Update 2: We have now posted a method for acquiring a valid key too.Update: It appears that Microsoft.com is suffering badly with "server too busy" messages. The Windows Team Blog have confirmed MS are struggling and adding more servers. We have direct ISO download links below.
We revealed that Microsoft would be posting a public beta of Windows 7 earlier this week and Microsoft has just made it available on it's TechNet channels.
Entitled Windows 7 beta customer preview program, the company has posted the beta bits to the Microsoft TechNet pages. Be warned it's rather slow at the moment.
Download: Windows 7 x86 (32bit) and x64 (64 bit)According to Microsoft there are 2.5 million keys to go around worldwide so plenty in other words. Microsoft is also providing a QFE patch for the MP3 corruption issues that have plagued build 7000, this should be online shortly as KB961367. It's extremely important you apply this patch as you may lose parts of your MP3s if the patch is not applied. 32bit and 64bit patches are now available.
It's fully confirmed that the beta 1 build is 7000 that leaked shortly after Christmas. Our members have been discussing the Windows 7 availability for the past week in one of our more popular forum threads. According to sources close to Microsoft, the company is significantly further on from build 7000, having posted 7016 internally recently. It's understood that the development has branched from 7003 onwards ready for the RC/RTM stages.
If you're interested in Windows 7 features then check out our overviews:
- Windows 7 beta quick review
- Windows 7: Action Center Overview
- Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC) Overview
- Windows 7: Calibate Your Display
- Windows 7: Federated Search
Courtesy of XKCD
Unless you're being sarcastic? lol.
Unless you're being sarcastic? lol.
I think he's referring to the fact that the beta is/was supposedly (going to be) released at 8PM, not that it IS 8PM now.
not active yet.
not active yet.
Is live for me now, but slowly as hell.
(Actually I didn't know that the Hell should be measure by speed).
:-)
~X
Same message...
after you install, just run Auto Update and it will install it.
Its already out.
32:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...splaylang=en&tm
64:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...splaylang=en&tm
32:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...splaylang=en&tm
64:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...splaylang=en&tm
ohh thanks alot
Yeah, I was wondering wtf was going on, its not appearing on Windows Update for me.
arrrrrg
I got to the survey part for 32-bit client. For the 64-bit client I actually received the verification e-mail, got verified but then the same "try next business day" - that's over 60 hours away!!!
I think MS wouldn't have been so hammered if they didn't say it was restricted to 2.5millon downloads. All us geeks are making sure we get a copy and that's overwhelmed them.
I got to the survey part for 32-bit client. For the 64-bit client I actually received the verification e-mail, got verified but then the same "try next business day" - that's over 60 hours away!!!
I think MS wouldn't have been so hammered if they didn't say it was restricted to 2.5millon downloads. All us geeks are making sure we get a copy and that's overwhelmed them.
Exactly, I actually ran down from office to my home and reached within 1 and a half hour.. I was litrally running on the road ... 2.5million is an panic attack ..
https://www.microsoft.com/library/errorpage...us/default.aspx
https://www.microsoft.com/library/errorpage...us/default.aspx
i got this now
XML Parsing Error: no element found Location: https://profile.microsoft.com/RegSysProfile...=false&submit=1 Line Number 1, Column 1: ^
...so?
and they could sell them still now anyway. Doesn't really make a difference but at least it allows them to stage the process somewhat. The actual download itself isn't a huge issue anyway since they could use torrents or whatever to spread the load.
I was on something last night booking something and it was busy so I was in a queue - it even told me where i was in the queue
"connection interrupted"
Last edited by roadwarrior on 09 Jan 2009 - 16:33
Last edited by bluarash on 09 Jan 2009 - 16:49
Yeah, typo. Thanks for pointing it out, I'll fix it now.
As I pointed out, Microsoft is in a slightly different position as they have the resources to handle things like this, they simply choose to act like they didn't know they were going to have this kind of demand. Just watch, later today or tomorrow, they will come out with a press release saying something like "we didn't anticipate this level of demand". That's a load of BS and they know it.
Oh, sorry. Was really just joking. I figured the p**s part was editorial insertion of a sixth P.
Well, that part was always in the version I learned in the Navy, and we did call it the 6 p's.
Well, they have to wait until then, aren't they? its only 3 hours or so away...
No Problem. I do agree that MS should have said something, but then that could have lead to more issues with traffic.
That is from the the Partner Site. However, they did say that if you were a part of Technet or MSDN, you could get it earlier. However, I believe this is the public time as well.
Maybe Microsoft should at least bring back the paid preview program and require individuals to purchased the software before downloading it... somewhere in the range of $20 to $40 dollars. You could get to releases, a cool sticker and maybe a certificate with a stamp by big Steve. Yeah!
