Vista RTM Evaluation Copy Desktop Watermark Patch
Hi there people, here's a little guide on how to get rid of that stupid "evaluation copy" watermark in the bottom right corner of your Windows Vista RTM. Some may not see it yet, but believe me it will show up after a few reboots.
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14.11.2006 Windows 7 Build 7264 Activator
After Windows installtion, run the 7264.bat batch script (from x86 or x64 folder, depending on your system) as administrator!
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7.7.2009 Windows 7 RTM-Escrow Build 7264 download
Windows 7 RTM-Escrow Build 7264 x86 and x64 download links available now! We now have torrent links so you don't need to grab it off of the FTP server, which has been hammered and is running slow due to the rush of people wanting to download the build. Here are the torrent links: x86 and x64.
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30.6.2009 Windows 7 Build 7264 RTM-Branch 100 Screenshot Gallery
With the second half of July approaching the feeling that Windows 7 RTM is so close it can be tasted is getting stronger and stronger.
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4.7.2009 Windows 7 E (Europe) Build 7264 Win7 RTM x64 English DVD
Microsoft Windows 7 E Build 7264 Win7 RTM x64 English DVD
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8.7.2009 Windows 7 - 100% legal activation with video and Upgrading from build 7229 to 7264
This is not the crack and not illegal, you don't need any program to the activation.
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10.7.2009 Windows Home server Evaluation Comming Soon!
With the closing of the Code2Fame Challenge for Windows Home Server, the Connect site has been updated so that beta participants can no longer download the Release Candidate (RC) version of the software.
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28.8.2007 Windows Embedded Server Products Evaluation
Wow finally you can download evaluation versions of Windows Embedded products like Storage Server, normally only approved OEMs could get it.
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27.7.2008 Disable Windows Vista Evaluation Watermark from Desktop
If an user install Windows Vista in trial or demo or evaluation mode, by skipping and not keying in any Windows product registration key when asked during installation of Windows Vista.
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24.11.2006 Windows Server Evaluation Editions Free Downloads Bonanza
Microsoft is usually mute when it comes down to critics related to its product and traditionally quiet when it comes to reports thrashing Windows Vista.
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28.7.2008 Windows Server Evaluation Editions Free Downloads Bonanza
Microsoft is offering a veritable bonanza of Windows Server evaluation editions free downloads. Packaged under the label Windows Embedded Server Products Evaluation Software, a number of no less than ten products are offered at no charge for evaluation purposes only.
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29.7.2008 Is your copy of Windows genuine?
How to Tell helps you verify that your Microsoft products are genuine.
To begin, choose the product category that best describes your Microsoft product. On the following product category page you will be able to select your specific product and the method by which you acquired it to learn more about genuine Microsoft products.
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Windows Vista Copy Protection Cracked
More than a year after Windows Vista was introduced, hackers have finally developed a clean crack of Windows Vista.
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5.3.2008 Fancy a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate for FREE?
A little bird has informed me of an official Microsoft hosted survey in which the winner(s) will receive a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate after simply filling out a 4 question survey.
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30.6.2009 Windows 7 testers to get free copy from tomorrow
Last week Microsoft had a change of heart and decided to go back on what they had previously said by offering testers on the Windows 7 technical beta program a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, in reward for their efforts in testing the new operating system.
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5.8.2009 Throw a Windows 7 house party and get a free copy
Microsoft is looking for some Windows 7 fans to throw launch parties between October 22-29.
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3.9.2009 Want Windows 7 for 50 Percent Off? Order an OEM Copy
Missed out on the early preorder discounts? Popular retailer Newegg.com has listed the OEM prices for Windows 7, which will be offered at less than half what Microsoft will charge for a retail copy.
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26.9.2009 Free Windows Server 2008 R2 Evaluation Installation ISO and VHD for Hyper-V Official Direct Download Links
Windows Server 2008 R2 is the next iteration of Windows Server operating system, which has been RTMed with build version 6.1.7600.16385 together with Windows 7. Microsoft is now officially releasing the ISO image for Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Software, which allowing administrators and users to install Windows Server 2008 R2 to evaluate the new operating system for 180 days for free.
