Windows 7 Copy wanted

Mclaren · Post by **Mclaren** » 09 Jan 2009, 09:51

Hi

I would like to know if any body has a copy of windows 7 that i may buy/Get, My cap is only 500mb so i cannot download self.

ta

Mow · Post by **Mow** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:12

dude the thing was only release about 2 hours ago. Doubt anyone in SA has the public beta . The servers are so busy i cant even connect.

Post by **Anakha56** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:16

Mow how about pm'ing me the link

Interfan · Post by **Interfan** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:39

If anybody has/gets the x64 version. Please pm me.

Mow · Post by **Mow** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:45

http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/window ... -beta.aspx

linkage.

Post by **Anakha56** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:50

FYI to all it has not been released yet. You are probably looking at an American time zone launch. So whoever is good at math please work out when America wakes up?

Interfan · Post by **Interfan** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:53

For those with the x64 version be carefull unless you want your mp3's corrupted.

Instructions and Resources
MP3 files
When MP3 files are added (either manually or automatically) to either the Windows Media Player or the Windows Media Center library, or if the file metadata is edited with Windows Explorer, several seconds of audio data may be permanently removed from the start of the file. This issue occurs when files contain thumbnails or other metadata of significant size before importing or editing them. To avoid this, take the following steps:

To protect your MP3 files
1. Before you install this Beta release, back up all MP3 files that might be accessed by the computer, including those on removable media or network shares.
2. Install the Beta release of Windows 7; then install this update (KB961367).

If you do not want to install the update, you can avoid this issue by setting all MP3 files that might be accessed by the computer to read-only before starting either Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center or before editing MP3 metadata with Windows Explorer. To do this, in Windows Explorer, find the files, right-click them, click the General tab, and then select the Read-only check box. Once you have installed the update, you can safely reset the read/write status of your MP3 files to your preference./quote]

Post by **Stuart** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:57

Anakha56 wrote:FYI to all it has not been released yet. You are probably looking at an American time zone launch. So whoever is good at math please work out when America wakes up?

Not when America wakes up ...

Windows.com wrote:Over the past few years, you've asked us to make some changes to Windows. We listened closely. Now it's time to share an early look at how we've used your feedback. Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the everyday things and the killer "is that really possible?" things. Dig into this site to see what's coming. Want to try the Beta? Come back the afternoon of January 9. And remember—this is just a preview. There's more to come.

Post by **Anakha56** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:59

So Stu does that mean 12pm my time?

Post by **Stuart** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:00

Anakha56 wrote:So Stu does that mean 12pm my time?

It means whenever you've knocked off for the day and have no access to your work's ADSL connection.

Mow · Post by **Mow** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:02

Edit . the download link i had just now was removed.

DAE_JA_VOO · Post by **DAE_JA_VOO** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:26

If someone can hook me up with a copy too, i'd be most grateful. I'm in PTA

Mow · Post by **Mow** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:30

DAE_JA_VOO wrote:If someone can hook me up with a copy too, i'd be most grateful. I'm in PTA

Do not abandon the linux young summurai . 9.04 will boot in 14sec it will. (according to dev blog)

Prime · Post by **Prime** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:39

California is ten hours behind us in their winter.

DAE_JA_VOO · Post by **DAE_JA_VOO** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:55

Mow wrote:
DAE_JA_VOO wrote:If someone can hook me up with a copy too, i'd be most grateful. I'm in PTA
Do not abandon the linux young summurai . 9.04 will boot in 14sec it will. (according to dev blog)

I'm not abandoning Linux at all

I'm just keeping an open mind. Vista was disgusting; hopefully MS have learned from their stupid, stupid mistakes, and will release an OS that actually works, and i may just like it

DarkStar · Post by **DarkStar** » 09 Jan 2009, 12:15

And yes, I'm also next in line to ask for a copy.

Either version would be fine for me (64/32-bit), but 64-bit is preferable.

I'm in PMB.

Post by **Anakha56** » 09 Jan 2009, 13:09

Still waiting for the d/l link from MS...

Augur · Post by **Augur** » 09 Jan 2009, 13:20

@DarkStar: I too am in PMB

The first one to get a copy let's the other one know?

We might download at work.... or I'll have to do some begging

Mclaren · Post by **Mclaren** » 09 Jan 2009, 14:32

Sorry guys, thought it was already released, anyways, if anyone can hook me up, in JHB area, let me know, will pay and will fetch.

DeathStrike · Post by **DeathStrike** » 09 Jan 2009, 18:41

I also want a copy pls.

Ladies & gents, start your (2.5 million) downloads. The official Windows 7 Beta is ready for download at Microsoft's TechNet site.

It looks like downloading the 32- or 64-bit versions requires a Windows Live ID account, but you can sign up during the click-through process, of course. As you might expect, the servers are a bit bombed, and it looks like the official page we were all watching hasn't updated with a link yet.

Having trouble getting through to download? Check out tips on getting the download, and post any work-arounds/mirrors you find in the comments.

go get it NOW!!

LINK

DIRECT LINK TO TECHNET SITE

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 09 Jan 2009, 19:03

I guess I'll download it, unless it's over 5 or 6 gigs

PsyCLown · Post by **PsyCLown** » 10 Jan 2009, 02:09

The 64 bit is 3.15GB and if you want it you can come and bring a portable HDD to my place or something like that

Let me perhaps just make sure it installs fine and all, busy installing it on a VM while im typing this

Post by **Anakha56** » 10 Jan 2009, 03:27

"Thanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal -- we’re in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We’re sorry for the delay and we’ll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience."

From Technet

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Drifter · Post by **Drifter** » 10 Jan 2009, 04:35

I cant get in either. Was hoping I could start a download in the background.

Synthesis · Post by **Synthesis** » 10 Jan 2009, 08:58

Instructions and Resources
MP3 files
When MP3 files are added (either manually or automatically) to either the Windows Media Player or the Windows Media Center library, or if the file metadata is edited with Windows Explorer, several seconds of audio data may be permanently removed from the start of the file. This issue occurs when files contain thumbnails or other metadata of significant size before importing or editing them. To avoid this, take the following steps:

To protect your MP3 files
1. Before you install this Beta release, back up all MP3 files that might be accessed by the computer, including those on removable media or network shares.
2. Install the Beta release of Windows 7; then install this update (KB961367).

If you do not want to install the update, you can avoid this issue by setting all MP3 files that might be accessed by the computer to read-only before starting either Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center or before editing MP3 metadata with Windows Explorer. To do this, in Windows Explorer, find the files, right-click them, click the General tab, and then select the Read-only check box. Once you have installed the update, you can safely reset the read/write status of your MP3 files to your preference.

Update for Windows 7 Beta for x64-based Systems (KB961367)

Update for Windows 7 Beta for x32-based Systems (KB961367)

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