IT edge

With the recent Beta release of Windows 7, you may be wondering where to find resource, how to download / get access to the bits, how to get a key and if support is available.

Here is the most up to date information (as of January 16, 2009) and set of resource available as you start to look at testing the beta of Windows 7.

Get Started with a Windows 7 Overview:

• First look for IT Professionals
• Feature Walkthroughs
• Window 7 Home Page

Download the bits here:
(make sure you read the entire set of instructions on each page). 

• Non TechNet Plus Subscriber
• TechNet Plus Subscriber
• MSDN Subscriber
• Coming Soon… DVDs.  If you are interested please get in touch with your Microsoft account team.
• Windows 7 Keys:  Once you have registered for the Beta, you will be sent a registration key by email. The beta will work for 30 days without a key. 

Support:

• From the official Windows 7 site – Microsoft isn’t providing technical support for the Beta and isn’t responsible for business-related downtime. Don’t install the Beta on your primary home or work computer. When the Beta expires on August 1, 2009, you’ll need to reinstall a released version of Windows to keep using your computer.
• Windows 7 Team Blog
• Springboard Series Blog
• Springboard for Windows 7
• Windows 7 FAQ
• Sign-up for the Exploring Windows Newsletter