Level 99 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh, this is wonderful: Error The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day. Thats what I got once I finally got past the Live login screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 the damn site is basically tanked. i started hitting reload about four hours ago and i still haven't gotten through. all i care about is a key, or a hack that'll let me use it without an issue. grr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 the damn site is basically tanked. i started hitting reload about four hours ago and i still haven't gotten through.all i care about is a key, or a hack that'll let me use it without an issue. grr... Four....Hours....Ago? Bajeezus! To quote another person on the forums, Microsoft basically created a DDoS on themselves with this key cap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majin GeoDooD Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 the damn site is basically tanked. i started hitting reload about four hours ago and i still haven't gotten through.all i care about is a key, or a hack that'll let me use it without an issue. grr... AFAIK it should still work for 30 days, you just need the key to use it past that 30 days; without cracking it of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I just got this: Verify Ownership of your E-mail Address To better protect your privacy, Microsoft requires that you verify ownership of your e-mail address prior to sending you information. Your e-mail address: wesley.cho@gmail.com Instructions: An e-mail message has successfully been sent to your inbox. To complete the process follow the instructions below. Go to your inbox at the address above. Open the verification message from 'Microsoft' with the subject line 'Verification E-Mail'. Click the link in the body of the e-mail or follow the instructions. Note: If you close this browser window before completing the verification process, you may also be asked to sign in with your Windows Live™ ID. Trouble Shooting: If you have trouble receiving your Inbox Verification E-mail, try the following: Wrong Address Make sure that you have typed in the correct e-mail address (displayed above). You may correct any mistakes by returning to the Profile Center and editing your e-mail address. Junk Mail Filter Make sure that the Verification E-mail did not get filtered into the junk mail folder of your e-mail application. Blocked by ISP In some cases e-mails may be accidentally blocked by anti-spam technology used by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Contact your ISP and ask them if they are blocking e-mail sent by 'Microsoft'. Contact Us If you are still unable to receive the Verification E-mail after three attempts, Contact Us Oh, this is wonderful:Error The site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day. Thats what I got once I finally got past the Live login screen. I'm getting that after I verified my email address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I got my e-mail verified, only to get the same error screen as Level 99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Jovian Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 We're sorry, but your beta is in another server. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I got my e-mail verified, only to get the same error screen as Level 99. Okay, so I think I have this figured out, and it's good news (hopefully): Let us assume that, for the moment, Microsoft is smarter that I originally gave credit for, and that they have the links in place for downloading but haven't unleashed the beta key phase to non technet-pro subscribers (reinforced by the fact that on the first page links it has a specific link for those users). Therefore, they have all the links in place but haven't activated the site that generates the keys for registered users. This explains why, now, I'm having low refresh times on the error but still getting an error. It should break down to the following: Microsoft opens registration in the afternoon for Beta keys (sometime after 3 PM eastern time, 12 PM for the west coasters ), so all us who registered and did that email stuff are at the closest steps to getting the keys once unleashed. Keep refreshing the error page saying to come back the next business day, AND keep checking the windows 7 main page. It shouldn't be too much longer people!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Okay, so I think I have this figured out, and it's good news (hopefully):Let us assume that, for the moment, Microsoft is smarter that I originally gave credit for, and that they have the links in place for downloading but haven't unleashed the beta key phase to non technet-pro subscribers (reinforced by the fact that on the first page links it has a specific link for those users). Therefore, they have all the links in place but haven't activated the site that generates the keys for registered users. This explains why, now, I'm having low refresh times on the error but still getting an error. It should break down to the following: Microsoft opens registration in the afternoon for Beta keys (sometime after 3 PM eastern time, 12 PM for the west coasters ), so all us who registered and did that email stuff are at the closest steps to getting the keys once unleashed. Keep refreshing the error page saying to come back the next business day, AND keep checking the windows 7 main page. It shouldn't be too much longer people!!! I came to the same conclusion too...I hope this is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I came to the same conclusion too...I hope this is the case. Great minds think alike! Oh, Bahamut! You know, I didn't realize you were you at MAGfest until I got back from MAGfest! I would've loved to have hung out with ya more, but next year for sure. Also, I overlooked this: they talk about something like "if you want to test this for gaming, you might need a more powerful computer". Whenever someone gets this beta up, do a dxdiag (hopefully they kept that) and see what version of directx comes with it. I'm going to test steam