Dual Booting OS

rob7b · 09-01-09, 11:30 PM

it would have been better to give the keys out first...then release the beta ver to those who have the key

omairt · 09-01-09, 11:40 PM

Windows 7: Windows 7 Beta Available Pulled ; "No ETA" on Product Keys

You can download Windows 7 from these links, but it'll only work for 30 days.
These are the links from Microsoft so nothing dodgy.

32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...FRE_EN_DVD.iso

64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...FRE_EN_DVD.ISO

daulex · 10-01-09, 12:00 AM

Had it for a few days now, no problems after install. Everything works great on my rig:
MB: Gigabyte P35C-DS3R
CPU: q6600 @ 4x2.4ghz
RAM: 2x2gb OCZ DDR3
VGA: Nvidia 8600GT with 1GB DDR2 on card ram.
Sound: Sound Blaster Audigy Value 7.1 (24bit)
Windows 7 beta 1 (7000) Genuine.

The only problem I have is that the creative drivers for windows 7 dont support feeding 2.1 channel sound into 5.1 speakers(2.1 digital >> 5.1 digital surround upmix, what it really does is copies Right front into right rear and vice verse.) and I can't live without it. I need all of them to work

So if you are rocking a 2.1 sound system, have at least 2 gb of ram, and have at least a dual core pc, you will love it and probably not feel any problems, the system has yet to crash or even slow down on me (and I'm running everything, photoshop cs4, flash, team fortress 2 under steam, etc).

Warning: the system eats up on average 0.7 gb of ram, so allow 1 gig just for the system at all times (at the moment I have 4 tabs in firefox, steam open, a few folders, my ipod connected and music playing and it is using 1.8 gb of ram).

P.S. In case I did not make it clear enough 2 front speakers and the bass still work fine, no problems there, it's just I'm a bit too geeky, I want all the 5+bass to work

Ilikefree · 10-01-09, 12:04 AM

Currently downloading for the 3rd time tonight, (2 times it failed) and I'm sitting at just over a gigabyte

Praj07 · 10-01-09, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilikefree

Currently downloading for the 3rd time tonight, (2 times it failed) and I'm sitting at just over a gigabyte

managed to download it yet? i've given up, can't be arsed now lol

Ilikefree · 10-01-09, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praj07

managed to download it yet? i've given up, can't be arsed now lol

nope it keeps failing

daulex · 10-01-09, 09:34 AM

Why don't you use torrents? It is the same distribution? pirate bay has the actual build downloaded from the microsoft web site, so it should be legal...

There is a torrent with 6.5k seeders, I downloaded it at my maximum download speed(1.2MBps) and everything is fine...

I don't want to get on to Jon's bad side so I'm not gonna post a link to it, so pm me for it if you're interested.

Ilikefree · 10-01-09, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daulex

Why don't you use torrents? It is the same distribution? pirate bay has the actual build downloaded from the microsoft web site, so it should be legal...

anyone could have slipped malware into it though couldn't they.
i already have the pirate bays version of 7000 so if all fails i'll use that

Lucaio · 10-01-09, 10:42 AM

Is the MS release Build 7000? I heard somewhere it was 7004 (I think someone told me on here infact).

Ilikefree · 10-01-09, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucaio

is the ms release build 7000? I heard somewhere it was 7004 (i think someone told me on here infact).

7000

Lucaio · 10-01-09, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilikefree

7000

Woop! Don't have to download it again!

Ilikefree · 10-01-09, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucaio

Woop! Don't have to download it again!

Im downloading it (well trying) now for the 6th time... I chose Run instead of Save this time though in Firefox...

Lucaio · 10-01-09, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilikefree

Im downloading it (well trying) now for the 6th time... I chose Run instead of Save this time though in Firefox...

What format is the download in .iso?

Ilikefree · 10-01-09, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucaio

What format is the download in .iso?

mhmm... failed again so off to my download from a few weeks ago!
not doing anything till I have a product key though.

