other Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Windows vista RC1 has been made into a publicly accessible download by microsoft today. 32-bit with Microsoft's download manager (2,584.25 MB) 64-bit with Microsoft's download manager (3,677.22 MB) Download Page I've been using it and its my main OS atm (stable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhsh8r Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 thanks for the post! max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 I'm still looking for somewhere on the MS site where the latecommers can obtain a key, however I can't find such a location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br0adband Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 "Officially" this is just a release for CPP people, the ones that already signed up for the preview program. According to the Vista page at Microsoft, the beta/RC program will be opened to far more people in the coming weeks, and the only way they'll be able to do that would be to start issuing keys to anyone that wants it. Sooooo... keep your fingers crossed (the masses, that is). bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac-mini Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 downloading now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenVa Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 If anyone is using XP on a "nonwork" computer that can run RC1... I would highly recommend the download. It worked well for my computer and it is just nice to use. If you don't have a key you can just play around with it using a key on a fourm or something and an activation hack... Then in a week or two you can reinstall it if you like it with your own key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsun Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 installed fast, alot more stable than beta 1/2, still annoying that you have 4 different places where you can configure/change network settings devices, etc. pissed off the vista is using SMB 2 while my server runs samba 1.x and connot discover the shared drives except by bashing my head on the keyboard and praying . does anyone but me not like the fact that you cant set (dual head) to span both screens. ie: you cannot set a back ground to 'stretch' over both screens, nor can you do the same with the menubar??? i will be sending in my feed back and hoping they will listen to us testers, but who knows .. leopard will come out and may change me forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_muad_dib Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 does anyone but me not like the fact that you cant set (dual head) to span both screens. ie: you cannot set a back ground to 'stretch' over both screens, nor can you do the same with the menubar??? try using your gpu driver's controlpanel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heero Yuy Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well I used both Beta 2 and now RC1 I think RC1 is a big improvement especially as its now compatible with all my games etc (GTA series) Although its bugging me I can adjust my MBPs screen brightness, as I dont think its max as I like it. But otherwise all around its a great improvement over XP IMO almost has the professional reliable feel of 2000 Pro. Am planning to use this at work when I get issued my laptop so I will see how well it networks etc then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsun Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 try using your gpu driver's controlpanel yah i tried ... i have an nvidia 5950 ultra and the nvidia control panel doesnt let you set up the spanning dual head for some reason .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr choc Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 so what is this any differnet then bta two (as in any major changes) im not to much of a fan of windows i just like to see them squel in there advanvements compared to its competitor apple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbic Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Interesting thing. I signed up back in June, got a valid key, DL'ed Beta 2, whole load of {censored}. So you'd think M$ might think about sending emails to their ENTIRE list of people. Still haven't gotten the email. Thanks for the link, other. I'm gonna DL this tomorrow when I get on my good computer, wipe my Vista partition, and set that up. 2 things I want to see fixed: The problem with Warcraft III where you have to be running Banlist to get sound, and the problem where calls on Skype randomly get dropped with an error about the playback device. Both problems don't exist when I boot XP. So, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNyc Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 well i downloaded and i dont have no product key either =\ any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNyc Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Damn I just deleted my windows for this {censored} and it doesnt even want to install. It says about windows could not find a criteria for this volume {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggie Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 if you had a beta 2 cd key you can use that for rc1 thats what i did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe_JDJ Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm still looking for somewhere on the MS site where the latecommers can obtain a key, however I can't find such a location. Thats because of this: 9-5-06 - We are currently out of additional keys for package “5342 and Up Ultimate”. We will have more keys available for download within 72 hours. Please do NOT send mail to MCHelp or LHBeta regarding this issue.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerFreak Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 It won't download because it "Could not find the file on the server". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJY9 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 yah i tried ... i have an nvidia 5950 ultra and the nvidia control panel doesnt let you set up the spanning dual head for some reason .... The NVidia Control panel doesn't even exist in Vista drivers as of the latest version. Calm down, they'll implement it. Remember this OS has not officially been released yet....and MS isn't responsible for setting up spanning with your drivers...NVidia is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJY9 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 It's open to the public now: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandetta Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Already download it but can't install using bootcamp, My macbook keep on restarting after the screen "Windows is copying files".. I wonder why.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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