WoW! Everyone can download Windows 7 this Friday !!!

[Chunkee]

I am on the site, and am downloading from the neowin link...where do you sign in to get the key?

I do not see it on the site?

 

[jlee]

http://download.microsoft.com/...e-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso (32bit)

http://download.microsoft.com/...-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO (64bit)

Try that (for those who can't d/l).
I need a key as well..still looking where to find one.

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: Chunkee
I am on the site, and am downloading from the neowin link...where do you sign in to get the key?

I do not see it on the site?

It is here, but is down at the moment.

Public Beta of Win 7

The site Microsoft is supposed to announce the availability of the beta is here.

Windows 7 Page

Microsoft was hammered so be a little patient and hopefully they will get it all up soon.

 

[ginfest]

Got x64 d/l complete and burned
I've been logged into TN all day but still have no option to request a key

 

[AFMatt]

Update at Windows Blog:

Update on Windows 7 Beta Availability
Today, January 09, 2009, 15 minutes ago | Brandon LeBlanc
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. We want to ensure customers have the best possible experience when downloading the beta, and I?ll be posting here again soon once the beta goes live. Stay tuned! We are excited that you are excited!

 

[Joony]

Originally posted by: JLee
http://download.microsoft.com/...e-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso (32bit)

http://download.microsoft.com/...-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO (64bit)

Try that (for those who can't d/l).
I need a key as well..still looking where to find one.

6MB/s on University connection

 

[AFMatt]

Finally, got my key! Now I just need the dang D/L to finish!

 

[Aquila76]

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Finally, got my key! Now I just need the dang D/L to finish!

How'd you get your Key? I've been hammering away refreshing the microsft.com/betaexperience/blahbedy link, but always get "Error
The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day."

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Finally, got my key! Now I just need the dang D/L to finish!

Odd, I am still getting a 404 when clicking the link in both IE and Firefox.

 

[AFMatt]

Originally posted by: Aquila76

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Finally, got my key! Now I just need the dang D/L to finish!

How'd you get your Key? I've been hammering away refreshing the microsft.com/betaexperience/blahbedy link, but always get "Error
The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day."

I have been refreshing that same page and it finally loaded for me. Gives you a key, a download link, and a link to install instructions. I got a key for x86 (since I am putting it on my old system), but now I am trying to get one for 64bit too in case I decide to try it on this one.
Are you trying for 64 bit? If so, is the link the same as the 32 bit version only with win7-64 instead of win7-32?

 

[Aquila76]

Originally posted by: AFMatt

Originally posted by: Aquila76

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Finally, got my key! Now I just need the dang D/L to finish!

How'd you get your Key? I've been hammering away refreshing the microsft.com/betaexperience/blahbedy link, but always get "Error
The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day."

I have been refreshing that same page and it finally loaded for me. Gives you a key, a download link, and a link to install instructions. I got a key for x86 (since I am putting it on my old system), but now I am trying to get one for 64bit too in case I decide to try it on this one.
Are you trying for 64 bit? If so, is the link the same as the 32 bit version only with win7-64 instead of win7-32?

1. Cool, I'll keep hitting refresh.

2. Yup, .../Win7-64/...

 

[sonoma1993]

Originally posted by: AFMatt

Originally posted by: Aquila76

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Finally, got my key! Now I just need the dang D/L to finish!

How'd you get your Key? I've been hammering away refreshing the microsft.com/betaexperience/blahbedy link, but always get "Error
The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day."

I have been refreshing that same page and it finally loaded for me. Gives you a key, a download link, and a link to install instructions. I got a key for x86 (since I am putting it on my old system), but now I am trying to get one for 64bit too in case I decide to try it on this one.
Are you trying for 64 bit? If so, is the link the same as the 32 bit version only with win7-64 instead of win7-32?

what link are you using to get the windowx 7 key?

 

[pcslookout]

Can you just install windows 7 for now without the key and use it for 30 days at least like Windows Vista ? That way you don't have to wait for a key and can get it when traffic is a lot lighter.

 

[manko]

MS should rent a cloud from Amazon or Google...

 

[AFMatt]

Originally posted by: sonoma1993

Originally posted by: AFMatt

Originally posted by: Aquila76

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Finally, got my key! Now I just need the dang D/L to finish!

How'd you get your Key? I've been hammering away refreshing the microsft.com/betaexperience/blahbedy link, but always get "Error
The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day."

I have been refreshing that same page and it finally loaded for me. Gives you a key, a download link, and a link to install instructions. I got a key for x86 (since I am putting it on my old system), but now I am trying to get one for 64bit too in case I decide to try it on this one.
Are you trying for 64 bit? If so, is the link the same as the 32 bit version only with win7-64 instead of win7-32?

what link are you using to get the windowx 7 key?

It's the URL it takes you to after you do the email verification.

 

[AFMatt]

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Can you just install windows 7 for now without the key and use it for 30 days at least like Windows Vista ? That way you don't have to wait for a key and can get it when traffic is a lot lighter.

Yes, and you can rearm for up to 120 days. Really, it is just a matter of getting a key some time before the 2.5M are gone.

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: soonerproud

Originally posted by: AFMatt
The site has been loading fine for me for the past 2 hours. Still no download setup yet.

Go back a page and follow my link. The download set up is up and running, just not posted on the Win 7 site yet.

Edit: The connection problems come when trying to verify your email for a product key and access to the download itself. I will let everyone know when I get through.

That page is blank and just says "coming soon".

Does anyone know where I can get a Windows 7 Key?

 

[zod96]

What link exactly do you use to get the CD key? I just finished DL the 64 bit Beta 1 preview, but now I need the dam key. What URL is it???

 

[gcy]

Got the the 32-bit DL, but lost the Windows 7 key page. Can't access it anymore.

 

[zod96]

What is the windows 7 key page?????? I don't even have a URL for it...

 

[zod96]

I just spoke with someone who installed it. You don't need the key to install it. You can install it and run it for 30 days without it. So just get one later...

 

[AFMatt]

Looks like the CD key pages are dead in the water now. It automatically jumps to Live Search now and doesnt even try to load the page.

 

[Aquila76]

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Looks like the CD key pages are dead in the water now. It automatically jumps to Live Search now and doesnt even try to load the page.

I think they've taken it off-line until they get the key distribution issue worked out.

 

[zoiks]

Wow. I downloaded the 64-bit version in 8min (3.2gb) at work.

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: AFMatt
Looks like the CD key pages are dead in the water now. It automatically jumps to Live Search now and doesnt even try to load the page.

I sent them an email detailing my experiences and asked for a reply. I will update you ladies and gents when I receive a reply.