can't get the whole file (vista beta 2)

> In an instant message chat, Microsoft has told the Windows Featured
> Communities that the demand for Windows Vista Beta 2 has been overwhelming.
> It is, in fact, the largest downloaded software in history. Currently, they
> are serving product keys out ten times faster then the downloads can be
> served. In fact, they are pumping out bits as fast as they can - any faster
> and there would be a measurable impact on the internet. In fact, I quote a
> Microsoft representive:
>
> "So, we are literally saying that if we increased our bandwidth any
> further there's a possibilty of taking down the Internet - people might have
> problems with World Cup viewing, etc"
> People who have recieved Vista Beta 2 product keys, but are unable to
> download, may need to wait a few days, up to one week. Microsoft encoruages
> users who want to try out Windows Vista Beta 2 to order the DVD. When they
> recieve the DVD in 1-4 weeks, install it, and activate it, they will be
> automattically guaranteed an RC1 upgrade.
> --
> --
> Andre
> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
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> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>
>
> "Blandeen" <Blandeen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:AD55CCF2-2AAB-4F25-AB3D-AB361041CD91@microsoft.com...

> > Hi,
> > I'm having some troubles downloading vista beta 2... I want to dl the
> > english - 64 bits edition, I tried four times and I always got a 17,3 Mo
> > ISO
> > file. Then I tried twice with the german 64 bits edition to make sure it
> > wasn't a server problem and both times it gave me a 156 Mo ISO file.
> > And the download manager always says the download's complete.
> > Has anyone an idea of what's happening?
> >
> > Thanks a lot.

>
>
>

> In an instant message chat, Microsoft has told the Windows Featured
> Communities that the demand for Windows Vista Beta 2 has been
> overwhelming. It is, in fact, the largest downloaded software in history.
> Currently, they are serving product keys out ten times faster then the
> downloads can be served. In fact, they are pumping out bits as fast as
> they can - any faster and there would be a measurable impact on the
> internet. In fact, I quote a Microsoft representive:
>
> "So, we are literally saying that if we increased our bandwidth any
> further there's a possibilty of taking down the Internet - people might
> have problems with World Cup viewing, etc"
> People who have recieved Vista Beta 2 product keys, but are unable to
> download, may need to wait a few days, up to one week. Microsoft
> encoruages users who want to try out Windows Vista Beta 2 to order the
> DVD. When they recieve the DVD in 1-4 weeks, install it, and activate it,
> they will be automattically guaranteed an RC1 upgrade.
> --
> --
> Andre
> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>
>
> "Blandeen" <Blandeen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:AD55CCF2-2AAB-4F25-AB3D-AB361041CD91@microsoft.com...

>> Hi,
>> I'm having some troubles downloading vista beta 2... I want to dl the
>> english - 64 bits edition, I tried four times and I always got a 17,3 Mo
>> ISO
>> file. Then I tried twice with the german 64 bits edition to make sure it
>> wasn't a server problem and both times it gave me a 156 Mo ISO file.
>> And the download manager always says the download's complete.
>> Has anyone an idea of what's happening?
>>
>> Thanks a lot.

>
>

> My big question is what about those of us who have already downloaded and
> installed it?
> is it Ooops no RC1 for you?
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:u6tnf9LjGHA.4276@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> > In an instant message chat, Microsoft has told the Windows Featured
> > Communities that the demand for Windows Vista Beta 2 has been
> > overwhelming. It is, in fact, the largest downloaded software in history.
> > Currently, they are serving product keys out ten times faster then the
> > downloads can be served. In fact, they are pumping out bits as fast as
> > they can - any faster and there would be a measurable impact on the
> > internet. In fact, I quote a Microsoft representive:
> >
> > "So, we are literally saying that if we increased our bandwidth any
> > further there's a possibilty of taking down the Internet - people might
> > have problems with World Cup viewing, etc"
> > People who have recieved Vista Beta 2 product keys, but are unable to
> > download, may need to wait a few days, up to one week. Microsoft
> > encoruages users who want to try out Windows Vista Beta 2 to order the
> > DVD. When they recieve the DVD in 1-4 weeks, install it, and activate it,
> > they will be automattically guaranteed an RC1 upgrade.
> > --
> > --
> > Andre
> > Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
> > Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> > Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> > http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> >
> >
> > "Blandeen" <Blandeen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:AD55CCF2-2AAB-4F25-AB3D-AB361041CD91@microsoft.com...

> >> Hi,
> >> I'm having some troubles downloading vista beta 2... I want to dl the
> >> english - 64 bits edition, I tried four times and I always got a 17,3 Mo
> >> ISO
> >> file. Then I tried twice with the german 64 bits edition to make sure it
> >> wasn't a server problem and both times it gave me a 156 Mo ISO file.
> >> And the download manager always says the download's complete.
> >> Has anyone an idea of what's happening?
> >>
> >> Thanks a lot.

> >
> >

>
>
>

> My big question is what about those of us who have already downloaded
> and installed it?
> is it Ooops no RC1 for you?
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:u6tnf9LjGHA.4276@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> In an instant message chat, Microsoft has told the Windows Featured
>> Communities that the demand for Windows Vista Beta 2 has been
>> overwhelming. It is, in fact, the largest downloaded software in
>> history. Currently, they are serving product keys out ten times
>> faster then the downloads can be served. In fact, they are pumping
>> out bits as fast as they can - any faster and there would be a
>> measurable impact on the internet. In fact, I quote a Microsoft
>> representive:
>>
>> "So, we are literally saying that if we increased our bandwidth any
>> further there's a possibilty of taking down the Internet - people
>> might have problems with World Cup viewing, etc"
>> People who have recieved Vista Beta 2 product keys, but are unable to
>> download, may need to wait a few days, up to one week. Microsoft
>> encoruages users who want to try out Windows Vista Beta 2 to order
>> the DVD. When they recieve the DVD in 1-4 weeks, install it, and
>> activate it, they will be automattically guaranteed an RC1 upgrade.
>> --
>> --
>> Andre
>> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>
>>
>> "Blandeen" <Blandeen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:AD55CCF2-2AAB-4F25-AB3D-AB361041CD91@microsoft.com...

>>> Hi,
>>> I'm having some troubles downloading vista beta 2... I want to dl
>>> the
>>> english - 64 bits edition, I tried four times and I always got a
>>> 17,3 Mo ISO
>>> file. Then I tried twice with the german 64 bits edition to make
>>> sure it
>>> wasn't a server problem and both times it gave me a 156 Mo ISO file.
>>> And the download manager always says the download's complete.
>>> Has anyone an idea of what's happening?
>>>
>>> Thanks a lot.

>>
>>

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