15 things to know about Windows 7 RC

Today, the Release Candidate (RC) version of Windows 7 will be released, but there are still a lot of people who are "blind" about the operating system .

Microsoft said it will only have a single RC version for this operating system as well as users will have up to 13 months to enjoy the free Microsoft for them. According to the announcement, RC version is valid for use from the date of issue (May 5, 2009) to June 1, 2010.

The question is when will Microsoft release the final version (final)? In fact, no one has ever been able to answer this question, but according to the 'habitual' experts' speculation since the time when Microsoft released Windows XP and Windows Vista, it could be around August 28 September 20 this year.

Windows 7 was entrusted by Microsoft with heavy responsibility: pulling users out of Windows XP and erasing the embarrassment of the Windows Vista version. But many people will ask: Is Windows 7 RC worth it to 'try it out'? Experts at Computerworld's website specializing in technology have evaluated: Windows 7 RC 'stable enough and fast enough' is worth downloading.

And now, the last thing that users need to decide before clicking the download button is, are they ready to say goodbye to Windows XP or Vista? If it's decided, here are the 'last questions' about Windows 7 before the operating system officially starts the arena.

When can I download Windows 7 RC?

It's easy! it is Tuesday (May 5, 2009) starting at 0 o'clock (around 12 noon) if counted according to the Asia-Pacific time zone.

Where to download it?

Microsoft will provide a download at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx. This is Microsoft's first operating system to have both 64-bit and 32-bit versions from the beginning and users must also determine which version of their hardware system to download.

Does Microsoft limit the number of downloads?

' No, Microsoft will allow unlimited downloads. Anyone who wants to try out this operating system can download it from our website , 'said a Microsoft spokesperson.

This is a significant change because Microsoft earlier announced in the release of the beta (beta) that they only provide 2.5 million copies of Windows 7 RC.

Under pressure from customers, Microsoft had to withdraw the 2.5 million figure but said the time to download only lasted until the end of July 2009.

However, learning from the two MSDN and TechNet websites that allowed to download Windows 7 RC collapsed on April 30, Microsoft also advised people to persevere and stretch the download time to avoid overloading.

What configuration does Windows 7 RC require?

Microsoft has announced minimum parameters for Windows 7 to work stably with systems: Processors with speeds of 1GHz or higher; 1GB memory; 16 GB free hard drive for 32-bit version, or 20GB for 64-bit version; Graphics chip supports DirectX 9 and Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or higher.

If you want to test the 'virtual XP' feature on Windows 7 (Microsoft also released this beta function on May 5), you'll need 2GB of memory and an additional 15GB of free hard disk space.

What else?

It is very important that users need to have a DVD burner to burn the installation file that they downloaded and then proceed to install from the optical drive. This means that some people will have to spend more money to buy Nero 9 software for $ 80 (or use free software ImgBurn).

How much is the download?

The 32-bit version has a capacity of 2.47GB and a 64-bit version has 3.2GB capacity. For those with more 'virtual XP' features, this download file will weigh about 450 MB more.

Do you need a product activation key?

Microsoft answered: Yes

Where to get the product activation code?

Microsoft provides these activation codes in the same way as they provide the code for the beta. Before downloading, users need to login (sign-in) with a Microsoft Live ID account and receive the activation code via that account.

Microsoft software company also announced that the activation code for the beta versions will not work on the RC version.

Can I upgrade to RC from beta?

Yes, users can still upgrade to RC from beta although Microsoft doesn't want that. In many cases, the RC version will automatically lock and stop the installation if it detects that the computer is running Windows 7 beta. According to Microsoft's explanation: 'We want users to have a real experience in the installation process and give us feedback for more valuable comments.'

Microsoft encourages users to install from scratch (wipe or even reformat the hard drive partition) or upgrade from Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).

Is there any way to avoid this?

Have. First, copy the Windows 7 RC DVD to a USB drive that can boot (boot) or a hard drive partition that does not contain the Windows 7 beta. Open the folder named "Sources" to find the file "cversion.ini" and open it in Notepad, change the value of the "MinClient" entry to "7000". Save this file and proceed with the normal installation.

Is the RC version any of them 6 versions of Windows 7?

This is the Ultimate version - the most expensive and most expensive version of Windows 7 'surname'.

What languages ​​does the RC support?

English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Launched in January 2009, Arabic and Arabic-supported beta versions were replaced in French and Spanish.

Can I upgrade to Windows 7 from XP?

Is not.

Even after Microsoft released the final version, users could not upgrade from the RC version.

Does Microsoft provide technical support for Windows 7 RC?

Is not. The only source of support is information sharing forums between users.

When does the RC expire?

June 1, 2010. However, from March 1, 2010, Windows 7 RC users will encounter a kind of "dreadful" reminder message from Microsoft: The computer will automatically turn off every 2 hours.