Win 7 changes coming in the next build
Windows 7 testers wanted more feedback from Microsoft. It looks like they’re getting it.
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26.2.2009 Do not make Win 7 too Mac-like
Blogger Paul Thurrott has written a couple of interesting posts about the difference between “simple” and “easy” in the context of Windows 7.
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4.12.2008 The 5 Reasons Why Blu-Ray Will Win
This week Stephen Speicher and his engadget column The Clicker discusses the five reasons why he believes Blu-Ray will win the battle against HD-DVD. Some of the major points made are format security, computer manufacturer support, and overall capacity.
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Why Windows 7 will win the netbook war
There’s been much debate recently on whether Linux will be able to strive in the netbook war once Windows 7 is released.
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2.2.2009 Businesses to get final Win 7 in July
Microsoft officials have said the company expects to release Windows 7 to manufacturing before the end of this month.
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10.7.2009 Netbook users not happy with Win 7?
Microsoft has pulled an update tool for Windows 7 from the Microsoft Store site after a report indicating that the tool incorporated open-source code in a way that violated the GNU General Public License.
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10.11.2009 Microsoft's Big Bet: Win Within the Web
Although the latest version of Microsoft Windows is more than six months from shipping, company brass already have christened Vista as the best and biggest Windows release since Windows 95.
The company is making bold predictions, claiming Vista will be preloaded on as many as 200 million new personal computers in the first 24 months that the product is available. Windows 95 shipped on a mere 67 million new PCs during its first two years. These numbers are important. The prospects of nearly every product Microsoft makes ride on maintaining the ubiquity of Windows, which has in excess of 90 percent of the PC operating system market. It's been five years since the current Windows version was released, and Windows XP now is looking rather dated.
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15.3.2006 Win an Exclusive PGR100 Xbox 360!
Microsoft and www.oxm.co.uk are working together to allow fans to win a limited edition black PGR100 Xbox 360!
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3.4.2006 Microsoft starting to win over Linux servers
Microsoft is showing some early signs of success with a version of Windows geared for a technical computing market that Linux dominates today.
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10.4.2007 New improved Win 7 Logon screen chenger
This app will auto resize you image to fit you current screen resolution. Must be run as admin. Works great.
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19.3.2009 Nine of 10 corporate PCs can run Win 7
According to a survey carried out by Softchoice, 88% of corporate PCs in the US are capable of running Windows 7.
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19.10.2009 Malware breaks Win 7 UAC defenses
A recently conducted test by malware researchers reveals that eight out of ten malware samples used in the test, successfully bypassed Windows 7’s default UAC (user access control) settings.
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7.11.2009 Did Microsoft copy Mac OS for Win 7?
Yesterday there appeared an interview with a Microsoft group manager who claimed that Microsoft copied the “Mac look and feel in terms of graphics” in Windows 7.
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12.11.2009 Microsoft and Linux set to win smartphone war
Year-to-year growth in the smartphone market in 2005 exceeded 70 per cent and will continue to grow "robustly" for the next several years, with Linux and Microsoft emerging as the dominant platforms, In-Stat predicted today.
However, the analyst firm warned that the risk remains of consumers perceiving these devices as just very expensive feature phones.
In-Stat noted that a major problem affecting the appeal of smartphones is that many users do not download applications that make them more useful after they leave the store.
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28.1.2006 WGA notches win for Microsoft in piracy bust
Microsoft’s anti-piracy effort may be annoying to some Windows users, but it has notched a big win catching the bad guys.
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25.7.2007 Microsoft Promotion: make MSN Your Homepage & Win a Zune
How badly does Microsoft want to promote the Zune? Not badly enough to think of anything particularly ingenious. Unique? yes. Succesful? No.
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15.2.2007 Power Pack 3 for Home Server announced, inc Win 7 support
Microsoft has announced Power Pack 3 (beta) for Windows Home Server today which adds important Windows 7 support to the list of features.
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17.7.2009 Update on Win 7 RTM availability, MSDN and TechNet August 6
Microsoft has just sent word that MSDN and TechNet customers will be able to get hold of Windows 7 RTM on August 6.
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21.7.2009 Critical security patch for IE released, Win 7 RC affected
Microsoft has released an out of band security patch (MS09-034) to fix remote exploits in Internet Explorer.
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28.7.2009 Apple attempt to gatecrash Win 7 launch with product updates
Apple unveiled several new products today, some of which have been rumored for quite some time.
