Windows 7 Beta is Available for Download and Preview

Windows 7 is designed to make everyday tasks faster and easier, and make new things possible for end users. When released to the market, Windows 7 delivers the fundamental performance, reliability and security features that people expect — and it is designed to be compatible with the same hardware, applications and device drivers as Windows Vista. 

Windows 7 will have improved navigation, a new taskbar and a streamlined user interface that puts commonly used resources within easy reach. Windows 7 will also make it easier to use home audio-video systems and other networked media devices to play music, watch videos and display photos that reside on Windows-based PCs. And Windows 7 will offer more options than ever to customize and personalize Windows-based PCs with styles that match the user’s personality. 

Check out what's new in Windows 7 here. You can download Windows 7 beta 1 now. As you can imagine, many of us want to be the first to get our hands on it. So if you receive "Server is too busy", just wait or keep trying.

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