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brooks · 11 months ago

This is terrific way to instantly get a windows beta. thanks a lot really.

CD · 11 months ago

no been using this method correctly for two hours now and still nothing...its like the lottery!!!!!

TheDarkAce · 11 months ago

it'll probably work better if you use a custom timer and have it refresh every 5 seconds instead

Jimmy · 11 months ago

those links listed, um don't work for me :-/

remma · 11 months ago

did anybody have any luck already?

cd · 11 months ago

no not working been trying this method for hours

panki_86 · 11 months ago

I've got the key for x64 with refresh every 5sec after 3 hours of cheking

panki_86 · 11 months ago

Sorry with refresh rate four 2sec!

pank_86 · 11 months ago

Microsoft will wisen up to this very shortly and stop it for good

c0d3w4lk3r · 11 months ago

I'm being re-directed to http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx. Is this normal? If so how the hell can I use the FF plgg-in to check for changes?

Vipa · 11 months ago

You need to sign in first at tech net.The sign in page is somewhere near the top. Use your windows live id
And  to use it highlight the error message when it comes up, right click, choose check for change, 15 seconds and it will start checking.

c0d3w4lk3r · 11 months ago

When I go to the technet site I'm already logged in. Then I C/P the URL for the 64b key and that's when I'm re-directed to the other page. No error pages what so ever...

DDS · 11 months ago

Got 2 legit keys (one for 32bit and one for 64bit) using this method, so I can tell that it really works.
When you enter one of the urls, you should be redirected to  https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/produc... (for 32bit, win7-64 for 64bit) which shows error message. Keep refreshing that page until you get the key (or use Check4Change as suggested).

no it doesnt work people · 11 months ago

no this is not working ,well it is for one person out of every 100,000 trying it so good luck

Daniel · 11 months ago

Hi guys!

Yes, the refresh method works. I want to add, that I did NOT use the firefox extension, but I did refresh 3 windows at the same time. I was working as well, only when I saw the tabs finished loading I quickly switched over and refreshed.

I got one key in about 30 minutes, however I almost refreshed the good page as well, so be careful!

Daniel

Andrew · 11 months ago

Hey guys currently using the firefox method and all is well, is there a specific length of time this is going to take?

Many Thanks

4062f67 · 11 months ago

This link:
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/script...
does not work anymore

Michael · 11 months ago

Yup
Appears the link is now dead. Dang those Microsoft folks for cutting us off at every pass.

MSisBest · 11 months ago

I got four keys doing this method:

3 for 32 bit
and 1 for 64 bit.

and i got them in like, 15 minutes.
woahah!

Arthur · 11 months ago

The link is not dead.

I just signed in to technet and then pasted the 32-bit key url into IE. It worked first time :). I now have a key.

It even provided an updated download link.

Rafael · 11 months ago

The links are working again!!!
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/produc...
 
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/produc...

MRA · 11 months ago

Works like a charm. Got both a 64 bit and 32 bit key on the first try.

toliman · 11 months ago

ahh, just followed these tips from DDS, was a bit anxious about getting a key after having installed it a week ago,  like so many others :) , but no real drama at all using the new link, got it on the 3rd reload.Â

Static · 11 months ago

Just got one now!
Didn't need to get the FF add-on.
I just went on the link, and got it.
=D

Dave · 11 months ago

Yep. Got both an x64 and x86 key.

Stirkage · 11 months ago

Confirmed both links now working.

Allexis · 11 months ago

Hello. did anyone of you use a key provided by microsoft`s site with the versions of windows 7 available right now on torrents - like build 7000 or build 69** (the ones which initially expire on 07.02.2009 without key?) what happened then? did those versions changed their expiring date to 1.08.2009? i`m curious if i could use a beta 7000 release instead of the official RC1 which Microsoft seems not to be able to publish for downloading on their site. P.S.: Is the Build 7000 the Release Candidate 1 of Windows 7 or not? Thanks!

Static · 11 months ago

Nothing happens when I click on the 'Download Now' button.
The page only seems to reload.
It is me, or is it down?

kanwar · 11 months ago

ya, seems like microsoft solved the problem. got a key for myself on the first try.

aaaa · 11 months ago

Both links don't work for me :(

Danny · 11 months ago

I tried that method for about an hour last night with no luck but got both keys first try right now :-) thanks!!

Mark · 11 months ago

Yay! Got a key now, however I couldn't get the download to work, when I click on the button it just reloads the page, anyone else having this problem?

Danny · 11 months ago

@Mark yeah same issue but no worries we have keys now, just hold on to the key until the downloads are back up at Microsoft.

bnc · 11 months ago

thank you so much

Mark · 11 months ago

Cheers Danny, just have to wait then :)

kanwar · 11 months ago

@mark
yes, download link not yet working. but more important is that the keys are available now. although the windows 7 website is still the old one with no updates on it.

dudeman · 11 months ago

Just worked for me! 9:25am Central Time
Download doesn't work, but i'm currently downloading from a torrent anyways.

