Windows Vista Pre-RC1 build available - limited to first 100,000 users

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Goody said:
I had the same issue. Is this only a 900k update?
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The size is

2.58 GB (2,771,730,432 bytes)

Build 5536 x86
MD5 hash: e7f0a439e1e61d57ebf3c4f89e2f96d7
SHA1 hash: d1e7eaeb9893200c80e8a4902f2b012f3ff3eef6

David Wilkinson
 
Hello B,

I think you can upgrade from the pre-rc1 build to the rc1 build but it is
best to err on the side of caution so I would back everything that is important
up.


Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn Technical Beta Tester
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Technical Beta Tester
 
This is just a pre release for those that already had a key.
Relax...you can sign up for the actual RC1 release and obtain a key when
it's released in a couple of weeks hopefully.
Paula
 
As promised, I came back to report some findings

1. the upgrade option worked perfectly, however, the progress bars seemed
useless.
2. 2 of my major problems were resolved - updated ati drivers, and the
hyperthreading issue.
3. My internet is now broken. Seems there is a problem with the new tcpip
stack that doesn't like firewall setups on most routers in homes. I have a
wrt54g router and can't get to the other side of the router. Get nothing but
dns errors unless I type in an ip address. The most important problem with
this -- I can't activate the installation. I'll try connecting directly into
the modem to see if I can fix this.

The visual side of it is awesome...finally found the task flip thing...it's
in the quick launch area, would be better to be able to set it to run
automatically when pressing the alt-tab though.

Not sure about the uac hassle yet. Everything I've done so far in order to
diagnose my internet program should require authorisation.

System boots much faster, and seems to run a little smoother.
 
Hello B,

To fix the TCP/IP issue try the following command in a command prompt.

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled

Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn Technical Beta Tester
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Technical Beta Tester
 
I'll give that a try. I connected my system right into the modem, disabled
ipv6 and the link layer settings and got it up and running. So, now have it
activated. I'll try your suggestion in a bit.

Thanks tom.

Bryan
 
Tom,

I could almost kiss ya....

That did the trick, thanks a lot.

This was really frustrating me all day.

B
 
Hello B,

Glad its working for you! If you have any other questions or concerns just
post them here.

Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn Technical Beta Tester
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Technical Beta Tester
 
I'm having similar problems. I can't access many websites including
go.microsoft.com (the default homepages in IE7, the feedback reporting tool
and Windows activation), rogers.yahoo.com, tdcanadatrust.com. Some I can
access fine (canoe.ca, slashdot.org).

When I type your command line fix below, I get "Set global command failed on
IPv4 The requested operation requires elevation."

I, too, am behind a WRT54G router.

Any advice? Thanks...Tim.
 
That's weird, cause I have the same router and did not experience any
problems with any of the 3 builds I've used. Glad your problem was fixed,
though...

Lang
 
Hello Tim,

Please disable User Account Control and try the command again.

To Disable User Account Control please follow the steps below:

1.Press the Windows Key+R
2.Type in msconfig
3. Press continue on the UAC dialog that appears
4. Go to the Tools Tab
5. Click on Disable UAC then press the Launch button that is in the right
hand corner.
6. Restart Computer

After you restart your computer please try the command again. Also file a
bug report on the Router issue and make your feedback public so I and my
colleagues in the TechBeta can repro and validate for you.

Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn Technical Beta Tester
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Technical Beta Tester
 
Let me add I'm now connected directly to my cable modem (no router) and
everything is working now. Clearly an issue working through the router. I
couldn't even post my previous message until I removed the router (just sat
in the Outbox). Impressive diagnostic tools in the Network Center, though!

Tim.
 
Thanks Tom. I've filed it but didn't mark it public (I missed your
instructions on turning on advanced options). We'll see what MS comes up
with - I can't be the only one with this problem ;)

I'll try your UAC suggestion tomorrow. Good night!
 
Well, I disabled UAC, rebooted and ran the netsh command (returned 'Ok.'),
but still having the problem. Also tried a reboot after netsh. I dual-boot
this machine with XP and XP is fine, so it's not hardware. Haven't had any
response yet to my bug report. Saw more similar reports so something's up.
;)
 
Hello Tim,

According to my bug reports...the issue has been fixed in a later build.


Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn Technical Beta Tester
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Technical Beta Tester
 
If you got the first public beta then you'll automatically get RC-1, which
will be soon.

--
Peter
Toronto, Canada
XP Pro SP2 x 2 + Vista Beta
P4 D865GBF HT @ 3.0ghz 2.0gb DDR 450gb HD
ATI Radeon 9550 Graphics
Creative Soundblaster Audigy 4 Audio
 
Hey Tom....

I installed pre-rc1 on my laptop, and strangely enough, I didn't have the
internet problem. Connected perfectly via wireless, and when I did the
hardwire...it worked flawlessly. So, I guess it's not the router but infact
the yukon ethernet controller.

Just wanted to give you an update on the issue.

Thanks,

Bryan
 
Hey Bryan,

Glad to hear it's working for you now! When RC1 comes out, please download
and verify that the issue has been fixed.

Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn TechBeta Tester
Windows Server 2003 SP2 TechBeta Tester
 
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