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Windows 7: one big step closer

The Windows 7 Release Candidate is ready. You can give the software a try, or just take a look at what's coming:


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We designed and refined Windows 7 based on your input. You’ve essentially asked for a PC that’s simple to use—one that’s faster, easier, and works the way you want. So we made hundreds of basic improvements, and a few you might not have imagined. It’s not quite finished, but if you like trying pre-release software, take it for a test drive.

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Windows 7 is full of great new features and enhancements. See what you'll be able to do.

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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.