Users who want to try out the final version of Windows 7 but do not have access to a version through one of the partner programs can now download a Windows 7 Enterprise trial version that is good for 90 days of testing directly from Microsoft. The trial version is the full Enterprise version of Windows 7 and will not require a product key as it is already embedded in the download and will be applied automatically during installation of the operating system.

Windows 7 Enterprise Trial needs to be activated within 10 days after installation. Failure to do so will shut down the operating system automatically every hour until Windows 7 is activated. The same will happen after the 90-day trial. It should also be noted that it is not possible to continue using the operating system or purchasing the retail version as Microsoft is not selling Windows 7 Enterprise to end users.

Windows 7 Enterprise Trial downloads are provided as 32-bit and 64-bit editions in the five supported languages English, German, French, Japanese and Spanish. Help is provided at the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial FAQ website.