Link To Public Download of Windows 7
Go get it - https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx
You'll need some technical skills, like knowing how to:
Burn an ISO file to make an install DVD (A good example of what we mean by “technical”)
Install Windows (of course)
Backup and restore your PC (There's a chance of losing files, so it's a good idea to do a backup of anything you want to save.)
Set up a network
It can be glitchy—so don't use a PC you need every day.
Minimum recommended specs call for:
1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
1 GB of system memory
16 GB of available disk space
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme)
DVD-R/W Drive
Internet access (to download the Beta and get updates)
And yes, like anything tech-related, these specs could change.
Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware.
You'll need a system recovery disk (and know how to use it).
You're [almost] flying solo: you'll need to troubleshoot problems yourself and call on other Beta testers for their know-how.
It's a two-way thing—Beta testing is about feedback so our developers can fix bugs and hear what appeals to the people who use our products daily. Please tell us what you think.
Watch the calendar. The Beta expires on August 1, 2009. To continue using your PC, please be prepared to reinstall a prior version of Windows or a subsequent release of Windows 7 before the expiration date. (See installation instructions.)
Comments
Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Here is a direct link method http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/01/09/windows-7-public-beta-released-remember-to-patchAnonymous
January 09, 2009
The technet site to register for a key is completely unresponsive as it has been all morning. Are there any alternate links?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
How do you get a registration key? Because I used the direct download...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
now if i dl it via the direct link... where do i get a legit serialAnonymous
January 09, 2009
I've got the download but don't have the key - I'll second the question about an alternate key link!Anonymous
January 09, 2009
where do we get the product activation key???? I don't know where the key is.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
You don't need a key for 30 days, sometime by then things should clear up.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks for streaming this like you are doing. Only got 1 question: Where do I get a serial number. I've been reading the Live Search QandA page and several posters have mentioned a SA.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
but even then .... after everyone clears out where would we get it from, do you propose (legitly)?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
This IS the 7000 build, right? Would just like to make sure from somebody that has already downloaded it.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Yes, it is the 7000 build according to the file.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks, Steve. I know the file said 7000 on the download, just wanted to make sure. Heading over to Demonoid to rectify the key problem.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Only problem. If after 30 days you are not one of the first 2 million downloaders, you won't get a key anyway. So we need to get that key legit soon. I think 2 million slots will be taken by nightfall if not sooner.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Problem i try to download this and it seems to jsut cut out 1/2 way through has any1 else had this problemAnonymous
January 09, 2009
Yes, the links are legal haha.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
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January 09, 2009
so after downloadin this windows we just need to wait till MS let us get the key?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Is it true that only the first 2million downloaders will get a legit key??Anonymous
January 09, 2009
>>Problem i try to download this and it seems to jsut cut out 1/2 way through has any1 else had this problem I'm having this same issue... tried 4 times now, stopped at 735MB two times, once at 1.6GB... none of them will install.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Alex, most likely by the time we COULD get in, all the keys from the download slots will have been taken. It's unfortunate for people that want it the legit way, but unless you can get in through the actual official site, it's unlikely you'll get a key.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
What about the patch - any link to that?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Frost, so, the only problem is to get the key, the downlad is the easy part?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
If you mean the one on Demonoid, I could upload it but I doubt the owner wants links to that here on his blog.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Anyone know the MD5 hashes of these files, to confirm proper download?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
to kirk, i'll have the patch already here which one do you need?? x86 or 64bit? sen mail to jordy1@cheerful.com and I'll send it to you..Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Well I'm still downloading at around 500-600kbs so I couldn't tell you. I'm past the 1.6gb mark, so I'm guessing the download is rather easy.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Anyone else getting "bad image" from the x86 version linked from this site? "The application or DLL D:SourcesSPWIZENG.DLL is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette." ...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Ok some im downloading the ISO file. But how do i get a key?? Anybody have any information about that?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
