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 Microsoft issues first Windows 7 beta patch
Microsoft issues first Windows 7 beta patch
January 13, 2009 (Computerworld) Microsoft Corp. today issued its first patch for the just-released Windows 7 beta, but it passed on plugging a hole in an important file-sharing protocol that it fixed in older versions of the operating system . Earlier today, Windows Update, Microsoft's primary ...
Windows 7 Beta Now Available to Everyone [Microsoft]
Windows 7 Beta Now Available to Everyone [Microsoft]
i.gizmodo.com — The free Windows 7 Beta has gone live for the first 2.5 million downloaders. Keep in mind that the beta will expire on August 1st, so you will need to reinstall a commercial version. Sure, 2.5 million seems like a lot, but those downloads will go ... (more) Windows 7 Beta Now Available to Everyone [Microsoft]
Microsoft postpones Windows 7 public beta
computerworld.com — January 9, 2009 (Computerworld) Microsoft Corp. postponed the rollout of the Windows 7 beta today, citing "very heavy traffic" on its Web site. The company did not offer a new schedule for delivering the beta of its newest operating system. "Due to ... (more) Microsoft postpones Windows 7 public beta
How to Get Your Windows 7 Beta 1 on Friday
blog.wired.com — Microsoft will make the first public beta of Windows 7, the next version of its desktop operating system, available as a free download on Friday. There are several limitations, however, so even if you're excited and committed to trying out... (more) How to Get Your Windows 7 Beta 1 on Friday
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Windows 7 beta update saves your MP3s, all other versions get security patch
Engadget — Microsoft has pushed out its first patch for the Windows 7 public beta. The update saves your MP3s from a rather nasty bug that trims seconds off any song that's been edited, either by you or via automatic updates from Windows Media Player. If you've got afflicted files, there's a chance they're salvageable via properties window, according to the patch notes -- and if ...

Microsoft's First Windows 7 Beta Patch Fixes MP3 Bug [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... notes that it may be possible to restore any corrupted MP3 files by right-clicking into "Properties" and clicking "Restore" in the "Previous Versions" tab. Even so, its a good idea to back up all of your MP3 files before doing an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. [Computerworld] ...

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