How to get the Windows 7 Beta

g0tanks · 11th Jan 2009, 06:17 AM

Windows 7: How to Get Your Windows 7 Beta Product Key

I thought someone might be interested

PsYkHoTiK · 11th Jan 2009, 08:26 AM

That was yesterday (and this morning) when they had server issues.

It is up now.

Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview

The_YongGrand · 11th Jan 2009, 09:33 AM

Man! I was about to ask the same thing too!

Well, they said there's a huge traffic jam inside it when it was released. 2.5mil keys are provided for the first 2.5mil beta testers.

Also, to obtain the W7 beta, one must sign in and download from IE first. I can't get it to redirect in Firefox!

edit: Okay, got it! I received the key for the W7 Beta 32-bit only. I love to try 64-bit but I don't have the amount of RAM right now to do so.

PsYkHoTiK · 11th Jan 2009, 09:41 AM

I actually downloaded it through firefox (used it all the way)... o_0

The_YongGrand · 11th Jan 2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

I actually downloaded it through firefox (used it all the way)... o_0

Don't know why I can't make it to start thru Firefox, but I could get it working thru IE. Strange!

I'm now downloading the 32-bit one from the Microsoft.

So anyone tried that before? Is it good? I want to see less slowdowns and more simplified interface. Never mind the aeroglass, but I need the more backwards compatibility and in the same time, more support for future programs!

PsYkHoTiK · 11th Jan 2009, 10:33 AM

I think backwards compatibility is pretty much dead. It does run a lot leaner and better though. I love the new taskbar (much more efficient use of space).

Live messenger is a seperate download (I think it is live essentials - its on Microsoft's Windows 7 page - the download link that is).

Biggest improvement that I see so far is UAC (much more customizable - as it has different tiers).

Also the windows itself is real nice. If you drag a window out of the desktop, it will resize back into the desktop. Possibly something to do with the touch features I guess...

Chai · 11th Jan 2009, 10:45 AM

Anyone tried it yet?

I guess this is what Vista should have been.

A lot of experimental features on Vista that was improved.

PsYkHoTiK · 11th Jan 2009, 11:04 AM

I have it installed on my spare Raptor drive.

Aero is now a LOT more functional (not just purdy purdy).

The_YongGrand · 11th Jan 2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

I think backwards compatibility is pretty much dead. It does run a lot leaner and better though. I love the new taskbar (much more efficient use of space).

Live messenger is a seperate download (I think it is live essentials - its on Microsoft's Windows 7 page - the download link that is).

Biggest improvement that I see so far is UAC (much more customizable - as it has different tiers).

Also the windows itself is real nice. If you drag a window out of the desktop, it will resize back into the desktop. Possibly something to do with the touch features I guess...

Cool. If it could run well without trashing the HDD I guess it'll do well in my other lower-end systems. Currently I'm planning to test it on my another PC with E2140.

However, could it run earlier versions of Office?

PsYkHoTiK · 11th Jan 2009, 11:38 AM

I guess it's safe to say if it wont install on Vista, don't expect it to work on 7 (16bit installers).

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The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,877 Reputation: 1187 Rep Power: 19	Man! I was about to ask the same thing too! Well, they said there's a huge traffic jam inside it when it was released. 2.5mil keys are provided for the first 2.5mil beta testers. Also, to obtain the W7 beta, one must sign in and download from IE first. I can't get it to redirect in Firefox! edit: Okay, got it! I received the key for the W7 Beta 32-bit only. I love to try 64-bit but I don't have the amount of RAM right now to do so. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E7200, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2, Sapphire ATi Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Asus P5B-E Plus, nVidia Geforce 7950GT 512MB DDR3

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PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,746 Reputation: 4681 Rep Power: 66	I actually downloaded it through firefox (used it all the way)... o_0 __________________ Intel SLBEJ @ 4GHz : 3x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600 : Asus P6X58 Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : XFX Radeon 5850 : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Swiftech Apogee XT : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLBEJ : SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

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PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,746 Reputation: 4681 Rep Power: 66	I think backwards compatibility is pretty much dead. It does run a lot leaner and better though. I love the new taskbar (much more efficient use of space). Live messenger is a seperate download (I think it is live essentials - its on Microsoft's Windows 7 page - the download link that is). Biggest improvement that I see so far is UAC (much more customizable - as it has different tiers). Also the windows itself is real nice. If you drag a window out of the desktop, it will resize back into the desktop. Possibly something to do with the touch features I guess... __________________ Intel SLBEJ @ 4GHz : 3x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600 : Asus P6X58 Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : XFX Radeon 5850 : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Swiftech Apogee XT : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLBEJ : SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

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PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,746 Reputation: 4681 Rep Power: 66	I have it installed on my spare Raptor drive. Aero is now a LOT more functional (not just purdy purdy). __________________ Intel SLBEJ @ 4GHz : 3x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600 : Asus P6X58 Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : XFX Radeon 5850 : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Swiftech Apogee XT : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLBEJ : SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

11th Jan 2009, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,746 Reputation: 4681 Rep Power: 66	I guess it's safe to say if it wont install on Vista, don't expect it to work on 7 (16bit installers). __________________ Intel SLBEJ @ 4GHz : 3x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600 : Asus P6X58 Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : XFX Radeon 5850 : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Swiftech Apogee XT : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLBEJ : SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

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