Run Windows 7 beta now
Have a look at new sysem from Microsoft now
13 January 2009 by Jean De Daumier-SmithWindows 7 beta preview is available for everybody to download freely till January 24th. There is no need to use cracks or workarounds though, anybody can get a valid installation key for free from Microsoft and activate the brand new system.
How to get your installation key
Navigate to “Get the Beta” website from Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx) and follow the instructions. You will need a Windows Live ID account (sign up (https://signup.live.com) if you don’t have one). Once you select a Windows version (Language and 64 or 32 bit) you will get an installation number and a link to download.
Here’s the direct download links anyway:
32-bit version (http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso ) More than 2GB!
64-bit version (http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO ) More than 3GB!
The 32-bit version of Windows 7 Beta is available in five languages: English, German, Japanese, Hindi, and Arabic. The 64-bit version is available in English, German, Japanese, and Arabic. Downloading the Windows 7 Beta could take a few hours even with a broadband ISP! The exact time will depend on your provider, bandwidth and traffic.
The Windows 7 Beta official download site
Full build id (x86 — 32-bit version): 7000.x86fre.winmain_win7beta081212-1400.
7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso
Release Notes (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=139ff495-0cd2-4e88-be98-1090867ab28f)
There is an important KB961367 update to fix MP3 corruption issue.
Windows 7 web resources
See What's New (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/whats-new.aspx )
The Windows Blog (http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/MainFeed.aspx )
Exploring Windows newsletter (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/newsletter.aspx )
Windows 7 Review and latest information (http://www.winsupersite.com )
Frequently Asked Questions ( http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-faq.aspx )
Minimum recommended system requirements for Windows 7:
1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor (CPU)
1 GB of system memory (RAM)
16 GB of available disk space (it means you’d better have a drive with the total capacity more than 40 GB)
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme)
DVD-R/W Drive
Internet access (to download the Beta and get updates), i.e. high speed and traffic generous connection
Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware.
Expiration date
Watch the calendar. The Beta expires on August 1, 2009. I’m sure by that time we will get some newer releases anyway.
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