Microsoft KB Archive/894626

= Available support options for Windows Vista Release Candidate 1, formerly Windows Code Name &quot;Longhorn&quot; =

Article ID: 894626

Article Last Modified on 1/31/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Beta 2

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Beta Information
This article discusses a Beta release of a Microsoft product. The information in this article is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice.

No formal product support is available from Microsoft for this Beta product. For information about how to obtain support for a Beta release, see the documentation that is included with the Beta product files, or check the Web location where you downloaded the release.



INTRODUCTION
Microsoft Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1), formerly Microsoft Windows Code Name &quot;Longhorn,&quot; was released on September 1, 2006. This product release candidate targets developers and information technology (IT) professionals.

This article contains the following information:
 * How to obtain Windows Vista RC1
 * Support options that are available for Windows Vista RC1
 * Hyperlinks to additional product and technical information for Windows Vista RC1



How to obtain Windows Vista RC1
Windows Vista RC1 has been released to the public and to a select group of technical beta testers, industry partners, and developers. These partners and developers include members of the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN).

Available support options for Vista RC1
If you were invited to join a Windows Vista RC1 program, see your invitation e-mail message or your beta program documentation for support information.  If you have been invited to join the Technical Beta program, you can also find information by visiting the following Microsoft Web site:

http://connect.microsoft.com

 For the public release of Windows Vista RC1, we have provided newsgroups to help answer questions that you may have about the installation and use of Windows Vista RC1. To join or to read postings in these newsgroups, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com



Additional product and technical information about Windows Vista RC1
For more information about Windows Vista RC1, visit the following Microsoft Web site

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx

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