Friday, January 9th 2009

Microsoft Makes First Windows 7 Beta Public

Jan 9th, 2009 04:06 Discuss (242 Comments)

Microsoft made the first beta release of its upcoming client operating system, Windows 7 (officially) public. While the OS has been open for downloads for MSDN and TechNet subscribers for the past two days, the company made it public in essence making it open for everyone to download it starting today.

Users will be able to download the Windows 7 Beta 1 DVD image file (.iso) from the official Windows 7 page on the company website here. The disk image file weighs 2.7 GB (3.15 GB for the 64-bit version). Unlike with earlier beta versions of Windows Vista, Windows 7 beta isn't available in a CD image format. "I really believe that Windows 7 is the best operating system we've ever developed," said Steve Ballmer, chief executive of Microsoft. "I encourage you all to get out and download it" he added.

Source: VNUnet

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242 Comments on Microsoft Makes First Windows 7 Beta Public

#176

suraswami

so the download link is broken? I can only get 1KB of 32/64 bit iso. Should I try tomorrow?

#177

truehighroller1

Another benchie but a little closer to my highest score. I bet I can beat it with a couple of runs.

service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=673143

#178

oli_ramsay

Quick and slightly noobish question:

If I download the 64bit version from an "alternative" source, do the md5 and sha1 checksum guarantee it's authenticity (if they match M$'s ones obviously)?

I only ask because I've heard some of the the ones floating around torrent sites may be pre-loaded with malware.

#179

johnspack

Here For Good!

Microsoft links are working for me- bouncing between 100k-240k/s, mostly over 200. I'm just using flashget to make sure I get top dl speed. (I only get 300k/s max on my connection)

#180

truehighroller1

johnspackMicrosoft links are working for me- bouncing between 100k-240k/s, mostly over 200. I'm just using flashget to make sure I get top dl speed. (I only get 300k/s max on my connection)

Yeah I think I tipped everyone off so now every one is hitting the servers hard again sorry about that :P. I made sure I was atleast half way before I posted it. I noticed how after posting I was using flashget and getting it fine it got all quiet in here. LOL

#181

truehighroller1

I just learned this and it is reallllllyyyyy no supprise to me at this point at all.. GTA IV doesn't run on Windows 7 hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahhahha......... :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: This is all towards R* by the way. I hate them now 100%.

Sorry guys I was trying to just edit my last message not Quote my self.

#182

binsky3333

Currently using microsoft's links and getting between 1.60-1.70 MB/sec.

#183

Shou Miko

truehighroller1I just learned this and it is reallllllyyyyy no supprise to me at this point at all.. GTA IV doesn't run on Windows 7 hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahhahha......... :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: This is all towards R* by the way. I hate them now 100%.

Sorry guys I was trying to just edit my last message not Quote my self.

run the GTAIV installation as Windows XP SP2 then you can install it and play it :)

i did that at the leaked beta from December 08 (last month).

#184

binsky3333

Has anyone done a sucessful dual boot with Windows vista SP1 and Windows 7?

#185

oli_ramsay

Just got my valid key (using this method: blog.hznet.nl/2009/01/10/how-to-receive-a-valid-windows-7-key)

Does anyone know when this beta will expire? And does anyone know the answer to this: forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1150613&postcount=179 ?

#186

Shou Miko

oli_ramsayJust got my valid key (using this method: blog.hznet.nl/2009/01/10/how-to-receive-a-valid-windows-7-key)

Does anyone know when this beta will expire? And does anyone know the answer to this: forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1150613&postcount=179 ?

i think it will only Expire if u use it, i will wait to next mouth to test my key out, 'cause i need a new hdd for that.

#187

johnspack

Here For Good!

I doubt the torrents are malicious, but why bother when the dl from ms is so fast- I'm staying between 200-300k/s now, total looks like 5hrs and I'm at 63% already, I ditched my torrent dl.

#188

binsky3333

Hmmm that method to get the key doesnt seem to be working... i guess microsoft removed it.

