So how do I get a key? And can I use the beta forever?
Prolly not but even if you could I don't think you could manage to make updates work on a beta version.Finray wrote:
So how do I get a key? And can I use the beta forever?
Signed into live, still just redirects me to the windows 7 main page.rdx-fx wrote:
Beta Keys are being handed out now;
Log into your Live profile in one tab, then hit the below links in another tab
64 Bit
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperienc … fault.aspx
32 Bit
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperienc … fault.aspx
Seems like there are only 5 distinct keys for each version?
Let me know if you all get different keys
32 bit key starts with
6JKV2-*****-*****-*****-*****
TQ32R-*****-*****-*****-*****
4HJRK-*****-*****-*****-*****
QXV7B-*****-*****-*****-*****
GG4MQ-*****-*****-*****-*****
64 bit key starts with
482XP-*****-*****-*****-*****
D9RHV-*****-*****-*****-*****
RFFTV-*****-*****-*****-*****
7XRCQ-*****-*****-*****-*****
JYDV8-*****-*****-*****-*****
(Don't worry, none of those keys are going to waste here)
edit: Ran it under XP in a virtual machine and got a key
Last edited by Sydney (2009-01-10 09:52:58)
You can use it for up to 4 months by bypassing the activation shiz IIRC. Then just reinstall, a 4 month old windows install can usually do with a reinstall anyway tbhFinray wrote:
So how do I get a key? And can I use the beta forever?
And hopefully it will be out fairly soon so you can pirate it after that
Nice. Going at 750KB/s and it'll probably take about an hour.rdx-fx wrote:
Fairly easy to find direct download link:
Official 64-bit
http://download.microsoft.com/download/ … EN_DVD.ISO
Official 32-bit
http://download.microsoft.com/download/ … EN_DVD.iso
Official Registration/Download pages.. not working properly at the moment
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/eval … 53205.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/window … nload.aspx
Now, if only I could get an official Key for the installation, I'd be set...
Wait
Is it possible to keep XP on this PC and have Windows 7 at the same time? aka dual boot
How do I do that
Last edited by Mekstizzle (2009-01-10 09:53:09)
I've got my key! Since mine was already installed I just need to activate windows!
Make a new partition. Depending on how much free space you have this may be easy... or not so easy, and you may need another partition manager (the one in vista/w7's installs doesn't let you shrink old partitions to make room for new ones IIRC). Once you've made the new partition, simply install W7 on that (boot from the DVD to install, don't do it through windows). When it's installed you'll get a menu asking you whether you want to boot into W7 or Older Version of Windows (XP). It's pretty easy once you've got the partitions sortedMekstizzle wrote:
Nice. Going at 750KB/s and it'll probably take about an hour.rdx-fx wrote:
Fairly easy to find direct download link:
Official 64-bit
http://download.microsoft.com/download/ … EN_DVD.ISO
Official 32-bit
http://download.microsoft.com/download/ … EN_DVD.iso
Official Registration/Download pages.. not working properly at the moment
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/eval … 53205.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/window … nload.aspx
Now, if only I could get an official Key for the installation, I'd be set...
Wait
Is it possible to keep XP on this PC and have Windows 7 at the same time? aka dual boot
How do I do that
I guess the better question is in a few weeks when I get my new hardware will Windows 7 reactivate on the new hardware. I guess i'll let you guys know!
Edit: I can also confim without a dought that Windows 7 runs faster than Vista. My PC boots a little quick than Vista but where Windows 7 really shines is starting up applications and navigating the interface.
I'm running...
AMD X2 5000 @ 2.86Ghz
4GBs of DDR2 8000
8800GT 512MB
500GB WD Black 500GB WD Green
Edit: I can also confim without a dought that Windows 7 runs faster than Vista. My PC boots a little quick than Vista but where Windows 7 really shines is starting up applications and navigating the interface.
I'm running...
