Windows Vista RC1 (Release Candidate 1 Build 5600-16384) Download
Microsoft has released Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1 Build 5600-16394) which features a long list of operational and performance improvements and enhancements over the Windows Vista Beta 2 version. Among the improvements include faster performance, more and improved driver support, easier-to-use networking interface, user interface (UI) adjustments, improved application compatibility and a variety of changes to the “fit and finish” of the operating system.
According to Windows Vista Team Blog, Microsoft Windows Vista RC1 has been released to the TechBeta/TAP or Microsoft Connect users, while MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be able to download Windows Vista RC1 this week. If you have participated in Windows Vista Beta Customer Preview Program, you will be able to download Windows Vista RC1 from Microsoft from 7th September. Estimated that 20,000 users in the technical beta program, 500,000 MSDN and TechNet subscribers, and 1.5 million people who were in the Beta 2 Customer Preview Program (CPP) will have the access to the download link of Windows Vista RC1. Those that didn’t join the CPP for Windows Vista Beta 2 will be able to register as new Windows Vista CPP tester for public beta test. Beside, RC1 DVDs will also be distributed as “cover mounts” on magazines.
The Windows Vista RC1 available for download from Microsoft Connect has the following name:
x86 version:
vista_5600.16384.060829-2230_x86fre_client-LR1CFRE_EN_DVD.iso
x64 version:
vista_5600.16384.060829-2230_x64fre_client-LR1CxFRE_EN_DVD.iso
Windows Vista RC1 download link (URL): Microsoft Connect (for Connect users only)
If you eager for a feel of Vista RC1, and can’t wait for public beta to release, lots of torrents sites and p2p communities have released torrents or download links to the Vista RC1 iso files.
Interested users can also register and order Windows Vista RC1 Evaluation and Resource Kit to get the Vista DVDs mailed o them on top of more software and tools, documentation and guidance, resources and information and monitored newsgroup support for Windows Vista RC1 evaluation experience. Cost involved though, unless you have Windows Beta 2 registration pin code.
Windows Vista RC1 will work until May 31, 2007, after which it will expire and no longer function. Updates and patches for Vista RC1 will continue to be issued until Windows Vista is officially released.
Note: Windows Vista RC1 has reopen for public beta registration, click here for details.
New: Download Windows Vista build 6000, the final RTM that will be on stores’ shelves, and released to OEMs.
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September 5th, 2006 21:43
[...] Microsoft has released Windows Vista RC1 for public download. Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 is the biggest ever public beta test for Windows Vista operating system, which has been delayed its official shipment for several times. And RC1 is likely to be the last major beta release which resembles much of and doesn’t have too much different from the functionalities and features of final Windows Vista release, thus allows consumers to have a insight and sneak preview on the ability, security, user interface, features, compatibility, usability and many other aspects of Windows Vista by reviewing Windows Vista RC1. ABC News install and uses Vista build 5568 (pre-RC1 release) and concludes that “I’ve encountered recurring problems when resuming from sleep, anomalous network behavior, and some performance issues. That said, for the most part, the experience is remarkably good
September 8th, 2006 00:23
[...] Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1) which previously just released to Microsoft Connect testers, has been released for free public download. Windows Vista RC1 currently available for priority access by Customer Preview Program (CPP) participants who beta tested Vista Beta 2, where they will receive email with instruction on how to download RC1 and a product key for installation and activation. Users who not yet join the Windows Vista CPP will be able to register again in coming weeks when CPP is open for registration again. Anyway, Windows Vista RC1 ISO is now available for all to download for free. Direct download link or Akamai Download Manager download for Windows Vista RC1 with language options [...]
November 5th, 2006 18:07
Just Installed Vista Build 5600, Generally…Good. A Little different than Old XP Pro. -ezc