Maybe Microsoft should at least bring back the paid preview program and require individuals to purchased the software before downloading it... somewhere in the range of $20 to $40 dollars. You could get to releases, a cool sticker and maybe a certificate with a stamp by big Steve. Yeah!
2.5 Million downloads in an hour let alone a day is almost unheard of.
MSDN said 12PM PST. It's probably not even up yet.
FWIW, Microsoft Partners get the DL at noon PST, and as far as I know there's no limit to them. Maybe you should sign up?
Again, sorry if it offended anyone...
Again, sorry if it offended anyone...
Ask Adobe how many downloads they serve up every day.
Small web application vs Operating System... not the same
ya...ryt
Medking
They can't keep their servers up and right.
MS knew exactly what they were up against,after all they did settle on number of 2.5 mill ,besides they knew this was going to happen, they should prepare better.
Although it isn't that bad either as it could have been,its slow but not dead.
Read the above comments about the time of when it will be released... yeesh.
Last edited by BryanB on 09 Jan 2009 - 17:26
If I can just get to the point where they send me a CD-Key, i'll be looking for a torrent source or some other mirror.
Exactly, we need the KEEEY!
I believe he was referring to getting a key from Microsoft, then getting his ISO from usenet (same thing I'm planning on doing... actually I already have the ISO for both versions, just waiting to get a key from Microsoft).
Because presumably i'll be able to download the iso, yet without a key..?
Medking
Because presumably i'll be able to download the iso, yet without a key..?
Medking
Your going to need to wait until their download pages go live, that's when you will be able to get a key. Nothing is officially up yet.
right click the link and put save target as, or copy the link location
for some reason they do redirect to the windows home page, yet the link is there.
otherwise, here it is:
http://wb.dlservice.microsoft.com/download...LFRE_EN_DVD.iso
that's for the x86 version.
if that still doesn't work then copy and paste it into your browser. it'll open the microsoft download manager script and then woopee. (i'm at 4%!!
but still, could someone answer my question above?
and to grab the KEY we have to follow the TechNet page
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 3387009024 (3.2G) [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: `D:/Incoming/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO'
If anyone can confirm, since putting it in browser starts the activex/java stuff instead.
Incase you missed it:
32:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...splaylang=en&tm
64:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...splaylang=en&tm
Last edited by Nitrius on 09 Jan 2009 - 18:26
Can You post download links please?
Links doesn't work for me. I just recieve this message:
Windows 7 Beta Download Center
Please wait while the Download Manager begins your download
NOTE The form wont work till about 3PM EST (12PM PST, 8pm GMT) so you'll just have to wait
(hard to be patient while thinking those words, i know i know!!!
"Error
The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day."
Though i have leaked win7 at my VirtualPC...i want this Beta 1 to be installed onto my main pc & laptop...
From what I have read, there will be unlimited activations. Take that as you will.
I get to 99%, with 22 seconds left in the d/l.. and it all comes crashing to a halt.
Thanks!
Remember to paste the link NOT click it.
And as it used ActiveX, only works with IE under windows.
I've extracted them, slightly different subdirectory on the URL. Probably worth changing them in the post as well.
Windows 7 x86 (32bit) Download
Windows 7 x64 (64bit) Download
Windows 7 Public Beta ISO
[32 Bit] Size 2.43GB Windows 7 Public Beta ISO
[64 Bit] Size 3.15GB Windows 7 Public Beta ISO
P.S : I Just changed wb.dlservice.microsoft.com to download.microsoft.com and it worked fine
A "total n00b" figured out a easier way for everyone still waiting.
Last edited by SHoTTa35 on 09 Jan 2009 - 20:44
total_n00b: GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO
mine: GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.ISO
Notice there is no "X". What's the difference?
With X = 64-bit
No X = 32-bit
With X = 64-bit
No X = 32-bit
total_n00b: GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO
mine: GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.ISO
Notice there is no "X". What's the difference?
GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO=64-bit
Thanks!!!
Been looking around and no-dice
:s
EDIT: woah. my java download for some reason just stopped: "the file has changed on the server"
goddarn.
Do we think it will resume eventually, or are these download links dead?
Should have been called US only release.
I think MS ppl are trolling around the net today,laughing it up at us trying so desperately to get our hands on their puppy.They must really be getting off on all this hoopla.
Should have been called US only release.
I think MS ppl are trolling around the net today,laughing it up at us trying so desperately to get our hands on their puppy.They must really be getting off on all this hoopla.
Yes, I can see the Microsoft system admins masturbating furiously at the thought of people trying to download a file.
I really wouldn't trust direct (so far officially unannounced) links from MS.
Torrents FTW!
+1
And the links at top are being redirected to microsoft.com now.
See below for search results close to your request, or try a new search."
Better than "Server is too busy", but not much.
Microsoft really dropped the ball today.
