Windows 7 Beta available for download officially

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  1. navbeacon

    navbeacon Peon

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    #61
    Installing now. :)
    Downloaded the Vista Beta when it arrived a few years ago, and was pleasantly surprised. Hoping the same will happen with this.
     
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  2. jlfrank21

    jlfrank21 Banned

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    #62
    How does this beta run? Is it activated for 30 days?
     
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  3. elias_sorensen

    elias_sorensen Well-Known Member

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    #63
    If you have the key, it will run until August, 2009.
     
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  4. jlfrank21

    jlfrank21 Banned

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    #64
    Does the key come with the beta or how do I get one?
     
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  5. aap

    aap Well-Known Member

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    #65
    you can upgrade from vista to windows 7 by fresh installation on same drive.
    Going back is not possible.

    Its working for me.. please try again.
     
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  6. jlfrank21

    jlfrank21 Banned

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    #66
    Going back is possible. Reformat.
     
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    c0ldMax Banned

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    #67
    I heard people actually think Windows 7 is already better than Vista!

    Anyway, I did a blog post about it today Windows 7 Beta Released
     
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  8. aap

    aap Well-Known Member

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    #68
    Download and registration for new key are available again on windows 7 blog. Get your key fast, and start downloading.
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx


    Select 32 bit or 64 bit -> Language-> and click "Go". Login using your live Id..and you will get key and download link.
     
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    #69
    I don't like Vista (switched back to XP), hope this new one is better then Vista
    But i don't want to try it now :D
     
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  10. aap

    aap Well-Known Member

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  11. Optiplex Line

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    #71
    I am pretty impressed. I gave this a try on my Acer Aspire One with 1 GB ram, Intel Atom 1.60 GHz, 160 GB hard drive, 128 MB shared graphic card.
    I can run aero style and everything in windows 7 with no problem, so I get the sexy look and feel, FASTER THAN XP!!! It uses very little ram too and is lightweight ;) I am super impressed, great job Microsoft.

    I am not putting windows 7 on my main Toshiba laptop with 4 GB ram because it is a beta, and it expires on august 1st and I will lose all my data, will put windows 7 on my main laptop when Windows 7 is officially released.
     
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  12. aap

    aap Well-Known Member

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    #72
    Now Microsoft is giving away free key, which can be used unlimited times to activate your windows 7.

    Windows 7 Beta 64-bit Product Key
    7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
    JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
    482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
    JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
    D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
    JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
    RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
    482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
    D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
    7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
    RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
    D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
    482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
    7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
    482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
    JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
    D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
    JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
    JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
    RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
    D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
    7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
    482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
    JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4



    Windows 7 Beta 32-bit Product Key
    6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
    TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
    GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
    4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
    QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
    6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
    4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
    GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
    QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
    TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
    QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
    6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
    4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
    QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
    GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
    6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
    GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
    TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
    TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
    6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
    QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
    TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
    GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
    6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
    4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
     
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  13. Kaoz

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    #73
    Thanks for the links and CD-Keys and etc. Will be testing on a Virtual Machine and maybe installing it on a different Hard Drive partition.

    Downloading at 1275 Kb/s
     
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    #74
    I'm sure it's full of bugs just like everything else Microsoft releases is.
     
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    aap Well-Known Member

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    #75
    Go ahead and install windows 7 beta. If Microsoft releases Beta 2, or RC versions of windows 7.. just install over the current windows 7. Your other OS won't be messed.

    Just remember to install windows 7 on a separate disk drive.
     
    aap, Jan 10, 2009 IP
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    #76
    Windows 7 Information

    Product keys, Download links can be found on the link above, Some sites posted links up before the ms servers were ready to handle the load, Windows7info has lots of useful info regarding windows 7.

    32bit & 64bit versions available Windows 7 ultimate. Only 2.5 million copies available for download so you will need to be quick if you wish to test.
     
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  17. jlfrank21

    jlfrank21 Banned

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    #77
    I just put a 64-bit registration key into my 32-bit on accident but it still activated. Seems to be running fast but OS doesn't look that special. I'm not 100% into the new task bar but may like it once I get used to it.
     
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    aap Well-Known Member

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    #78
    1) Windows 7 has a bug in WMP12 due to which it can corrupt your mp3 files
    Install this update after windows 7 installation.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961367

    2) The best place to find drivers for Windows 7 is Windows Update. If you are unable to find a driver for Windows 7 then you can install Windows Vista driver in compatibility mode, like this:
    Right click on the Driver Setup file -> Compatibility -> Windows Vista
     
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    #79
    As its a beta version and there is no official technical support available, it should not be installed on the main pc. Install it only if you have a spare pc. I have read the faq and it seems that the beta version will have a lot of bugs. :D
     
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    #80
    Yup, I don't want to be a tester LOLz

    I'm thinking of installing it on my virtual PC :D
     
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