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Windows 7 RC Download Leaked At Microsoft.com

On Thursday, the Release Candidate version of Windows 7 was prematurely made available for download on Microsoft.com, as Microsoft is in the process of drafting up the final version of the operating system to be released later this year.

Rated 4.6 with 101 votes

11 months, 2 weeks ago

by Andrew Pociu

The page that made the download possible for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems, has since been removed, since it's only supposed to be made available to the public in the month of May. The testing program will remain open for approximately one month, until June, but the build itself won't expire for another year.

The following content was made available by Microsoft on the download page:

Windows 7 Release Candidate
Published: May 2009

Download instructions

Welcome to Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) testing. We're on our way to Windows 7, and the RC is a great opportunity for IT professionals like you to take Windows 7 and begin testing it in your real environment. You get to see what's coming, and we get to see if our changes and fixes from the Beta testing are working correctly. We want to encourage you to install and actively test the RC code. This will help us ensure Windows 7 is the best possible release, and help you get ready for Windows 7 deployment.
Here's what you need to know:

This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC.
You don't need to rush to get Windows 7 RC. The RC release will be available at least through June 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.
Watch the calendar. Windows 7 RC will expire on June 1, 2010. So if you install the RC release you'll either need to upgrade to the final version of Windows 7 before that date, or install a prior version of Windows. (For more about installing Windows, see installation instructions.
Protect your PC and data . Be sure to back up your data and please don’t test Windows 7 RC on your primary home or business PC.
Technical details/updates: before installing the RC please read the Release Notes, and Things to Know for important information about the release.
Keep up with the news. You can keep up with general technical information and news by following the Springboard Series blog or Windows team blog. Want technical guidance, tips, and tools? Visit the Springboard Series on TechNet.
And, you can get non-technical news, tips, and offers on the Springboard Series on TechNet
Keep your PC updated: Be sure turn on automatic updates in Windows Update in case we publish updates for the RC.
Microsoft Partners: Learn more about Windows 7on the Microsoft Partner Portal.

Here's what you need to have:

Internet access (to download Windows 7 RC and get updates)
A PC with these minimum recommended specifications:

                  1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher
                    1 GB of system memory or more
                    16 GB of available disk space
                    Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme)
                    DVD-R/W Drive

Please note these specifications could change. And, some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware.
Get the download

The 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 RC are available in five languages: English, German, Japanese, French, and Spanish. (Note: The RC version will not be available in Hindi or Arabic.) Just choose the version that fits the system you'll be using, pick your language, and click go to register for and download the RC.

Downloading the Windows 7 RC could take a few hours. The exact time will depend on your provider, bandwidth, and traffic. The good news is that once you start the download, you won't have to answer any more questions - you can walk away while it finishes. If your download gets interrupted, it will restart where it left off. See this FAQ for details.

Existing TechNet Plus subscribers, download the Windows 7 RC software here. Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about TechNet Plus.
Select the Windows 7 RC version you want to download

Choose between the 32-bit and 64-bit versions, based on the version of Windows you are currently running and your machine’s hardware configuration. Each version is available in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

Download the 32-bit (x86) version: Select Your LanguageEnglishFrenchGermanJapaneseSpanish

Download the 64-bit (x64) version: Select Your LanguageEnglishFrenchGermanJapaneseSpanish

Information about Windows 7 is preliminary and subject to change. Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. The features and functionality you find in the pre-release product may not appear in the final version of Windows 7. If we change the software before it’s released, we’ll change this information accordingly. We’re not making express or implied warranties with this information.

