Go To Latest Video ReviewsWindows 7 RTM Coming 13 July
| Author | Gordon Kelly |
| Published | 6th Jul 2009 |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersHas any Windows development period been so smooth?
Following the release of Windows 7 beta in January and the year long licensed Release Candidate in April it seems we could be getting the RTM (Released to Manufacturing) version in just one more week.
13 July is the date being "confirmed" by GeekSmack.net, Wzor and neowin (all of whom claim to have gotten word from Microsoft insiders) which suggests it is pretty nailed on. It also coincides with the start of the Microsoft 2009 Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) so consider us convinced.
An RTM is essentially the build Microsoft hopes it will be able to bring to the shelves on its formal 22 October release date, but it does provide some room to make last minute changes should any major bugs be discovered. It is also what manufacturers will largely use as the test bed for their final software and hardware products.
Whether Microsoft will make the RTM publicly available is currently unknown but like previous builds it will likely require a fresh install to upgrade from the (now auto shutting down) Beta or RC. Either way expect it to hit torrent sites within minutes of launch.
Now all we need is confirmation of those Family Pack licences to marry up with the Windows 7 pricing and promotions and we'll consider this one job done...
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via neowin.net
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Martin Daler said on 6th July 2009
Tony Walker said on 7th July 2009
@Martin
The 49 buck US version is the "upgrade" product. Not the full "install it on your choice of PC, anytime" version.
Gordon said on 7th July 2009
@Tony yes, but all European versions of Windows 7 will be full versions (minus Internet Explorer of course) and will not allow upgrading.
Martin Daler said on 7th July 2009
@ Tony
I'm happy just to upgrade, that's the whole point - I already have Vista, I don't want the hassle of reinstalling everything else (which is my understa... more
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@Simon Heather - is it possible/easy to use a non-EU version of Windows 7?
I see that you can pre-order Home Premium on the US windows website for just $49.99 + sale... more