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Microsoft puts full-scale Windows 7 Beta back in action
Microsoft puts full-scale Windows 7 Beta back in action
Nice going, guys and girls. You had officially brought the servers that Microsoft used to host up Windows 7 Beta on to their knees. According to a statement received from the company by ComputerWorld , Microsoft had to put things on hold for some time in order to "add some infrastructure ...
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
Windows 7 and Vista (and XP) Simple Multi-Boot Guide
Windows 7 and Vista (and XP) Simple Multi-Boot Guide
tweaktown.com — Keen to have the best each OS has to offer on the same PC? We show you... the cleanest way to go about it. (more) Windows 7 and Vista (and XP) Simple Multi-Boot Guide
Windows 7 Gaming Performance or Lack Thereof and Random Thoughts
Windows 7 Gaming Performance or Lack Thereof and Random Thoughts
testfreaks.com — Windows 7 the beta! Yep got me one along with most people reading this I’m sure, is... it all that? Not sure yet as it’s just a beta. Though if you look around the web you’ll find many sites touting the superiority of W7 over Vista and ... (more) Windows 7 Gaming Performance or Lack Thereof and Random ...
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Microsoft temporarily removes Windows 7 Beta download limit
Engadget — ... , it took just hours to bring the servers to a screeching halt as consumers 'round the globe attempted to get in before the 2.5 million mark was hit. Now, however, the team has removed that barrier for the next fortnight in effort to make the download experience more ideal. Crisis averted. ...

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