If you’re wanting to download the Windows 7 Release Candidate but aren’t sure whether you should do the 32-bit or 64-bit, the following links provide instructions:
- For XP: Click Here
- For Vista: Click Here
It does matter which one you install, but it’s pretty easy to find out what you need if curious. Most will be able to get away with the 32-bit, even if you are capable of running 64. That is, don’t install 64 if you’re running 32, but if you’re running 64 you can do 32. Why do I mention this? Because the 64-bit version recommends more memory (RAM) than the 32-bit version (twice as much, as in 2G).
As always:
- back up your data before installing,
- and if you aren’t doing this on a secondary computer (which MS recommends), make sure you have a restore disk to put either XP or Vista back on if required.
Also remember that starting March 1, your computer will begin the shut down process every two hours until you purchase the full market version of Windows 7 (or take it off). It’s what Microsoft calls it’s “warning.” I think three months of this process is beyond lame (the RC doesn’t expire until June 1) but it’s their call and probably covers them in more ways than just economically.
Happy Downloading!
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