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20.10.2009 Cheap Upgrade Versions of Win 7 Top Amazon Sales Charts
Microsoft's half-price promotion for Windows 7 upgrades have attracted the attention of Amazon shoppers, according to the company's sales rankings.
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28.6.2009 Win 7 Anytime Upgrade prices announced, EU & UK ripped off
Microsoft today unveiled pricing for Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) and the Windows 7 Family Pack.
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31.7.2009 Microsoft courts open-source vendors to support Win Server 2008
When Microsoft officially launches Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 in one fell swoop on February 27, it will have a cadre of software, hardware and services partners backing its play.
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27.2.2008 Microsoft plans to issue non-update update for Win 7
Microsoft will spit out dummy updates for Windows 7 beta testers next week that will probe the forthcoming operating system’s updating abilities.
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20.2.2009 Windows 7 Hack Brings Build 6801 Closer to Build 6956
Microsoft ensured that the Windows 7 development milestone delivered at the Professional Developers Conference 2008 and the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference 2008 delivered less than what it showcased at the two events.
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10.12.2008 Windows 7 Build 7012 Screenshots Emerged and Build 7013 Details
We all are waiting for Windows 7 Beta 1 build 7000 to get release but it seems some one out their already have access to Windows 7 Build 7012.
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4.1.2009 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Build 7138 Screenshots and Build Details
Yesterday we had posted about Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 under development as reported by wzor.info. This news itself is enough to generate buzz for Windows 7 as it never happened in past where MS has started working on Service pack before releasing final product.
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30.5.2009 Windows 7 RC2 Build 7224 Videos & Build 7200 Screenshots
Lately we have seen many rumors spreading about Windows 7 Release candidate 2. Previously it was rumored that Microsoft had no planning of having Windows 7 RC 2 and may directly come up with Windows 7 RTM.
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1.6.2009 Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23060 and Build 23420
Two fresh new builds from 230XX and 234XX branch of Windows Mobile 6.5 are out, courtesy Da_G of XDA-Developers.com.
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30.9.2009 Windows 7 M1 Build 6519 vs. Windows 7 M3 Pre-Beta Build 6801
Moving from Windows XP onward to Windows Vista, Microsoft completely overhauled the installation process of the Windows client.
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9.11.2008Windows 7 build 7201
Another week and another Windows 7 leak. Last week 7137 leaked and this week it is 7201's turn. This time around the build tag is
7201.0.winmain_win7ids_sp.090601-2255 meaning this build is only 3 days old. As ever the build is due to be available at the usual places. Microsoft
Netherlands employee Ruud de Jonge twittered "Installing Win 7 build 7201" a few moments ago to confirm the builds authenticity. Microsoft revealed
yesterday that it will sign off final RTM code in mid to late July with a general availability and release date of 22nd October for Windows 7.
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03.06.2009How to Build (or win) a Tiny Windows Home Server
Donavon from Home Server Hacks has put together
instructions on how to build a tiny little Windows Home
Server using an ARTiGO Pico-ITX kit. It's an interesting read and an especially good pick if your main concern is low power consumption - the Pico
uses a staggering 13-watts of power at idle. While the board isn't the most plug and play compatible hardware out there for Home Server, this will
show you how to make it work.
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07.01.2009Download Windows 7 Build 7201 from JCXP!
Another week and another Windows 7 leak. Last week build 7137 leaked and this week it is 7201's turn. This time around the build tag is
7201.0.090601-1516 meaning this build is only 3 days old. It's been rumored to leak all day, but just minutes ago, the torrents were posted.
Microsoft Netherlands employee Ruud de Jonge twittered "Installing Win 7 build 7201" a few moments ago to confirm the builds
authenticity.
Microsoft revealed yesterday that it will sign off final RTM code in mid to late July with a general availability and release
date of 22nd October for Windows 7.
Download x64 build 7201 for
Windows 7 here
Download x86 build 7201 for Windows 7
here
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04.06.2009War breaks out between AdBlock Plus and NoScript
A quiet war has broken out between the authors of AdBlock Plus and NoScript and money is on the table. Both are trying to outdo each other by
disabling each other's functionality. The issue at stake is NoScript's behavior of showing a changelog window whenever it gets a new update,
which of late has been updated rather frequently. And unsurprisingly, that changelog window is filled with ads that generate revenue for NoScript.
AdBlock Plus on the other hand is commited to blocking ads regardless of where they are from; and this has treaded on the tail of the author of
NoScript.
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03.05.2009Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) screencast “ Build a Custom Bootdisk
Chris Henley just released a new screencast on his ś
Blueť blog.
