from Microsoft

This page includes information to help you download the RC 1
ISO
file. Once you complete the download you must burn the ISO file to a
DVD. If you don’t know if your DVD-burning software will
support
burning an ISO file, please refer to your DVD-burning software program
and search “Help” for instructions on creating a
disc from
an ISO file.

To use the Akamai Download Manager

Microsoft has partnered with Akamai Technologies to
provide a
Download Manager to help you get the ISO file for Windows Vista RC 1.
This Akamai Download Manager lets you pause, resume, and stop the
download of the file. It will also automatically restart the download
if the process is temporarily interrupted. Due to the size of the
download we strongly recommend you use the Akamai Download Manager.

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or
Javaâ„¢ applet in your browser. These have been signed by
“Akamai
Technologies, Inc.” and verified by VeriSign, Inc. Please accept to
install the Download Manager. (Additional details are included below.)

Use this link to download using the Download Manager
(recommended):

• Windows Vista RC 1, English 32-Bit Edition

• Windows Vista RC 1, English 64-Bit Edition