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Did Microsoft pull Vista RC2? [UPDATED x2]

By Nick, October 10, 2006

From the “The case of the Vanishing Vista!” desk…

It seems that Microsoft has pulled Windows Vista RC2; that or we’re blind or missed the memo or something. Following the widely circulated URL for the Vista RC2 download page leads us back to the Windows Vista homepage, which proudly proclaims that Windows Vista RC1 is available. What?

I found this out by trying to follow the download link in this tutorial for installing Vista RC2 on a Mac using Boot Camp. The only problem is, no RC2. Anyone know where Vista RC2 went?

UPDATE: As a comment below notes, RC2 was a more limited release. However, it stuck us as odd that it was so unceremoniously pulled without a mention that the RC2 program was over.

UPDATE 2: WindowsITPro has infromation explaining why Vista RC2 is no longer available.


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1.

Microsoft stated from the beginning that RC2 would be a more limited release than RC1. I was surprised it lasted the weekend…

Sterling Ambivalence Oct. 11, 2006
9:20 am

2.

The thing that got me was that there was no “The RC2 program has closed. Thanks for your interest” blurb anywhere.

Nick Nick's Profile Oct. 11, 2006
11:08 am

3.

I wouldn’t worry about it. RC2 has little if any things that make it better than RC1, at least from what I can tell.

Liam's Avatar Oct. 11, 2006
Liam Liam's Profile 4:45 pm

4.

RC2 uses less memory and a few programs like Media Player Classic work better.  Other than that there’s not much more to report.

Oct. 14, 2006
5:48 am

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