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Vista Activator FF 2.1.2.1.2 Stable

Thanks to frytz91 for this post in our forum. This is next GUI for Bios bypass activation of Windows Vista.
download - comments - 20.4.2007

AMD: Windows Vista Not as Stable as Windows XP

Driver performance in Windows Vista compared to Windows XP is one of the subjects addressed by Henri Richard, executive vice president and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at AMD, during a company webcast event for bloggers.
windows - comments - 10.5.2007

Windows XP SP3 RTM and Windows Vista SP1 RTM – Just Around the Corner?

Microsoft is in the final stages of cooking the upcoming service packs for Windows Vista and Windows XP.
windows - comments - 7.1.2008

Windows 7 to RTM within a year?

Microsoft has let the cat out of the bag a week early and stated "there is not another WinHEC planned before Windows 7 is released."
windows - comments - 22.10.2008

Windows 7 RTM: 5 Things You Need to Know

As far as Windows 7 is concerned, the path to RTM starts with the RC, according to Windows bosses Steven Sinofsky, Senior Vice President, Windows and Windows Live Engineering Group, and Jon DeVaan, Senior Vice President, Windows Core Operating System Division.
windows - comments - 12.5.2009

Windows 7 RTM – not yet signed off

Rumors of Windows 7 Release to Manufacturing (RTM) being finalized shook the blogosphere yesterday as Wzor reported that Windows 7 RTMed at Build 7600.
windows - comments - 14.7.2009

Exchange 2010 RTM!

The big news today is that Exchange 2010 is now code complete.
microsoft - comments - 8.10.2009

Will Vista RTM be Build 6000?

With the way previous build numbers have stacked up, I don't see why this would not happen.
windows - comments - 28.10.2006

Windows Vista RTM Best links

As Windows Vista hits the Release to Manufacturing milestone, Microsoft looks back at what it took to build the most heavily tested, highest quality and most secure operating system in the company’s history.
windows - comments - 10.11.2006

Office 2007 RTM download

The 2007 Microsoft Office System, also known as Microsoft Office 2007, is the most recent version of its productivity suite.
download - comments - 12.11.2006

Windows Vista RTM available in MSDNAA

Windows Vista RTM is now available for MSDNAA subscribers (ACademic Alliance) www.msdnaa.net.
windows - comments - 20.11.2006

Office 2008 Hits RTM

Here’s the latest official word – Office 2008 for Mac has Released to Manufacturing (RTM)!
microsoft - comments - 15.12.2007

Vista SP1 RTM Is Available for Download

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RTM has been made available for download after the bits went gold on February 4, 2008.
windows - comments - 12.2.2008

It is Vista SP1 RTM Time Again

Over two months since it was released to manufacturing, and just a week short of the first month since general availability, Microsoft is now showing strong movement on the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RTM front.
windows - comments - 8.4.2008

The First Update for XP SP3 RTM

Although it was released to manufacturing on April 21, 2008, the third and last service pack for Windows XP has yet to make it to end users. Despite this, Microsoft has already made available the first update tailored on XP SP3.
download - comments - 22.4.2008

Windows 7 RTM Will Take 101 Days

According to information Microsoft provided its OEM partners with, the RTM of Windows 7 is planned to take a full 101 days.
windows - comments - 10.11.2008

Internet Explorer 8 RTM released

Microsoft finalised Internet Explorer 8 on February 21st.
microsoft - comments - 23.2.2009

Windows 7 RTM in October 2009

Windows 7 will be released to manufacturing in 2009, more precisely in the third quarter of this year, with information from a leaked product roadmap pointing to the first half of October 2009.
windows - comments - 25.2.2009

Windows 7 Up to Build 7262 on the Way to RTM

Windows 7 has evolved as high as Build 7262 on the way to RTM. It is true that all development milestones past the 7100 mark belonged to the RTM-branch, but fact is that as high as Build 7232, not to mention earlier builds, the Release Candidate label was very much present across the operating system.
windows - comments - 19.6.2009

Windows 7 RTM in 36 Languages

October 2009 will mark the general availability of Windows 7 at a global scale. Starting on October 22, 2009, Microsoft will release the next iteration of the Windows client in no less than 36 different localized versions across just as many markets around the world.
windows - comments - 7.7.2009

Windows 7 RTM Icons Pack

Here is a complete set of Windows 7 Icons extracted from Windows 7 RTM (Build 7600.16385).
download - comments - 27.7.2009

Microsoft Windows 7 RTM Review

This October Microsoft will release Windows 7 world-wide, the successor to Windows Vista and Windows XP (again), a major upgrade that promises to further improve the user experience on different PC form factors such as the popular Netbook.
windows - comments - 21.10.2009

Windows 7 RTM Support, the Evolution

Windows 7 is an evolutionary Windows client release, according to Microsoft, and it was also fit that support for the OS would also be an evolution compared to what was available for Windows Vista.
windows - comments - 30.10.2009

Allchin: Vista won’t RTM next week

The Microsoft countdown clock was wrong. (Yeah, maybe it's running Windows Vista and blue screened. Teehee.)
windows - comments - 20.10.2006

Pinned: Windows Vista RTM imminent?

