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When will I get Windows 7 RTM?
I recognize this is a significant question to possess answered. Lots of you've got said you want to know just whenever you is going to be able to get your palms on RTM. Last Monday,
Microsoft Office Professional 2007, I gave an update on RTM to shut out some myths. In that update, I also gave a broad timeline on when different teams of individuals – or “audiences” – would get the final RTM code.
While I have practically nothing new to add with regards to RTM these days, I do nevertheless have a lot more exact data to provide on whenever you will be in a position to get RTM. Yet again, whenever you can get RTM depends upon who you're.
For Partners & OEMs:
ISV (Independent software vendor) and IHV (Independent hardware vendor) Partners will probably be able to download Windows seven RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN on August 6th. There is already a lot of momentum from ISVs and IHVs in the ecosystem nowadays for Windows 7 as Mike Nash blogged last week. If you might be a partner who has been working on Windows seven for a even though, now is the time to complete your testing with ultimate version of Windows seven. For partners that haven’t gotten started yet with Windows seven, now is the time to have involved. It is possible to also visit www.readyset7.com to learn far more about getting ready for Windows 7.
Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified Members is going to be capable to download Windows 7 RTM in English through the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) Portal on August 16th. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers will likely be about to download Windows seven RTM in English starting August 23rd here. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
OEMs will receive Windows 7 RTM software images beginning approximately 2 days after we officially RTM,
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010, as a little time is required to release and distribute these images. This will allow them to begin preparing images for new PCs to ship with Windows seven on them. We know our OEMs are excited for Windows 7 and we can’t wait to hand them the ultimate RTM bits!
For Business Customers:
If you might be a Volume License (VL) customer with an existing Software Assurance (SA) license you'll be capable of download Windows 7 RTM in English starting August 7th via the Volume License Service Center (VLSC). The rest of the languages for Windows seven RTM should be available within a couple of weeks after that.
Volume License customers without a SA license will likely be in a position to purchase Windows 7 through Volume Licensing on September 1st as we announced final week at WPC09. Mark these dates on your calendar and start making your deployment plans!
For IT Professionals:
There are a few ways you may get Windows seven RTM. IT Professionals with TechNet Subscriptions is going to be capable to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.
IT Professionals at companies with Volume Licensing see above on how you will get Windows 7 RTM.
We have quite a bit of resources for IT Professionals to use to become experts on Windows 7 and to aid in their deployments. Those resources can be found at the Springboard Series.
For Developers:
Developers with MSDN Subscriptions will be capable of download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.
To help developers who are developing applications for Windows seven or updating existing applications to take advantage of new Windows 7 features, check out the Windows seven for Developers Blog. Also,
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional, be sure to check out the Windows 7 Developers Guide on MSDN. Oh and there are also some fantastic videos on Channel 9 too!
For Beta Testers & Enthusiasts:
A special thank you to our beta testers is needed for their time and effort in helping make Windows seven a solid release. The special pre-order offer we did offering Windows seven Home Premium and Windows seven Professional at almost 50% discount was done with our beta testers in mind. And lots of you jumped at the chance to take advantage of this deal – thank you!
I know there have been some rumors going around about a “family pack” for Windows seven. We have heard a lot of feedback from beta testers and enthusiasts over the final 3 years that we need a better solution for homes with multiple PCs. I’m happy to confirm that we will indeed be offering a family pack of Windows seven Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to 3 PCs. As I’ve mentioned before, stay tuned to our blog for much more data on this and any other potential offers.
UPDATE 8/6: See this blog post here for details on the Windows seven Family Pack.
Beta testers will not automatically receive a free copy of Windows seven. Many beta testers are already subscribers to TechNet; those of you who fit that description will probably be able to download Windows 7 RTM shortly after RTM happens for free as part of your subscription.
UPDATE 8/6: See this blog post here regarding a special thank you for beta testers.
However,
Windows 7 Download, if you don’t have TechNet and are waiting for GA (to either purchase Windows seven or wait for your pre-order to arrive) it is possible to continue to use the RC. In fact, you'll be able to continue to use it until it expires on June 1st, 2010 (expiration actually starts March 1, 2010, this is when the reboots start).
While our special pre-order offer with the near 50% has ended, Windows 7 can still be pre-ordered today from the various online retailers (including the Microsoft Store).
We are also going to release an evaluation of Windows seven Professional for IT Professionals via the Springboard Series shortly after RTM. Over 40% of beta testers are IT Professionals and this will allow them to quickly access the RTM code and plan for deployments.
For Consumers:
Windows 7 is going to be in retail stores and shipping on new PCs starting October 22nd. If you pre-ordered Windows 7, it should be delivered sometime around the October 22nd timeframe (depends upon the retailer).
UPDATE 8/6: I’m including a nifty chart to summarize the above details for everyone (click to make bigger).