This time our master storyteller has created a screencast on Windows PE. In the
screencast Chris shows you how to get up
and running in 17 minutes on a topic thats a bit tricky the first time you do it. Chris has more information in the subject in his blog post at
http://blogs.technet.com/chenley/archive/2008/08/27/custom-win-pe-images.aspx. Theres a direct link there to the video in
case you want to download it and watch it offline.
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28.08.2008Pre-CES Giveaway: Win Vista Ultimate, Adobe CS3, Zune and more
In preparation for CES 2008, which kicks off in Las Vegas on Sunday, we have decided to give away a number of products that have been gathering dust
around the office. All you need to do to win is come up with a good question...
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03.01.2008Windows 7 build 7032 screenshots leak
As Windows is getting ready for its RC release, we have WinFuture post screenshots of Windows 7 Build 7032, compiled on January 29, 2009 at 6:12PM.
Last weekend Windows 7 Build 7022 got leaked to the internet. Currently the only official build available to testers and the general public is build
7000. There are a few noticeable changes in this build when compared to the (leaked) 7022 build The Home Group also has a new icon Two new
themes - Architectures and Characters are new to this build besides the addition of various new wallpapers.
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11.02.2009Win X Hosting Now Open.
Win X Hosting Open To Day. We
Do Windows And Linux Hosting
Plus Reseller Web Hosting...
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31.10.2006Windows Live Mail Desktop (Build 1172)
The Windows Live Mail desktop
Team has released another beta
refresh of their application -
Build 1172.
This
from the
Windows Live
Mail Desktop Blog: Well,
it's been over a month since
we released an update - and
the team has been diligently
working on fixing lots (and I
mean, lots) of bugs! All in
all, we've fixed hundreds of
bugs since the last build that
our Beta testers received! I
think when you install this
latest build, you will likely
see improvements all over the
product - but, as usual, there
are a few areas I'd like to
specifically point out so you
can try them out and give them
a real run for their money!
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17.11.2006MSN Launches 'Search and
Win' Contest
MSN has come up with a new
plan to draw users away from
Google: free stuff. The
company launched a contest on
Monday that will give users a
chance to win prizes simply by
using the service's search
engine. Over $1 million in
prizes will be available
during the months of February,
March and April...
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13.02.2006EarthLink Wins 2nd Citywide
Wi-Fi Deal
Internet service provider
EarthLink scored another big
win in the large area Wi-Fi
industry on Wednesday,
announcing it was selected by
the city of Anaheim to build
out its wireless network. Upon
approval of the contract, the
50-square mile network would
be completed by the end of
2006...
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27.10.2005Windows 7 build 7229 leaked
Another Windows 7 build has leaked. This time it's build 7229. Sources are indicating that unless there is a leak internally from Microsoft, this
would be last build leaked before the RTM. The build string is 7229.0.090604-1901 meaning that it was compiled a week ago. Earlier this week, build
7227 leaked to the public. Initial reports indicate that you can not use your RC keys with this build, so if you want to activate properly you
should not upgrade to this build. Windows 7 is still on track for a July RTM, and it's possible that it may even RTM by the end of June.
Microsoft has announced that it will be available in stores October 22nd.
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12.06.2009Vista build 5536 for RC1?
Paul Thurrott:....inside the
software colossus, work
continues toward an early
September RC1 release for
Vista.
However, the
build previously planned for
RC1--build 5520--had two major
problems, so Microsoft had to
move on to a newer
version--build 5536--for RC1.
The company plans to ship
build 5536 internally today,
according to my sources...
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03.09.2006Windows Live Mail Desktop Update Available
Microsoft seems to have
finally waken up with its
Windows Live set of services:
after months of incredible
inactivity, the products
offered in the Windows Live
family have seen a whole lot
of updates recently. After the
beta refresh for Family Safety
and a new Windows Live
Messenger 8.1 build, it's
Windows Live Mail Desktop's
turn to step to another
milestone.
The
new version of the mail
client, numbered as build
1223, appears to be mostly a
"bug fixes update", except
for a completely revamped
login screen. Further changes
are still unknown at this time
since the product team has not
yet released a changelog.
If you are looking
into filing bugs concerning
Windows Live Mail Desktop, it
is recommended by the
developers that you use the
recently created Microsoft
Connect public beta program to
do so instead of the Windows
Live website because of the
added flexibility it offers.
