Public? Your Beta is Arriving

[Scotteq]

Well... If you have a membership for Connect, MSDN, or Technet, anyways... The Pages are up - Though the download links aren't active yet on my Technet subscription. Tomorrow - January 9th, is apparently 'The' day.


http://arstechnica.com/journals/microsoft.ars/2009/01/07/windows-7-beta-arrives-on-connect-msdn-and-technet


Microsoft Connect:
https://connect.microsoft.com/windows7/Downloads


MSDN:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx?pv=36:350


and Technet:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx?pv=36:350

 

[amdfangirl]

Wow thanks! I'll add that to my VMs

 

[Jake_Barnes]

This CNN article suggests beta release Friday:

Microsoft's Ballmer touts 'best version of Windows ever'

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer kicked off the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show on Wednesday ...
... As expected, Ballmer announced that Microsoft is releasing a beta version of Windows 7, which will be available for download beginning Friday. The news suggests the world's largest software maker may be giving up efforts to rehabilitate its often-maligned Vista operating system, which was released worldwide in January 2007.

By Brandon Griggs
© CNN

 

[amdfangirl]

Maybe that's too optimistic?

 

[Shadow703793]

I tried the MSDN link and the Connect, gives me a 404 after logging in on both MSDN and Connect.

 

[amdfangirl]

Server overload?

 

[Shadow703793]

^May be, even still I can't get in. Wish me luck on Friday!

 

[knotknut]

The Public Download will be here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/

 

[amdfangirl]

^May be, even still I can't get in. Wish me luck on Friday!

Find a mirror?

 

[montyuk]

oh just use the torrent sites, theres 32bit and 64bit versions available.

 

[Zorg]

I have to say, torrenting isn't the answer.

Figure it out for yourself.

Good luck in the future.

 

[amdfangirl]

Torrenting isn't a smart idea... unless your downloading Linux from a trusted provider... but still...

 

[Shadow703793]

Downloading it right now at 180-250kbs! Peaking at 600-800kbs!

Found the links:
http://blog.wired.com/business/2009/01/windows-7-publi.html

I'm getting the x64 version. Right now (as of 5:15 PM here in VA) it's at 20%. (Total is 3230MB). Using Free Download Manager to download it.

Win 7 x86:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso

Win 7 x64:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO

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Any ways, I hate the new website lay out.

 

[mitchellvii]

I already have this up and running. Honestly, it seems just like Visat to me and I actually like the new status bar LESS tha in Vista.

Like all M$ I look at it and think , "Why the HECK did it take these guys YEARS to come up with THIS?" For me, it is just a spit and polish on Vista that seems more like a re-skinning than anything new or dramatic.

 

[Jake_Barnes]

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-177895

 

[Shadow703793]

^Well that's aesthetics. I'm more worried about performance. Win 7 is "suppose to" run on Netbooks (aka Atom), well see.

 

[knotknut]

News from Windows 7 website.

Thanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal—we're in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We're sorry for the delay and we'll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience.

Or should I have said, No News?

You would think a company like Microflop could afford to put more than two guys with laptops on the job to handle 2.5 mil downloads. LOL!

 

[amdfangirl]

Lol, they had a server overload from huge demand =P. Now they have more server to fix the problem =).

 

[randomizer]

Where do you get keys for this if you want to activate legitimately? I've had it for 2 days now but obviously haven't activated.

 

[badge]

Same here. I am at the 'type your product key for activation'. What or where are the activation keys for the windows 7 download from shadow's post here:

http://blog.wired.com/business/2009/01/windows-7-publi.html

 

[badge]

I am trying this method, but keep getting an error. I think I'll call the escort service and call it a night and try again tomorrow.

http://windows7center.com/windows-7-news/how-to-download-windows-7-beta-now-and-get-an-activation-key/

 

[50bmg]

it will run without a key. I have already installed ATI CCC8.12 and i am now installing cod5.

This is my first 64bit. I like it. IT seems so much faster than xp 32.

 

[randomizer]

You don't need a key. Just untick the "activate when I'm onlie" and click "next".

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

About how long do these betas last? will it only be for the 30 days? or up close to the official launch?

 

[randomizer]

30 days without key, 1 August 2009 with a key (or some time in August, can't remember the exact date).