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    Um so where can I go download Windows 7 Beta for my 1737

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ice Cold, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. Ice Cold

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    I want to give Windows 7 a try on my 1737 right now it runs excellent and super fast on the Core 2 Duo T9400 6MB cache 1066 FSB and ATI 3650.

    So everyone says Windows 7 Beta is even faster, than Vista I want to see this first hand.

    I a running Vista 64-bit if that makes a difference.

    Is there an official Microsoft link somewhere? to download it.
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 9, 2009
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    I think you have to part of the Developer's network to download it.
     
    plasma., Jan 9, 2009
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  3. Mark Larson

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    Mark Larson, Jan 9, 2009
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  4. Ice Cold

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    Then what do I do with it Mark Larson burn it to a DVD or Install it straight up, Will it delete all my pictures or can I upgrade and keep all my files?
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 9, 2009
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    My connection is laughing at me when I even think about downloading. :twitchy:
     
    pixelot, Jan 9, 2009
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    i am at 2% now 3.2GB 9 hours to go.

    but its worth it, from all reviews even the Windows 7 BEta is faster and more Finished than Vista.
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 9, 2009
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    Let us know how it goes. I would try it out, but I would prefer to do it on a test machine which I don't have an extra at the moment.
     
    atbnet, Jan 10, 2009
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    Are you provided with an activation key during installation, or prior to download?
     
    BestUserNameEver, Jan 10, 2009
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    Prior to download. The installation functions like Vista when it comes to keys. You can install it without a key and use it for 30 days before you need to add a key and activate.
     
    frazell, Jan 10, 2009
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    I wouldn't use it as a main OS. It is unstable on my machine while Vista is perfectly stable and about as fast.
     
    Mark Larson, Jan 10, 2009
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    So downloading directly from those links that were posted doesn't take me through the process to get a key?

    Does it matter if you use the key you get for a 32-bit or 64-bit install?
     
    BestUserNameEver, Jan 11, 2009
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    Keep in mind in the past, betas expired. Attempting to use it as your main OS could suddenly leave you with having to reinstall vista with little warning when the beta no longer runs.
     
    jeffmd, Jan 11, 2009
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