Free copy of Windows 7 to INVITED Windows Technical Beta Program Users
If you were invited to join the Windows Techncial Beta Program and accepted the invitation, you are eligible to receive a free final copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. More info can be found on the Windows Team Blog. If you were not sent an invitation to participate, this offer does not appy to you. Windows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner
July 30th, 2009 9:00pm

I can remember using an Invitation Id that a friend gave me, but not sure if it was to the Ecosystem or not, where can i get the .Beta_Program newsgroup, pls i wanna see if im eligible .
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July 30th, 2009 10:31pm

I would also like to know about this, pretty sure I got an invite at some point or another, but I don't see the win7.beta_program group anywhere. I'm pretty sure I even put a bug or two in there :)
July 30th, 2009 10:38pm

Guys - Uh.. Did you miss the bit about it being INVITATION ONLY...? That means you had to have been invited at the start. If you were a part of this, you'd know it.
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July 30th, 2009 10:53pm

Might be off topic but dont want to open a new thread for this: Like say In the next Windows OS beta testing, do i need to be some special person to get an Invitation or ?
July 30th, 2009 10:57pm

All eligible people will be getting a direct email in the next couple days. If you want to check the newsgroups now, you can login to Microsoft Connect and go the Windows 7 Beta Program site. This is secured only to members of Windows 7 Beta. You can then click on Newsgroups on the left to find the .Beta_Program newsgroup to ask any questions you might have. If you dont have access to the Windows 7 Beta Program site on Connect you were not part of this program and are therefore not eligble. Windows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner
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July 30th, 2009 10:59pm

Might be off topic but dont want to open a new thread for this: Like say In the next Windows OS beta testing, do i need to be some special person to get an Invitation or ? Hi SckoThe only thing you need to do is apply.Follow the instructions on the following website.How to apply to become a beta tester for MicrosoftWhen future beta tests are created, you will be contacted to fill out a Survey.New Technical Beta Testers are selected from participants in the survey. Hope this helps. Thank You for testing Windows Ronnie Vernon MVP
July 30th, 2009 11:27pm

I'm also a little confused I have an email sent confirming my Windows 7 Beta evaluation (from January of this year) and another thanking me for participation later on. Is this the same as the Technical Beta Program?] If so:Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any newsgroup references anywhere (they may be buried under things). Also, there's no Windows 7 profile in my Microsoft Connect dashboard as their have been with other projects (where I usually go to look at newsgroups). I've never really used the newsgroup functionality outside of this interface but am trying to set it up in Live Mail to see if the win7 group appears. If not: Sorry for wasting your time and I applaud Microsoft's generosity towards the people who help make their software great!
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July 31st, 2009 12:59am

If you were a member of the Technical Beta Program, you would have received an ID key that identifies you as such and allows you access to resources that are restricted for the public. Also, if your participation is not on your dashboard, I would assume that you are not participating on the corresponding beta program. That has nothing to do with "generosity" or not.Mobile AMD64 3000+, VIA Apollo K8T800 chipset, 1 G RAM, ATIRadeonMobility 9700, 20x DVDRW, C:XPSP3 (55G),D:WIN7 (25G),F:DATA (250G)
July 31st, 2009 2:19am

kevpan815,I deleted your abusive post! Read the code of conduct. The next violation from you will result in you being banned!-Tony MannWindows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner
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July 31st, 2009 3:14am

Anthony - Looks like he beat you to it by 2 minutes... Check his post here...
July 31st, 2009 3:21am

Thanks Wolfie2k6. I deleted it.Windows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner
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July 31st, 2009 3:24am

Might be off topic but dont want to open a new thread for this: Like say In the next Windows OS beta testing, do i need to be some special person to get an Invitation or ? Hi SckoThe only thing you need to do is apply.Follow the instructions on the following website.How to apply to become a beta tester for MicrosoftWhen future beta tests are created, you will be contacted to fill out a Survey.New Technical Beta Testers are selected from participants in the survey. Hope this helps. Thank You for testing Windows Ronnie Vernon MVP Thanks, Im a bit confused now, did two ways to get in as im not familiar with the Passport and now im in nowhere, can i pm you or someone to get more info on this. ?
July 31st, 2009 10:55am

