Windows Vista Beta 2 for Free Download

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Microsoft has posted a free download or $6.00 DVD purchase w/ $4.00 shipping and tax of Windows Vista Beta 2 on there website.

Make sure you meet the system requirements before installing the operating system.

You can use this until 06/01/07

- Windows Vista 2 Download
 
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5.5 hours to download with DSL or Cable modem! :eek:
 
so far I haven't had any luck getting to the actual d/l page, I was able to get an activation key but when I click on the d/l link I get a vista page telling me they are currently experiencing high levels to check back later..... anyone got the d/l yet?
 
Thank you for your interest in Windows Vista Beta 2.

We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your request at this time.

Please check back later for availability. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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no download for me either...
 
Thank you for your interest in Windows Vista Beta 2.

We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your request at this time.

Please check back later for availability. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Same thing for moi......
 
thanks for the link computerguy :)

fyi the link is for the 32bit eddition
 
hmmm, i am at work on a windows 2K pc and started the d/l and it is going to take 36 hours; I jumed into my pc @ home which is xp media center and clicked the link and it finished in a nano second, i tried with firefox and it completed in a nano second also.... what could be wrong with my media center pc not to accept the d/l.... guess i will try when i get home to make sure it is not a problem with the remote access (which shouldn't be). Anyone else having the problem..
 
what's the difference between the 64bit and the 32bit version?
 
ombastic said:
what's the difference between the 64bit and the 32bit version?
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32 bits


badum chunggggggggggggg


:o
 
the download page i get to offers both 32 bit and 64 bit versions.
 
I just requested the DVD - got to wait now :( - wish I had a DVD burner
 
JerryP said:
Thank you for your interest in Windows Vista Beta 2.

We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your request at this time.

Please check back later for availability. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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I got the above, went away for a while and found a new e-mail that said;

"Thank you for your interest in Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2. This
email contains information on how to access the download and the Product
Key (below) you will need to install Windows Vista. You may install Beta
2 on up to 10 PCs using the same Product Key.

Please use the appropriate link below to access the download site for
the language and edition you want:"......

For the person who asked what the diference is between 32 and 64 bit, you might want to reconsider running beta software. Betas can be interesting and fun to fool with but they are not ready for prime time or you can be sure "they" (especially MS) wouldn't be giving them away for free. Nothing personal but you really should know that your PC is 32 or 64 so you can handle anything else that may happen. Everything I know I learned myself starting with DOS and Windows 3.1 and now I have to keep quiet or I'd be everybody's local technical support. I suppose one way to learn would be to try putting the wrong distro into the wrong kind of box. Worst case senario would be hosing your HDD but you can fdisk and format it to try try again. Have fun and whatever you do, keep at it until you win. ;) ;) :) :)
 
ombastic said:
what's the difference between the 64bit and the 32bit version?
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More than likely you have 32bits... unless you have a newer PC and specified your internal componets to be 64 bit. If that was the case then you would have to run 64 bit programs, such as Windows XP (64bit). In english, 64bit means faster ;)
 
Sleep on it

32-bit edition (3.5 GB)

Fast Cable/DSL
4.5 hours

T1
9 hours

Cable/DSL
18 hours

Cable/DSL
54 hours

64-bit edition (4.4 GB)
Fast Cable/DSL
5.5 hours

T1
10.5 hours

Cable/DSL
21 hours

256 kbps
Cable/DSL
64 hours

You might want to leave your computer on overnight for this one :D And if your on dial up, just buy the dvd @_@
 
i downloaded it pretty quick like a little over an hour. i think i downloaded the 32bit version
 
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