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Download the Windows 7 Beta
Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. You'll need a system recovery disk (and know how to use it). You're [almost] flying solo: you'll need to troubleshoot ...
Welcome to Windows 7
microsoft.com — Over the past few years, you've asked us to make some changes to Windows. We listened closely. Now it's time to share an early look at how we've used your feedback. Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the ... (more) Welcome to Windows 7
Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview
technet.microsoft.com — You are willing to participate as an active beta tester and provide feedback to help us complete Windows 7. You have an extra computer available to dedicate to testing beta software. You can back up your PC, install and reinstall Windows, and ... (more) Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview
Here’s where we stand
windowsteamblog.com — I know many of you have had issues with the Windows 7 Beta site over the last 24 hours. As you may have noticed the download site has been up and running smoothly since this morning. That said, we apologize for the inconvenience that it caused some ... (more) Here’s where we stand
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Windows 7 Beta Available, Again!
Today @ PC World — windows 7 beta now available Microsoft Windows 7 beta is now available for public download. We've compiled all the information you need to understand what's different with the Windows 7 beta and decide whether it's the right option for you. You can download Windows 7 beta code here . Windows 7 Beta Download Microsoft initially released the Windows 7 beta Friday afternoon, but the massive user response caused ...

How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... Microsoft is obviously the first stop to getting Windows 7. Here's the download page, where you'll pick either 32 or 64-bit version. If you have 4GB of RAM or more, get 64-bit. You'll need your Live ID and Microsoft will want some info about you, but just lie or tell the truth or whatever, and you'll be taken to a download page with your product key. If you have some trouble getting the download link to work after getting your product key (like me), here are the direct links to the ...

Windows 7 now 'available to all'
CPU3D.com / News Feed — ... download will last for two weeks, according to Microsoft. Microsoft had initially planned to restrict downloads of the software to 2.5m copies, but now says that unlimited copies will be available until 24 January. After that, the limit will be reinstated, though it looks likely to be surpassed by then. Laurence Painell, product manager at Microsoft, said that it had removed the download limit so that Windows 7 would be available to "a much wider audience". Download it here ... http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx

Windows 7 Download Cap Removed
Maximum PC — ... January 24th). During that time you will have access to the beta even if the download number exceeds the 2.5 million unit limit." Microsoft hasn't said how many users have already downloaded Windows 7, but according to Net Applications, IE8 beta 2, which is included in Windows 7 beta, spiked from .82 percent on Friday to .98 percent on Saturday, and then 1.01 percent on Sunday, setting a new record level for the browser. If you haven't already, you can download the Windows 7 beta here . [image] Image Credit: ArsTechnica

Install Windows 7 on a Mac
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Filed under: OS, SoftwareRaise your hand if you remember when a Mac was a Mac and a Windows machine was a Windows machine, and never the twain shall meet. I sure do. Change has come. Our own Christina Warren has written an exhaustive set of instructions for installing Windows 7 on a Mac over at our sister site, Download Squad. Windows 7 is in beta, so don't try and use it for any mission-critical tasks. Meant to be an incremental update to Vista (Snow Vista?), the current iteration of Windows 7 includes changes like a ...

Windows 7 Beta Download Extended Until Feb. 10
Maximum PC — desktop Microsoft has seen some pretty insane demand for its Windows 7 beta , so much so it couldn’t even keep it’s servers up. Once things finally leveled off Microsoft took the unusual step of removing its ...

Windows 7 Beta General Availability Extended
Overclockers Club news Feed — ... TechNet subscribers. MSDN/TechNet members will continue to have access to Windows 7 beta(s) throughout the remaining beta process. Already got the beta? Share your thoughts and feelings about Windows 7 with the community. Aside from some issues with drivers, the general feeling from members in the forum so far is that Windows 7 is turning out to be a rather fast and decent operating system. Windows 7 - Product Page · Beta Download · OCC Forum Discussion

Windows 7 beta on VirtualBox
Johan Louwers Personal Blog. — ... Today the official Windows 7 beta is available and can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. So now we all can enjoy looking at the new windows, what you most likely do not want is to free a computer for it. So to beta test the new windows 7 it is ideal to run it in a virtual machine. From personal experience I can tell that you test Windows 7 by using ...

