Available support options for Windows Vista Release Candidate 1, formerly Windows Code Name "Longhorn" (894626)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 English (United States)

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 "Longhorn," 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

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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

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/7/2006
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