The activation codes in case of the new operating system, Windows 7 Beta, launched at the beginning of the year 2009 was initially made available for only the first 2.5 million users that performed the download. Due to the overloading of the servers, this limit was removed and as a consequence Windows 7 Beta could be downloaded by anyone until 24 January. Due to the increased interest of the testers, reflected in a high number of feedbacks, the period in which this operating system is available for the public is extended, Windows 7 Beta downloads being open until February 10th. (related article:
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In a recent post of the
Windows 7 Team Blog, there are described the phases of the shutdown of the general availability of Windows 7 Beta.
In the first phase, “starting January 27th the Windows 7 page will be updated with a warning that time is running out on downloading the Windows 7 Beta and that we will be limiting downloads shortly. People will be encouraged to register and start the download of the Windows 7 Beta sooner rather than later.“ People who have begin the process of downloading Windows 7 Beta, but did not finished it, will still be able to complete the download until February 12th.
After this date the official download link of Windows 7 Beta will no longer be available. The product keys for Windows 7 Beta operating system will be provided even after the date of February 12th. In case of MSDN and TechNet subscribers, the availability of the access to Windows 7 Beta will still continue to exist. In conclusion, if you did not downloaded a copy of the free Windows 7 Beta, there is still a chance until February 10th.