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Windows 7 Beta goes public
engadget.com 1/10/2009 — But this time, you don't have to head over to your favorite torrent tracker to get it. Microsoft just began its Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview Program , which means you can head on over to your favorite internet , download the ISO, burn a DVD and ...
First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgrade
blogs.zdnet.com 1/11/2009 — The other day I got access to the Home Premium edition of Windows 7. After a tortuously long download process I got my hands on the ISO and installed it on a few machines to check it out.
Windows 7 Beta now available, public beta follows on FridayDV Hardware
Microsoft released the first beta version of Windows 7 at CES 2009. MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers can download it immediately, and consumers who want to test the beta will be able to download it tomorrow at this page . Windows 7 is designed to do the following: Work the ...
Windows 7 is nearly finalMadshrimps News RSS Feed
The CEO announced that a nearly final "beta" test version of Windows 7 will be available Friday for regular PC users to download and tinker with. The new operating system — which could be available for purchase on PCs within a year — uses much of the same underlying technology as ...
Public Windows 7 beta coming on FridayThe Tech Report: News
Microsoft gave a presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show late yesterday, and as the Associated Press reports, the company revealed that a public beta of Windows 7 is right around the corner. In fact, you should be able to download it tomorrow. The AP says Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer also...
Microsoft announces Windows 7 Beta Download to start this Week in CES KeynoteI4U News
If you did not catch Steve Ballmer doing his Microsoft CES 2009 keynote, youd did not miss anything especially if you have read the leaked Microsoft keynote agenda. As expected Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating syste...
Windows 7 Download Cap RemovedMaximum PC all RSS Feed
Concerned you may have waited too long to download Microsoft's Windows 7 public beta and missed the boat? Don't be. Following a deluge of download requests that initially took out Microsoft's servers forcing the company to temporarily halt downloads, ...
Windows 7 beta direct-download links from VolesoftHome - THE INQUIRER
Fernando Cassia the inquirer It's 10 pm on a Friday night, what do you do? > >
Early Problems with Windows 7 Beta KeysMaximum PC all RSS Feed
ArsTechnica reports  that some users who have downloaded Windows 7 from the early release outlets (Microsoft Connect, MSDN, TechNet) can't get keys - and thus can't activate their downloaded copies. Here's what Microsoft is saying about the ...
Windows Rolls out Live EssentialsMaximum PC all RSS Feed
At tonight's CES Microsoft keynote speech, Steve Ballmer talked a lot about the shape of things to come in the Windows community. Fortunately, he also made a couple announcements that are about the here and now . One such announcement was that ...
Microsoft Again Snubs TorrentsMaximum PC all RSS Feed
Torrentfreak has lambasted Microsoft for not using torrents for the launch of the Windows 7 Beta. Microsoft faced serious bandwidth constraints and had to delay the launch of the Beta by a day. Although the criticism is impassioned coming from a blog ...
Rest Assured: Windows 7 Still Features the BSODMaximum PC all RSS Feed
To much interest, Microsoft recently released their open beta for Windows 7. Heck, there was so much interest that it brought down even Microsoft’s servers! But while it was on us to bring down Microsoft’s servers, it’s on them to bring down ...
Sing Your Way to Songwriting Fame (?) with Microsoft Research's SongsmithMaximum PC all RSS Feed
Microsoft Research, the code jockeys behind video and imaging innovations like Unwrap Mosaic , AutoCollage 2008 ,  and the Microsoft Image Composite Editor , has expanded into audio creativity with its new Songsmith program. Songsmith enables ...
Windows 7 Beta Available for Public DownloadPC World Latest Technology News
Microsoft made the Windows 7 beta available for public download Saturday, lifting the limit on the number of users who...
Microsoft scraps download limit for Win 7 betaHome - THE INQUIRER
Sylvie Barak the inquirer You want to try it? Be our guest! > >
Microsoft Makes Windows 7 Beta AvailablePC World Latest Technology News
Microsoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for download SaturdayMicrosoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for...
How to get the Windows 7 Public BetaMaximum PC all RSS Feed
Ever since The Windows 7 public beta went live yesterday, Microsoft servers have been buckling under the demand. The much coveted ISO files and CD keys have had somewhat sporadic availability, but as always can be had if you know where to look. ...
Microsoft delays first Windows 7 public betaThe Register
'Feature complete' code demand buckles servers Microsoft has postponed broad availability of the first Windows 7 beta in order to keep up with anticipated download demand.…
Demand for Windows Beta Downs Microsoft's ServersMaximum PC all RSS Feed
Have you been anticipating the public launch of Windows 7 beta? You're far from alone. At the Microsoft CES keynote two days ago, Steve Ballmer announced the upcoming OS would be made available in beta form to the general populace today, but the ...
Windows 7 public beta out todayHome - THE INQUIRER
Egan Orion the inquirer Comment Windows ME II SP2 > >
Microsoft Won't Commit to '09 Launch for Windows 7Maximum PC all RSS Feed
Microsoft is not too keen on rolling out an underdone Windows 7 and will only proceed with its launch when it is sure that the OS is ready. This is the reason it is not committing to a 2009 launch date. Microsoft’s Bill Veghte told Cnet that the OS ...
Microsoft's Windows Guides Help You Help Your FriendsMaximum PC all RSS Feed
The economy might be down, but Microsoft's betting a lot of your technology-challenged friends and relatives still bought or received new PCs this Christmas. Want to give them a helping hand - and give yourself more free time to get back to your ...
First Windows 7 beta puts fresh face on VistaThe Register
More polish so you don't spit Review Microsoft has officially released the first Windows 7 beta. While it's been one of the web's worst kept secrets, Microsoft was still keeping quiet about the details and timing of the final release at the ...
Windows 7 Public Beta ReleasedMaximum PC all RSS Feed
Here's some breaking news: At the Microsoft CES Keynote, Steve Ballmer has just announced the launch of the Windows 7 Public beta. Customers of Technet and MSDN can get the beta right away (if you hadn't already been tempted by the various leaks) ...