Inctye Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 From what I can tell no official keys have been let out the door just yet. We are just going to have to wait until microsoft finalizes everything and finishes setting stuff up then we can get our keys. Wait, I thought Technet and MSDN subs were able to get access to the keys already. This morning, MS also opened the business download page so developers could start downloading, hence the official download links for the ISOs being leaked two hrs early. I would assume there is already a big chunk of the keys gone already to those who already have access. The question is whether there will be any left for the rest of us to snatch one. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atleeit Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 i made it to the last sign up page, submit = SQL error, thankyou for using Microsoft i hope you enjoy our product as much as we do! lol Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Man that really sucks for the people that had to restart their downloads! For people getting ****ed at microsoft, why? They can not help problems with their severs, they may have alot but ALOT of people want this beta, there is no way for them to be fully prepared for how many people visit their sites. It doesnt help went 60% of all the people there doing constant refreshes! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 They need to borrow Google's servers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 even neowin is buckling under load! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.computerworld.com/action/articl...ticleId=9125626 January 9, 2009 (Computerworld) Microsoft Corp. postponed the roll-out of the Windows 7 beta today, citing "very heavy traffic" on its Web site.The company did not offer a new schedule for delivering the beta of its newest operating system. "Due to very heavy traffic we're seeing as a result of interest in the Windows 7 Beta, we are adding some additional infrastructure support to Microsoft.com properties before we post the public Beta today," a spokeswoman said in an instant message reply to earlier questions about the Microsoft.com's performance. "We want to ensure customers have the best possible experience when downloading the Beta." Looks like you will all have to wait longer. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ale0crysis Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 link works for key.. msdn, microsoft and technet are posting TO LOG OFF ON THEIR SERVERS just because the server will not have troubles and webpage overcharged... as you can see someone got the key from that page , just try ...try...and GL! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neomex Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 now windowsteamblog.com= Server is too busy Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atleeit Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 i made it to the last sign up page, submit = SQL error, thankyou for using Microsoft i hope you enjoy our product as much as we do! lol Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted January 9, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was able to download the image but I still need to complete the registration process for the key. I'll probably just install anyway since I have the 30 day activation period. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I already sent them a nasty email. LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
l Ancient l Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sadface... And I hoped they would make things right this time... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9UnknownMen Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'd caution anyone who takes computerworld seriously. They love to run with isht. They added the operative word "today" to their quote to glean the postponement headline they could run. The fact that the IM they supposedly got is almost 99% of what Brandon posted at the blog is telling as well. Btw, MS PR and Wagner Edstrom don't communicate to the press via friggin IM. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted January 9, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sadface... And I hoped they would make things right this time... There are hundreds of thousands if not millions of people trying to get ahold of the beta. That has to affect their server infrastructure, don't you think? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatolian Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My F5 key will break down, I think if it goes like this... Please give me my key :D I guess Microsoft just kidding...:( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmc777 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 If the show doesn't start within the next 20 minutes I'm going to start making loud screeching sounds. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted January 9, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sorry about slow Neowin! we are getting hammered for the Windows 7 stuff Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomZ Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ah well, can anyone definitely confirm you can enter a key if you install without a key? I waited for the public beta should have just used more "traditional" methods anyways. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 i Sent em a letter of complaint for having to wait and not ofering a new schedule to when it will be available, also for only allowing to get 2.5mil keys, thats why the traffic is high and we can't download it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Guy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I already sent them a nasty email. Good for you! Now they can stop working on the Beta issue and take time out of their day to read your whining. I'm sure they will hand-deliver a key to your door with their most sincere apology for any inconvenience their free beta software may have caused you. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inctye Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 If the show doesn't start within the next 20 minutes I'm going to start making loud screeching sounds. Better go ahead an make that appointment with your doctor to check on those worn out vocal cords you will have by the end of the day. And its amazing how people complain about free software, or anything free in general. It's FREE. The person or company providing it has no obligation to do anything for you at all to begin with so complaining to them is not going to change anything. I am sure they already are well aware of the inconvenience, hence the post on their windows blog sort of apologizing for the delay. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahoospa Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Direct download of Windows 7! No waiting. Click here: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 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTETHISACCOUNT Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 They need to borrow Google's servers. Only thing in this thread that made me LOL :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyl85 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 if i dnt get a key.. im sure a crack will appear lol Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven77 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Good for you! Now they can stop working on the Beta issue and take time out of their day to read your whining.I'm sure they will hand-deliver a key to your door with their most sincere apology for any inconvenience their free beta software may have caused you. I think you keep missing the point. In a nutshell, MS is one of the biggest corporations in the world. It's an absolute joke that they have never been able to deliver on time since the dawn of civilization. Windows is the single most important piece of software in the world and shapes every single one of our daily lives. Because of their monopoly, if you want a computer like everyone else has, you have to take whatever they shove up your ***. That is why we are so ****ed that they can' t even deliver a public beta without their servers crashing when they have 100 to the 100000 exponent resources to make this work correctly and like i said, it's an absolute joke that they can't. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/74/#findComment-590392282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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