and some games on it once I get this stuff up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Great minds think alike!Oh, Bahamut! You know, I didn't realize you were you at MAGfest until I got back from MAGfest! I would've loved to have hung out with ya more, but next year for sure. Also, I overlooked this: they talk about something like "if you want to test this for gaming, you might need a more powerful computer". Whenever someone gets this beta up, do a dxdiag (hopefully they kept that) and see what version of directx comes with it. I'm going to test steam and some games on it once I get this stuff up and running! It had better support DX9 still -- otherwise I'll be pissed, as I don't have the cash to upgrade my graphics card right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh, Bahamut! You know, I didn't realize you were you at MAGfest until I got back from MAGfest! I would've loved to have hung out with ya more, but next year for sure. Yeah man, I watched you all gang up on Brad in Settlers on Friday night (I think?). Hopefully I will get to hang out with you and others some more at MAG this year, I missed a lot of people this time around just because there were so many. Edit: Here's the Windows 7 64 bit iso: http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO 32 bit iso: http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso Something that should be read before playing mp3s: http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/01/09/windows-7-public-beta-released-remember-to-patch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majin GeoDooD Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for the links Bahamut. Also everyone note that the Neowin link states that this is the same as the 7000 leak from a couple weeks ago, so for those that have that leak we're good - we just need a key now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The keys are up - after you verify your email address, you can get your key here: https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-64/enus/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaif Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspxThe server is kinda jacked up right now, though. So, I may be somewhat stupid here, but I have been trying to even find the place to request a key code, but have been unable to. I do find something that looks like I might be able to find a key, but it gives me a message saying that I don't have rights to get a key code. Does that mean that it's too late to get a code? I have been trying to get this done for about 30 minutes now. I don't care particularly for the iso download quite yet, but I would like one of these keys. When I click on the link you gave there, it brings me to a page that says "Windows 7 beta Coming soon!" From there I was able to get to a few other places which looked like I might be able to start requesting things, but I have not been able to find the actual page where you log in with your windows live ID, and then request the key. Kind of boggling here. Edit: oops, didn't see that last post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The keys are up - after you verify your email address, you can get your key here: https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-64/enus/default.aspx Thanks for the link dude, but Microsoft is bullshitting us. That link gives a "page not found" error, and here's what it says on the Windows 7 site: 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. Well, this is a nice fuck-you-we-didn't-adequately-prepare-for-the-world-actually-wanting-a-trial-of-a-good-new-windows-beta message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for the link dude, but Microsoft is bullshitting us. That link gives a "page not found" error, and here's what it says on the Windows 7 site: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. Well, this is a nice fuck-you-we-didn't-adequately-prepare-for-the-world-actually-wanting-a-trial-of-a-good-new-windows-beta message. Ha, well I'm about to upgrade to Windows 7 beta WITH my beta key . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majin GeoDooD Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ha, well I'm about to upgrade to Windows 7 beta WITH my beta key . Way to rub it in .. I was so close multiple times earlier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks for the link dude, but Microsoft is bullshitting us. That link gives a "page not found" error, and here's what it says on the Windows 7 site: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. Well, this is a nice fuck-you-we-didn't-adequately-prepare-for-the-world-actually-wanting-a-trial-of-a-good-new-windows-beta message. seriously. 8 million people downloaded mozilla 3 the first day - did they honestly think no one would get in on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 it's almost as if everyone computer or internet based company in the world is completely oblivious to the fact that there are A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Way to rub it in .. I was so close multiple times earlier.. This is a needless thats-what-she-said line. But let's hope us constantly bombarding the sites with refreshes gets it into their little heads that WE WANT MOAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well, it has directx 11....wait, WHAT?! Yeah, it says directx 11...I'm intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I will download this tomorrow! I had no idea the beta was out until just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well, it has directx 11....wait, WHAT?!Yeah, it says directx 11...I'm intrigued. Now I'm really glad I didn't get a DX10 card....damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 dx11 is some crap that nvidia's pushing so that when it has it and everyone's got those dx10.1 cards that they bought when ati was the rage, they'll get pissed. at current it's not even a finalized standard yet, it's still be worked out. it won't be available for w7's release. wikipedia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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