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Current Comments

by Mr. Quang on Thursday, March 26th 2009 at 10:14 PM

I Want to Download Windows 7

by Moris on Friday, March 27th 2009 at 11:13 AM

by Mohamed 002 on Friday, March 27th 2009 at 04:56 PM

I need to Download Windows 7

by Lenchik on Friday, March 27th 2009 at 08:23 PM

As per news this has been leaked by one of Russian user.

by Mr.Quang_VietNam on Friday, March 27th 2009 at 08:42 PM

You have a link to download Windows 7?

by Eric on Saturday, March 28th 2009 at 11:49 PM

You know you can't trust this information because it did not come from the vendor's site. It would have mentioned it on the Windows 7 Homepage, otherwise proving this is false information. I do not know how the heck did he get that photo. He would also have copy and pasted the link, instead of tricking us to death. I have done some research on my own, proving it does not exist.

by Solomon on Monday, March 30th 2009 at 02:28 AM

Ehm, sorry to burst your bubble but it clearly states: "The page that made the download possible for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems, has since been removed."

by Eric on Monday, March 30th 2009 at 07:03 PM

Dude up above me "Solomon", I already have Windows 7 Beta on my system, and it clearly states "Windows 7 Release Candidate." Burst your own bubble next time.

by mido 002 on Monday, March 30th 2009 at 07:46 PM

I Want to Download Windows 7

by ssddd on Monday, March 30th 2009 at 08:38 PM

Windows (Vienna) Seven pre RC 7068

download - http://tracker.0day.kiev.ua/details.php?id=50095

serial number (key) - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx

by mido 002 on Tuesday, March 31st 2009 at 11:39 AM

I need to windows 7 Download

by Eric on Tuesday, March 31st 2009 at 08:14 PM

The download is not available for people wishing to receive it now. It was released months ago on January 9. You should have knew about that, otherwise I would not have been talking right now. The download page above seems to be in another language, it is not from Microsoft, so I should not trust the site or even go there to download anything.

by mido 002 on Wednesday, April 1st 2009 at 01:19 AM

I Want to Download Windows 7

by Eric on Wednesday, April 1st 2009 at 07:12 PM

You are too late dude. Should have thought about that earlier. That is just too bad that you missed the opportunity to download it. I will try uploading the download to my website, but it is a great chance it is illegal. I will check in with the policy for Microsoft. Check often at the site http://expressions.sharepointsite.net/ for more information on the download as I will be posting it soon, if possible. It it is not legal, then I will have to bail on it and apologize for the inconvenience. It is also a big file, which would take about an hour to download. Thanks.

by Eric on Wednesday, April 1st 2009 at 11:17 PM

I have checked in with Microsoft and as stated in Section 3 of Personal and Non-Commercial use limitation, "Unless otherwise specified, the Services are for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products or services obtained from the Services. " Therefore, I cannot publish the download to the website. I am sorry for the inconvenience. For more information visit http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.mspx#EEB.

by Abbas on Thursday, April 2nd 2009 at 07:02 AM

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by Adil Ageel on Friday, April 3rd 2009 at 12:12 PM

I want to download.How can I download windows 7

by adel on Friday, April 3rd 2009 at 02:38 PM

I WANT TO DOWNHOAD WIN 7

by javed iqbal on Friday, April 3rd 2009 at 09:06 PM

I want to download windows 7

by Eric on Saturday, April 4th 2009 at 11:43 AM

Stop complaining. You guys are too late, you should have thought about it way up to January and made your choice then. It was still on the site for at least 2 months before they took it out of the site. Only subscribers of TechNet will be able to receive the download, which requires that you pay money e/ year.

by posta on Monday, April 6th 2009 at 11:21 AM

to javed iqbal
using this link http://rapid4me.com/?q=Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 7000 x86

by Eric on Monday, April 6th 2009 at 08:16 PM

First of all, I wouldn't trust that link. 2nd, I only download things from the original vendor. These downloads may contain viruses of some sort.

by av on Wednesday, April 8th 2009 at 11:48 PM

get hold of DVD tagged with Chip magazine March'09 issue which has Windows 7 Beta Version with it under "RedHot" head...

cheers!

by emad on Thursday, April 9th 2009 at 10:49 AM

i want to download windows but i cant
so what is this hell

by emad on Thursday, April 9th 2009 at 10:50 AM

i want to download windows but i cant
so what is this hell

by neozm on Thursday, April 9th 2009 at 02:03 PM

Windows 7 RC1 Build 7077 have been released.you guys can download it. its cool.

by Eric on Thursday, April 9th 2009 at 10:13 PM

Too bad. Too late. The Windows 7 RC1 download is not available anyway.