AMD X2 5000 @ 2.86Ghz
4GBs of DDR2 8000
8800GT 512MB
500GB WD Black 500GB WD Green
Last edited by Naturn (2009-01-10 10:19:26)
get 2 keys incaseNaturn wrote:
I guess the better question is in a few weeks when I get my new hardware will Windows 7 reactivate on the new hardware. I guess i'll let you guys know!
it's a beta, microsoft don't really care how many people use it, they want the feedback (hopefully lulz)
like with the vista beta (that was godawful) anyone who wanted a key could get one, and, i got a DVD of it from some guy who worked for MS, and on the DVD it said that each key was valid for up to 10 computers.
Basically you won't have any problems
EDIT: checked with the MS site and they say the keys are valid for up to 3 computers. So, don't worry, all will be fine
Your product key will work for up to three separate computers, so if you want to install the Windows 7 Beta on another PC, you can re-use the same key.
Last edited by JoshP (2009-01-10 10:23:58)
And has everyone forgotten the that Microsoft pulled off by giving away a copy of Vista Ultimate to anybody that submitted 2 bugs in Vista?
I actually only clicked into the whole "The Beta's out" after RC2 Came out, and I actually DID run it, and played with it, and submitted a bunch of bugs, but apparently it was only valid for Beta 2 :'(
I actually only clicked into the whole "The Beta's out" after RC2 Came out, and I actually DID run it, and played with it, and submitted a bunch of bugs, but apparently it was only valid for Beta 2 :'(
Holy shit! I never heard about thatTheDonkey wrote:
And has everyone forgotten the that Microsoft pulled off by giving away a copy of Vista Ultimate to anybody that submitted 2 bugs in Vista?
I actually only clicked into the whole "The Beta's out" after RC2 Came out, and I actually DID run it, and played with it, and submitted a bunch of bugs, but apparently it was only valid for Beta 2 :'(
*boots into W7 and starts finding bugs
Kay, good, I'm not going insane, since everyone forgot, I thought I dreamt it for a second there...
http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=36175
http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=36175
If thats the case then I hope they run it again. I'll be getting my copy.
My Vista install has officially crashed(it BSOD's on almost every boot, now mind you, it used to work just fine)Naturn wrote:
If thats the case then I hope they run it again. I'll be getting my copy.
So I'm reformatting to Win7, if hitting the "Submit Bug Report" instead of "Cancel" buttons gets me a free unlimited copy, I'd start going through the really obscure features and settings and try to MAKE it crash.
60% downloaded. Drykill that program you use is awesome
Has anyone got their key yet? Want to share it to me?
Promise I'll only use it on my computer
Has anyone got their key yet? Want to share it to me?
Promise I'll only use it on my computer
I'll do that tonight. For now I need to go to work but i'll leave you guys this.
Vista's score was 5.3!
Vista's score was 5.3!
Last edited by Naturn (2009-01-10 10:56:03)
Can i use a torrented copy of build 7000 with a legal key?
Yes you can.troublesome_19 wrote:
Can i use a torrented copy of build 7000 with a legal key?
And it's completely legal.Naturn wrote:
Yes you can.troublesome_19 wrote:
Can i use a torrented copy of build 7000 with a legal key?
Yay, I got one. If anyone doesn't get one in time I'll let you share mine.troublesome_19 wrote:
awesome thanks
btw for keys
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/01/1 … 7-beta-key
How big is the .iso supposed to be? Because mine is only 2.43GB
I think thats how big its supposed to be (at least the 32 bit one)
Useless tool is useless.Naturn wrote:
I'll do that tonight. For now I need to go to work but i'll leave you guys this.
http://www.digital-sickness.net/Uploade … rmance.jpg
Vista's score was 5.3!
that's how big my 32 bit one was, but my 64 bit one was 3.15GBWinston_Churchill wrote:
How big is the .iso supposed to be? Because mine is only 2.43GB
lolwat?