Microsoft Makes First Windows 7 Beta Public

truehighroller1 · Jan 10, 2009

Here is my Vantage score on Windows 7,

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=673097 :toast:

suraswami · Jan 10, 2009

so the download link is broken? I can only get 1KB of 32/64 bit iso. Should I try tomorrow?

truehighroller1 · Jan 10, 2009

Another benchie but a little closer to my highest score. I bet I can beat it with a couple of runs.

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=673143

oli_ramsay · Jan 10, 2009

Quick and slightly noobish question:

If I download the 64bit version from an "alternative" source, do the md5 and sha1 checksum guarantee it's authenticity (if they match M$'s ones obviously)?

I only ask because I've heard some of the the ones floating around torrent sites may be pre-loaded with malware.

johnspack · Jan 10, 2009

Microsoft links are working for me- bouncing between 100k-240k/s, mostly over 200. I'm just using flashget to make sure I get top dl speed. (I only get 300k/s max on my connection)

truehighroller1 · Jan 10, 2009

johnspack said:
Microsoft links are working for me- bouncing between 100k-240k/s, mostly over 200. I'm just using flashget to make sure I get top dl speed. (I only get 300k/s max on my connection)

Yeah I think I tipped everyone off so now every one is hitting the servers hard again sorry about that

. I made sure I was atleast half way before I posted it. I noticed how after posting I was using flashget and getting it fine it got all quiet in here. LOL

truehighroller1 · Jan 10, 2009

I just learned this and it is reallllllyyyyy no supprise to me at this point at all.. GTA IV doesn't run on Windows 7 hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahhahha......... :banghead:

This is all towards R* by the way. I hate them now 100%.

Sorry guys I was trying to just edit my last message not Quote my self.

binsky3333 · Jan 10, 2009

Currently using microsoft's links and getting between 1.60-1.70 MB/sec.

Shou Miko · Jan 10, 2009

truehighroller1 said:
I just learned this and it is reallllllyyyyy no supprise to me at this point at all.. GTA IV doesn't run on Windows 7 hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahhahha......... This is all towards R* by the way. I hate them now 100%.

Sorry guys I was trying to just edit my last message not Quote my self.

run the GTAIV installation as Windows XP SP2 then you can install it and play it

i did that at the leaked beta from December 08 (last month).

binsky3333 · Jan 10, 2009

Has anyone done a sucessful dual boot with Windows vista SP1 and Windows 7?

oli_ramsay · Jan 10, 2009

Just got my valid key (using this method: http://blog.hznet.nl/2009/01/10/how-to-receive-a-valid-windows-7-key)

Does anyone know when this beta will expire? And does anyone know the answer to this: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1150613&postcount=179 ?

Shou Miko · Jan 10, 2009

oli_ramsay said:
Just got my valid key (using this method: http://blog.hznet.nl/2009/01/10/how-to-receive-a-valid-windows-7-key)

Does anyone know when this beta will expire? And does anyone know the answer to this: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1150613&postcount=179 ?

i think it will only Expire if u use it, i will wait to next mouth to test my key out, 'cause i need a new hdd for that.

johnspack · Jan 10, 2009

I doubt the torrents are malicious, but why bother when the dl from ms is so fast- I'm staying between 200-300k/s now, total looks like 5hrs and I'm at 63% already, I ditched my torrent dl.

binsky3333 · Jan 10, 2009

Hmmm that method to get the key doesnt seem to be working... i guess microsoft removed it.

Shou Miko · Jan 10, 2009

binsky3333 said:
Hmmm that method to get the key doesnt seem to be working... i guess microsoft removed it.

if u get and error just keep refresh your page, then you should get access, many says it's easier to get access to 64-bit page then the 32-bit.

But 64bit should working at 32bit too but not 100% confirmed yet and the same goes for 32bit key on 64bit.

binsky3333 · Jan 10, 2009

ok i guess i will keep refreshing... do i need to have a subscription to the technet thing or whatever it is or can i just have a regular account?

Shou Miko · Jan 10, 2009

binsky3333 said:
ok i guess i will keep refreshing... do i need to have a subscription to the technet thing or whatever it is or can i just have a regular account?

Like the blog i linked to says u need to be login to http://technet.microsoft.com/ or just make a account i did that

binsky3333 · Jan 10, 2009

still not getting a key

Rebo&Zooty · Jan 10, 2009

johnspack said:
I doubt the torrents are malicious, but why bother when the dl from ms is so fast- I'm staying between 200-300k/s now, total looks like 5hrs and I'm at 63% already, I ditched my torrent dl.

because thats far slower then i could get off a good torrent.

i can pull 2+MB/s(not Mb), the ms servers are being FLOGGED!!!!!

Shou Miko · Jan 10, 2009

binsky3333 said:
still not getting a key

if u r logon at technet you should get this:

Error

The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.

then just F5 (refresh) your browser window, and it should be easiere to get hands on the 64bit key, that what all people says on the net but i can't confirm that 100% i think i just was lucky that i got a 64bit key instead of the 32bit but the keys should work on both Win 7 even that's either not 100% confirmed yet.

sorry to repeat myself alot but i just want help

bogmali · Jan 10, 2009

A couple of screenshots from my install:

Desktop1

Desktop2

The whole install process took 17 minutes for me compared to 35-40 minutes with Vista

truehighroller1 · Jan 10, 2009

puma99dk| said:
if u r logon at technet you should get this:

Error

The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.

then just F5 (refresh) your browser window, and it should be easiere to get hands on the 64bit key, that what all people says on the net but i can't confirm that 100% i think i just was lucky that i got a 64bit key instead of the 32bit but the keys should work on both Win 7 even that's either not 100% confirmed yet.

sorry to repeat myself alot but i just want help

YOU MY FRIEND GET A BIGGGGG FREAKING THUMBS UP AND A COUPLE OF STRIPPERS AND ALL THE BOOSE YOU COULD EVER WANT ALL AT ONCE FROM ME!! :rockout:

He is right I just got my 64bit what what. I already am running on it so :toast:

.

Shou Miko · Jan 10, 2009

truehighroller1 said:
YOU MY FRIEND GET A BIGGGGG FREAKING THUMBS UP AND A COUPLE OF STRIPPERS AND ALL THE BOOSE YOU COULD EVER WANT ALL AT ONCE FROM ME!!

He is right I just got my 64bit what what. I already am running on it so .

hehe you are welcome, i am just here to help people :cool:

so now i just wanna hear some more that gets there key, since it's free i hope the most that request one will get one :toast:

i just have problems myself downloading the 32bit version it's seems like the server i get the iso from is hanging at my 30/30mbit connection

truehighroller1 · Jan 10, 2009

puma99dk| said:
hehe you are welcome, i am just here to help people

so now i just wanna hear some more that gets there key, since it's free i hope the most that request one will get one

i just have problems myself downloading the 32bit version it's seems like the server i get the iso from is hanging at my 30/30mbit connection

Are you using the direct link provided from micro$oft and if so are you using a download manager like flashget? I got it that way the first time I tried it. I hung using IE.

Shou Miko · Jan 10, 2009

truehighroller1 said:
Are you using the direct link provided from micro$oft and if so are you using a download manager like flashget? I got it that way the first time I tried it. I hung using IE.

i have tried FlashGet it's stockat 11,2% and at IE7 i got about 10% and now then i write this post it's just finish but only 242mb :confused:

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Microsoft Makes First Windows 7 Beta Public

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