looks like it is postponed http://www.computerworld.com/action/...icleId=9125626Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Use DownThemAll for Firefox and you'll have no problems completing the DLAnonymous
January 09, 2009
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7382/screenshot001bq6.jpg http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1340/screenshot002vq8.jpg http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6371/screenshot003jm8.jpg The download stopped at about 2.1gb, and until I can get a verfied MD5 from somebody that has it working, I'm not wasting my time with direct downloads again. I'll just wait for the torrent.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Can you post the link to downlod pleaseAnonymous
January 09, 2009
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/MainFeed.aspx Update on Windows 7 Beta Availability Today, January 10, 2009, 31 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!Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks! x86 will do me for now. We're all in a panic and hahaha there'll probably be a new beta a day after we have this setup. :) I"m pretty impressed so far though!Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks! x86 will do me for now. We're all in a panic and hahaha there'll probably be a new beta a day after we have this setup. :) I"m pretty impressed so far though!Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Frost, it should be 3.15 GB. Looks like your short some files.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
MSDN & Technet subscribers already have keys i belive. Only way to obtain key for others like myself is when the "Public Beta Launch" is started. Or am i getting it wrong?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
now ms have linked the 'Windows® 7 Beta coming soon!' from the thechnet with their windows 7 website.... godd things that you can see that there are working on a solution right now to cope afterwards with the trafficAnonymous
January 09, 2009
@ kirk did you get the mail? and is it working for you?!?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Where do u get the serial keys?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Like Steve said in his post, you'll be able to get the serial key from technet here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx but as of right now, the download isn't up yet, so just hang tight and wait until Microsoft gets its infrastructure properly set up. For now just download the direct link .iso if you can and wait until the key registration is up later.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
newb question here, i was thinking of DL the beta. Just wanted to know what the difference between the 64/32 bit versions are?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
The 32 Bit version isnt working for me says install.wim is missing...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
The difference is the number of bits the computer architecture operates with. Most users can operate with a 32 bit OS just fine, but because of the number of bit, a 32 bit system tops out at being able to access a maximum of 4GB of RAM and after that it can't utilize an additional RAM, where as a 64 bit system can address up to 32 GB of RAM (I believe). That's the one major difference I'm aware of. Unless you have a top end PC or need to do very intensive work on your computer, 32 bits should be just fine for you. If you want to read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bitAnonymous
January 09, 2009
>> The 32 Bit version isnt working for me says install.wim is missing... That means your file is corrupted. This happened to me too. The DL sites keep failing for me. Even with a download manager and on 3 different machines. Some of them get to 99% before they fail, others fail after 500M. Have tried FF3, IE6 and IE7. None have worked.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Yep I just sent the email. I'm working fine.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Verus: The 32 bit version is for a 32 bit processor. The 64 bit version is for a 64 bit processor. Use that one if your CPU is 64-bit, PROVIDED you know your software will run on 64-bit.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
btw, if you need the mp3 patch for win7 you can find it here: ftp://papa.is-a-geek.net/disk1/windows7 for the 32 and 64 bit versionsAnonymous
January 09, 2009
I tried the direct download links above (both 32 and 64 bit versions). I get the download dialog, as well as the "Save to where" dialog. When I click ok to save it to the root of my C: drive, the green status bar goes all the way across and the file download dialog diappears, all within a second or two. When I look at the file on my C: drive, it shows it as being 1K in size. Am I doing something wrong? This is very frustrating.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
verus: If your unaware of the difference between 32 & 64 bit, i'd recommend not bothering with this.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
md5: f9dce6ebd0a63930b44d8ae802b63825 according to this site : http://www.blogsdna.com/nl/1763/windows-7-beta-1-6170000-70000081212-1400-dvd-iso-details-screenshots.htm/Anonymous
January 09, 2009
That above md5 sum is for the 32bit version, what about for the 64bit version?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
just found another articel from MS. it's from yesterday and they could still be having problems with it: http://arstechnica.com/journals/microsoft.ars/2009/01/08/windows-7-beta-key-troubles-microsoft-is-working-on-itAnonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks for the recommendation, now does anyone actually have an answer. Im trying to install windows 7 on my netbook and am wondering which of the two would be optimal to do so. Im no tech whiz but am fairly computer literate and willing to experiment. experience is the best teacher as they say.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
