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Windows 7 Beta Now Available to Everyone [Microsoft]
Windows 7 Beta Now Available to Everyone [Microsoft]
The free Windows 7 Beta has gone live for the first 2.5 million downloaders. Keep in mind that the beta will expire on August 1st, so you will need to reinstall a commercial version. Sure, 2.5 million seems like a lot, but those downloads will go quickly— so get on it ASAP (and expect ...
Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview
technet.microsoft.com — You are willing to participate as an active beta tester and provide feedback to help us complete Windows 7. You have an extra computer available to dedicate to testing beta software. You can back up your PC, install and reinstall Windows, and ... (more) Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview
Download the Windows 7 Beta
microsoft.com — Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. You'll need a system recovery disk (and know how to use it). You're [almost] ... (more) Download the Windows 7 Beta
Here’s where we stand
windowsteamblog.com — I know many of you have had issues with the Windows 7 Beta site over the last 24 hours. As you may have noticed the download site has been up and running smoothly since this morning. That said, we apologize for the inconvenience that it caused some ... (more) Here’s where we stand
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Windows 7 Open Beta Download Limit Lifted Until January 24 [Microsoft]
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