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Windows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 1 has been released



The following Windows Server 2003 R2 release candidate software downloads are available at no charge.

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Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 (180-day trial)
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Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (180-day trial)

These downloads are available only in English language versions on this Web site. Please visit the worldwide Windows Server 2003 R2 trial software page for information about localized versions.

After you have completed the download registration process, you will receive an e-mail with a link to the download page and a product key for the release candidate software that you requested. The file is in ISO format and must be burned to a CD or DVD before you can install the software on your computer.
The download files are large—between 122 and 167 megabytes, depending on the version you choose—so the download may take a long time to complete. Microsoft recommends that users have a broadband, ADSL, or other high-speed Internet connection to attempt this download.
Windows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) Software