Last edited by roadwarrior on 09 Jan 2009 - 20:44
Last edited by .Cameron. on 09 Jan 2009 - 21:02
Last edited by Warbucks81 on 09 Jan 2009 - 21:05
Firefox got over 8 million downloads in its first 24 hours, so it's not inconceivable that the 2.5 million could all go before tomorrow morning ( though it is of course a much, much, much bigger file to download than Firefox ). If Microsoft's servers will dole them out, that is. Maybe this pulling of the file in the last few minutes signifies the number has been reached already...
Gonna give up now as its defo not going to download today!
EDIT - Nope, now I'm getting the 'Coming Soon' on FF as well... Bummer.
Last edited by lexa000 on 09 Jan 2009 - 21:15
64 bit baby!!!
Obviously that site is getting hammered too, I can't get it to load.
edit: got it to load, here's what it says - "Due to very heavy traffic we’re seeing as a result of interest in the Windows 7 Beta, we are adding some additional infrastructure support to the Microsoft.com properties before we post the public beta. We want to ensure customers have the best possible experience when downloading the beta, and I’ll be posting here again soon once the beta goes live. Stay tuned! We are excited that you are excited!"
The morons who run the servers should have thought about doing that BEFOREHAND. If they really "want to ensure customers have the best possible experience when downloading the beta", then they will learn from this and previous mistakes like this and properly prepare for these kinds of events. It's simply pathetic that they didn't think this through. Because of this total f***-up, they should remove the limit on how many people can sign up for the CPP, just to BEGIN to make up for wasting people's time today.
Last edited by roadwarrior on 09 Jan 2009 - 22:10
technet now reads : Windows® 7 Beta coming soon!
But in all honesty, you guys are gonna love it. I just want a key so I can use it longer than 30 days
now if I an just get a key ...
I enjoyed the vista beta's and reported a few bugs.
Seems to be finished I guess .. all this for nothing ... wasted 3 hours of my life for this **** ... just woke up in the middle of the night for this got NOTHING!!! very dissapointed....
Doh!! Am sounding like a soap opera queen
More amusngly has anyone else notied Windows Update is completely borked, both for Windows 7 and Windows Vista? It just gives a error.
it must be time for bed. I'm tired of waiting around.
Really nothing to worry about. That was up for like 4-5 days.
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/b...load-closed.htm
heh
What's the deal here now? lol
yes, thanks for pointing out the obvious. I'm sure everyone on here knows how to get it through other means. Most of us just want a legit key
Now Im in the begining of a project that depends on touch and pen features and I really need to send feedback. I cant do that in a partnership channel cause its a consulting project im handling in my spare time.
Anyway, you are right. But that doesnt mean that some keys shouldnt be well received.
Actually I got my key just seconds before the link to get the beta were changed...
It seems odd to me... The file names are the same.
GB1CULFRE
GB1CULXFRE
(Presence of X signifies 64-Bit version.)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4507/61712948dm9.jpg
I just clicked on that link and got the error page. I, for kicks changed the 32 to 64 and that bloody thing spit out a key for me! Holy crap! I will post this at the bottom, too! Thanks for the link buddy!
RTM is normally schedule for july 2009.
This Beta expire in july too but we still got 30 days before activation + 5 rearm giving yourself an extra 150 days. So with or without key there is not any difference.
Thanks,
Also, what do people use for resuming file downloads these days? I just installed GetRight, but now my computer feels dirty. :\
And its free...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
They've removed the reference to releasing the beta today. So much for that one. Guess we can all call it a night.
Err, this isn't "high load", its like super duper extreme load. :p MS aren't gods you know..
Should be down in 90 mins or so.
Just need a key now
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ ??
What IS going on with all of these false starts?
but i agree that they're not gonna delay for that long. plus they said it'll be out before the vista anniversary, so, before month end. I can't see them delaying it for more than a week tbh, and that's max.
i still marvel at how no one at microsoft's end foresaw this. jeesh, talk about amateur-ish...
64% for me, dunno how you guys are getting such great download rates. i'm even using IDM, which usually boosts my downloads to 480kb/s (which is high for me considering the isp limits), and i'm only getting 118kb/s, although it is steady.
for 64 bit: https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/pr...us/default.aspx
And technet has changed :
Windows 7 Beta Customer PreviewThanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal -- we're in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We're sorry for the delay and we'll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience.
Thanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal -- we're in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We're sorry for the delay and we'll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience.
Looks like they will allow keys and ownloads at same times, so will get hammred all at once.,
?
That URL just redirects me to the Windows 7 main site :
?
That URL just redirects me to the Windows 7 main site :
Just keep trying it every few minutes. I usually got the page that said the site was having technical problems then it suddenly gave me the key page.
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/pr...us/default.aspx
I had two browsers open with a dozen tabs open in each. I just kept clicking "Refresh All" for well over an hour. Eventually I got a key.
