Microsoft Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live

[ravi]

In a keynote address at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of the Windows Live, a suite of personal communications services and applications.

“I’m thrilled to announce the availability of the Windows 7 beta, which is on track to deliver simplicity and reliability,” Ballmer said. “Windows 7 and Windows Live are part of an incredible pipeline of consumer technology that is making it easier than ever for people to communicate, share and get more done.”

The beta version of Windows 7, Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, can be downloaded today by MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers. Consumers who want to test-drive the beta will be able to download it beginning Jan. 9 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows7.

Microsoft also announced the global availability of Windows Live, a free suite of communications and sharing applications. Windows Live makes it easy for people to communicate, share and keep their online lives in sync and in one place with one login. The new and enhanced Windows Live services — including PCMag.com 2008 Editors’ Choice winner Windows Live Messenger — along with Windows Live Mail and Windows Live Photo Gallery are designed to work seamlessly with more than 50 popular Internet services.

SOURCE:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/jan09/01-07CES09PR.mspx

From January 9th, the Windows 7 Beta will be available for download at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx

And will be available for a limited time to the first 2.5 million people who download the beta.

[ravi]

Those who have missed download, here is the direct download link:

Download Windows 7 Public Beta ISO (32-bit)
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

Download Windows 7 Public Beta ISO (64-bit)
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



Here's the steps for a key:

1. Visit TechNet Downloads, http://technet.microsoft.com/
sign in at the top right and let the page load
2. Within the same window copy and paste

https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/scripts/gcs.aspx?Product=tn-win7-64-ww&LCID=1033

into the address bar (yes it's a 64bit key but will work on 32 too, if you get an error refresh a few times)...enjoy the result below, whilst stocks last. If you are still having issues try clearing your temp files and deleting all cookies.

Good luck. :)

[ravi]

Download and registration for new key are available again on windows 7 blog. Get your key fast, and start downloading.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx


Select 32 bit or 64 bit -> Language-> and click "Go". Login using your live Id..and you will get key and download link.

[ravi]

I just got my key :)

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/7527/keyzm5.jpg

[ravi]

If you are having any problem in getting key... here is the open key by microsoft to activate windows 7 for unlimited times.


Windows 7 Beta 64-bit Product Key
7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4
RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH
D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9
7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3
482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M
JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4



Windows 7 Beta 32-bit Product Key
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH
QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7
TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC
GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY
6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73
4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH


Source:
Windows 7 Genuine Key and Direct Download Link (http://www.techhunt.org/windows7/Beta/News/Windows-7-Genuine-Key-and-Direct-Download-Link)

[ravi]

1) Windows 7 has a bug in WMP12 due to which it can corrupt your mp3 files
Install this update after windows 7 installation.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961367

Source:
Windows 7 Beta has a bug in WMP 12 (http://www.techhunt.org/windows7/Beta/News/Windows-7-Beta-has-a-bug-in-WMP-12)

2) The best place to find drivers for Windows 7 is Windows Update. If you are unable to find a driver for Windows 7 then you can install Windows Vista driver in compatibility mode, like this:
Right click on the Driver Setup file -> Compatibility -> Windows Vista

[anildewani]

I have downloaded and used windows 7 test version :)

it has got a lot new features :D which i loved

its the fastest OS.. actually faster than vista :)

i would prefer xp and win7 as two of my OS

[ravi]

I have downloaded and used windows 7 test version :)

it has got a lot new features :D which i loved

its the fastest OS.. actually faster than vista :)

i would prefer xp and win7 as two of my OS
Agree with you. I am loving windows 7... and I believe its better than XP and Vista.