Windows 7 is the next release of the Windows client operating system, built on the secure foundation of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Performance, reliability, security, and compatibility are core to Windows 7. Download the Windows 7 Release Candidate - and also get the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT 5.5) to review application compatibility.
The Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) features several changes and improvements since the Beta release - including improved boot performance, FAT32 support, and User Account Control (UAC) changes. Refer a Friend to Windows 7 RC.
The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.5 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7, Windows Vista, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.