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

Posted: 06-10-2006, 07:12 PM
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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Andre Da Costa [Extended64]
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Re: can't get the whole file (vista beta 2)
Posted: 06-10-2006, 07:54 PM
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.
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"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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Blandeen
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Re: can't get the whole file (vista beta 2)
Posted: 06-10-2006, 08:25 PM
wow! thanks for this information...
I'll wait, then

"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
> 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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Jim Fraas
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Re: can't get the whole file (vista beta 2)
Posted: 06-10-2006, 10:52 PM
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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Mark D. VandenBerg
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Re: can't get the whole file (vista beta 2)
Posted: 06-11-2006, 12:14 PM
An excerpt from the MSFT page you clicked through to register:

"How to get started

This Beta 2 release is now available in three languages (English, German,
and Japanese) and in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

When you register for the Customer Preview Program you will receive the Beta
2 release plus Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1) — the next major
pre-release of Windows Vista — when it is available later this year. The
information on this page pertains to both Beta 2 and RC1."


"Jim Fraas" wrote:
> 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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Re: can't get the whole file (vista beta 2)
Posted: 06-12-2006, 06:01 AM
More like you'll need to download RC1 when it goes out... and then the
servers crashes again...

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"Jim Fraas" <tman61@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> 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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