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Windows 7 Beta Downloads Available Through Feb. 10 [Windows 7]
Gizmodo —
Even though the Windows Team said they were removing the download cap on Windows 7 until Jan. 24, they didn't mean downloads would end on Jan. 24. Windows 7 will be available through Feb. 10. You have to start downloading Windows 7 before Feb. 10, but you have until Feb. 12 to finish it, and product keys will be available after Feb. 12, though they don't say for how long after. Which essentially means you now have all the time in the world to install Windows 7. You can download it from Microsoft now and get a key way later, or, ...
Microsoft ends general availability of Windows 7 Beta
D' Technology Weblog —
... Microsoft has taken off general availability of Windows 7 Beta! But the beta downloads will remain open through February 10th. Those of you, who’ve started but not completed the download process will be able to do so through February 12th. Product keys for the Windows 7 Beta will continue to be available. So if you have the ...
Windows 7 beta, get it while you still can
Boy Genius Report —
To say Microsoft’s handling of Windows 7 to date has been nothing short of excellent would be an understatement. To paraphrase, the world wants 7. Working towards a very stable beta release and then making it available to the general public was a very smooth move - it showed the tech blogosphere, Vista’s harshest collective critic, that hope is not lost. 7 is fast, 7 is capable and most importantly, 7 is usable. The fun couldn’t last forever though and Microsoft announced last night that the public availability of the Windows 7 beta is ...
Windows 7 beta to once again close to the public February 10th
Obsessable News Feed —
... So you know that only adventurous types should download an early, beta test version of an operating system for their computers, but you want to do it anyway. You want to get that first look at Windows 7 before everyone else does. If that's the way you roll, you'd better roll faster! The Windows 7 beta test download will no longer be publicly available as of February 10th. ...
Linkpost | 1.24.2009
TechBlog —
Trojan in pirated iWork 09: Choice made, price paid | Main January 24, 2009 Linkpost | 1.24.2009 • General availability for the Windows 7 Beta to end - By Feb. 12. Get it while you can. • Security Vendors Offer Windows 7 Protection - But many Vista security programs work fine with Win7, too. • Top Internet Security Suites: Paying for Protection - Nice PC World roundup of 9 Windows security programs. • Will President Obama have a personal computer? - No computer on the Oval Office in recent pictures. I can't imagine ...
Want the Windows 7 beta? Get it by Feb. 10
TechBlog —
... January 24, 2009 Want the Windows 7 beta? Get it by Feb. 10 win7_3 If you've been thinking, "Maybe I'll download that nifty Windows 7 beta. I've been hearing good things about it!" You have until Feb. 10 to turn thoughts into action. That's the last day Microsoft will make a link for the download available, according to the Windows 7 Team Blog . Withdrawing the availability of the Win7 beta will take several days: Microsoft will make product keys for the beta available even after Feb. 12. The post doesn't indicate when that will end. You can run the beta for at least 30 days ...
Want the Windows 7 Beta? Act Fast!
Technologizer —
... off its site today. Based on popular demand, it’s decided to extend availability–but only until February 10th. (If you start snagging the beta by February 10th, you have until the 12th to complete the download.) More details here , and ...
Windows 7 Beta downloads end February 10th
CrunchGear —
... General availability for the Windows 7 Beta to end [Windows 7 Team Blog] ...
Microsoft extends Windows 7 beta downloads to February 10
Engadget —
... copy of the Windows 7 beta -- Microsoft's decided to extend the beta download period to February 10th. That's the second extension we've gotten from Redmond -- the company says that interest is so high in 7 that it doesn't want anyone to miss out. So what are you waiting for? Hit the read link for the download and then snuggle up with our detailed install round-up and hands-on impressions while your bits tumble in. [Via Computerworld] Read - Post on Windows Team Blog Read - Windows 7 download page Filed under: ...
Windows 7 beta download deadline extended
Download Squad —
... have download access through the remainder of the beta period. The move seems like a no-brainer for Microsoft. Response to Vista's successor has been overwhelmingly positive, and there's no doubt the gang in Redmond wants to capitalize on the momentum. Sure, you'll probably be able to find the ISO files on any half-decent torrent site, but there's a little added safety in downloading unmodified files right from the source. You can read the full announcement on the Windows Team blog. For the direct download links, check my previous post. ...
Installing Windows 7 on a Netbook
Geek In Disguise —
... kids out there this video shows you how you can install Win7 on machines without a DVD Drive. I’ve used it on my NC10 and it’s fast and efficient. Basically you make a USB stick bootable and put the bits on there. Voila! thanks to Dennis and I noticed the master blogger Sarah Perez also blogged it and recommended checking out the comments on the original post for advanced tips. Oh and if you haven’t grabbed the Windows 7 bits yet, time is running out so grab ‘em soon!
Microsoft extends Win 7 Beta downloads till 2/10
Krunker —
... If you’re still interested in the Windows 7 Beta, you’re in luck. Microsoft has decided to extend the general availability for the Win 7 Beta until February 10th. If you haven’t finished downloading the image by the 10th, you will have until Feb 12th to finish up. After the 12th, no further downloads will be available. If you already have an image of Win 7 Beta, you can continue to get product keys passed the 10th. ...
Windows 7 beta deadline extended
ZDNet News - News Page One —
... : Jan 26, 2009 5:53:05 AM Microsoft announced Friday night that computer enthusiasts will have a while longer to get their hands on the beta version of Windows 7. In a blog posting , Microsoft said that the test version of the operating system will be available for download through February 10. Previously, Microsoft had said that the OS would only be open through late this month. [image] "We are at a point where we have more than enough beta testers and feedback coming in to meet our engineering needs, so we are beginning to plan the end of general availability for Windows ...
Windows 7 gets schitzophrenic, multiple personalities emerge
Tech Digest —
... depicting Beta build 7025. Most people are running 7000 - which is the version currently (but not for much longer) available to the public. Microsoft's forthcoming OS has been getting rave reviews from all corners of the internet - even ...
Microsoft Extends Windows 7 beta 1 Download Deadline
Wired: Epicenter —
Microsoft has extended the deadline to grab a beta copy of Windows 7, giving interested users until February 10 to download a pre-release version of the next major revision for the Windows OS.
Initially Microsoft announced that the first beta of Windows 7 would only be available to the first 2.5 million users to grab a copy. Then the company relented, allowing anyone to download a copy, but only until January 24. Now, according the Microsoft’s Windows blog, overwhelming demand has prompted the company to push back the date again.
One ...
Win 7 beta: February 10 is the download cut-off date
All about Microsoft —
... Microsoft officials said late last week they already have more than enough beta testers for Windows 7, but still are extending the cut-off date for downloads of the beta release . Microsoft had ...
Gadget Of The Week: Free Windows 7 Beta
Homotron.net —
... For those of you interested in doing more than just sidelining, Microsoft has extended the free Beta download's availability until February 10. From the Windows 7 Team Blog: ...
Windows 7 gets schizophrenic, multiple personalities emerge
Tech Digest —
... depicting Beta build 7025. Most people are running 7000 - which is the version currently (but not for much longer) available to the public. Microsoft's forthcoming OS has been getting rave reviews from all corners of the internet - even ...