UPDATE Tongue Tied I have other sources too and they say no way! "Allways get it confirmed!"
windows - comments - 30.10.2006

Windows Vista will RTM at build 6.0.6000

A source close to Microsoft has confirmed to me that Windows Vista will in fact carry the build number 6.0.6000. He found this out by receiving a mail with the build stamp "Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16384" so that ends that speculation.
windows - comments - 31.10.2006

First screenshots of Vista RTM Build 6000

vista RTM build 6000

My sources at the software giant confirmed this weekend that Microsoft is set to finalize Windows Vista as early as Monday and release the product to manufacturing.
windows - comments - 6.11.2006

Windows Vista RTM Crack download

Thank to dl.phazeddl.com for this article. Version from setup (6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)) proves this is the real deal.
download - comments - 11.11.2006

Windows Vista RTM appears on MSDN

Microsoft Date/Time Posted: 2006-11-16 21:56:18 (UTC). File: en_windows_vista_x86_dvd_X12-34293.iso ISO-9660 DVD Image
windows - comments - 16.11.2006

New Vista RTM Timer Stopper Crack

How to activate Vista RTM with Timer Stopper Crack by Dr. Hisham - CORE - (C)hallenge (O)f (R)everse (E)ngineering!.
download - comments - 21.12.2006

When will you get Windows 7 RTM?

When will I get Windows 7 RTM?



Brandon LeBlanc: I recognize this is an important question to have answered. Many of you have said you want to know exactly when you will be able to get your hands on RTM. Last Monday, I gave an update on RTM to close out some myths. In that update, I also gave a broad timeline on when different groups of people “ or śaudiencesť “ would get the final RTM code.



While I have nothing new to add regarding RTM today, I do however have more precise information to give on when you will be able to get RTM. Again, when you can get RTM depends on who you are.




winbeta.org - 22.07.2009

Update on Windows 7 RTM

Brandon LeBlanc: Over the past week, there have been many rumors surrounding RTM.



We are close, but have not yet signed off on Windows 7. When we RTM you will most certainly hear it here. As weve said all along, we will RTM Windows 7 when its ready. As previously stated, we expect Windows 7 to RTM in the 2nd half of July.




winbeta.org - 14.07.2009

OEMs Pick Up Windows 7 RTM Code Today in Redmond

Brandon LeBlanc: When we announced Windows 7 had RTMd on Wednesday, I posted that OEMs would receive the RTM code within a few days. Well, its been a few days! Earlier today, a handful of OEMs arrived in Redmond to pick up their RTM code. In the past when a Windows release reaches RTM, we have traditionally given some/selected OEMs the opportunity to come to Redmond and pick up the RTM code personally. I thought it would be neat to showcase these OEMs that came to campus today as the RTM code is handed off to them to begin preparing for General Availability (GA) on October 22, 2009!




winbeta.org - 25.07.2009

Sneak Peek at the RTM Announcement

Brandon LeBlanc: I thought Id share an inside peek from our annual sales kick-off event in Atlanta. Steven Sinofsky joined Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on stage to announce the RTM of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Theres even a clip of Steve Ballmer signing the gold RTM DVDs. Check it out!




winbeta.org - 23.07.2009

Windows 7 Enterprise Edition; Understanding Software Assurance/Volume Licensing

As Brandon just posted about, MSDN and TechNet Plus Subscribers can now download Windows 7.



Starting tomorrow August 7th, our Software Assurance/Volume License customers will be able to download the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition as well.



We are also planning an Enterprise Edition Evaluation version to be released in the near future. Watch for more details on that here in this blog. (Evaluation version was mentioned in Brandons previous post here)




winbeta.org - 07.08.2009

Windows 7 RTM sign off set for July 13th

We have some big news regarding the Windows 7 RTM. According to Wzor, the final sign off is set for July 13th. According to a translation, this is the final roadmap for Windows 7: FINAL ROADMAP FOR WINDOWS 7 : 6/1 - 6/19 BUILDING RTM ESCROW - already assembled RTM ESCROW. 6/22 - 7/10 RTM RECALL - assembly and search for candidates to the final RTM release. 7/10 WINDOWS 7 RTM FINAL BUILD TARGET - build day "gold code". 7/13 WINDOWS 7 RTM SIGN-OFF - the date of signing the final RTM release! We previously reported that Windows 7 could RTM at the end of this month, but it looks like we now have a final RTM date.

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neowin.net - 22.06.2009

IE 8 RTM expected in the week of March 16, 2009

TechARP reported earlier that Microsoft will finalize its IE 8 RTM schedule on March 5 and the RTM version of IE 8 will be released during the final 2 weeks of March. Now TechARP has reiterated the dates a bit. According to the latest update by TechARP, Microsoft will RTM IE 8 in the week of March 16, 2009. The specific RTM date for the IE 8 will be announced in the week of March 9, 2009. TechARP is not sure whether this announcement would be a public announcement, or an internal one. IE 8 is currently in RC1 and reached its RTM milestone on the 21st of February.

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neowin.net - 05.03.2009

Microsoft provides update on Windows 7 RTM

Microsoft blogger Brandon LeBlanc has provided an official update on the Windows 7 release to manufacturing (RTM). In a blog posting to the Windows Team blog, LeBlanc admits "there have been many rumors surrounding RTM" over the past week and notes "we are close, but have not yet signed off on Windows 7. When we RTM you will most certainly hear it here. As we've said all along, we will RTM Windows 7 when it's ready. As previously stated, we expect Windows 7 to RTM in the 2nd half of July." LeBlanc also confirmed that Microsoft has an extensive step-by-step validation process to ensure a quality release of Windows 7. According to LeBlanc "this process takes time.

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neowin.net - 14.07.2009

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Released to Manufacturing

7600.16385 has been confirmed as the final RTM build number.



Microsoft Corp. today announced the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the next versions of its flagship desktop and server operating systems. With the completion of this development phase, industry partners are readying products in time for the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 worldwide general launches. Windows 7 will be generally available to customers around the world on October 22, and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be generally available on or before that date. As always, current customers of the Windows Volume Licensing program, Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) subscribers and TechNet subscribers will be among the first to get customer access to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 in the coming weeks.




winbeta.org - 23.07.2009

Microsoft acknowledges Vista SP1 Refresh 2 = RTM

Which build of Vista SP1 became the release to manufacturing (RTM) edition? This was definitely a topic of high speculation in the last few weeks, even before SP1 hit the RTM milestone. Many were adamant that SP1 RTM was, or would be, different from the final release candidate, while those on the other side grasped at straws to prove their suspicions. The Microsoft Watcher, also known as Mary Jo Foley, has finally received confirmation from Microsoft that the Vista SP1 RTM build (6001-18000) is none other than Vista SP1 RC Refresh 2. The latest official statement from the software giant is:
"RC Refresh 2 code is the same as RTM. In final stages of a product Microsoft likes to get as much validation as possible before releasing. The release candidate ended up being a high enough quality to be approved to release to manufacturing."



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neowin.net - 08.02.2008

Windows 7 Release Candidate Update

Brandon LeBlanc: There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get their hands on the official RC, when we are going to RTM, and what I had for breakfast.



Im pleased to share that the RC is on track for April 30th for download by MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Broader, public availability will begin on May 5th.




winbeta.org - 25.04.2009

Stable build of Chrome available for OS X

When Google launched Chrome it was for the Windows platform initially. Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, has publicly stated the Google Chrome will be released in the near future for OS X but if you're willing to use pre-beta software from Google then you can download Chrome right now. Google has stated that the software "still lacks certain privacy features, and is not appropriate for general consumer use" which is a gentle reminder that the software is not complete. But, if you are like most tech enthusiasts and are willing to look past the flaws in the beta, then you will find a surprisingly stable build of Chrome that can be used for day to day web browsing.

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neowin.net - 13.10.2009

Silverlight Extends .NET Platform to Web Applications

FROM MIX 07 The next round of relatively stable betas for Microsoft's Silverlight Web graphics platform were released today, along with the first of its alphas of a less stable version that tests the graphics-building capabilities of the Visual Studio "Orcas" and Expression Studio betas...
betanews.com - 01.05.2007

Engineering Windows 7: Our Next Engineering Milestone

Steven Sinofsky: This post is about the path from RC to what we call RTM, release to manufacturing. RTM is not one point in time but a śprocessť as from RTM we enable the PC manufacturers to begin their processes of building Windows 7 images for new PCs, readying downloads for existing machines, and preparing the full supply chain to deliver Windows 7 to customers. Thus RTM is the final stage in our engineering of Windows 7, but the engineering continues from RTM until you can purchase Windows 7 and Windows 7 PCs in stores at General Availability, or GA...




winbeta.org - 12.05.2009

First 'stable' Wine puts Windows apps on Linux

The makers of Wine, a compatibility tool that allows Windows applications to run on Linux machines without Windows installed, have released a stable version of Wine 1.0.



The makers of Wine claim that version 1.0 is the first such "stable" release and have said that although compatibility is not perfect, thousands of applications are reported to "work very well".



Member and former president of Linux Australia Jonathon Oxer told ZDNet.com.au that the Wine project is "an attempt to make Windows irrelevant".




winbeta.org - 18.06.2008

Confirmed: Windows 7 set to RTM on July 13th

Earlier today the guys over at GeekSmack.net "confirmed" that Windows 7 was set to RTM(Release to market) on July 13, which also coincides with Wzor's unconfirmed rumor last month. A few minutes ago sources close to the company, who wish to remain anonymous, have confirmed to Neowin that Windows 7 is indeed set to RTM on July 13. After a year of furious beta testing and continuous leaks every other week, Microsoft is finally ready to give Windows 7 the green light to hit the market. Currently the Windows 7 team is working on polishing off the RTM build so that no show-stopper bugs are present in Windows 7.

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neowin.net - 03.07.2009

Internet Explorer 8 RTM in March?

After having released Beta 1 in August or 2008, Beta 2 in March of the same year, and RC1 just last month, are they ready to ship the RTM version?

TechARP thinks so. They claim that "Microsoft is ready to release Internet Explorer 8 to manufacturing (RTM) in the next few weeks." Microsoft previously mentioned that the RC1 build would be the last testing build before RTM. That day has come and gone, so it only seems sensible that the RTM will follow shortly after.

With quotes such as "IE8 is clearly nearly ready for release. RC1 is stable and fast, and it contains a full feature set," and "Microsoft has come a long way with IE8 by pushing performance barriers, embracing Web standards, and adding a few new features," being posted on the Windows Team Blog, it seems that people are finally impressed.

How about you?


Among the list of improvements over IE7 are:
- Extensive improvements in the areas of performance and reliability.
- Monetization opportunities (for OEMs).
- Visual Search Suggestions, which offers the ability to configure a search provider and additional services into the IE8 search box to search for shopping, news/portal sites, social networks, sports, etc.
- Web Slices and Accelerators, which are additional web services within the IE8 monetization ecosystem, built specifically for IE8 by content providers. These services will be used by OEMs to deliver brand exposure and content updates to the users.
- Enhanced user experience, greater user privacy, and security enhancements...
jcxp.net - 18.02.2009

Windows Vista SP2: RTM Escrow build reaches internal testers

Sources say that the RTM Escrow build of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 has been released to a group of internal testers. The build number of this pre RTM build is 6002.17506.090313-1730, compiled on March 13, 2009. The RTM build numbers are also finalised and would be 6002.17507.090319-1515 and 6002.17508.090320-1600 Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008 SP2 is expected to reach RTM in April 2009 and the final release announcement is likely to happen at the TechEd 2009 event scheduled for May 11-15, 2009 in Los Angeles. The release candidate version was made available to general public early this month.

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neowin.net - 22.03.2009

Microsoft to RTM Windows 7 this week? Build 7260 leaks

Earlier today Neowin reported that Windows 7 build 7232 had leaked. What a difference a few more hours makes, now 7260 has leaked and the Russian site Wzor claims that Microsoft will build the RTM (release to manufacturing) build between June 15-19. If Wzor is correct, and that's a big if and rumour, then we may see the final Windows 7 RTM build ready this weekend. Internal sources indicate that 7260 is still the latest build under the win7_rtm branch. Build 7260 carries the tag 7260.win7_rtm.090612-2110 and is an RTM escrow build meaning vigorous testing will commence to ensure this is the final code unless there are show stopper bugs.

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neowin.net - 16.06.2009

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. Windows 7 RTM will initially be available in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st for both MSDN and TechNet customers. Microsoft has released a time-line for RTM availability, English will be first followed by other languages:ISV/IHV - ISV (Independent software vendor) and IHV (Independent hardware vendor) Partners will be able to download Windows 7 RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN on August 6th.Partner Program Gold/Certified Members - August 16th. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.Action Pack Subscribers - August 23rd.

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neowin.net - 22.07.2009