hello. does anyone have a download link for the german version?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
sorry for the snippy remark, much thanks to those who did answer.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
@ verus, for that one you will need the 32bit version as a college of mine has the eee pc from acer and win7 is running like a charm without any issues and he is actually a linux guru....Anonymous
January 09, 2009
@ hecke, I'm waiting for the german version too since there is only one dl at the tpb which you can forget for win7 germanAnonymous
January 09, 2009
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January 09, 2009
When I attempt to dl the file, it only download a 717byte file??Anonymous
January 09, 2009
jordy103, i sent you an email rply asapAnonymous
January 09, 2009
hey it wont finish after a cuple hundred mbs for x86 i nead another linkAnonymous
January 09, 2009
Is there an expected time of release???Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Ok, For all that need it, (got this from technet.microsoft.com): File Name: en_windows_7_beta_dvd_x64_x15-29074.iso SHA1: E09FDBC1CB3A92CF6CC872040FDAF65553AB62A5 File Name: en_windows_7_beta_dvd_x86_x15-29073.iso SHA1: 6071184282B2156FF61CDC5260545C078CCA31EEAnonymous
January 09, 2009
@ tim, here is the md5 sum for you: MD5: 773fc9cc60338c612af716a2a14f177d That is exactly the one you have there....Anonymous
January 09, 2009
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January 09, 2009
Someone please update me? It is half an hour past midnight in Denmark, and I´m gettin´tired of waiting.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
@matthias, everyone is waiting for ms to come up with a solution, i'm in ireland and know what it feels like when you have ben trying since 4pm and now it's half 11pm ....Anonymous
January 09, 2009
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. is from the main page of windows 7Anonymous
January 09, 2009
I might try rebooting there PC to see if that resolves the issue with the website?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks Jordy! It's downloading right now. You saved me lots of time. Now I can go running :(Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Hi Steve. I'm really surprised MSFT is having these issues. You guys did not anticipate the surge? Thanks. LanreAnonymous
January 09, 2009
I'll just have a game of solitaire and let teh website refresh every 5 min or so then I'll know when i can get the things i need and i woun't go to sleep, couppa coffee should help as wellAnonymous
January 09, 2009
what does md5 mean? http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4507/61712948dm9.jpgAnonymous
January 09, 2009
Microsoft now enters their 5th hour of work on a solution.. What complete idiots.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
It's 2 am 10/1 in finland right now.. From what i hear, version 7000 of W7 beta 1 is the one that leaked to torrent and it has been updated to 7016 or more. So to you who is downloading from neowin should wait for the official link in MS page to get the newest version of beta 1. I am waiting too... though i have a job on tomorrow morning.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
@ meiamoo, the version ms will be putting on the site is exactly the same which has leaked at christmas no newer build as of yet, you can see that too in the info for technet plus usersAnonymous
January 09, 2009
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. also now on the technet site as well as on the official win7 website by ms.. we're in for a looooong wait, It never were that bad with vista rc2 3 yrs ago.....Anonymous
January 09, 2009
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4507/61712948dm9.jpg click it... and see...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
@iztik21, when did you get this one and how when ms is so busy at the moment?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
The interest has been phenomenal because Vista is terrible.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
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.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
w nead theat link stat!!!!!!!!!!!! release the link iztik21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Is anyone else getting only a 716byte file when they try to download???????Anonymous
January 09, 2009
THIS IS IMPORTANT! I HAVE FOUND AN ACTIVATION METHOD, AND MANY OTHER TRIAL BIPASSES! just click here, and it has like, a bunch of info on how to get a valid serial key, activate, and blah blah blah http://www.windows7ultimate.tk/Anonymous
January 09, 2009
the link is already released...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
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. i get thisAnonymous
January 09, 2009
HELP!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks for the Link up there Steve, that was very gracious of you. Unlike some of the posted picture links and their downloads....How are we going to get valid and legitiment keys after our downloads we did? Honest question and thanks again for your help with the legit download link. AirikAnonymous
January 09, 2009
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4507/61712948dm9.jpg this is just a pic from a person on other blog site while ago... lolz...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
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January 09, 2009
yes people f9dce6ebd0a63930b44d8ae802b63825 is md5 checksum for 32 bit. I have downloaded it and the mp3 patch and live essentials also. I will install Windows 7 after I get a beta key, so please help!Anonymous
January 09, 2009
here's my trick.... use firefox open up multiple tabs... linking to only 1... copy and paste the link below https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-64/enus/default.aspx the 32-bit is now down... so the keys for 64 are only available... try and try... I GOT THE KEYS....Anonymous
