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Microsoft Prepares to Harvest Windows 7 Beta Feedback

Just as is the case today with Windows Vista and Windows XP, Microsoft is preparing to harvest end user feedback from the first Beta build of Windows 7.
windows - comments - 11.9.2008

Over 2 Years of Feedback for Windows 7, and Counting

Even though Microsoft has only recently started talking Windows 7, in preparation for events such as the professional Developer Conference 2008, WinHEC 2008 and TechEd EMEA 2008, the fact of the matter is that Windows Vista's successor has been in development since 2007.
windows - comments - 3.9.2008

How to Report Bugs & Send Feedback in Windows 7 RC

Microsoft latest Windows operating system Windows 7 RC is available for public download under Customer Preview Program.
windows - comments - 22.5.2009

Windows Feedback Program participants can get Windows 7 gift

Are you looking to get a copy of Windows 7 when it's released sometime later this year?
microsoft - comments - 16.5.2009

Activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta 6801 with Vista Beta or RC Product Key without Crack

Already download and install Windows 7 Pre-Beta build 6801? You probably have to leave the product key field blank during installation in order to complete the setup of Windows 7.
windows - comments - 1.11.2008

Windows 7 RC Brings Windows XP Mode Beta and Windows Virtual PC Beta

The Release Candidate of Windows 7 will bring with it the first Beta development milestones for Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC.
windows - comments - 29.4.2009

Microsoft Office 2010 Beta 2 Leaks, Public Beta Expected in November

After Microsoft announced yesterday that Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 will be sent to testers this week, more exciting news comes from the Office 2010 section.
microsoft - comments - 21.10.2009

Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2, .NET Framework 3.5 Beta 2

Visual Studio 2008 is the next generation development tool for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office system, and the Web. The Beta 2 release includes most of the products found in the Visual Studio product line. MSDN Subscribers can also download these files from MSDN Subscriber Downloads. Thanks to pacpis for this news.
download - comments - 27.7.2007

Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?

I’ve been running Windows 7 beta 1 for now eight weeks and I’ve put this beta thorough a serious workout.
windows - comments - 21.2.2009

Windows Defender Beta 2

Overview
This release includes enhanced features that reflect ongoing input from customers, as well as Microsoft?s growing understanding of the spyware landscape.
download - comments - 14.2.2006

Windows VistaBootPRO 2.0 Beta

PROnetworks announced that VistaBootPRO 2.0 Beta, the newest version of the original program developed by the PROnetworks Betas Team and the Beta Testing Forum, is now available for download. This is an update to the original VistaBootPRO 1.0 Beta. There are lots of new features and improved GUI interface. Full support for Windows Vista Beta 2 and Build 5456 has been added as well.
download - comments - 15.7.2006

Safari 3.0.4 Beta for Windows

Experience the web, Apple style, with Safari: the fastest, easiest-to-use web browser in the world. With its simple, elegant interface, Safari gets out of your way and lets you enjoy the web, up to 2 times faster than Internet Explorer.
download - comments - 16.11.2007

Windows 7 Beta 1 Just Around the Corner?

Microsoft has not only wrapped up the first Beta of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, but is also close to releasing the first Beta of Windows 7.
windows - comments - 4.12.2008

Windows 7 beta 1 review

I’ve now had my hands on Windows 7 beta 1 build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400 (the build that is widely expected to be made available to beta testers by Microsoft early in January) and have had some time to compose my thoughts and feelings about this latest release.
windows - comments - 29.12.2008

Windows 7 beta on MSDN?

Just as many are waiting for the Windows 7 beta to be announced at CES, we have a Microsoft blog saying its available on MSDN!
windows - comments - 8.1.2009

Windows 7 Changes Since Beta for the RC

We’ve been quite busy for the past two months or so working through all the feedback we’ve received on Windows 7.
windows - comments - 26.2.2009

Windows 7 Beta 1: Two Months Later

I've been running the software since Jan. 9. It's time for an update on the experience.
windows - comments - 9.3.2009

Windows 7, a few more changes from Beta to RC…

Building on the recent post on some changes since Beta) on some of the changes you will see in the Release Candidate.
windows - comments - 13.3.2009

Windows 7 Beta Is Dead

This is it! Today, August 1st, 2009 is the final expiration deadline for Build 7000, which is the first and only Beta development milestone of Windows 7.
windows - comments - 1.8.2009

DOWNLOAD Windows Vista Beta 1

links updated

This is Unofficial Download page of Windows Vista Beta 1. Windows Vista codename Longhorn, the next generation OS from Microsoft This is Beta 1. Build 5112 for those inclined to such information.

Please post this on other forums and sumbit this to other news sites to help us. It will increase the traffic to the page dramatically!

