Windows 7 Official Public Beta

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Grand Master

Stonkwell Bogtrotter

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It's funny how all the people that said they got a key either registered today and they have 4-10 posts max.

I can say that I have got a key using Firefox 3 and the Click4Change refresh method as posted on various sites, including Newoin.

It took 45mins @ 2 second intervals using Firefox and C4C method.

Look at my post count and my length of membership and now say it doesn't work. ;)

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FloatingFatMan

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ok then i'll punch steve ballmer in the face if i ever see him.

Why, what's he done, stopped you getting your key?

Far better to smack the several million people who are the ones actually stopping you, in the face. Of course, I wouldn't give much for anything being left of you after the first 1 or 2.

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Crazysah

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Hey everyone, I wanted to give everyone a quick update.

Sorry I disappeared for a bit, I went to grab a bite to eat. Haven't had much to eat today.

I spent the last few hours in a conference room here in Redmond with a wonderful group of people dedicated to getting the Windows 7 Beta online for folks. We are continuing to add servers and tweak a few things on the network site to enable us to open access to the Beta. Some of the folks I've been spending time with in this conference room will be working overnight.

I know many of you are concerned about getting a product key for the Windows 7 Beta and concerned about missing your chance to get a product key. I can't say much on this just yet but I will say you this: don't worry. :-)

It's about 1:30am here in Redmond and I'm going to head off for a bit to catch some sleep. I'm getting up bright and early (SUPER early) tomorrow morning to head back into the office (yes, the same conference room I was in all evening too...).

I would like to remind everyone that we need to keep things clean here in comments and to be respectful and constructive as well. When I come back online in a few hours, if I see certain people are way out of line here - they will be banned from leaving comments.

Thanks,

Brandon

http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/...px?PageIndex=88

Now can everyone just stop trying and come back in a few hours and also stop complaining.

Crazysah

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devize

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I can say that I have got a key using Firefox 3 and the Click4Change refresh method as posted on various sites, including Newoin.

It took 45mins @ 2 second intervals using Firefox and C4C method.

Look at my post count and my length of membership and now say it doesn't work. ;)

What intervals did you set it to?

Neowinian

ihss100

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Why, what's he done, stopped you getting your key?

Far better to smack the several million people who are the ones actually stopping you, in the face. Of course, I wouldn't give much for anything being left of you after the first 1 or 2.

that is true but i would have to look for the millions, and also i would have to travel the world.

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Stonkwell Bogtrotter

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how annoying!!!

ppl on here sayin "i used c4c and 2 mins later i had a key! im off now all.. bye bye

Oh dear. Another one throwing thier toys out the pram. lol :D

Bye then.

Experienced

atleeit

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http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/...px?PageIndex=88

Now can everyone just stop trying and come back in a few hours and also stop complaining.

Crazysah

I think he should go in there and say that because people were really rude and i don't think that behavior is necessary even if the servers did go down. We are getting something for free, we should be patient.

Everyone just pull the power plug out of your walls and for the laptop users rip power and battery out

so i can get my ****en key :)

Grand Master

Yusuf M. Veteran

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Forget the Check4Change method. It's obvious that the servers can't handle the load. Just wait for them to add the new servers and you should get your key by the end of today. Be patient! :cool:

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