#189

Shou Miko

binsky3333Hmmm that method to get the key doesnt seem to be working... i guess microsoft removed it.

if u get and error just keep refresh your page, then you should get access, many says it's easier to get access to 64-bit page then the 32-bit.

But 64bit should working at 32bit too but not 100% confirmed yet and the same goes for 32bit key on 64bit.

#190

binsky3333

ok i guess i will keep refreshing... do i need to have a subscription to the technet thing or whatever it is or can i just have a regular account?

#191

Shou Miko

binsky3333ok i guess i will keep refreshing... do i need to have a subscription to the technet thing or whatever it is or can i just have a regular account?

Like the blog i linked to says u need to be login to technet.microsoft.com/ or just make a account i did that:)

#192

binsky3333

still not getting a key

#193

Rebo&Zooty

johnspackI doubt the torrents are malicious, but why bother when the dl from ms is so fast- I'm staying between 200-300k/s now, total looks like 5hrs and I'm at 63% already, I ditched my torrent dl.

because thats far slower then i could get off a good torrent.

i can pull 2+MB/s(not Mb), the ms servers are being FLOGGED!!!!!

#194

Shou Miko

binsky3333still not getting a key

if u r logon at technet you should get this:

Error

The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.

then just F5 (refresh) your browser window, and it should be easiere to get hands on the 64bit key, that what all people says on the net but i can't confirm that 100% i think i just was lucky that i got a 64bit key instead of the 32bit but the keys should work on both Win 7 even that's either not 100% confirmed yet.

sorry to repeat myself alot but i just want help :)

#195

bogmali

In Orbe Terrum Non Visi

A couple of screenshots from my install:

Desktop1

Desktop2

The whole install process took 17 minutes for me compared to 35-40 minutes with Vista

#196

truehighroller1

puma99dk|if u r logon at technet you should get this:

Error

The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.

then just F5 (refresh) your browser window, and it should be easiere to get hands on the 64bit key, that what all people says on the net but i can't confirm that 100% i think i just was lucky that i got a 64bit key instead of the 32bit but the keys should work on both Win 7 even that's either not 100% confirmed yet.

sorry to repeat myself alot but i just want help :)

YOU MY FRIEND GET A BIGGGGG FREAKING THUMBS UP AND A COUPLE OF STRIPPERS AND ALL THE BOOSE YOU COULD EVER WANT ALL AT ONCE FROM ME!! :rockout::rockout::rockout::rockout:

He is right I just got my 64bit what what. I already am running on it so :toast:.

#197

Shou Miko

truehighroller1YOU MY FRIEND GET A BIGGGGG FREAKING THUMBS UP AND A COUPLE OF STRIPPERS AND ALL THE BOOSE YOU COULD EVER WANT ALL AT ONCE FROM ME!! :rockout::rockout::rockout::rockout:

He is right I just got my 64bit what what. I already am running on it so :toast:.

hehe you are welcome, i am just here to help people :cool:

so now i just wanna hear some more that gets there key, since it's free i hope the most that request one will get one :toast:

i just have problems myself downloading the 32bit version it's seems like the server i get the iso from is hanging at my 30/30mbit connection :(

#198

truehighroller1

puma99dk|hehe you are welcome, i am just here to help people :cool:

so now i just wanna hear some more that gets there key, since it's free i hope the most that request one will get one :toast:

i just have problems myself downloading the 32bit version it's seems like the server i get the iso from is hanging at my 30/30mbit connection :(

Are you using the direct link provided from micro$oft and if so are you using a download manager like flashget? I got it that way the first time I tried it. I hung using IE.

#199

Shou Miko

truehighroller1Are you using the direct link provided from micro$oft and if so are you using a download manager like flashget? I got it that way the first time I tried it. I hung using IE.

i have tried FlashGet it's stockat 11,2% and at IE7 i got about 10% and now then i write this post it's just finish but only 242mb :confused:

#200

Kursah

Still trying to get my x64 key, played a round of FFoW, came back still getting the

Error
The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.

I will keep trying for a little while tho...I really want a key, that would make this whole deal that much sweeter!

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