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17.8.2009 2007 Office System Document: User Interface Evaluation Design Guidelines
This information is provided to assist sofware developers in evaluating the scope of the UI Design Guidelines for the 2007 Microsoft Office suites prior to accepting the Office UI Licensing agreement.
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7.1.2007 Windows 'patent tax' pegged at $21.50 per copy
Windows users on average pay $21.50 to line the pockets of third party software developers such as Sun Microsystems, Novell and Alcatel-Lucent, according to a calculation by the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC).
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16.4.2007 Microsoft makes a u-turn, Windows 7 testers to get free copy
In a surprise turn around, Microsoft announced today that Windows 7 technical testers will be receiving a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate.
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30.7.2009 Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 Evaluation
The Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 is not a stand alone product; it requires the developer to have Windows® Embedded Studio tool suite installed.
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31.10.2006 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 Blu-ray BD+ Copy Protection Cracked!
It would seem that there's absolutely nothing out there, no type of copy protection system that can resist the hard efforts of ingenious "security researchers", especially when the respective system is designed to protect valuable multimedia content (namely, movies).
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31.10.2007 Windows Vista SP1 outperforms Windows XP SP2 in file copy
"Its interesting that people seem to think that Vista under performs in every area of the system which is quite an incorrect perception.
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27.5.2008 Turn a counterfeit copy of WindowsXP into a free Vista license!
Perhaps you have bought a license of WindowsXP Home, Pro or Media Centerd Edition 2005 from your local dealer and afterwards it turned into a counterfeit while trying to validate it through WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) program.
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29.4.2006 Fancy a free copy of Office 2010 and a laptop to run it on?
Microsoft is looking for family, student or home business users of their successful Office suite to participate in the beta program for Office 2010.
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23.6.2009 Prevent 1.0 - Stop Unauthorized Copy, Delete, Move & Change of Settings
I am sure everyone has faced the situation where either their friends, colleagues, family member of kids renaming, deleting important files or changing settings like wallpaper, screen resolution etc. this is typical with younger sibling.
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17.9.2009 Vista SP1, and then Windows 7, Windows 8 and Non-Windows Midori
2008 saw the release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Server 2008, but Microsoft's journey on the Windows path is far from over.
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5.8.2008 Windows 7 RC Brings Windows XP Mode Beta and Windows Virtual PC Beta
The Release Candidate of Windows 7 will bring with it the first Beta development milestones for Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC.
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29.4.2009Windows 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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01.07.2009Windows 7 Enterprise 90 day trial available
Microsoft has made Windows 7 Enterprise available for free download with an evaluation period of 90 days for IT Professionals responsible for desktop
administration and deployment. This evaluation period download is only available for a limited time while supplies last. The extended evaluation
period will gives businesses a chance to test run the new Windows 7 operating system to determine if it meets company's standards as the next
major upgrade. This evaluation period is for IT Professionals who do not have access to Windows 7 RTM through: Software Assurance Volume License
agreementMSDN and TechNet subscriptionsSoftware Assurance agreement allowing the download of Windows 7 RTM via the Volume Licensing Download Center.
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02.09.2009Windows Virtual PC Evaluation Guide
This guide describes how to install Windows Virtual PC and set up a virtual environment, such as Windows XP mode or a custom virtual machine. It also
shows you how to try out some of the key features of Windows Virtual PC.
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30.04.2009Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 Available
This download is an incremental release to Windows Embedded CE 6.0, if you do not have CE 6.0, you can also download an evaluation copy from
Microsoft® download center. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 provides the latest breakthrough technologies that help Windows Embedded CE 6.0 device makers
efficiently build small footprint devices that connect to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
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11.11.2007Windows Home Server 120-Day Evaluation Kit Available
Can't wait to centralize and showcase your family's memories and media? Order the Windows Home Server 120-Day Evaluation Kit today. You're just a
few clicks away from a new digital life.
What will you receive?
- Windows Home Server Installation DVD
- Windows Home Server Connector CD
- Home Computer Restore CD
Are you ready?
