(Unofficial) Windows 7 RC Build Out

[BobtheGreatII]

Just wanted to say... if you actually signed up for the beta/RC, then the download is up...

[Nick]

It's basically just Microsoft Virtual PC tbh. Don't see why you can't just use that.

You can just use that, but that isn't the point. The primary benefits of XP Mode are:

1. The windows run natively on your Desktop (as in, you only have one true "Desktop" instead of your real OS and a Virtual PC window with the XP Desktop). This feels much more natural, like it's just another application you have open; you see it on your normal task bar, you can switch to it with Alt-Tab, etc.
2. The XP image is very stripped down, so it will take considerably less hard drive space when installed and have a smaller memory footprint when run.

Nick

[Timo]

I've been hearing different things from different places - does build 7100 last till June(ish) 2010 with full functionality, or does it start to lose the plot when it get closer to the end date? I've heard it dies on the date, limits you to 2 hour sessions before shutting down or sets your computer on fire.

e: nevermind just saw this on neowin.net:

Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You'll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)

[AAA]

so...time's up, think the official release is public without having to sign up?

[BobtheGreatII]

so...time's up, think the official release is public without having to sign up?

Look at the top of the page <>

[Dr Nick]

Just finished freshly installing the RC, after some big hard drive troubles. Oh well, Guess I'll just re-download all those games again.

Installing Virtual PC and XPM currently!

[AAA]

XP Mode isn't finished, it's just a public beta right now?

[InnerGoat]

Well I got it to BSOD twice since the install. Build 7000 did no such thing.

[BobtheGreatII]

Well I got it to BSOD twice since the install. Build 7000 did no such thing.

How did you manage to fail so smoothly?

[InnerGoat]

Running that Windows Experience Index thing.