by Duke on Saturday, April 11th 2009 at 07:47 PM

Official RC is not available yet ( neither leak or final )
whats available is the pre-rc builds such as 7068 ( mentioned above ) and the latest one is is build 7077
although there was speculations that 7077 will be renamed and release as final rc but due to bugs ( few ) another build was compiled which is 7078 and 7079
build 7077 was leaked and available for download on most torrent sites and activates with public keys expires and feb 2010

by Tim on Sunday, April 12th 2009 at 02:12 PM

i have blackcomb and its cool but looks like anyone still trying to get it has to wait. sorry.

by Windows 7 on Sunday, April 12th 2009 at 04:36 PM

http://www.Win7connect.com has posted news about Windows 7 build 7106 is this true or another fake build ?

by bsm on Wednesday, April 22nd 2009 at 07:53 PM

i have build 7077

by Mr Ngo on Wednesday, April 22nd 2009 at 10:32 PM

What are improvements in Win7 RC. I hope microsoft made major change in RC version to Improvet Win7 better.

1)I've test Windows 7 (32Bit) build 7000 on my PC (Core 2 Dou with 2.53Mhz- E7200 with 2GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT (128MB)) run poor performance to XP.

2)Windows 7 just boot faster than XP but while running Application is not good as XP does.

by Mr Ngo on Wednesday, April 22nd 2009 at 10:32 PM

by Mr Ngo on Wednesday, April 22nd 2009 at 10:35 PM

I'm back. But where is Windows Movies Maker in Windows 7. Did built in as Windows XP or Vista? Or microsoft droped persueing at Movies Maker

by costas on Friday, April 24th 2009 at 03:59 AM

By incremental do we mean that windows 7 can load on top of Xp,
without having to reload existing applications ,or not????
plrease advise.
Thanks.

by Asik on Monday, April 27th 2009 at 12:15 PM

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by colin anderson on Tuesday, May 5th 2009 at 01:10 PM

How do I Down Load

by tava on Sunday, May 10th 2009 at 04:24 AM

http://www.monavista.com/webboard/showthread.php?t=15073

ต้องการดาวโหลด Windows 7 rc download

by jaime on Thursday, May 14th 2009 at 10:24 AM

by ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGG on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 07:24 AM

Windows is a shit system and 7 is no different. Beware!!! I got a BSOD on the 7 RC. Just get a mac...

btw, I love your mum

by StraightGuy on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 07:30 AM

GTFO these forums apple nub. Go fuck the CD drive over your fathers buttsecks pr0n
Windows iz teh sex. Windows XP IMO is by far better than Windows 7. Although boot up time is slower. XP is FTW!

by StraightGuy on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 07:31 AM

Finally don't comment back.
I'm not liek one of your apple machines who you fuck.
So don't come back kk?

by StraightGuy on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 07:31 AM

by ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGG on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 07:31 AM

Ummm... yea about that, just coz ure dell xps died of over heating (yes its a dell so that is expected) no need for the insult you cock sucker (oh btw I'm gay so i'm kinda insulting my self :P)

P.S will you fuck me?

by ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGG on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 07:32 AM

Btw i g2g. Bye.

P.S will see u tonight bbz xxx

by StraightGuy on Friday, May 15th 2009 at 07:33 AM

Your Logic Phails more than your cock size.

EpicPhail of epic proportions.
On the subject at hand. Come fuck me.
69, cocksuckers lane.

by Corruptor on Saturday, May 16th 2009 at 08:13 AM

I already have the actual version of Windows 7. I am an IT Software Engineer. Winows 7 is crap. Doesn't have any dynamic functions like reverse-algorithm engineering.

by Corruptor Scientist on Saturday, May 16th 2009 at 08:18 AM

Windows 7 is aesthetically the same as Windows Vista. However, Windows 7 does not support multi-threading processors.

by sulaiman on Wednesday, May 20th 2009 at 07:53 PM

I Want to Download Windows 7 7100 x32 bit

by Corruptor Scientist on Thursday, May 21st 2009 at 06:02 AM