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14.12.2006Windows 7 build 7137 leaked
Barely two weeks after build 7127 leaked we have another fresh leak of Windows 7, build 7137. This time around the build tag is 7137.0.090521-1745
meaning this build is only a week old. As ever the build is available at the usual places but it might be worth waiting until RTM as a lot of Windows
7 torrents have been hit by malware and viruses recently. Microsoft is still on target to finalise Windows 7 over the summer with a general
availability this fall. Un-official wallpaper not included by default, thanks to djlegion for the screenshots.
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28.05.2009Windows 7 build 7264 leaks
Two weeks after we reported that Windows 7 build 7260 leaked, we now have another leak. This time, it's build 7264, which carries the build string
of 6.1.7264.0.win7_rtm.090622-1900 meaning that it was complied last week. Wzor is stating that the latest build is 6.1.7265.0.win7_rtm.090624-1905.
We're still waiting for the final RTM, which is rumored to be signed off on July 13th. Note: Users are reporting that the RC keys do not work
with this build. Image courtesy of blackroseMD1 from Sevenforums
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01.07.2009vLite v1.1 Beta 2 Available
vLite is a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it.
Changelog:
-
new: 'Select this version on install' Unattended option
- new: 'WebDAV (WebClient)'
- new: 'IP Helper'
- new: 'File and printer sharing (Server)'
- new: 'DNS Client'
- new: 'Windows Time'
- new: 'Modem
Support'
- new: 'Remote Differential Compression'
- new: 'Dynamic Volume Manager'
- new: 'QLogic Fibre
Channel Adapter'
- new: 'Windows Color System'
- new: 'Beep'
- new: Integration failure report
- new: 'unwim' switch for uninstalling the WIM Filter
- upd: Computer Name synthax validation
- upd: KB941649
integration workaround
- fix: Finish before ISO page was shown
- fix: Error Reporting removal breaking Compatibility Tab
and MCE Reciever service
- fix: Merging CDs
- fix: Help was needed for IIS
- fix: KB932596 install
failure
Author's Note on v1.1 Beta 2:
Here you go, new removals, important fixes, better
compatibility...no you are not getting a free set of knives.
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19.11.2007Windows 7 build 7022 leaks
Microsoft are currently working hard towards the Release Candidate of Windows 7. Currently the only official build available to testers and the
general public is build 7000 but we have learned that 7022 has leaked to the internet today. According to a Russian torrent site it was leaked by
"friendly" Microsoft Ukraine individuals. It's not likely that the build contains any of the UAC changes Microsoft has recently promised. The
build is Build 7022.winmain.090115-1850 which indicates it was built nearly a month ago. Some Microsoft employees have twittered recently that they
were "installing build 7034" so the company is clearly pushing ahead with the builds ready for the upcoming Release Candidate.
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08.02.2009Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 8 RC1
As we reported last week, Microsoft has just launched Internet Explorer 8 RC 1 with build number 8.0.06001.18372. Microsoft has not yet released a
changelog, so if you spot any new features or major changes let us know. Overview Internet Explorer 8 is the latest version of the familiar web
browser you are most comfortable using, helping you get everything you want from the web faster, easier, more privately and securely than ever before.
Faster Internet Explorer 8 is more responsive with new pages and tabs, opening up fast and reliably. You can now get to the information you care about
most, in fewer steps; one click access to your webmail, favorite news sites or other online services.
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26.01.2009Windows Vista Build 5219 to be
released at MS PDC
Microsoft will tomorrow
release a refreshed build of
Windows Vista at it's
Professional Developer's
Conference.
Thi
s build is 5219.
No. It is not
Beta 2. No. It is not Beta 1.
Yes. It is newer than Beta
1. It is a pre-beta-2 build.
Screenshots leaked
onto the internet earlier
today have led people to
erroneously claim that the
5219 build compiled on 050824
(24 August, 2005) is the build
that will be released at
PDC.
This is
untrue. Contrary to popular
belief, every new build
generated is not necessarily
automatically incremented by
1. If this were true, the
correct 5219 build (more on
that below) would have been
one compiled before 050824.
Thus the 5219 050824 build
would not exist. We have
confirmed that the 0824 build
is a legitimate build which
was issued to OEM partners for
testing. Did you leak these
screenshots IBM as you did the
screenshots of the 5203 build?
Build 5219
compiled on 050830 (30 August
2005) is the one that will be
released at PDC.
How is that
possible? Simple. Microsoft
compiled mutiple builds of
5219 over the period of at
least a week before finally
declaring 050830 as the final
build for
5219.
Among the
changes from 0824 to 0830 is
the fact that the sidebar
visible in 0824 has been
removed in the 0830 build.
Revamped
Setup - key now determines the
installation type
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