Rumor is that Microsoft will release a beta version of new-generation operating system, Windows 7 at CES 2009 was correct. Steve Ballmer announced a few days ago in a speech opener CES 2009 that Windows 7 beta will be opened to the public on Friday and now you can get it from the official Microsoft site. This beta version is only available to 2.5 million by the first downloader Get the beta version as soon as possible.

This beta version is available in English (32-bit/64-bit), Germany (32-bit/64-bit), Japan (32-bit/64-bit), Arabic (32-bit/64-bit) and hindi (32-bit). After you download the file in ISO form, use the DVD application to create a bootable DVD to install Windows 7.

This beta version supports clean installation of Windows 7 and upgrade to Vista SP1 and Windows 7 is Windows 7 Ultimate edition. You will receive a beta serial for some time after registering your email. Minimum recommendations for operating the Microsoft Windows 7 is:

• Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
• Memory: 1 GB of system memory
• Hard drive: 16 GB of available disk space
• Video card: Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)
• Drive: DVD-R/W drive
• Internet connection (to download the Beta and get updates)

Visit Technet to download the beta of Windows 7.

When trouble to download ISO Windows 7 at the top of the page, DownloadSquad also find a link to download Windows 7 Beta Direct from Microsoft:

• Windows 7 Beta (x86) : 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO
• Windows 7 Beta (x64) : 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO