Windows 7 RTM now available on Technet and MSDN

[Gio Takahashi]

This is a stupid question but you never know ,is there anyway to git windows 7 off TeckNet with out a subscription?

I did have the trial thing once :p

Sorry, but nope. You have to pay to get 'em! :\

[vladmphoto]

This is a stupid question but you never know ,is there anyway to git windows 7 off TeckNet with out a subscription?

I did have the trial thing once :p

No, you cannot. The trial did not grant you access to the software downloads.

[The Grasshopper]

No, 32 bit and 64 bit comes in different Iso, but one product key can activate 32 bit and 64 bit.

so i have to dl both? that sucks. my speed is varying from 550 to 128

[protocol7]

I really hope you can pick the version during install. The only good thing I had to say about Vista was that it was "one disc fits all" (bar architecture) unlike the mess that XP introduced.

But unlike the Vista listings, these 7 ones just show one version available in each ISO.

vs

There's no universal-looking Windows 7 (x64) - DVD (English)

[Gio Takahashi]

It's really interesting the way they're managing this. My download of Ultimate x64 is proceeding quite well (~260KB... I've seen worse), but if I try to click a link to download anything else, it won't respond.

I'm thinking there's some kind of code running back there to limit the number of clicks that actually make it back to the servers. I wouldn't mind grabbing Pro, too.

Not what I'd call a perfect solution, but if it helps keep the site up for more users, it's not too bad, actually.

Technically you wouldn't need pro, since each iso have the same sha-bang. You could try using pro key in ultimate edition. I haven't done it, so I can't really confirm anything.

[magnetra7]

Yay, my 570 KB/s speed is back :bounce:

But it's still not that fast :p .

[leonx81]

Why can i not see it on my technet downloads?

As soon as you delete browsing history, you will see the Windows 7 RTM is up right away.

[Petvas]

Downloading with 200-500kb/sec...

I wish I could download with my full speed (100Mbit/sec or 12,5MB/sec)...I guess the Internet doesn't scale that well yet...

[CyberWolf]

There we go... My key finally generated.

[Gio Takahashi]

so i have to dl both? that sucks. my speed is varying from 550 to 128

Well download what you think you NEED first. If your computer supports 64 bit, then go wild with 64 bit. if you need 32 bit, then have another computer download 32 bit while you download 64 bit and installing. The download should be done by the time y ou're done.

[magnetra7]

There we go... My key finally generated.

That took a lot of time :p .

I got mine at 19:01 (GMT +1) :whistle: .

[Gio Takahashi]

I really hope you can pick the version during install. The only good thing I had to say about Vista was that it was "one disc fits all" (bar architecture) unlike the mess that XP introduced.

But unlike the Vista listings, these 7 ones just show one version available in each ISO.

vs

There's no universal-looking Windows 7 (x64) - DVD (English)

Even with Vista, they had downloads for each edition. I had MSDN for Vista few years ago, so this I remember. I'm pretty sure that they confirmed that Windows 7, like Vista, contains all editions, and is based on the product key. I think you can still download separate editions for vista, but that isn't the case for SP2

[tranceandy]

Still greyed out for me :pinch:

[Thunderbuck]

This seems to be moving very nicely.

I wonder if MS tolerates leaks to some degree because they siphon off some of the demand when these legit releases happen.

[The Grasshopper]

Well download what you think you NEED first. If your computer supports 64 bit, then go wild with 64 bit. if you need 32 bit, then have another computer download 32 bit while you download 64 bit and installing. The download should be done by the time y ou're done.

that's exacltly what i am going to do, thanks! i think this is very exciting! :woot: does that make me a geek?

[reactionary007]

Does anyone know - Will the Windows 7 Enterprise image here take the Volume License keys that will be released on the Volume Licensing site tomorrow for those of us with SA on the desktop??

[Kelxin]

Got my keys and already activated

[Gio Takahashi]

that's exacltly what i am going to do, thanks! i think this is very exciting! :woot: does that make me a geek?

Yes. The assimilation into the geek collective consciousness has been successful.

[magnetra7]

This topic has got to be one of the fastest updating currently at Neowin.

[Calum Veteran]

There's already a thread about this. Sort of: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...=807418&hl=

Mines Better.

That's not how it works. If there is already a thread on a subject, please do not create another one. Threads merged.

Also...

Thread cleaned.

Please observe our rules when posting and do not mention illegal downloading of ISOs or illegal obtaining of activation keys.

[Kalint]

By the way, thanks everyone for slowing MSDN down to hell speed!

[RickyXP]

MS is holding me back - ha ha see speedtest in my sig.

[magnetra7]

That's not how it works. If there is already a thread on a subject, please do not create another one. Threads merged

Also...

Thread cleaned..

Please observe our rules when posting and do not mention illegal downloading of ISOs or illegal obtaining of activation keys.

That's not how it works. If there is already a thread on a subject, please do not create another one. Threads merged

Also...

Thread cleaned..

Please observe our rules when posting and do not mention illegal downloading of ISOs or illegal obtaining of activation keys.

It seems like you've got double moderation skills :p .

Oh well, I see you already updated the post :laugh: .

[protocol7]

Even with Vista, they had downloads for each edition. I had MSDN for Vista few years ago, so this I remember. I'm pretty sure that they confirmed that Windows 7, like Vista, contains all editions, and is based on the product key. I think you can still download separate editions for vista, but that isn't the case for SP2

Yeah I think the seperate Vista editions are still there, but there was also all-in-one editions like that one I capped. But there's no such one in the 7 list. They're all single edition ISOs.

Just hoping that after all the things they've done right with 7 that they don't go and blow it at the last step.

I guess we'll know when someone tried to install Pro or Home off the Ultimate ISO or something like that.

[majortom1981]

Does anyone know - Will the Windows 7 Enterprise image here take the Volume License keys that will be released on the Volume Licensing site tomorrow for those of us with SA on the desktop??

Usually technet gives out retail copies. I think that it wouldnt work . Your better off waiting for the volume licensing download tommorrow.