Guillermo · 11 months ago

Worked for me. Got a 32-bit key after maybe an hour of reloading at 5-second intervals.

Danny · 11 months ago

Look at the Green Demon under Windows 7 beta 1, click one of the files uploaded yesterday and there will be direct download links, for 32 and 64, from Microsoft for the Windows 7. Instead of using torrents

KTB · 11 months ago

Thanks Man. Works great.

gaetano marano - NewSpaceAgenc · 11 months ago

.

I've read that Windows 7 will be released only in October (or LATER) so, there's enough time for Google to (finally) release its ("rumored") 100% FREE GoOS, of which you can find a (simulated) version here: http://newgoos.blogspot.com/2008/09/goos-screen...

.

gaetano marano - NewSpaceAgenc · 11 months ago

and (maybe) also a 100% FREE GoOffice Suite...

Varun · 11 months ago

Awesome!! I finally got my key and my download is at 97%.... Thanks so much... I am excited :D

MrGuv · 11 months ago

GoOS,...LOL you mean Ubuntu with Google icons, just like Chrome was Safari with a diff GUI.....

plukkos · 11 months ago

Finally downloaded the key!!! Windows 7 is working great....

TheDarkAce · 11 months ago

hurrah, i left my coputer for 3 hours, i tried out the beta key again, FIRST TRY :)

let's hope it's gonna be worth the work

AlekosF · 11 months ago

Thanks a lot... it work's fine!!!  i post a link to my blog for you!!! Best regards from Greece!

isidoro · 11 months ago

sorry but I can't manage to do that...I'm logged in the technet webpage after installing Check For Change ...and even if  I paste the link in the bar , I'm redirected to this link http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx
can you help me . plz

Mp · 11 months ago

wow, i tried all night to get one and NOTHING. tried this morning, GOT IT ON THE FIRST TRY. i love how life works...

Haig · 11 months ago

I found the links to download the Beta from the Microsoft site.
Where?...on the internet.

32Bit:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/63...

64Bit:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/63...

jon · 11 months ago

just did it now,  worked fine for me got a 64 key woop woop

fff · 11 months ago

ugh... this is annoying

DB · 11 months ago

Yo, this works everytime now, got 3 32 bit keys and a 64 bit key, after trying all morning, just got on, got them all with one try

fff · 11 months ago

Oh... i got a key, but it wouldn't let me download it... but i already have a download...... without the autorun.dll file, so if anyone wants to send that to ebalcaen@hotmail.com, please do so.

fff · 11 months ago

oooo, if someone gives me that autorun file, ill tell them how to get more than one activation code.

ben · 11 months ago

hi i am just telling  the website is back up :D

DB · 11 months ago

he is right, the technet website is live, my copy is downloading now!!!!!

Oliver · 11 months ago

Beta is up again!!!!!!!!! on the windows 7 official site

3v4n · 11 months ago

Spent all of last night on this. Come up this morning, restart my computer and open FF. It is right there. Crazy. =P~

fff · 11 months ago

yea it is, and the problem i have, is that in IE8, it wont display the download active x thing, but in firefox it will if you copy the url of the download. but in firefox, when i would click on the download now button, it wouldnt do anything lol.. took awhile to figure this out

fff · 11 months ago

soo, uh anybody with an existing dual boot with Windows XP/Vista tried to Tri-boot with this, because I'm sure as hell not going to wipe out my  Vista or XP install... or both.

ben · 11 months ago

i got tri boot working with an older build of it but i havnt tryed the build 7000

cncmasterw · 11 months ago

it works perfectly fine ^_^ just make sure u can make another partition so windows 7 can fit on it XD have at least 30 gigs of space for additional software ^__^

fff · 11 months ago

ahh, microsoft... this better work:





1.

Turn on the computer running your current edition of Windows, and then insert the installation disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive.



2.

On the Install Windows menu, click Install now.



3.

On the Get important updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You must be connected to the Internet to receive installation updates. This page might not appear if your computer is not connected to the Internet.



4.

On the Type your product key for activation page, we strongly recommend that you type your 25-character product key to help avoid problems during activation.



5.

On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms.



6.

On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.



7.

On the Where do you want to install Windows page, select the partition or disk where you want to install the new Windows operating system.



8.

Click Next to begin the installation. You might see a compatibility report

fff · 11 months ago

yea uhh that was instructions for duel boot

josh · 11 months ago

i triple boot booted with vista boot loader

fff · 11 months ago

so does windows 7 have a new boot loader?

fdhealy4 · 11 months ago

I downloaded win7 beta from one of the direct connections posted and got my product key as instructed above. Once setup starts I get the following dialog box and the install will go no further.     "Windows could not collect information for (OSImage) since the specific image file (install.wim) does not exist."  What do I do about this?

fff · 11 months ago

did you actually burn it onto a DVD? or did u mount it with a prog. like Daemon tools?

fdhealy4 · 11 months ago

I burned it to a dvd then booted the dvd to install the program.