SwedishTom · 10-01-09, 11:49 AM

I just managed to get the key after been trying to get one since 6PM yesterday! If you not already doing it, use FireFox, add the addon Check4Change, make sure you are logged into Microsoft TechNet http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/default.aspx through your Windows Live ID, then use this link

https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperi...s/default.aspx

You might have to be refreshing the page a couple of hundreds times before getting the key though!

Cheers
Tom

Praj07 · 10-01-09, 03:34 PM

Tom that second link doesn't work for me, where did you find it? I'll try download windows again but no doubt it'll cock up, don't even know why I want it lol I already have vista

SwedishTom · 10-01-09, 03:37 PM

What happens when you click on it?

I got it in the massive thread about Windows 7 on OcUK, where most of the users is trying to get the key for the OS, now everyone seems to get it though, unfortunately it seems like Microsoft has 5 different keys that is rotating around for everyone since quite a few users have got the same key by the looks of things!

Cheers
Tom

Praj07 · 10-01-09, 03:56 PM

i follow your instructions and when i click that link it just re-directs me to this page: Welcome to Windows 7 or that msn page where you type in an invalid link and it takes you to their search engine with a few alternative suggestions to search from

is it possible that the same key will work on more than 1 computer?

SwedishTom · 10-01-09, 04:28 PM

The way I understand is that if you are not logged into your Windows Live ID, and TechNet then you will be directed to the Welcome to Windows 7 page. If you are logged into them then I don#t know whats going on for you?!?

If you want to try another way go to this link and follow the instructions..

Overclockers UK Forums - View Single Post - Windows 7 beta - 9th January

Cheers
Tom

Praj07 · 10-01-09, 05:14 PM

I think I know where I went wrong, I clicked on the link instead of copy and pasting it. I'll follow those instructions now, thanks dude. Have some rep.

(I really don't know why I'm going through all this hassle I still don't know if I want 7 or not!!) Can I install it on an external hard drive and use it off that somehow? Or install it on my D drive and keep vista on my C drive and use it like that until I decide which one I wanna get rid of?)

EDIT: What if I want the 32 bit version, do I have to alter that link to 7-32 or leave it at 64?

09-01-09, 11:30 PM	#41
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10-01-09, 12:00 AM	#43
daulex iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, SW Posts: 259	Had it for a few days now, no problems after install. Everything works great on my rig: MB: Gigabyte P35C-DS3R CPU: q6600 @ 4x2.4ghz RAM: 2x2gb OCZ DDR3 VGA: Nvidia 8600GT with 1GB DDR2 on card ram. Sound: Sound Blaster Audigy Value 7.1 (24bit) Windows 7 beta 1 (7000) Genuine. The only problem I have is that the creative drivers for windows 7 dont support feeding 2.1 channel sound into 5.1 speakers(2.1 digital >> 5.1 digital surround upmix, what it really does is copies Right front into right rear and vice verse.) and I can't live without it. I need all of them to work So if you are rocking a 2.1 sound system, have at least 2 gb of ram, and have at least a dual core pc, you will love it and probably not feel any problems, the system has yet to crash or even slow down on me (and I'm running everything, photoshop cs4, flash, team fortress 2 under steam, etc). Warning: the system eats up on average 0.7 gb of ram, so allow 1 gig just for the system at all times (at the moment I have 4 tabs in firefox, steam open, a few folders, my ipod connected and music playing and it is using 1.8 gb of ram). P.S. In case I did not make it clear enough 2 front speakers and the bass still work fine, no problems there, it's just I'm a bit too geeky, I want all the 5+bass to work Last edited by daulex; 10-01-09 at 12:02 AM..

