Download Free Windows 7 RTM Enterprise 90-Day Evaluation
Stephen L. Rose, Senior community manager, Windows IT Pro Client, explained that the free Windows 7 RTM Enterprise 90-day evaluation comes as a consequence of direct input from IT professionals. “Many IT pros we talk to have been looking for a way to continue their work with the Release Candidate to test their applications, hardware and deployment strategies with final Windows 7 bits. In response, we have created the Windows 7 Enterprise 90 Day trial edition, available beginning [September 1, 2009],” Rose noted.
Microsoft is already offering the RTM of Windows 7 via a variety of channels to specialized audiences. However, the free Windows 7 RTM Enterprise 90-day evaluation comes with no limitations, and is available for download for all IT pros independent of the subscription-based or volume licensing sources. At the same time, the general public can also access downloads, provided that they specify an IT professional role when they register for Windows 7 RTM Enterprise on the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial webpage.
“This evaluation version is for IT Professionals who do not yet have access to Windows 7 RTM through one of the following means: Through a Software Assurance Volume License agreement; Through MSDN and TechNet subscriptions; Through Software Assurance agreements allowing the download of Windows 7 RTM via the Volume Licensing Download Center,” Rose added.
What are customers getting? Well, the Enterprise SKU is the equivalent of the Windows 7 Ultimate edition, but is reserved for Volume Licensing customers with Software Assurance and will not be offered at retail. The free Windows 7 RTM Enterprise 90-day evaluation is the complete, fully-featured high-end edition of Windows Vista’s successor. But if you want it, you’ll have to hurry.
Rose revealed a “few things to be aware of before you download the Evaluation code.
-A limited number of licenses are available, so the download will only be available while supplies last.
- Following the 90-day evaluation period, IT Pros who wish to continue to use Windows 7 Enterprise will be required to purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 7, including drivers and applications.
-Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 90-Day Trial is the final Released-to-Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 7 Enterprise Edition. This is the same software that is available to Volume Licensing (VL) through Software Assurance (SA) and is feature-complete.
- Windows 7 Enterprise 90-Day Trial is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese in both 32 and 64 bit versions.
- Activation of Windows 7 Enterprise 90-Day Trial is required within 10 days after installation, or the product will shut down every hour. Windows 7 Enterprise 90-Day Trial is valid for 90 days after installation. After expiration, your computer will shut down every hour.”
Windows 7 RTM Enterprise 90-Day Evaluation is available for download..

