How to Get Your Windows 7 Beta 1 on Friday

[iwantwindows7naw]

At this point it's a total nonsense for MicSft to give aways 20/30 different keys that works for everyone without any limit. They could have just given ONE for the 64byt and ONE for the 32 and that's it.
I think they changed their min don the go.

 

[iwantwindows7naw]

Ok I have been talking with a guy very close to the Microsoft programmers and he explained me what happen:

Their initial idea of the 2.5mil keys have been discarded: after yesterday they realized that giving away keys FOR FREE just using a LIVE account would have lead to after the 2.5milions would have been over:
1) Some people (many) still not having a regualr key
2) Some people (many) having way more then one

This situation was leading (read some posts above) to a "black market" selling of the "precious keys" with the difference that these keys have been given for FREE.

This would have caused huge problems in the short end (think at people searching for legit keys on ebay and ppl selling for hundreds!!).

Then they had to change their politic.

OFFICIALLY THE 2.5MIL LIMIT HAVE BEEN REMOVED! Keys and downloads are and will be available with no time/quantity limit!

 

[zillaamer7F]

Hi! I m constantly proceed till this message!.. Is it ok or something is wrong with my system... UAC prompts to install an add on & i click Continue......... Page Detail & browser status bar says "Done" Please wait while the Download Manager begins your download. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have not already installed ActiveX control or the JavaTM applet, an information box will appear in your Microsoft Internet Explorer browser prompting you to install "ActiveX control:...". If the Download Manager can not install the ActiveX control or the JavaTM applet in your browser, you may have system restrictions. If you have system restrictions, please: Download products using the Web Browser method Contact your organization’s Administrator to download products using the Download Manager method

 

[mSeliga]

I got mine a few weeks ago off Bittorrent. I got the key today though.

 

[SIW2]

Hi zillameer,

Do you want the iso d/l ?

Try this for x64

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...0_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO


and this for x86

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...00_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso

They were posted by John earlier .

SIW2

 

[mSeliga]

So did a lot of people.

I have to admit I was surprised that people were all up in arms about not being to get it from the servers. Bittorrent is so much easier to download large files. Maybe Microsoft will learn one day.

 

[Ace38]

Well...after all this time spent trying to get a key, and trying to get the download....it doesnt like my setup. Weird thing is, it'll install nicely on my dell dimension 4600c (I've got 4 computers here...mine, my kids each have one and then the dell). Oh well, at least I can still try it.

 

[zillaamer7F]

SIW2 Thnx a lot!

 

[darkassain]

lmao people think that they need to reinstall their systems...lol

running sfc /scannow will solve it....

sorry you guys i must have been part of taking of taking 50% of MS's bandwith...lol

(as my external hdd got corrupted and so i went and download both...)

sorry...

for those who dont know here should explain http://www.sevenforums.com/network-internet/1200-whats-your-internet-speed.html#post13849

 

[SIW2]

You're welcome zillaamer,

Have you installed and activated yet?


SIW2

 

[Lvcoyote]

So, is everyone happy now?? What a frenzy yesterday was.....LOL.

 

[badger]

Yep, i'm happy. Got a key and activated successfully.

However, I think overall i would prefer a physical media Beta release like we had with Vista. Remember your cool Vista Beta 2 CPP disc package?

 

[Lvcoyote]

Yea, but that gets expensive. In todays high speed internet era, downloading is just as viable for most.

 

[johngalt]

Time to let this one die.....

 

[zillaamer7F]

SIW2.. Thnx for the links but after downloading some 2.Gb it stuck and Orbit downloader made a mess of it(It just showd a complete download of 33.3kb)..... Now I hav no idea what to do as Given links r not working any More...(Everytime I click both links they take me to this>download microsoft - Live Search Weired part is I cant access page 82, 83 of this discussion as browser redirects to page 81! Whats wrong? Regards Can any body Help?

 

[Joe]

SIW2.. Thnx for the links but after downloading some 2.Gb it stuck and Orbit downloader made a mess of it(It just showd a complete download of 33.3kb)..... Now I hav no idea what to do as Given links r not working any More...(Everytime I click both links they take me to this>download microsoft - Live Search Weired part is I cant access page 82, 83 of this discussion as browser redirects to page 81! Whats wrong? Regards Can any body Help?

This link was just checked and is working for Windows 7 Beta Download:

Download the Windows 7 Beta

 

[zillaamer7F]

Thnx Joe!
......I figured out the Problem.... UAC was the main problem, Now I m downloading the beta...... & page numbers of this thread r also now correct...Some time earlier there were page 82&83.. Now the last count till now is 81......
THNX every1 here!...................Regards!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello all.

Regarding the "missing" pages of this thread; some posts had to be removed because of the illegal activities being discussed.















Later Ted

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello iwantwindows7naw.

It would be a good idea to change that user title, you can do it in your "User CP".

Thank you.














Later :sarc: Ted

 

[johngalt]

This thread is now being closed due to the lack of a need for it.

In addition, there is to be *no* bumping of threads less than a week old.