Fatal Error · 11 months ago

You have a bad burn of the ISO file. If you using a program such as Nero, slow it down to 4x or 6x speed. I'm not sure why these are so finicky, but solves the problem. Visat beta did the same thing, just not quite as bad. Slowing down the burn speed should do it.

MSisBest · 11 months ago

Aren't the direct downloads no good? I'm using bittorent to download my copy and then burn it. I tried direct and it only totaled a 500 mb file, which is not right.

William · 11 months ago

I was getting ready to do this, then I got a beta key on the first try :)

Michael · 11 months ago

The main site
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-64/enus/default.aspx
appears to be back up. with the download launcher trying to start the download of the beta.
However, the download is not starting and it keeps cycling back to the beginning, and issuing me a new key each time. So far,i've written down about 10 codes. All trying to get the download to start.......

Bas · 11 months ago

I've downloaded it (the 32 version) and it works. In the beginning it also doesn't work, but later it works. At that time, I also had already 10 keys.

Bas · 11 months ago

Here is the direct download link for the 32-bit version:
http://wb.dlservice.microsoft.com/dl/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso

I'm installing it at the moment, and thus far it's working.

Mark · 11 months ago

@Michael: Are you using Firefox, if so try IE, I found that Firefox doesn't like the applet they use for downloading and just reloads the page, IE is working for me at the moment.

Michael · 11 months ago

 I was using IE 7 on my Vista machine.  I got the whole process to take when I used the IE8 beta on my laptop. Funny that. but now i have both 32 bit and 64 bit ISO files straight from Microsoft and as a bonus, about 10 keys to try them with :)
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dphreak · 11 months ago

Can someone post a real MD5 or sha1 of beta build . thanx

bluemoment · 11 months ago

From MS's direct download:
32bit:
MD5 Hash > F9DCE6EBD0A63930B44D8AE802B63825
SHA1 Hash > 6071184282B2156FF61CDC5260545C078CCA31EE

64bit:
MD5 Hash > 773FC9CC60338C612AF716A2A14F177D
SHA1 Hash > E09FDBC1CB3A92CF6CC872040FDAF65553AB62A5

MSisBest · 11 months ago

Michael is correct, I'm downloading the official Windows 7 32 bit beta from their site via Internet Explorer right now!

Bas · 11 months ago

Here is the direct download link for the 32-bit version:
http://wb.dlservice.microsoft.com/dl/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso
I’m installing it at the moment, and thus far it’s working.

Brad · 11 months ago

http://sevenuser.com/2009/01/breaking-beta-news/
Its now suggested that there is no longer a 2.5 million limit on Product Keys, instead Microsoft are serving genric keys. Rumoured that the downloads could be capped to 2.5 million.

Tjones · 11 months ago

i got a key from microsoft and used it on a torrented copy of build 7000...working great.

MSisBest · 11 months ago

I'm on Windows 7 right now!

aditt · 11 months ago

yup,me too
my windows 7 build 7000 is genuine now ^^
thanks a lot

pizza2004 · 11 months ago

Funny, I got my key the very first time I visited the page!

Aya · 11 months ago

I tried downloading it from the ms page listed above,got the key,but when i tried downloading it,nothing happened

James · 11 months ago

through the microsoft website, i could not download the 32bit or the 64 bit windows 7 beta using firefox 3.0.5 because ms tries to install an activeX control (download manager) which does not work in firefox. subsequently I tried to do the same thing using IE7 64 bit version and it also did not install the plugin properly because it is a 32bit plugin. I was only able to get the plugin to install properly and launch the download manager process using IE7 32bit. I also disabled my comodo firewall temporarily. Hope that helps someone else out there having problems.

Dominic Naylor · 11 months ago

THANK YOU James!

I tried FireFox 3 times; 3 times it stopped (86MB, 302MB, 37MB).

Torrent to way to Slow.

The James way works great!

Thank You

Darkroom · 11 months ago

you can download them (32 or 64) with no slowdowns from Wired:  http://blog.wired.com/business/2009/01/windows-7-publi.html

naveen · 11 months ago

thanks ..!!got the key...

Yasir · 10 months ago

Naveen

Plz. give me the Product No. of Windows 7. I think it is all in digits form. at my ID yasirask@yahoo.com

Thanks

Krispy89 · 11 months ago

This is fantastic, I never thought that I would get a product key for either one of them. But when the demand slowed down quite a bit, I had a go ang got it first time.

SOK ENG CHORN · 11 months ago

Hi! My name CHORN SOK ENG. I was download Window 7 already but I donn't know the Window 7 need requiment system?
Thank you Very much.

kamesh · 10 months ago

plz tell me the windows 7 ultimate product key

rohadi · 8 months ago

give me key for window 7 64 bit pls...
replay me at rohadi2@gmail.com

Bongani · 6 months ago

Requesting a product key for windows 7 Ultimate

Ady · 6 months ago

thnks bigguy it really worked for me


and mate try it in the windows internet explorer

Spook · 4 months ago

Thank You very Much Dude.