Notes before installing Windows Vista Beta 2

Finally, Windows Vista Beta 2 was able to reach everyone. Although it is a trial version, it is also causing a feverish craze for computer addicts, just after World Cup.

But to successfully install this latest operating system, you need to note at least 6 of the following:

1. Your computer should be equipped with a DVD burner.

US users can order a DVD containing Windows Vista Beta 2 from Microsoft for $ 6 with a $ 4 postage. But the only people outside the US have the only way to download it.

The download capacity of Windows Vista Beta 2 versions is above 3GB and the download time with the DSL network will take 2 to 9 hours. It is not possible to install from the downloaded version of Vista that is still on the hard disk, but it is required to burn all downloaded content onto DVD to install from this DVD.

2. Will not return to the old operating system while installing Windows Vista Beta 2.

Microsoft has recommended that before installing Windows Vista Beta 2 on any computer, users will have to back up all important data because the Vista installation process can completely erase it. whether it is in the hard disk partition.

Once the installation of Windows Vista Beta 2 has started, users will have no way to return to the previous Windows operating system. In other words, Windows Vista Beta 2 will completely remove the old Windows to replace it. Microsoft recommends that users should use Symantec's Norton Ghost to create an old Windows backup before installing Windows Vista Beta 2 so that if something goes wrong it can still bring the computer back to its original condition.

3. Be careful about any security issues related to Windows Vista Beta 2.

Microsoft made a recommendation that users need to carefully consider before installing and testing Windows Vista Beta 2. Since this is a trial version, Microsoft is only responsible for the problems it causes. out for users.

These problems can happen in many ways such as incompatibility with many hardware devices available on the computer, as well as possible conflicts with software, security tools . that users install. after that. Users should also minimize the use of Windows Vista Beta 2 for online transactions, especially in large-scale electronic transactions.

4. Windows Vista Beta 2 will expire on June 1, 2007.

5. Windows Vista Beta 2 will not be able to Update everything for the official Windows Vista version.

6. Recommended for pirated Windows users.

For pirated Windows users, forget to download Windows Vista Beta 2 because Microsoft always checks the copy of the Windows version license. But if someone is lucky enough to have a DVD of the Windows Vista Beta 2 that already has an installation code, the installation process is still normal.

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