This software is
intended for evaluation purposes only. In order to preserve your existing data, you must backup prior to installation. The setup process for server
installation will erase any existing data.
To install the Windows Home Server 120-Day Evaluation Kit, you
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02.11.2007Fancy a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate for FREE?
A little bird has informed me of an official Microsoft hosted survey in which the winner(s) will receive a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate after
simply filling out a 4 question survey. It couldn't be any easier than this folks. The survey is entitled "Windows 7 Discovery", and the
instructions are crystal clear: "We want to know how you find information about Windows 7 from Microsoft. Please answer questions in the survey
below for a chance to win a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Edition when it becomes avaialble
in Oct 2009." In order to be eligible for the
survey, which is hosted on SurveyMonkey.com, all you have to do is answer the following questions: 1.
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neowin.net - 30.06.2009
Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta Evaluation VHD (for Hyper-V)
Both virtual machines available here are running Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Evaluation. One is the default full installation, and the
other has been configured as a default Core installation. For more information on the difference between full and core installation please see the Windows Server 2008 Editions Overview pages. For download options
please see the IMAGE SELECTION section in the instructions below.
winbeta.org - 19.02.2009
Windows SharePoint Services Developer Evaluation VPC Image
A time limited evaluation VHD containing Windows SharePoint Services and Visual Studio 2005 for use with Virtual PC or Virtual Server.
Download all parts and run the EXE. This will uncompress the Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) and the Viirtual PC and Virtual Server configuration
files. Once you have the VHD unpacked you can start it in Virtual PC by double clicking the file WSS-V7.vmc or you can import the file WSS-R2.vmc into
Virtual Server
winbeta.org - 16.05.2008
Windows Feedback Program participants can get Windows 7 gift
Are you looking to get a copy of Windows 7 when it's released sometime later this year? Well it looks like Microsoft is giving out a copy of
Windows 7 Ultimate to participants of the Windows Feedback Program who meet certain criteria according to an e-mail shown in the screenshot below:
To those who are wondering what the e-mail says: To encourage your continued participation in the Windows Feedback Program using Windows 7 RC, we
will send you a copy of the commercially released version of Windows 7 Ultimate as a gift within 3 months of its general availability in the US
provided that: 1. You are a US resident of age 18 or older; 2.
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neowin.net - 17.05.2009
Microsoft Inadvertently Ships Deleted Files
Microsofts use of virtual machines to distribute evaluation versions of software saves the end user much of the pain of having to configure test
systems. However, it also introduces a new quality control issue by exposing the full dimension of data that was on the system when the virtual
machines disk image was created, and last month, that issue caught Microsoft off guard.
The company began making disk images, or
Virtual Hard Drives (VHDs), with evaluation versions available on a limited basis in 2005 and more generally accessible through Microsoft TechNet in
November 2006, and had provided a way for partners to build their own prepackaged software stacks, using the Virtual PC technology it acquired from
the now-defunct Connectix in 2003.
SD Times in December learned that at least one of the machine images available for download at
TechNet did not have its free space wiped, and files thought deleted proved recoverable from an evaluation copy of the Internet Explorer Application
Compatibility VPC Image.
winbeta.org - 22.01.2008
Microsoft giving out 777 copies of Windows 7
If you live in one lucky town in the Netherlands you have a chance to get a free copy of Windows 7. Microsoft will be giving out 777 copies of
Windows 7 to the town of Zevenhuizen, which translates to "Seven Houses". The lucky residents will be getting a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. There
are a few restrictions however; the user must be in possession of a PC with Windows as the primary OS, Mac users will not be able to obtain a free
copy, and Linux users are out of luck too. Residents can go to "zevenhuizengaatover.nl.
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neowin.net - 16.10.2009
Windows Server 2008 Trial Version
Microsoft has released a trial version of
Windows Server 2008
"This software is for evaluation and testing purposes. Evaluating Windows Server® 2008 software does not
require product activation or entering a product key. Any edition of Windows Server 2008 may be installed without activation and evaluated for an
initial 60 days.
