You will probably be forced to go back to using Vista SP1 on August 1 (or maybe upgrade to Win7 Beta 2?). The Windows 7 Beta will expire on August 1.There's only one version of the beta, which Microsoft says "is roughly equivalent the Ultimate edition of Windows Vista.".There is also a clean install option for the Win7 beta.If you're not running Vista SP1 right now, upgrade before you try to install the Windows 7 beta. The beta will only support Windows Vista SP1 to Windows 7 upgrades.You will be required to register before downloading so Microsoft can give you a product key.
It's around 2.5 or 3 gigabytes, so you will need a DVD burner if you want to install it. Windows 7 Beta 1 will be offered as an ISO image.Other links have surfaced, but they aren't 100% working and they aren't official anyway. Update: The beta will be available on Friday afternoon. Microsoft has not announced a specific time on Friday for the release, but we can expect it will be later in the day so the west coast of North America isn't left out.Demand will be huge, so prepare to act quickly. Product keys will only be made available to the first 2.5 million people to register at Microsoft's official Windows 7 Beta site.You may also need to run a patch (check NeoWin or Steve's blog for details).
If you use these links, you will still need to get a product key from Microsoft once the Windows 7 site updates or you will be restricted to a 30-day trial.
Microsoft will make the first public beta of Windows 7, the next version of its desktop operating system, available as a free download on Friday.
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