Windows 7 Release Candidate

[mjonesjr]

You can download the Release Candidate for Windows 7 and install it.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

I downloaded it a couple days ago from Microsoft Technet. It is now open to the public.

I am going to install a dual boot with my XP and see if there was any changes from the Beta version to the Release Candidate. The Beta version didn't impress me all that much over Vista.


If you don't load it, post here what you think about it compared to other Microsoft operating systems.

[meanranger94xl]

I agree the beta version looked just like vista to me. Ive been using vista since beta, so there wasn't much new. I know 7 is tweaked to run more efficiently, or so they say. I haven't had any complaints with vista however.

[mjonesjr]

I think the release candidate is a ton better than the beta version. If they improve the few tweeks that needs to be made to 7 for the final version, then I will like it MUCH better than XP.

[Syko]

I installed windows 7 RC on my 2nd comp and wow its 10x faster then vista and uses half the ram. microsoft is finally doing something right.

[mjonesjr]

Yea, 7 is faster than Vista & XP. 7 uses about the same amount of RAM that XP used with all the features running. I think the most usage that I have saw even after playing COD5 for a few hours is around 750MB.

[fastpakr]

I've used both the Beta and the RC and been impressed with each, as have the other people I know that have been playing with them. It's definitely a step in the right direction for Microsoft.

[mjonesjr]

The other good thing with 7 is it will swap onto older machines easier than Vista did. Majority of the XP drivers also work on 7.

[LEVE]

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate, Build 7100. It's better than Beta. I'll buy it when it comes out. IMHO, it's much better than Vista.

[mjonesjr]

7 will be much more business friendly as to setting up networks and using VPNs.

[Jspafford]

Installed it the other night... Still using vista for now. Until I have more time to dig into it.

[mjonesjr]

You wont want to go back to Vista after using it. I hate going back to XP Pro to do all of my personal finances on right now.

[BDAB]

My laptop doesn't even meet the minimum system requirements for the 64 bit version. I only have 1gig ram........

[mjonesjr]

Why do you want the 64 bit version?

[BDAB]

because if I am going to go from one worthless windows OS to another worthless windows OS then I want to upgrade to 64 bit. I have a 64 bit proc and i want to see what all the hype over 64 bit is all about.

[mjonesjr]

There is no advantage in a 64 bit OS for a personal PC. If you are using it in an environment that is attached to a server and have programs that require 64 OS, then it would be worth it. If not, then you are wasting money.

Most personal applications will not interface with a 64 bit OS.

[BlackBII]

Yeah, no need to have a 64bit PC, unless you need to run a shit load of ram for some reason...

[BDAB]

not gong to do it anyways, going to replace this laptop and give it to my daughter. XP pro will be fine for her.

[Jaymz9350]

I just put it on my laptop a few days ago and so far I like most of it but not enough to buy it for my main desktop when it's released. On my laptop it runs very well with about the same Ram usage as XP which is good as it's an older laptop with a 1.8 ghz turion and 1 gig of ddr400. The biggest problem I had was I like having a few things on the sidebar and on my laptop it would always sit around 15-20% cpu usage with the sidebar gadgets open and the lack of quick launch and classic start menu (at least i don't see these options)

[mjonesjr]

Yeah, no need to have a 64bit PC, unless you need to run a shit load of ram for some reason...
The 32 bit version of 7 is supposed to be able to handle up to 16GB of RAM. That is MORE than enough.

[Jaymz9350]

Yeah, no need to have a 64bit PC, unless you need to run a shit load of ram for some reason...

Yeah not really any need for it yet (though I won't buy another 32 bit OS) but I look at it this way, until a large portion of users are running 64 bit then the 64 bit apps won't be developed, but people don't want to go 64 bit because there's no reason because of few apps that use it.

[fastpakr]

The 32 bit version of 7 is supposed to be able to handle up to 16GB of RAM. That is MORE than enough.

:icon_confused:
Where did you see this? That shouldn't be possible.

[mjonesjr]

I can't remember where I read that.

This is one cool feature that will be available for 7. If you have a XP program that will not work with Vista or 7, then you can use 7's Virtural PC and run XP.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx

[Jaymz9350]

I can't remember where I read that.

This is one cool feature that will be available for 7. If you have a XP program that will not work with Vista or 7, then you can use 7's Virtural PC and run XP.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx

Yeah as long as your processor supports virtualization which most out now do but not the lowend or older one's.

[mjonesjr]

Windows 7 to be released THIS year before the holiday shopping season.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,524797,00.html

I will be having a copy the day it comes out. I like it 100x better than Vista and 10x better than XP.

[97RangerXLT]

so far what I see I like. I have one issue tho, and it is probably due to microsoft virtual PC 2007... both the beta and the RC will not connect to the internet on virtual PC...

AJ

[mgn465]

its old!! I guess windows 8 is already out :S

[mjonesjr]

No, there is no such thing as Windows 8.

[BlackBII]

....
Dude, read his other posts..

[fastpakr]

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=20731507

If you've got a Microcenter in your area, W7 upgrade licenses are $40/90 for Home/Premium.

[mjonesjr]

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=20731507

If you've got a Microcenter in your area, W7 upgrade licenses are $40/90 for Home/Premium.
AWESOME! I am pre-ordering mine today!

You can also do the pre-order on Microsoft's website.
http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

[willied]

I tried to put the RC on my laptop, but I couldn't get it to work. I got it to work on my sister's laptop, though, and it's great. I think I'm going to buy a new lappy soon because I've had this one for 3 years and it sucked in the first place.

[Ranger#1]

i now have windows home premium and i wanna get the 7rc and they say it will runn more efficantly so does that mean my lap top will be faster also they want me to put it on a disk after i download it but it wont fit should i use a dvd

[tony314]

I use the Windows 7 RC on my older socket 939 system and it runs A LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT better then Vista! It still has it's kinks ,but all and all I love Windows 7.