If you need more time to evaluate Windows Server 2008, the 60 day evaluation period may be reset (or
re-armed) three times, extending the original 60 day evaluation period by up to 180 days for a total possible evaluation time of 240 days. After this
time, you will need to uninstall the software or upgrade to a fully-licensed version of Windows Server 2008.
If you wish to
extend the initial evaluation and testing period, please go here and follow the instructions.
Register for a Guided Evaluation
Experience
IT Professionals Register on TechNet Evaluation Center to receive Windows Server 2008 resources specifically selected for IT
Professionals.
Developers
Register on MSDN Evaluation Center to receive Windows Server 2008 resources specifically selected for
Developers."
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Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
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Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
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Windows Web Server 2008
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Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
winbeta.org - 28.02.2008
Windows 7 testers to get free copy from tomorrow
Last week Microsoft had a change of heart and decided to go back on what they had previously said by offering testers on the Windows 7 technical beta
program a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, in reward for their efforts in testing the new operating system. Previously Microsoft revealed that
testers would not be receiving Windows 7 for free and argued that the discounted pre-order offer, which was available to all consumers, was partly
done for the benefit of beta testers. This was met with a bad response from bloggers and testers alike.
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neowin.net - 05.08.2009
Windows Vista and Office 2007 Combined Evaluation VHD Available
Test Drive two new Microsoft
platforms, Windows Vista
Enterprise and Office 2007
Professional, and experience
how they work better together.
This VHD contains
both the 30 day edition of
Windows Vista Enterprise
Edition and an evaluation of
Office 2007 Professional which
includes Publisher, Excel,
Outlook, Outlook, PowerPoint,
Access, and Word. See how with
these new platforms can
simplify how people work
together, find information and
improve business insight, help
protect and manage content,
and reduce IT costs and
improve security.
A
virtualization product that
supports the VHD format is
required to use this virtual
machine. Microsoft Virtual
PC or Microsoft Virtual
Server are provided for
free and can be used with
these VHD based virtual
machines. Please refer to the
Virtual Server 2005 R2 System
requirements page here.
winbeta.org - 21.06.2007
Microsoft makes a u-turn, Windows 7 testers to get free copy
In a shock turn around, Microsoft announced today that Windows 7 technical testers will be receiving a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. In recent
weeks Microsoft has faced angry reactions from bloggers and beta testers when they originally announced the testers "thanks" was the discounted
pre-order offer. Blogger Paul Thurrot claimed: "the painful thing here, for beta testers, is that they've been screwed" which demonstrated the
reaction to the previous announcements.
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neowin.net - 30.07.2009
DVDs Can Soon be Legally Burned by Licensed Services
After a decade and a half of
negotiations, waiting, and
litigation - with the emphasis
toward the latter - the DVD
Copy Control Association,
which administers the CSS copy
protection scheme, formally
announced yesterday that it
will soon become legal for
businesses to burn DVDs on
demand whose copy protection
includes CSS...
betanews.com - 04.07.2007
EMI, Apple Disagree on Copy
Protection
EMI said Thursday that its
copy-protected music CDs would
soon play on Apple iPods, but
the maker of the best-selling
portable player denied that
was the case. The record label
claims that Apple was close to
completing the work needed to
make EMI's copy-protection
compatible...
betanews.com - 18.11.2005
DRM Debate Resumes Over 'Managed Copy' for Blu-Ray, HD DVD
A full three years after the
idea for it was first raised,
and well over a year since the
first generation of
high-definition DVD players
was supposed to have included
it, the debate over both the
meaning and implementation of
mandatory managed copy
(MMC) for the final 1.0
version of the AACS copy
protection scheme has been
re-ignited...
betanews.com - 24.05.2007
Sony Yanks Copy-Protected CDs
Two weeks on, spyware-style
copy protection's flaws prove
too much for the market...
pcworld.com - 16.11.2005
Caption Contest: Win Vista and Office!
Want a copy of Windows Vista
Ultimate or Office 2007, but
don't want to fork over the
cash? You're in luck: we're
giving away one copy of each!
All you need to do is come up
with a witty caption for the
following two pictures from
the Vista Launch event in New
York City...
betanews.com - 31.01.2007
