Windows 7 News [Archive]

sumsemann

23-04-2009, 12:12

Today leaked the information, that Microsoft did compiled the RC1 with the following build string:

7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700

and will be available at microsofts website for everyone from may 5th 2009 on!

Meanwhile the chinese portal CnBeta reports that Microsoft plans to release a second release candidate in August 2009, which will have the build number 7200. The information was leaked by the guy, who leaked 7106 already.

In October/November 2009 they will release the final edition of Windows 7 as build 7300.

steelbeam

23-04-2009, 23:26

the leak sould be aviable tonite or you could wait tell may 5 for the mirosoft download will post some screen shots soon

danieldc

24-04-2009, 05:32

I wonder if Microsoft will do some freebies of Windows 7 :) Keep us posted man.

sumsemann

24-04-2009, 22:09

I wonder if Microsoft will do some freebies of Windows 7 :) Keep us posted man.

Freebies? It's still just a Release Candidate and they had good experience with the feedback for beta version - there's still few things to bugfix.

as you can see from here (http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-Build-7100-Release-Candidate-RC-First-Look-110137.shtml) they will make it public available.

but it's overtaken anyway.. it leaked.. :D :D

danieldc

25-04-2009, 09:09

What I meant as in like Windows FeedBack Panel that I belong too they gave me a free copy of Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit :D

BytePtr

25-04-2009, 16:43

Lyf1204

25-04-2009, 23:32

I think, Microsoft does need to change its CORE for their OS Technology from the ground up approach, not just wrapping it over and over and over again just like customized bookcover.
Changed its wrappings, but the package still remains the same--BUGS.

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sumsemann

26-04-2009, 15:18

Anyone noticed that the first beta 7000 or something was faster than later betas?
It was really fast, but few days ago i tried 7068 and it was slow like Vista.

MOVING one 1 MB file from one folder on drive C to second folder on drive C taked 3-5 minutes. Win7 calculated how much time he needs for copying. Idiot OS.

XP moves such files instantly.

i updated every time a new build leaked and recognized the same.. but it got better with 7077 again and now with 7100 it's that fast like with builds up to 7022.

maybe this have something to do with the kernel update in 7070

sumsemann

26-04-2009, 22:29

This is an interesting page for all who are interested in Windows 7 Ressources:

http://blogs.msdn.com/mssmallbiz/archive/2009/04/22/9563106.aspx

sumsemann

26-04-2009, 22:36

Researchers demonstrate "unfixable" Windows 7 exploit

Researchers at a recent hackers' conference in Dubai have demonstrated what they claim is an unfixable exploit for Microsoft’s upcoming operating system. Apparently, they've found a way to gain control of a Windows 7 machine during the boot up process though the use of a tiny 3KB program dubbed VBootkit 2.0.

Read more../Source (http://www.techspot.com/news/34436-Researchers-demonstrate-unfixable-Windows-7-exploit.html)

jbysmith

27-04-2009, 01:43

Researchers at a recent hackers' conference in Dubai have demonstrated what they claim is an unfixable exploit for Microsoft’s upcoming operating system. Apparently, they've found a way to gain control of a Windows 7 machine during the boot up process though the use of a tiny 3KB program dubbed VBootkit 2.0.

Nothing unique to Windows really. If the bad guy is sitting at your machine, he can pretty much do whatever he wants with it, regardless of the OS, be it Winders, Mac, *Nix, whatever. (IE, you don't need antispyware, you need a gun.)

sumsemann

02-05-2009, 03:40

as i already said with my first post in this thread the release date of windows 7 will be much earlier then MS says.

Bobby Watkins (Managing director - Acer) blabs Windows 7 ship date:
"October 23 is the date the Windows 7 will be available.” (http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/news.phtml/23846/acer-confirms-windows-7-23-october.phtml)

pdiso82282

06-05-2009, 23:59

Does the RC1 just stop working or is there a 2 Hr limit on each session?

danieldc

07-05-2009, 03:57

I notice when I installed the RC onto my pc all it would show is a black screen and on the right buttom side just the build number... No taskbar would show up... All I could do is hold alt ctrl and del and log off or shutdown or restart... nothing seem to work even when I reboot my pc and relogin it does the same thing... :(

SoftDeveloper

28-05-2009, 12:34

see this page:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

sincro

28-05-2009, 12:38

new build 7137 is coming

sumsemann

29-05-2009, 09:09

new build 7137 is coming

7137 leaked on wednesday evening.. ;) see in os sec..

sumsemann

29-05-2009, 09:10

see this page:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

and we shall see what exactly??

sumsemann

29-05-2009, 09:11

by the way what are the system requirements?

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1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
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1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
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16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
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DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Smitty_Jensen

29-05-2009, 09:27

does anybody know, why virtual box's emulated soundcard is not recognized by win 7 rc?

clever_fox

29-05-2009, 10:58

In general, if your PC can run Windows Vista, it can run Windows 7. But if you're not running Windows Vista, or are just not sure if your system is ready to run Windows 7, there's a quick way to do a simple check.

Just download, install, and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta. You'll get a report telling you if your PC can run Windows 7, and if there are any known compatibility issues. If the issues can be resolved, you'll get suggestions for next steps. For example, it'll let you know if you need an updated software driver. You'll also get advice on how to upgrade to Windows 7.

Note: Information about your computer will be sent back to Microsoft; however, no information will be used to identify or contact you. For more information, read our privacy statement.
Before you begin

Before you run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor beta, be sure to plug in any USB devices or other devices such as printers, external hard drives, or scanners that are regularly used with the PC you're evaluating.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/upgrade-advisor.aspx

sumsemann

31-05-2009, 12:09

http://s253696961.online.de/images/ev55vt059vh4e9ac642.png

Eaton

02-06-2009, 05:19

Funny how they are developing a service pack before it is even released.

sumsemann

02-06-2009, 11:06

Funny how they are developing a service pack before it is even released.

Actualy Windows 7 is currently developed in 3 main branches: winmain, winmain_win7ids_sp and fbl_srv.

jbysmith

02-06-2009, 18:06

does anybody know, why virtual box's emulated soundcard is not recognized by win 7 rc?

Did you install the guest additions? It includes the emulated drivers and some utilities. Win7 is working just fine here on VB version 2.2.4.

jonhkirk

03-06-2009, 00:04

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 release date to be October 22nd

Source: Neowin.net
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/06/02/microsoft-confirms-windows-7-release-date-to-be-october-22nd

rik70

03-06-2009, 23:42

An error has occured with the database

sumsemann

03-06-2009, 23:57

an error has occured with the database

?? 151515......

sumsemann

15-06-2009, 23:28

This news appeared this afternoon via a trusted russian source:

Microsoft Windows 7 (Client/Server) final RTM-Build will leak after June 19th, 2009...

When those sources made such a statments to leaking versions in the past, they always became true. so i assume "after" means June 20th. :)

And for all those, who still believe you can't activate newest builds with the beta keys: yes, you can!