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The Windows Vista public beta is out! You can obtain a key and install it over your computer if you want to test Windows Vista. Windows Vista Beta 2 is time-limited, pre-release software that will expire on June 1, 2007.

_(Microsoft Windows Vista logo.)_

Six versions available:

* Windows Vista Beta 2, English 32-Bit Edition
* Windows Vista Beta 2, English 64-Bit Edition
* Windows Vista Beta 2, 32-Bit-Edition (Deutsch)
* Windows Vista Beta 2, 64-Bit-Edition (Deutsch)
* Windows Vista ã??ã?¼ã?¿ 2�?æ?¥æ?¬èª? 32 ã??ã??ã??ç?? (Japanese)
* Windows Vista ã??ã?¼ã?¿ 2�?æ?¥æ?¬èª? 64 ã??ã??ã??ç?? (Japanese)

Get the preview of Windows Vista Beta.

_(Screenshot of Windows Vista.)_

Note from Microsoft: This is beta code and should not be used in a production environment or on a main machine in the home. Beta 2 is intended for developers, IT professionals and technology experts to continue or begin their testing of Windows Vista. Before you decide to use Beta 2, you should feel comfortable with installing operating systems, updating drivers, and general PC troubleshooting. Some risks of using beta operating systems include hardware and software incompatibility and system instability. If you have concerns about installing this beta software on your computer, we encourage you to obtain the final release version of Windows Vista when it is available in 2007.

Also made available is 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2. You can learn more about Windows Vista.

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