10-01-09, 12:04 AM	#44
Ilikefree Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 5,087	Currently downloading for the 3rd time tonight, (2 times it failed) and I'm sitting at just over a gigabyte __________________ *Help an old friend wrap up his freebie-ing by signing up for me in a trade on either Apple FJ or PS3 Kudos! £15 per green!* (pm me and I'll set it up in the trade centre)

10-01-09, 09:34 AM	#47
daulex iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, SW Posts: 259	Why don't you use torrents? It is the same distribution? pirate bay has the actual build downloaded from the microsoft web site, so it should be legal... There is a torrent with 6.5k seeders, I downloaded it at my maximum download speed(1.2MBps) and everything is fine... I don't want to get on to Jon's bad side so I'm not gonna post a link to it, so pm me for it if you're interested. Last edited by daulex; 10-01-09 at 09:36 AM..

10-01-09, 10:42 AM	#49
Lucaio iPod 60gb Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cardiff, Wales Posts: 1,945	Is the MS release Build 7000? I heard somewhere it was 7004 (I think someone told me on here infact). __________________ Recieved:Xbox 360 Arcade, Xbox 360 Wireless Entertainment Pack, FarCry 2, Xbox 360 Media Remote, IT Crowd Series 2, WeSC Bongo Headphones, Laser Pen, GH Wireless Guitar Total: £371.58

09-01-09, 11:40 PM	#42
omairt 1 new message Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omicron Persei 8 Posts: 2,518	Windows 7: Windows 7 Beta Available Pulled ; "No ETA" on Product Keys You can download Windows 7 from these links, but it'll only work for 30 days. These are the links from Microsoft so nothing dodgy. 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...FRE_EN_DVD.iso 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...FRE_EN_DVD.ISO

10-01-09, 11:49 AM	#55
SwedishTom FireFox Rules! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nottingham. Posts: 5,510	I just managed to get the key after been trying to get one since 6PM yesterday! If you not already doing it, use FireFox, add the addon Check4Change, make sure you are logged into Microsoft TechNet http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/default.aspx through your Windows Live ID, then use this link https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperi...s/default.aspx You might have to be refreshing the page a couple of hundreds times before getting the key though! Cheers Tom

10-01-09, 03:34 PM	#56
Praj07 Mini Mac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leicester/Sheffield Posts: 5,532	Tom that second link doesn't work for me, where did you find it? I'll try download windows again but no doubt it'll cock up, don't even know why I want it lol I already have vista

10-01-09, 03:37 PM	#57
SwedishTom FireFox Rules! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nottingham. Posts: 5,510	What happens when you click on it? I got it in the massive thread about Windows 7 on OcUK, where most of the users is trying to get the key for the OS, now everyone seems to get it though, unfortunately it seems like Microsoft has 5 different keys that is rotating around for everyone since quite a few users have got the same key by the looks of things! Cheers Tom

10-01-09, 03:56 PM	#58
Praj07 Mini Mac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leicester/Sheffield Posts: 5,532	i follow your instructions and when i click that link it just re-directs me to this page: Welcome to Windows 7 or that msn page where you type in an invalid link and it takes you to their search engine with a few alternative suggestions to search from is it possible that the same key will work on more than 1 computer?

10-01-09, 04:28 PM	#59
SwedishTom FireFox Rules! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nottingham. Posts: 5,510	The way I understand is that if you are not logged into your Windows Live ID, and TechNet then you will be directed to the Welcome to Windows 7 page. If you are logged into them then I don#t know whats going on for you?!? If you want to try another way go to this link and follow the instructions.. Overclockers UK Forums - View Single Post - Windows 7 beta - 9th January Cheers Tom

10-01-09, 05:14 PM	#60
Praj07 Mini Mac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leicester/Sheffield Posts: 5,532	I think I know where I went wrong, I clicked on the link instead of copy and pasting it. I'll follow those instructions now, thanks dude. Have some rep. (I really don't know why I'm going through all this hassle I still don't know if I want 7 or not!!) Can I install it on an external hard drive and use it off that somehow? Or install it on my D drive and keep vista on my C drive and use it like that until I decide which one I wanna get rid of?) EDIT: What if I want the 32 bit version, do I have to alter that link to 7-32 or leave it at 64?