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/pr...us/default.aspx
I had two browsers open with a dozen tabs open in each. I just kept clicking "Refresh All" for well over an hour. Eventually I got a key.
Its just redirecting back to the Windows 7 homepage now.
Actually, I was simply mocking you.
Mocking me..........lol. I have more knowledge about computers and the internet than you could only dream of. Grow up. Child
Yes, I was mocking you, because the idea of upgrading the internet is retarded. That's like saying we need to upgrade Math because equations are getting too hard.
@ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx
It's a valid key direct from Microsoft. They generate a unique key so unless you give it out. No one else has it.
This shambles really is beyond me.
***I was able to get a key for both 32 & 64.***
Last edited by dogmai79 on 10 Jan 2009 - 01:31
I was lucky to get a 64bit key not long ago and i'm currently on win7 32 and it accept it, i did not activate it but as long as it did accept it i'm ok.
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/pr...us/default.aspx
Just open firefox and load the address in about 15 tabs! That should do it!
I still have it open in a tab in IE though so I'll keep attempting there.
I'm in Canada so they might not be blocking access to us. Still possible for other countries I guess.
Not a good look for MS though. They've been hyping up '7' for a while now and didn't think that many ppl may want to download and try the thing out!!
Easy way to obtain a key, if you already have the download.
It works... 64 bit works instantly.
But I need a 32bit key, despite that dutch site implying that they are cross compatbile?!
Right it's 1:35am here, am off to bed, night guys
Right it's 1:35am here, am off to bed, night guys
Congrats!
I've been at it since roughly 3:30-3:45pm and just finally got the 32bit alittle under 20 min ago. I was only hitting Ctrl+F5 about once or twice a min while trying to find out other ways of getting one on other sites. It's now 8:41pm here.
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/pr...us/default.aspx
Just open firefox and load the address in about 15 tabs! That should do it!
I am from Malaysia, a country located in South East Asia! Just be patient guys! You'll be able to get the key!
gonna grab a beer and then enjoy.
and i've only just realized it's friday night. i guess sacrifice is necessary once in a while. :|
1.)Expanding files (0%)... 6:00 pm
2.)Expanding files (12%)... 6:05 pm
3.)Expanding files (77%)... 6:11 pm
4.)Finished Expanding files 6:14 pm
5.)First reboot 6:15 pm
7.) Oooh, pretty glowing butterfly Windows logo...6:16pm
8.)Completing installation...6:17pm
9.)Still Completing installation...6:20pm
10.)Second reboot...6:22pm
11.)Choose user name, etc...6:24pm
13.) At the desktop, looking good...6:27pm
Thanks, Microsoft!!
Update: Win7 loaded drivers for most of my notebook's hardware, including the touchpad, ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth. It failed on the webcam, fingerprint sensor and memcard/memstick slots. All in all, pretty sweet so far.
Last edited by WiFi Ed on 10 Jan 2009 - 03:02
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/01/10/p...dows-7-beta-key
getting a key is impossible it seems
I haven't gotten any confirmation email, and yeah, the download links don't work, at least not the ones they provided... This news story does seem to have working download links though, so give those a shot
I'm downloading the iso so far from the news story above.
Posting a picture of Windows 7 containing Hitler animations?
so, any other recommendations for creating this partition.
and is there free software out there?
Outlook Anywhere 2007 to Exchange 2007 doesn't work on Windows 7 Beta 7000. I've been trying to setup my Outlook 2007 to iHostExchange.net/sherweb for an hour and just came across others who can't get Basic Auth on Outlook Anywhere to work at all. The Auth isn't passed on to Exchange even though you are prompted.
OWA works great with IE8.
I installed my copy on a HP Table PC and everything worked great, took 30 minutes to install. All drivers but bioscanner worked greated.
64-bit.
http://jbenisek.wordpress.com/
Yup
1) Open up 10 tabs and go to the http://technet.microsoft.com/ on each tab AND LOGIN FIRST
2) Paste https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/sc...w&LCID=1033 into all tabs and hit enter
3) Right click on one tab and "Reload all"
Worked about 5 times of doing step 3!!!
i would like to have one, tring since last night and still dont have a key
If I get another one you are most welcome to it. It will be one of the 64 bit keys though.
all keys work bit both versions. so i'll be happy with any key
Edit: Now, all I need are some DVD-Rs. I'm just popping out for a while.....
Last edited by UKTamo on 10 Jan 2009 - 18:33
1) Install Check4Change on Firefox
2) Restart Firefox
3) Login to Technet
4) Paste in the 32 or 64 URL
5) Wait for text 'The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.' highlight said text, right click and select Check4Change then 'Custom'
6) Set refresh and check to 1 second
7) Tick 'Allow navigating away from a monitored page'
TIP - leave your sound on loud and wait for the magical music. cha cha changes