Steven77 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 thats weird co on the Windows 7 FAQ they state "Your product key will work for up to three separate computers, so if you want to install the Windows 7 Beta on another PC, you can re-use the same key. "if they are all the same keys MS should have just listed them on their website, saving a whole load of hassle. I agree but at that point why even use keys at all?? Lmfao. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I agree but at that point why even use keys at all?? Lmfao. Well yer thats true. guess it stirred up demand... we always want what we can't have! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFox Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I agree but at that point why even use keys at all?? Lmfao. So they can stop working in August? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clete2 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 This could stem from the fact that the beta is not officially reposted. Let's wait until it's reposted and see what happens then. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigatexel Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 One of my keys is unique apparently, the others are identical to what has been posted. The skies open up and the angels cry. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Can someone re-upload the build elsewhere, (I have my own key). It keeps crashing on me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 So they can stop working in August? isnt that programmed in to the OS? timebomb? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven77 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I noticed that the redmond developer blog put up an update on whats going on. It has about 3 sentences talking about the truth, the other 5 paragraphs are about how to sign up for technet plus on a discount. Anyone else think they did this just to get more technet members?? I am starting to think so after reading that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien_0 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 yeah the 32 bit download keeps quitting on me, 64 is fine btw neowin is being hammered as well by all of this, took me 5 minutes to get back to the forum Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp65 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I noticed that the redmond developer blog put up an update on whats going on. It has about 3 sentences talking about the truth, the other 5 paragraphs are about how to sign up for technet plus on a discount. Anyone else think they did this just to get more technet members?? I am starting to think so after reading that. Which blog is this, have a link? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFox Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 isnt that programmed in to the OS? timebomb? Well, no idea. But I think it'd make more sense if the keys were to stop working on a set date, instead of an entire OS. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven77 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Which blog is this, have a link? http://reddevnews.com/news/article.aspx?editorialsid=10499 "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 the Microsoft.com properties before we post the public beta," wrote Brandon LeBlanc. He promised to post further notice on the blog. Microsoft is offering a discount of 15 percent for new TechNet Plus subscribers using a discount code, according to this blog. TechNet Plus and MSDN subscribers also face an expiration date of Aug. 1, 2009 when trying out the new Windows 7 Beta. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp65 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks, there's always a 15% thing floating around. I thought it would be something a bit more useful. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Me want 32-bit....keeps crashing!!! UUUGH Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom1981 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Honestly anybody who likes or even works with microsoft products i think should buy a technet membership .ITs very helpful when diagnosing problems along with the early betas and full products you get. I got the beta when ballmer announced it and have had n oproblems getting keys for it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven77 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sorry guess im not as informed as you guys ;) Can someone give me a rough estimate on what one of these technet subscriptions cost. Is it like hundreds...thousands??? I always figured it was way out of my league. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp65 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 It's $350 for the first year, $250 to renew for the direct subscription. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetShaker Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I just got an extra 32-bits key! :) Who wants it? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven77 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thats a little pricey for just lil ol me but thank you very much for replying! Iam just loving this neowin community wish i would have found it sooner than a few months ago :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingarelho Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 allways get the same message "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." just need the freeking key! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loso Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 are there drivers released for windows 7? will the ones for vista work in w7? drivers for internet, sound & video, will i be stuck when it comes to drivers being compatible? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak S. Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 are there drivers released for windows 7? will the ones for vista work in w7? drivers for internet, sound & video, will i be stuck when it comes to drivers being compatible? Windows 7 uses the same drivers as Vista, so you shouldn't have a problem. The only issue I had was driver installer programs panicked with "Unknown windows version" but 7 asked if it worked, I said no, so it automagically restarted the program in Vista compatibility mode which solved it. Mind you, the nvidia driver in Win7 is a beta too, and not working so well for my 8600GT (cant set res to 1680x1050!) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven77 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 are there drivers released for windows 7? will the ones for vista work in w7? drivers for internet, sound & video, will i be stuck when it comes to drivers being compatible? When i installed on windows update, there were Beta graphics driver beta audio driver beta network driver Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted January 10, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted January 10, 2009 It's $350 for the first year, $250 to renew for the direct subscription. I would not spend $3.50 for a subscription. What occurred yesterday has really soured me towards Microsoft. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loso Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Windows 7 uses the same drivers as Vista, so you shouldn't have a problem.The only issue I had was driver installer programs panicked with "Unknown windows version" but 7 asked if it worked, I said no, so it automagically restarted the program in Vista compatibility mode which solved it. Mind you, the nvidia driver in Win7 is a beta too, and not working so well for my 8600GT (cant set res to 1680x1050!) im guessing i would definitely have problems then since i only have a 6600GT card Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/119/#findComment-590397516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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