All eligible people will be getting a direct email in the next couple days. If you want to check the newsgroups now, you can login to Microsoft Connect and go the Windows 7 Beta Program site. This is secured only to members of Windows 7 Beta. You can then click on Newsgroups on the left to find the .Beta_Program newsgroup to ask any questions you might have. If you dont have access to the Windows 7 Beta Program site on Connect you were not part of this program and are therefore not eligble. Windows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner What happens when the ecosystems closed up following the release of the RCs and it's no longer found in the connect directory? Having moved from beta to RC it was deemed no longer needed until now.
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July 31st, 2009 11:41am

I, for one, am so glad to hear this!! For a while the Windows 7 Build Team was telling us we were not going to get RTM, like we did after testing Vista. For us Invitees this is certainly nice news.2thumbs up & THANKS!!Drew MS Partner Pres. Computer Issues
July 31st, 2009 2:12pm

I'm also a little confused I have an email sent confirming my Windows 7 Beta evaluation (from January of this year) and another thanking me for participation later on. Is this the same as the Technical Beta Program?] If so:Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any newsgroup references anywhere (they may be buried under things). Also, there's no Windows 7 profile in my Microsoft Connect dashboard as their have been with other projects (where I usually go to look at newsgroups). I've never really used the newsgroup functionality outside of this interface but am trying to set it up in Live Mail to see if the win7 group appears. If not: Sorry for wasting your time and I applaud Microsoft's generosity towards the people who help make their software great! No it is not the same, the email you got was just a reminder to install / use the beta.Hello! Please try every solution given to your problem...and reply back with its results...Click here for my thread on Win7 min. requirements - JoelbX
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July 31st, 2009 8:57pm

Thanks, Im a bit confused now, did two ways to get in as im not familiar with the Passport and now im in nowhere, can i pm you or someone to get more info on this. ? Hi SckoWhen you click the http://connect.microsoft.comlink in that article, go to the top of the connect page and clcik the Sign In link.Sign in with the same Live ID and passwordthat you use to access these Technetforums. On the following page, click the Register for Connect today link. This should take you to a page where you can enter your personal contact information. Just follow the instructions there.Make sure that you keep and monitor the contact email address that you use when you sign up. Also, add @microsoft.com, @connect.microsft.com, and msftconn@microsoft.comto the spam White List on that email account.Hope this helps.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP
July 31st, 2009 10:39pm

Thanks, Im a bit confused now, did two ways to get in as im not familiar with the Passport and now im in nowhere, can i pm you or someone to get more info on this. ? Hi SckoWhen you click the http://connect.microsoft.comlink in that article, go to the top of the connect page and clcik the Sign In link.Sign in with the same Live ID and passwordthat you use to access these Technetforums. On the following page, click the Register for Connect today link. This should take you to a page where you can enter your personal contact information. Just follow the instructions there.Make sure that you keep and monitor the contact email address that you use when you sign up. Also, add @microsoft.com, @connect.microsft.com, and msftconn@microsoft.comto the spam White List on that email account.Hope this helps.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP Thanks, I joined connect in January this year, and since then NO invitation or any emails have been recieved from Connect, except two emails stating that new version is there to downlaod- (Connect is in my trusted list). I want to know how i can get information to the programs that sends out new invitations or new Programs. and also I cant see the Windows 7 beta in the Connection Directory ?P.S : Im using my normal hotmail, i havent done any passport thing to it. Do i need to create or modfiy a passport thing ?Thanks. I want to know these as im very eager to test new stuff, specially new OSs and get benifits while supporting
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August 1st, 2009 8:19pm

Thanks, I joined connect in January this year, and since then NO invitation or any emails have been recieved from Connect, except two emails stating that new version is there to downlaod- (Connect is in my trusted list). I want to know how i can get information to the programs that sends out new invitations or new Programs. and also I cant see the Windows 7 beta in the Connection Directory ?P.S : Im using my normal hotmail, i havent done any passport thing to it. Do i need to create or modfiy a passport thing ?Thanks. I want to know these as im very eager to test new stuff, specially new OSs and get benifits while supporting HiI don't know of any way to contact the beta program people directly?When you go to the Connect website, look at the top/right corner of the page and click the Help link. You should see the following menu.Your Participation Help Get more information about participating in and joining connections and programs. Connection Directory Help Get help understanding more about connections and programs on the Connection Directory. Microsoft Connect General Help Find out other common ideas about the Microsoft Connect Web site. Windows Live ID Sign In Help Get help regarding your Windows Live ID credentials, passwords, and signing in. Hope this helps.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP
August 1st, 2009 8:44pm