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Windows Vista Beta 2 Videos

After installing Beta 2 of Microsoft's upcoming operating system, I decided to grab a few videos of the GUI in action. Read more for videos.
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Windows OneCare Beta Goes Live

Microsoft is waving goodbye to Symantec and McAfee it seems. On Tuesday, the company opened the doors to its Windows OneCare Live beta, a PC protection and maintenance service that offers an antivirus and firewall, along with tune-up and backup functionality.

Any Windows XP SP2 user can now register to download the latest beta release.
microsoft - comments - 1.12.2005

Windows Onecare Now Available for Anyone to BETA Test

So what's Windows OneCare?

It's the new antivirus, firewall and and backup solution being provided by Bill.
The BETA version is now available to everyone that speaks english
microsoft - comments - 16.12.2005

Windows Workflow Foundation Beta 1.2

Overview

Windows Workflow Foundation is the programming model, engine and tools for quickly building workflow-enabled applications on Windows. It consists of a Microsoft WinFX name space (System.Workflow), an in-process workflow engine, and designers for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.
download - comments - 16.1.2006

Windows Live Messenger 8.0 BETA

Windows Live Messenger will be the next-generation MSN Messenger. It will have everything you already love about Messenger-your contact list, emoticons, and instant access to your friends via text, voice, and video-plus new ways to connect and share documents with almost magical ease. As always, it will be free to download Messenger and use most of its features.
download - comments - 28.1.2006

Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 now?

Paul Thurrott writes in is weekly edition of shortakes that "the Vista Beta 2 build candidate is up to build 5384.3", he also notes that "you never know if a last-minute change could cause it to jump to the build 5385 range. "
windows - comments - 20.5.2006

Windows Defender Beta 2 Update

Microsoft released a new Windows Defender 2, yesterday. Used to check for spyware mainly, Windows Defender is the succesor of Windows Antispyware.
download - comments - 13.4.2006

Sign up for Windows Vista 2 Beta

Lead evaluations for new technologies and understand their impact on your IT environment and their potential for your company by pre-registering here.
windows - comments - 10.5.2006

Windows Vista Beta 2 released

Windows Vista Beta 2 has officialy been released to testers, via Microsoft's Connect portal. The build number is 5384.4. Windows Server "Longhorn" has also been released to testers. The packages are available for both the x86 and x64 platforms.
windows - comments - 23.5.2006

Windows Vista Beta 2: Aftermath

Shortly after Microsoft released Vista Beta 2, the big hardware vendors released updated drivers for the general public to install on their test machines. NVidia has released nForce drivers (nForce 4 or greater) and Forceware drivers for their chipsets/video cards and ATI has just posted updated Catalyst drivers for their Radeon products.
windows - comments - 24.5.2006

Windows 7: Changes since beta for the RC

After a long post yesterday by Steven regarding Windows 7 feedback, which focussed heavily on how Microsoft was gathering the feedback for Windows 7 and the feedback process, the E7 blog has posted the changes that users will see from Windows 7 beta to RC. Steven emphasized in his last post that Microsoft takes users feedback very seriously and are committed to it "The work of acting on feedback responsibly and managing the development of Windows through all phases of the process is something we are very sincere about.

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neowin.net - 26.02.2009

Windows 7: Few more changes from Beta to RC

Yet again E7 team has posted a massive list of changes from Beta to RC based on feedback, which is quite welcoming. Below are some of the changes listed by Chaitanya Sareen, a Senior Program Manager on the Core User Experience team, Windows 7. Dual Boot partition drive letter assignment In the current beta, the other Windows OS in a dual boot configuration wouldn't get a drive letter and therefore wouldn't show up in explorer. This is fixed in RC after immense feedback from the beta customers.

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neowin.net - 13.03.2009

Windows 7: Some Changes Since Beta for the RC

Steven Sinofsky: Building on the previous post that looked at the broad view of feedback, we want to start posting on the feedback and the engineering actions weve taken in responding to the feedback. We wont be able to cover all the changes (as were still busy making them), but for today we wanted to start with a sampling of some of the more visible changes. Were still on the same path working towards the release candidate and of course we know everyone is anxious for the next phase of our path to RTM. In the meantime, our full time machines are still running the Beta build.




winbeta.org - 26.02.2009

Windows 7: Beta testers, not Microsoft, need more feedback

Mary Jo Foley: When I saw Windows 7 chief Steven Sinofsky had published another (epic-length) post, entitled "Feedback and Engineering Windows 7", I was encouraged. Until I read the post, that is.



If you want more information on how Microsoft obtains feedback and debates that feedback internally, this Februrary 25 entry is your post. If you were hoping for more about how and when the team was going to relay that feedback to its testers, you won’t be happy.




winbeta.org - 25.02.2009

Win 7 Beta 1 targeted for December

Seems as if Microsoft is planning a little Christmas present for all its users with Windows 7 Beta 1 on track to be released a week before Christmas. Nothing is written in stone or been officially announced as of yet but inside sources are reporting December for the launch. Microsoft is planning on a Connect Beta program for Windows 7 so testers keep your eyes open for something to come in the following months involving a possible beta.

“When we release the Windows 7 beta we will also be collecting feedback from this (Windows Feedback) panel and asking for participation from a set of Windows 7 beta users.Our current plans call for signing up for the beta to happen in the standard Microsoft manner on Connect. Stay tuned!


jcxp.net - 12.09.2008

Hyper-V performance - feedback wanted

Tony Voellm (Principle Development Lead) is after feedback on Hyper-V performance:



Check his post "Windows Hyper-V Beta" for more details and a snippet is below

As the person responsible for performance inside the Hyper-V product team Im confident is saying youll see the hypervisor investment is really paying off. As you use the product Id love to get your feedback on Hyper-V performance.

If youve got feedback, get in touch with Tony =)




winbeta.org - 07.12.2007

Microsoft Taking Vista UI Feedback

With Release Candidate 1 now out the door, Microsoft is putting what it calls the "fit-and-finish" on Windows Vista's user interface, and the company is looking for feedback from users testing out the beta release...
betanews.com - 22.09.2006

Windows Feedback Program participants can get Windows 7 gift

Are you looking to get a copy of Windows 7 when it's released sometime later this year? Well it looks like Microsoft is giving out a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate to participants of the Windows Feedback Program who meet certain criteria according to an e-mail shown in the screenshot below: To those who are wondering what the e-mail says: To encourage your continued participation in the Windows Feedback Program using Windows 7 RC, we will send you a copy of the commercially released version of Windows 7 Ultimate as a gift within 3 months of its general availability in the US provided that: 1. You are a US resident of age 18 or older; 2.

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neowin.net - 17.05.2009

Wanted: IE8 Beta Testers

Allison Burnett: As previously mentioned in the IE8 Beta Feedback post back in March, we have several ways to submit feedback on the IE8 Beta. Currently the only way to directly file a bug with the IE Team is to be a part of the IE8 Technical Beta program on Microsoft Connect. Beta 2 is right around the corner and we are expanding our reach!  If you wish to be a part of making IE better by contributing great bug reports then please email us at IESO@microsoft.com and tell us a little about yourself including why youd be a great beta tester.




winbeta.org - 31.07.2008

Windows Feedback Program participants start receiving goods

The Windows Feedback Program (WFP), which included survey feedback (all versions of Windows) and automated feedback (Windows XP and Windows Vista), was created to encourage feedback about Microsoft's operating system and office suite. If a user agreed to the program, WFP allowed the Windows product team to gather information such as features used most often, which software needs to be simplified and streamlined, and what new capabilities the user might want added.




winbeta.org - 02.05.2008

Microsoft seeking feedback for Internet Explorer 9

Now that Internet Explorer 8 has reached RTM, it's time to move on to the research and planning phase of Internet Explorer 9. Was there something in IE8 that wasn't fixed or a new bug you've found? Well the IE8 team is seeking your feedback (If you had access to the Microsoft Connect website during the beta). "Hi Everyone! We have added a new feedback form on Connect designed specifically to handle improvements for the next version of Internet Explorer. This includes not just feature requests, but all types of feedback including issues that currently exist in IE. Please continue to rate the submissions since we will look at the top rated reports first.

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neowin.net - 06.05.2009

Microsoft: Update on Windows 7 UAC issues

Before getting into the actual news, lets take a while to understand the current Windows 7 UAC dilemma Windows 7 UAC Dilemma As Windows 7 was receiving much positive feedback than expected from the beta testers, we had Long Zheng and Rafael, two Windows enthusiasts, come with a proof that malware can turn off UAC in Windows 7. Later Microsoft responded insisting that this is by design and actually not a bug. Later, again, we had Zheng and Rafael come out with a second flaw which showed Windows 7 UAC was still flawed. At this time, everybody thought Microsoft had done the right thing with Windows Vista UAC and compromised security over consumers' feedback in Windows 7.

