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First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgrade
First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgrade
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.
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
Download the Windows 7 Beta
microsoft.com — 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] ... (more) Download the Windows 7 Beta
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