Thanks, I joined connect in January this year, and since then NO invitation or any emails have been recieved from Connect, except two emails stating that new version is there to downlaod- (Connect is in my trusted list). I want to know how i can get information to the programs that sends out new invitations or new Programs. and also I cant see the Windows 7 beta in the Connection Directory ?P.S : Im using my normal hotmail, i havent done any passport thing to it. Do i need to create or modfiy a passport thing ?Thanks. I want to know these as im very eager to test new stuff, specially new OSs and get benifits while supporting HiI don't know of any way to contact the beta program people directly?When you go to the Connect website, look at the top/right corner of the page and click the Help link. You should see the following menu.Your Participation Help Get more information about participating in and joining connections and programs. Connection Directory Help Get help understanding more about connections and programs on the Connection Directory. Microsoft Connect General Help Find out other common ideas about the Microsoft Connect Web site. Windows Live ID Sign In Help Get help regarding your Windows Live ID credentials, passwords, and signing in. Hope this helps.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP The Links seems to be arent working, Thank You, I hope i can get a better understanding from there,EDIT : I changed the site name and the links are accessible.P.S : Do i need to have a passport ID or a hotmail account that doesnt have a passport account ?
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August 1st, 2009 9:20pm

has anyone recieved the email from microsoft stating they are getting a free copy yet
August 1st, 2009 10:08pm

P.S : Do i need to have a passport ID or a hotmail account that doesnt have a passport account ? HiWhen you sign in to these Windows 7 forums, you use an email address that is associated with aWindows Live ID (formerly Passport) to login.Use that same login information for the connect websites. Click theWindows Live ID Sign In Help if you have problems. Hope this helps. Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP
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August 1st, 2009 10:37pm

Hi, I'm participating in many beta programs of Microsoft, latest being Office 2010. I had received a beta invitation of Windows 7 also, and downloaded it using the provided link. But, I've lost that invitation email, as I had deleted all past emails from my inbox. Is there any way, to get back my invitation ID, or if possible I provide my participation email id. Please advise the steps, if its possible. Thanks,DG... http://www.ditii.com/
August 1st, 2009 11:37pm

has anyone recieved the email from microsoft stating they are getting a free copy yet HiEven if someone on the Technical Beta had received an email, they would not be able to discuss this. Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP
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August 2nd, 2009 2:03am

Hi, I'm participating in many beta programs of Microsoft, latest being Office 2010. I had received a beta invitation of Windows 7 also, and downloaded it using the provided link. But, I've lost that invitation email, as I had deleted all past emails from my inbox. Is there any way, to get back my invitation ID, or if possible I provide my participation email id.Please advise the steps, if its possible.Thanks, DG... http://www.ditii.com/ HiWe really cannot advise you about this.If you are already a Technical Beta Tester for any Microsoft program, then you already know how tolog ontoMicrosoft Connect where you can get help. Regards Ronnie Vernon MVPForum Moderator
August 2nd, 2009 2:22am

I have been using RC1 since it was released. I am very happy with it. Thank you all you testers for your help making thissuch a good product. I shall be more than happy to purchase final release.John Byrne Flagstaff
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August 3rd, 2009 3:53pm

Wow i would be overwhelming if i get chosen by Microsoft,ok i think i registered myself in this program by this address http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833520but im not sure if i registered in the right section could you guys please check it? my display name is the same Curious Kat ,one thing i need to change is my current email im logged in right now cause its actually disabled due to lack of activity could you guys please change for me or guide me through where i can change this profile email?thanks in advanceKind regards,RR
August 3rd, 2009 8:07pm

