How to: Get a Windows 7 Beta Key!

FIRST, download the ISO image. Here’s the links.

Even with the slmgr -rearm trick, your Windows 7 Beta copy will only last 90 days. An activation key will extend your expiry date all the way to August 1, 2009. To get your activation key, first sign-in at the Technet website with your Windows Live ID. Once you’re signed in, you must copy and paste one of the following links into your browser.

Windows 7 Beta 32-bit Activation Key:
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/scripts/gcs.aspx?Product=tn-win7-32-ww&LCID=1033
Windows 7 Beta 64-bit Activation Key:
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/scripts/gcs.aspx?Product=tn-win7-64-ww&LCID=1033

According to different sources, the 32-bit keys WILL work on the 64-bit version AS WELL. So if the 32-bit keys run out, USE the 64-bit one. There are only 2.5 million keys available.

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