MrChainsaw Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 So you people upgraded directly to 7 from Vista. You gona stay that way until through the rc version, and then just install the real version unto that? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590403232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clete2 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You don't have to (and you definitely shouldn't, actually) run Windows 7 as Main OS. Just run it as dualboot. There's a few guides, already out on how to do that.That aside, am I the only one that felt that I should have Seven of Nine as wallpaper, to commemorate this beta?? XD Yes, dual boot is a great idea. And it's very simple, actually. Here's how I dual-booted with XP: 1) Ran GParted and shrunk my XP partition. 2) Installed Windows 7. Windows 7 detected "an older version of Windows" and automatically added the option to the bootloader. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590403578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm still waiting for my verification e-mail from Microsoft :/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590403596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iZoom Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Update 3: The main beta page is open again and keys are being issued normally now. Microsoft has also temporarily removed the 2.5 million limit on the beta for the next two weeks. ^^ Good news :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590403618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clete2 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Update 3: The main beta page is open again and keys are being issued normally now. Microsoft has also temporarily removed the 2.5 million limit on the beta for the next two weeks.^^ Good news :) Yes, it's been working for a while. Also, the keys are still non-unique. Have they released the pricing for Windows 7? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590403620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranceandy Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Have they released the pricing for Windows 7?I doubt that pricing information will be released yet, I suspect a couple of more months :huh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590403992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted January 11, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm still waiting for my verification e-mail from Microsoft :/ I never did get one and I am activated. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I doubt that pricing information will be released yet, I suspect a couple of more months :huh: I think it'll be expensive, over ?300. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted January 11, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted January 11, 2009 I think it'll be expensive, over ?300. Then I will stay with Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin in a box Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I've got a few questions: 1. I've used PlusPatch v6 to get the key and my Win7 is now genuine. But does this mean that it will still expire on the 1st August? I've had to reinstall Win7 so if it goes back then it'll go back to the other bug infested version. I've not used TimerNuke or anything, will I have to do that to keep it until launch? I'll be buying the retail version. 2. When a new build is released, will I have to reinstall with a DVD or will it be available for download through Windows Update? And is it right too to have not had any updates through windows update yet? I've not had a single one. That's 3, but the 2nd question is merged. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monacelli Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Then I will stay with Vista. I'm with you. So far I haven't found anything worth the price of an upgrade over Vista SP1. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duritz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 why is it when i download using the link from neowin front page it stops at 500mb? an all 3 of my computers this happens! help! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yes, it's been working for a while. Also, the keys are still non-unique.Have they released the pricing for Windows 7? I'd guess similar to vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambiance Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Is feedback sent privately? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inctye Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Is feedback sent privately? Yes. Fully anonymous. At most, I think it might send system information like oem brand, hardware specs, etc, but no personal info. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clete2 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I hope it isn't more than 300 euros... my calculations (on my phone) say that that is ~$402 :o!!! I'd rather buy a PS3 with that money. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarrtz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 After going through 13 hrs of trial and error to download Windows 7, I finally managed to get the key. great! but when installing (as an upgrade in English), I could not do it, because it says that the windows Vista installed in my computer is in a different language. can anyone help me to find out how can I get to know in which language is my Windows Vista installed in my computer, and if I can change it into English ? I thought it was installed in English. Thanks Antonio Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duritz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 alright well i got the download to work using adobe akamai download manager.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Just keep an eye at the technet site and you can go to some technet meeting presentation and get it free there, don't know about that in the US, but here in Ireland), thats how I got a free Vista copy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590404964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clete2 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Just keep an eye at the technet site and you can go to some technet meeting presentation and get it free there, don't know about that in the US, but here in Ireland), thats how I got a free Vista copy. Usually, since I'm in the USA, I would have to go to California. Since I live in Pennsylvania (and sometimes South Carolina), that's a tough trip and not worth the ticket. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590405360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 someone repost the link to the mp3 fix please. It's not showing up in windows update Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590406710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted January 12, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2009 someone repost the link to the mp3 fix please. It's not showing up in windows update From the front page: 32-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...ba-67b859a242b7 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...c8-5dc63d55626d Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590406840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loso Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I need help with this issue. So i wanted to try out windows 7 and i installed it and everything and after one reboot i got this chkdsk error saying it had to correct some errors. I never had any disk errors while running Vista, whats the cause of it in Windows 7? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590406858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell-In-A-Handbasket Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 same thing happens to me, tried it with multiple computers, OS's, and diffrent ISP's why is it when i download using the link from neowin front page it stops at 500mb? an all 3 of my computers this happens! help! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590406978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted January 12, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've got a few questions:1. I've used PlusPatch v6 to get the key and my Win7 is now genuine. But does this mean that it will still expire on the 1st August? I've had to reinstall Win7 so if it goes back then it'll go back to the other bug infested version. I've not used TimerNuke or anything, will I have to do that to keep it until launch? I'll be buying the retail version. 2. When a new build is released, will I have to reinstall with a DVD or will it be available for download through Windows Update? And is it right too to have not had any updates through windows update yet? I've not had a single one. That's 3, but the 2nd question is merged. Thanks. Umm... using a patcher to activate Windows is definitely not genuine. Why don't you just get a key for free from Microsoft and install the legit one? I hope it isn't more than 300 euros... my calculations (on my phone) say that that is ~$402 :o !!! I'd rather buy a PS3 with that money. There's no way it's going to be $400. MAYBE for the full Ultimate it might come close to that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/717592-windows-7-official-public-beta/page/130/#findComment-590407040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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