January 09, 2009
guys help i nead a link for x86 with key and past this link http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/bb403698.aspx help sombudy this is what i get: 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.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Here Ya Go!!! http://blog.hznet.nl/2009/01/10/how-to-receive-a-valid-windows-7-key/Anonymous
January 09, 2009
http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=asasasjj6.jpg this is a print screen for my 64-bit check it.... http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=asasasjj6.jpg http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=asasasjj6.jpgAnonymous
January 09, 2009
check brian's link... same thing as mine...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Thanks Brian - I got my key :)Anonymous
January 09, 2009
hey thanks but it still dusent take me ther it brings me to http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx can somwon personaly email me a link and key derectly frome te print page!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Anyone having any problems downloading the newest version of OS X Leopard?? : ) Just kidding. Thought I would throw out some geek humor while we pass the time. Does anyone remember xbox live having a problem with their servers crashing Christmas of 2007?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
hey my email is winme2000@ymail.com send me somthingAnonymous
January 09, 2009
print screen of my win7 on virtual pc activated http://img160.imageshack.us/my.php?image=7onvirtualpcqy6.jpgAnonymous
January 09, 2009
Trying Brian's tut... doesns't seem to work for me, refreshed about 100 times already :( I get the described error, however.... guess too many ppl trying?Anonymous
January 09, 2009
my aim is the same as my emailAnonymous
January 09, 2009
i live in boston if that helpsAnonymous
January 09, 2009
hears a chat i made http://chat-beta.aim.com/chats/news/windows-7Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Hey ! will I get the geniune activation code with it or not.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Okay, it finally worked after about 435 refreshes... I didnt give up! :DAnonymous
January 09, 2009
its XD or X( somewon join the chat http://chat-beta.aim.com/chats/news/windows-7Anonymous
January 09, 2009
I used Brian's method. After about 1 hr I got a 64bit key. You must check each tab separately after refreshing as the title remains the same. I'm in HK so the keys aren't restricted to the US.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
Brians method works - just keep on refreshing - that server is being hammered :) OzzieAnonymous
January 09, 2009
hear ISO for Windows 7 Beta 32-bit (English): 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso ISO for Windows 7 Beta 64-bit (English): 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO ISO for Windows 7 Beta 32-bit (German): /7000.0.081212-1400_client_de-de_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_DE_DVD.iso ISO for Windows 7 Beta 64-bit (German): 7000.0.081212-1400_client_de-de_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_DE_DVD.isoAnonymous
January 09, 2009
I'm up and running Windows 7 now. Brian's hint gave me my key in two attempts.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
well its not working well right now.. beeing doin this for ever...Anonymous
January 09, 2009
For people using Brian's method, using the Firefox addon Check4Change makes it a lot easier.Anonymous
January 09, 2009
morning everyone, still nothing on ms after more then 6 hours, no methods work for key's so my gues would be that there are gone now......Anonymous
January 09, 2009
i got the full version a sec ago, lolAnonymous
January 09, 2009
Just got my key using firefox and click for change, took almost an hour but got there in the end :)Anonymous
January 09, 2009
hey is microsoft still down??? or did i ,is out by 2mill last knightAnonymous
January 10, 2009
update key's are still going you just have to be really patient though, it took me 9 hours! to get one.. only the download will not go now....Anonymous
January 10, 2009
is ther a torrent that somwon added out ther or can somewon send me aprivet torrent just to get windows 7 winme2000@ymail.comAnonymous
January 10, 2009
guys!! use firefox + click4change (you find it on google: type "click4change") i got my key!!! good luck 4 all!!!Anonymous
January 10, 2009
hello. did anyone of you use a key provided by microsofts site with the versions of windows 7 available right now on torrents - like build 7000 or build 69** (the ones which initially expire on 07.02.2009 without key?) what happened then? did those versions changed their expiring date to 1.08.2009? im curious if i could use a beta 7000 release instead of the official RC1 which Microsoft seems not to be able to publish for downloading on their site. Thanks!Anonymous
January 10, 2009
build 7000 from torrents i think is same as the beta... not sureAnonymous
January 10, 2009
NOW: The keys link works... and pretty much every time.. Log into technet http://technet.microsoft.com/ and paste https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-64/enus/default.aspx into the window.. CheersAnonymous
January 10, 2009
how about the download of the iso's?!? key's arent any prob anymore... but as soon as you clivk on download your transfered to the iwn 7 home page @ ms why????? still no servers or what???Anonymous
January 10, 2009
yes.. still no servers... some say that the Beta MS will publish is the same with Windows 7 Built 7000, available on torrentsAnonymous
January 10, 2009
THE SERVERS ARE OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymous
January 10, 2009
update all servers from ms are up-and-running got 6 keys's in 5 minutes and downloding booth versions 32 and 64 bit the same time with ~600kAnonymous
January 10, 2009
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