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Microsoft is about to launch a new operating system called as Windows 7 propably in the middle of year 2010. Before the launch of full version of Windows 7, Microsoft has provided a testing or Beta software called Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) for testing purpose. You can install Windows 7 RC and enjoy the new features. The RC was available atleast through July 2009 and will expire on 1st June 2010. Starting on 1st March 2010, your system(pc) will begin shutting down every 2 hours. Windows will notify your 2 weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before 1st March 2010.The system requirements and the special features of Windows 7 are mentioned below and this information about Windows 7 is just a preliminary and it is subject to change.

System Requirements:
1. 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
2. 1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
3. 16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
4. DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.

The New feature’s of Windows 7:
1. Improved taskbar and full-screen previews
2. Jump Lists
3. Desktop enhancements
4. Windows Search
5. Internet Explorer 8
6. Better device management
7. Home Group, makes connecting the computers in your home a
painless process.
8. View Available Network (VAN), makes viewing and connecting to all of your networks simple and consistent.
9. Ability to watch and record live TV
10. Navigation through the use of “Touch”.