Windows 7 is a hot topic these days especially after we had various windows 7 beta leaks on torrents. The official Windows 7 Beta version was to be released on January 8th to MSDN and Technet subscribers whereas it was planned for public release on January 9th. Only 2.5 million copies were to be distributed but as it turned out, microsoft servers could not handle the large and enthusiastic amount of users trying to get their copy of Windows 7 Beta. The downloads for Windows 7 beta have been taken down. Microsoft is now looking to add “additional infrastructure support” to support the huge amount of downloaders. The Windows 7 beta download page states the following message:

Thanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal — we’re in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We’re sorry for the delay and we’ll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience.

Not to worry though, Windows 7 beta direct download links have surfaced on the internet through various blogs which seem to work just fine. You can download the official Windows 7 Beta through the following links from the Microsoft site itself.

The following Direct download links are for Microsoft Windows 7 beta (build 7000.0.081212) 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Windows 7 Beta 32-bit Direct Download Link

Windows 7 Beta 64-bit Direct Download Link

I am currently downloading the 32-bit version of Windows 7 Beta at maximum speed possible on my 1mbps connection, so download speeds seem to be fine. These are the direct download links for the ISO of Windows 7 Beta version which you can use to install and use for 30 day trial period. You will need to get the key from the Windows 7 Beta download page to verify your installation.

Update: You can now get your Windows 7 Key as well.

[Via Sizzled Core]