Vista Beta 2

[Nox]

Now available for free download off the microsoft site.

Apart from the fact the servers are swamped...

Nox

[Taxation]

hahaha lol

[Big Beere]

mmmm i might get that :D

BIG B 8)

[Big Beere]

Thought you said you can download it for free ? :?

[Nox]

yep, free beta 2 - though the download part is still not available due to "the high level of demand"

Nox

[David T]

You can download it for free, but to get it on cd costs £10 or so.
I've had a product key and an ok to d/l since it was released but its always swamped on the servers so I'll proberly get it by the time its officialy released :lol:

[Big Beere]

You have to order a disk or something then download the ISO file . . . . ??!!?!??!?!

BIG B 8)

[Taxation]

you download it ,then burn the image onto a dvd

or order it all on a disk eg. your computer's windows disk

[Big Beere]

I have the fat *** file now.. 4gb file 64bit version... i burn it to a disk and let it auto run when i restart comp

BIG B 8)

[Nox]

Mine finished on saturday - but my main PC is all boxed away

Nox

[David T]

I got mine on Sat too, I'll bring it in tomorrow, anyone who wants it let me know and I'll stick it in the post, it said something about 10 users on 1 key...I have the 32bit version.

The ISO for it was 3.2 gb :lol:

[mark574020]

And if anyone wants the 64bit version can send them a copy if they want it

[Big Beere]

yee i got the 64bit version also, i thought it was going to take ageess to download... it only took an hour :)

BUTTT i haven't got a DVD disk .. only 800mb disks :cry:

So im screwed lol

BIG B 8)

[Taxation]

does this beta go over the existing one, or do you have to format your hard drive, because if i do then i wont even bother :D

[mark574020]

Hi if you want one PM me and i'll send you one if you like


yee i got the 64bit version also, i thought it was going to take ageess to download... it only took an hour :)

BUTTT i haven't got a DVD disk .. only 800mb disks :cry:

So im screwed lol

BIG B 8)

[Big Beere]

Cheers Mark!

YEe that will be great ! PM has been disabled for some reason..

But if you have MSN i can add you on there?

Cheers,

BIG B 8)

[mark574020]

Hi

yes i do feel free


Cheers Mark!

YEe that will be great ! PM has been disabled for some reason..

But if you have MSN i can add you on there?

Cheers,

BIG B 8)

[Big Beere]

Ok thanks Mark, you havee been added now on msn :lol:

Cheers,

BIG B 8)

[David T]

Just installed it, nice easy user interface, and really does need a decent spec as on this (Sempron 2400+ / 400 mhz 512mb ddr / 6800GT) its running really sluggish. AND it tells you it is too via a special performance tool :lol:

[Big Beere]

lol mint :lol:

Is there any chance of some screen shots? :P

Cheers,

BIG B 8)

[Big Beere]

I am about to install WINDOWS VISTA Beta 2, but its saying that:

Silicon Image Sil 3112 SATARAID Controller needs an update, but im sure there isnt any driver updates out yet?
Im going ahead with the install anyway, and see what happens lol:shock:

Cheers,

BIG B 8)

[Big Beere]

Npz i have changed my HDD to an ATA drive.

Vista is now installed.. pretty good OS.. lots of new features + gadgets.

Sytem is a bit sluggish

AMD Athlon 3200+
1gb Samsung ram
120gb ata hdd
asus a7n8x-e deluxe mobo
geforce fx5200 128mb gpu

Sitting on the desktop doing nothing, the system uses 510mb++ which is quite high.

I think overall Windows VISTA will be a good OS when its released :D

Pros:

Looks better
Seems to be a bit more user friendly for the novice users, but theres much more settings for complex users aswell.
Love the new gadgets

Cons:

Need a powerful system to get it to run smooth
At the moment theres driver problems ( S-ata + audio drivers i need)
a few bugs + blue screens


But overall, as its the BETA version, i think its pretty impressive!

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1129813/vista2.JPG


BIG B 8)

PS: Thanks Mark for sending me the disk :wink:

[Lost.Prophet]

Can anyone send me the 64-bit version? I downloaded the 32-bit, but I am upgrading to a 4-bit chip and they have stopped letting people download. I tried to pm people who said they had it but it said pm's were disabled. Can anyone help?

[jamhops]

Can anyone send me the 32bit version please :D

Cheers

Jamie

[Tbird3]

Still any offers on the 64-bit version, ie does anyone have it that I can have for evaluation? Ta in advance and all that...

[Tbird3]

That'll be no-one then? I read earlier on in the thread that a few people were prepared to send it out, as the licence was for 10 people or whatever. Obviously I was wrong.....

[David T]

I have the 32 bit version, I think someone here did have the 64 version but if they don't always look on here then they might not be aware you need it!

[Tbird3]

Thats a shame, as PM is disabled....... :?

[Nox]

I only grabbed the 32 bit, sorry.

Nox

[Godfather]

yee i got the 64bit version also, i thought it was going to take ageess to download... it only took an hour :)

BUTTT i haven't got a DVD disk .. only 800mb disks :cry:

So im screwed lol

BIG B 8)

mount it using writing software and run it from your hard drive...

[Scallyofwag]

i've got the 32bit and the 64bit versions

[Scallyofwag]

also if anyone needs the serials i got 2 of them both with 9 uses left :P