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neowin.net - 05.02.2009

Messenger 9.0 Beta to close by end of month

Mess.be: Today we, and probably everyone else who is an official BETA tester for the 9.0 client, has received an e-mail from Microsoft about the recent BETA program. According to the e-mail, over 1000 bugs and suggestions have been posted, and well over 5000 messages on the newsgroups! The e-mail continues to explain the long (unusual) silence over the past few months:



"For the past several months we've been gathering feedback from not only you, but also from past beta testers' comments, other external Windows Live Messenger customers, and Microsoft employees. We've compiled a thorough list of feedback, and it's now time to shift our focus to building the new version of Windows Live Messenger. Therefore, on June 24, we will close the official beta testing program.".



The Messenger team looks dedicated to taking a look at all the bugs and suggestions which have been posted so far, promising to have process them all by the end of the week.




winbeta.org - 03.06.2008

Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 Public Beta

Microsoft has detailed its plans to release a public beta of its Windows Home Server Power Pack.

The update will include a fix for the data corruption issues that have plagued the OS since its release.

In a message to potential testers the company said:

"Due to the nature of the shared folder data corruption bug (KB #946676) a broad beta test program with sufficient time for feedback is required. The time line for a final release will depend on this feedback and testing, in order to deliver a fix of the highest quality. To meet our goals for the beta test we need the number of beta testers who are actively using and testing the Power Pack 1 beta to ramp up very quickly"

The company is asking for anyone currently using Home Server to sign up to the beta to ensure the data corruption issue is fixed.


neowin.net - 22.05.2008

Windows Live Messenger Managed Beta Ends

A few minutes ago, Microsoft sent a very special e-mail message to all Windows Live Messenger Managed Beta testers, which marks the end of the program. The e-mail message mentions a few of the improved areas in Windows Live Messenger and of course, thanks all beta-testers for their bug reporting and such.

Quote:

Dear Windows Live Messenger Beta Tester,

As we get closer to the final release of Windows Live Messenger 8.0, it is time that the managed beta come to a close. Thank you for all your wonderful contributions to this beta and for putting the voice of the customer into our best version of Messenger yet. Here are few of the many areas where your feedback made a difference:

-Improved sign-in performance. Thanks to your feedback, Windows Live Messenger 8.0 has the fastest sign-in of any version of Messenger.
-New UI and color changing. After many tries, your feedback helped us "get it right."
-Great new features such as Sharing Folders, Offline IM and Live Contacts. You found many great bugs that improved the quality of each of these.
-Overall quality. Your relentless testing and reporting of memory leaks, crashes and UI glitches greatly improved this version of Messenger.



jcxp.net - 13.06.2006

Five things every Windows beta tester should know

Ed Bott: A few Windows 7 beta testers (and some high-profile pundits) are working themselves into a lather over the perceived shortage of feedback from Microsoft. Ive read many of the complaints, public and private, and I think some beta testers need a refresher course in the basics of what it means to be involved in the development of a product as complex as Windows.




winbeta.org - 02.03.2009

The Windows Live team wants your wish lists

It is not ordinary for Microsoft to request feedback in the following fashion, but kudos to the Windows Live team for asking online communities to send their feedback directly to their e-mail inbox. Kent Compton, a Product Planner for Windows Live, is seeking everyone's feedback. Before we get into the announcement, we have a few things to point out to our readers. Your suggestions are going to be listened to, however don't get your hopes up by suggesting a plethora of features and expect them to deliver in the next version of Windows Live. We can tell you that Windows Live Wave 4 is already in development.

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neowin.net - 04.03.2009

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 now slated for August

Citing heavy customer feedback, Microsoft officials as high up as Bill Gates himself revealed today that the next public beta of IE8 won't be going home with Tech·Ed attendees this year...
betanews.com - 04.06.2008

Windows 7: Beta to RC Changes “ Turning Windows Features On or Off

Steven Sinofsky: This post is about a point of choice and control in the Windows 7 control panel called œWindows Features� which is where you can choose to turn various features of Windows on or off. This continues our discussion of changes we have made based on feedback from the Beta as we progress to the Release Candidate. This post is by Jack Mayo who is the group program manager for our Documents and Printing team and also worked on Internet Explorer 8.




winbeta.org - 06.03.2009

Office Accounting 2008 Beta Starting Soon

Greetings! We're pleased to offer you an exciting opportunity to get your hands on the latest and greatest version of Office Accounting. We're hoping that as someone involved in running a small business, you'll want to try the latest software that makes it easier than ever to manage your company's finances, your sales and purchases, and your employees. This is your chance to give us feedback before we release Office Accounting 2008 to the public.

We will be starting a Beta program in August and would love your participation. The Beta program will be about 6-to-8 weeks long, during which time you can provide us with important feedback to make sure that we have a great tool for you to run your business with. In addition to providing valuable feedback, you'll also have a chance to WIN A GREAT PRIZE, such as a copy of Office Accounting 2008 Professional or an Xbox 360.


winbeta.org - 21.07.2007