Curious kat: There is nothing to "choose". Thereare no selections that will be made.If you can get to the private Windows 7 newsgroups on Connect, you're part of the Technical Beta program (meaning you were invited and you accepted) and you can take part in the offer. If not, then you are not part of the program and are not eligible. It is that simple. We cannot change or lookup anything. If you read this thread, Ronnie provides additional detail about Connect. Also, you may want to rethink providing your email address in a public forum.To all other posters: Please do not ask us to lookup anything or provide us with any specific information about you or your account. There is nothing we can do at this time. Either you are in the Technical Beta program on Connect or you are not.-Tony MannWindows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner
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August 3rd, 2009 8:26pm

Hi Anthony i just posted that email cause i dont use that one for personal things but i already removed (edit) from there and thanks for that,i really apreciate your reply ,English is not my first language so sometimes i miss some points and ask bout things already answered sorry for that,reading Ronnie post im pretty sure that i registered in the right spot and am going to add those addresses to my trusted list !!!thanksagain for warning me(not my usual behaviorto share personal info butguess i didnt think well for a few seconds and it was already gone)Kind regards,RR
August 3rd, 2009 9:44pm

If you were invited to join the Windows Techncial Beta Program and accepted the invitation , you are eligible to receive a free final copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. More info can be found on the Windows Team Blog . If you were not sent an invitation to participate, this offer does not appy to you. Windows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner I think this is excellent - very glad they are doing this! Nice little bit of payback for the folks that have been halping!
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August 5th, 2009 6:13am

where is the inventation, i have the first one, but are they inviting for the copy of windows 7? im comfused sorry
August 5th, 2009 11:15pm

where is the inventation, i have the first one, but are they inviting for the copy of windows 7? im comfused sorry If you don't know what invitation this is, you didn't get the invite. People who get this invitation and sign up for the program get a free copy of win7.Hello! Please try every solution given to your problem...and reply back, promptly if possible with its results...Click here for my thread on Win7 min. system requirements - JoelbX
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August 5th, 2009 11:37pm

If you were invited by "the first one", accepted and participated on the Technical Beta program, you should receive an e-mail sooner or later that confirms your free copy and how to get it. That may take some time.Mobile AMD64 3000+, VIA Apollo K8T800 chipset, 1 G RAM, ATIRadeonMobility 9700, 20x DVDRW, C:XPSP3 (55G),D:WIN7 (25G),F:DATA (250G)
August 5th, 2009 11:47pm

I have been using RC1 since it was released. I am very happy with it. Thank you all you testers for your help making this such a good product. I shall be more than happy to purchase final release. John Byrne Flagstaff I could not agree more. I truly believe that Windows 7 will be the pinnacle of Microsoft's community efforts for a long time to come. I look forward to enjoying the rewards of these testers valuable efforts. Further knowing that all your efforts have been rewarded with a copy of the software you so diligently helped with is great. Thanks again, ~MG~
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August 6th, 2009 8:04pm

There is Always The Free 180 Day Trial Of The Server Version Of Windows 7 (Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM), Which Will Become Available At http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008 On August 20th, 2009, According 2 The Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Official Blog, I Plan 2 Download It And Try It Out, Which Should Give Me Something 2 Play With Until Windows 7 RTM Comes Out in Retail Stores On October 22nd, 2009.Microsoft Beta Tester
August 7th, 2009 4:57am

While there certainly are some features that are in common between Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, I wouldn't recommend this option. There are many aspects of Windows 7 that aren't in Windows Server 2008 R2 and vice-versa.As announced on the Windows Team Blog, there will be a Windows 7 eval edition available. More details will follow when they become available.Windows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner
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August 7th, 2009 6:25am

Hello. If i am in Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program, am i eligible to receive a free copy?
August 7th, 2009 11:15am

To all forum users:Apparently there is some confusion about whether you are eligible for the free copy or not. Here's the bottom line...Details about the offer can be found by clicking this link on Microsoft Connect. IMPORTANT NOTE:If you can read this message by clicking the link above, you are eligible and you can follow the instructions. If you cannot get to this page or receive an error message that states "The content that you requested cannot be found or you do not have permission to view it", then you are not part of the program and are not eligible. It's as simple as that. Please do not ask individual questions about eligibility - just follow the instructions above.This thread is now locked. Thank you.-Tony MannWindows Client IT Pro Audience Manager for Web Forums, Windows Client Forum Owner
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August 7th, 2009 5:25pm

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