Vista REMOVED from MSDN

[benplace]

Does anyone know why Microsoft removed Vista from MSDN downloads?

Also when I request my key I get an application error.

[SAMeAiM]

Also got removed from my subscription.

But i still got my keys.

:blink:

[Ghost9]

Isn't only the 64bit edition that has been removed, because of high load on the servers? See this post on MSBLOG

[benplace]

No both are gone, but it looks like Microsoft is doing this to load balance their servers. When it gets to capacity they remove it, then when things settle put it back up. I downloaded it yesterday, but have not been able to get my key. This sucks.

[Nas]

It is most definitely load-balancing reasons. I started the download 2 nights ago, with average quality. Last night, no connections. This morning, it's flying at between 200-300kbps.

This leads me to believe it is load balancing -- but my MSDN subscriptions still has the link to it (maybe because I clicked a link within my visit history).

[Nathanael]

That's why the download finally works like it should. =)

[username();]

Not sure what you guy's are talking about...Vista x86 is still up

[stogez]

I downloaded both versions when they were up but didnt get my keys. Now it wont let me get the key for Ultimate :(

And yes neither of them show up for me.

[digThisXL]

64 bit has only been removed for me but I was able to finish downloading it even though they removed.

x86 is still available.

[Slimy]

Interesting, did Microsoft do this during any of the beta releases?

[Master Shake]

Wow, MS must really be crapping their pants right now or something.

[ajx]

VISTA is still not available for me, however i can access my keys!

i spoke to them on 18/11/06 and was told, that they have issues with some subscribers not able to access the downloads!

i can access downloads, but vista is not shown!

that sucks!!

:(