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by jdev1

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Running a downloaded and registered copy of Windows 7 Beta 7100, using Microsoft and your download link, 32-bit English Language selection, all download attempts fail (a redirection to download other Microsoft software occurs). Why?

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by older mycroft

What software ?

I've just tested downloading Windows 7 RC without any problems [b]AND I'M ALREADY RUNNING WINDOWS 7 RC![/b]

So, I reckon there's some component for downloading that you have yet to install. ;)

by rob miners

using XP. There is an activex downloader that needs to be installed. Does the user account have sufficient privelages. Try turning off UAC. If that doesn't work try this.

1. Go to Start, All programs, Accessories, then right click command prompt and click Run as Administrator.

2. Once the command prompt opens type this command and press enter.

net user administrator /active:yes

3. This command will enable the hidden Administrator account in Windows Vista. Log off your account and log on as the Administrator.

4. Try installing the activex control.

by rob miners

Follow the link and Sign in to Microsoft. Test drive Windows?7 RC
Thank you for taking the time to fill out the following online form. If you do not want to submit your information, click Cancel.
Click on continue.

Windows 7 RC 32-bit Product Key

You may use the following product key to activate your evaluation copy of Windows 7 RC 32-bit.

Please print this page for your records.

Downloading the Windows 7 Release Candidate could take a few hours. The exact time will depend on your provider, bandwidth and traffic. The good news is that once you start the download, you won?t have to answer any more questions ? you can walk away while it finishes. If it gets interrupted, it?ll restart where it left off. See this FAQ for details.

Click on Download Now

Windows 7 RC Download Center

Please wait while the Download Manager begins your download.

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If you have not already installed ActiveX control or the JavaTM applet, an information box will appear in your Microsoft Internet Explorer browser prompting you to install "ActiveX control:...".
If the Download Manager can not install the ActiveX control or the JavaTM applet in your browser, you may have system restrictions.

If you have system restrictions, please:

Download products using the Web Browser method
Contact your organization?s Administrator to download products using the Download Manager method

by johnbbaker

When you try to down load software from Microsoft and it fails because it is trying to use the Download Manager just modify the URL by adding ???dl/??? before ???download??? as show below-

Original address bar URL - http://care.dlservice.microsoft.com/download/7/5/E/75EC4E54-5B02-42D6-8879-D8D3A25FBEF7/7601.17514.101119-1850_x64fre_server_eval_en-us-GRMSXEVAL_EN_DVD.iso?lcid=1033

Changed URL - http://care.dlservice.microsoft.com/dl/download/7/5/E/75EC4E54-5B02-42D6-8879-D8D3A25FBEF7/7601.17514.101119-1850_x64fre_server_eval_en-us-GRMSXEVAL_EN_DVD.iso?lcid=1033

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