Now Available! Vista Beta 2
Windows Vista Beta 2 Customer Preview Program
Windows Vista Beta 2 is now available from Microsoft.com for OEM Support Organizations to download, install, test, and to begin learning about the many new features included in Microsoft Windows Vista, prior to launch later this year.
The Windows Vista GetReadypage on Microsoft.com provides the following resources for OEM Support staff to utilize to begin getting familiar with Windows Vista:
- Evaluate Your Current PC
Run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta to help get your PC ready for Windows Vista. - System Requirements
We recommend that you consult the Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PC specifications for system requirement guidance on running the core experiences and advanced features of Windows Vista. - Get Windows Vista Beta 2
Windows Vista Beta 2 is available as a download or on DVD. It's time for clarity—try it now! - Windows Vista Beta 2 Resource Center
Once you have installed Windows Vista Beta 2, be sure to visit the Resource Center to download the Windows Vista Product Guide, find anti-virus software for Beta 2, and discover more information that will help you get up and running quickly.
The Windows Vista Customer Preview Program makes a pre-release edition of Windows Vista Ultimate broadly available to the public for the first time. This Beta 2 release is now available in three languages (English, German, and Japanese) and in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
Note: This is beta code and should not be used in a production environment or on a main machine in the home or at work. Beta 2 is intended for developers, IT professionals and technology experts to continue or begin their testing of Windows Vista. Before you decide to use Beta 2, you should feel comfortable with installing operating systems, updating drivers, and general PC troubleshooting. Some risks of using beta operating systems include hardware and software incompatibility and system instability. If you have concerns about installing this beta software on your computer, we encourage you to obtain the final release version of Windows Vista when it is available in 2007.
There are two ways to get Windows Vista Beta 2:
- Order the DVD kit and have it shipped to your home or office.
(Requires payment to cover DVD production, shipping, and handling costs) - Download the ISO file to your PC
(An ISO file is an exact representation of a CD or DVD, including the content and the logical format. Once you download the ISO file, you’ll need to burn it to a DVD before you can install the software.)
The Customer Preview Program is available in a limited quantity both through download and DVD kit ordering. Once the allotted quantity has been reached the program will be closed and no new orders will be accepted.
For complete information on how to obtain the Windows Vista Beta 2 release please go to the Microsoft Windows Vista GetReady website.
https://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
Jaisson Mailloux
National SB Technology Specialist
US SB Technology Team ( aka BOB )