page-goes-up-early-coming-in-may.arsCheers
April 23rd, 2009 1:46pm

I love it: Microsoft Taiwan has reportedly confirmed it highly possible You cannot be anymore certain than that, probably...Doc
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April 23rd, 2009 2:31pm

Hi M22472 I known it took a lot of work to compose your message, but speculation about the release date for the RCis already posted on thousands of websites, as well as a dozen threads in these forums and they all just repeat the same information.When the official announcement is released, it will be posted here.see announcements hereIf you must post this information, please simply include a link to the website where the information is available.Thanks for understanding.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Beta Ronnie Vernon MVP
April 24th, 2009 12:17am

I love it: Microsoft Taiwan has reportedly confirmed it highly possible You cannot be anymore certain than that, probably...Doc Indeed.. Any more certainty and Heisenberg will likely start spinning in his grave.
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April 24th, 2009 12:25am

Best RonnieMicrosoft is about to declear a windows that is similer to windows 98 or windows xp. so let us celebrate it and forget about the rules a bit.I know its repeated a lot and i am not posting to inform you as you are one of the top's but i am posting for end users who are less experet.Kind regards,PS the reason i posted this was because i didnt see any concerete post that is so clear as this one. Wolfie2k6 read Community Code of Conduct again
April 24th, 2009 2:14am

Ronnie forget about the rules a bit.Wolfie2k6 read Community Code of Conduct again Well, Ronnie and Wolfie, I guess he told you. I am just not certain which one, and why I was not included.Doc
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April 24th, 2009 3:48am

Hi M22472 I never said don't, just:If you must post this information, please simply include a link to the website where the information is available.This helps to cut down on the forum overhead and makes posts much easier to read. It also gives everyone an option to eitherview all of the huge graphics or not.Thanks for understanding.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Beta Ronnie Vernon MVP
April 24th, 2009 4:09am

Best RonnieMicrosoft is about to declear a windows that is similer to windows 98 or windows xp. so let us celebrate it and forget about the rules a bit.I know its repeated a lot and i am not posting to inform you as you are one of the top's but i am posting for end users who are less experet.Kind regards,PS the reason i posted this was because i didnt see any concerete post that is so clear as this one. Wolfie2k6 read Community Code of Conduct again @ M22472 -Dude... It's a joke... You know... Heisenberg - Uncertainty Principle... Lighten up! Guess quantum physics isn't universal...@ Dr Strangelove - It's always the comedians that get persecuted - never the straightmen....
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April 24th, 2009 4:11am

Dear Wolfie2k6Iunderstand the Heisenberg thing, my point is; when a user use this forum to get information it will be great if all replies follow and support the main purpose of the thread. Jokes and other issues concerning the way thethread looks will not help feeding the visitor with good info. instead, it will take the subject out of its path andit will end up the thread to be locked.I hopethat i havemade mypoint clear.Back to the subject, Is Windows Easy Transfer utility will be enoughto help users of Windows 7 beta to upgrade to Windows 7 RC without getting troubles? or its stillearlly to say that!
April 24th, 2009 12:21pm

M22472 - First off, I seriously doubt this thread is going to get locked for the sake of a silly joke. It might get locked if a certain someone who is no longer welcome in these forums were to suddenly show up and start causing problems - but I understand he's been banned and isn't likely to show up anytime soon. Nor is anyone likely to be offended. At this point, things are a bit on the slow side in the forums - which is probably a good thing because once the RC is released and people move to it or install it outright, they're quite likely to be running into all manner of problems and will be looking for help and things WILL be quite busy and serious enough for a good while after that. Now then, as far as your question - the Windows Easy Transfer Utility... It's a valid question. The answer - I really haven't any idea. Ed Bott from ZDNet posted a 2 page article on the subject on April 12th. If people follow his instructions to the letter, it should work. But until the RC arrives,it's quite impossible to predict exactly how well unreleased code will work until we actually get it into our hands and test it.
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April 24th, 2009 1:00pm

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