Official Windows 7 RC Build 7100 Released to OEM Partners and TAP Gold Customers

Now its clear that Build 7100 is the official Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) build. Neowin is reporting that Microsoft has provided this RC build to OEM partners and TAP gold customers. RC build 7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700 was compiled on Tuesday. MSDN and TechNet subscribers are expected to receive this build within next week where as...

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Windows 7 RC Release Schedule: TechNet & MSDN on 30 April, Public Release on 5 May

Finally Microsoft has officially announced the release schedule for Windows 7 Release Candidate. Today Windows Team Blog made an announcement about Windows 7 RC: 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. I’m 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.So if...

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How to Get the Good Old Wordpad (without Ribbons) Working in Windows 7?

Someone asked us how can he get the good ol' Wordpad and Paint back in Windows 7 as he can't get used to the new ribboned interface. So here we'll tell you the way to get the old Wordpad and Paint back in Windows 7. Actually Windows 7 supports the old Wordpad and Paint. Following tutorial will show you how to get old Paint working in Windows 7: How...

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How to Get the Good Old MS Paint (without Ribbons) Working in Windows 7?

Recently we told you how can you get old Wordpad working in Windows 7: How to Get the Good Old Wordpad (without Ribbons) Working in Windows 7 Now its turn of MS Paint. Get Old Paint working in Windows 7:If you have Windows Vista installed along with Windows 7, you can directly run the "mspaint.exe" file present in "%windir%\System32" folder and...

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Windows 7 RC Available to Connect, TechNet and MSDN Subscribers, Public Release on 5th May

The much awaited Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is now available to Connect, TechNet and MSDN subscribers as announced earlier by Microsoft. So if you are a Connect, TechNet or MSDN subscriber, just log into your account and start downloading Windows 7 RC. If you are not a subscriber, no need to worry. Microsoft will release the same RC build...

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Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) Build Information

As we know Windows 7 RC has been released to Connect, TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Following is some important information about this RC build, which you should know: File Size:x86 version - 2.47 GB x64 version - 3.2 GB Product Key:Windows 7 Beta Product key will not work in RC build. So you'll need to obtain a new Product key which is available in your account page. Expiry Date:Windows 7 RC will expire on March 1, 2010. At this time the system will reboot every two hours. The license of windows 7 RC will expire June 1, 2010. Installation:You...

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How to Upgrade from Windows 7 Beta to RC Build?

As we all know Microsoft has released Windows 7 RC build to Connect, TechNet and MSDN subscribers and public release is set to 5th May. Now if you have downloaded the RC build and you are trying to upgrade existing Windows 7 Beta build to RC, you'll get following error message: Actually Microsoft doesn't recommend upgrading from Windows 7 Beta...

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How to Upgrade from Windows 7 Beta to RC Build?

As we all know Microsoft has released Windows 7 RC build to Connect, TechNet and MSDN subscribers and public release is set to 5th May. Now if you have downloaded the RC build and you are trying to upgrade existing Windows 7 Beta build to RC, you'll get following error message: Actually Microsoft doesn't recommend upgrading from Windows 7 Beta...

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[Video] What’s New in Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC)

As we know Windows 7 RC has been released to Connect, TechNet and MSDN subscribers and public release is set to 5th May. The first testing build of Windows 7 released to public was Windows 7 Beta build 7000. If you are still using that Beta build and want to know what things have been changed or added in RC build, then you should watch a new video which has been released by Microsoft: Download "What's New in Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC)" Video This video walks through all new changes and features implemented in Windows 7 RC build. You...

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Learn More About Windows 7 Using Free Guides from Microsoft

Tomorrow everyone is going to get the free evaluation copy of Windows 7 RC (We'll post the direct download links tomorrow). If you want to learn more about Windows 7 before start using it, then you must download following interesting guides and videos: Power Management in Windows 7 OverviewThis white paper provides an overview of the power management features in Windows 7. Discover how Windows 7 reduces power consumption and makes power management easier. Download Link Enterprise Search in Windows 7 OverviewThis document outlines how...

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3 Things You Should Kno Before Downloading Windows 7 RC Build

Almost everyone is ready to download free Windows 7 RC build which is going to release to public within few hours. Microsoft has announced that the public release of Windows 7 RC build would happen on 5th May i.e. today. If you have decided to download the RC build and planning to use it, we request you to read following important things which you should know before downloading it: 1. No Download Limit This TimeWhen Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta build 7000 to public, it was available for a limited period of time. But this time there...

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Windows 7 RC Build 7100 Released to Public, Download NOW

Finally, finally Microsoft has released the much awaited Windows 7 RC to public as announced earlier. No download limit, no speed limit, so download whenever and wherever you want. Just goto following link and start downloading Windows 7 RC: Download Windows 7 RC Build 7100 Alternate LinkThe download is available in ISO format, so you'll need to burn the image. Windows 7 RC will expire on March 1, 2010. At this time the system will reboot every two hours. The license of windows 7 RC will expire June 1, 2010. You can either upgrade from...

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Direct Download Links for Windows 7 RC Build

Windows 7 RC build 7100 has been released to public which can be downloaded using following link: Windows 7 RC Build 7100 Released to Public, Download NOW You'll need to go through a few steps before starting the actual download. A few readers requested for the direct download links, that's why we are putting the direct download links for Windows 7 RC build: Direct Download Links: x86 / 32-bit: http://wb.dlservice.microsoft.com/dl/download/release/windows7/4/0/c/40c1e714-7910-4b38-9b5e-67fa522e6a44/7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_retail_ultimate-grc1culfrer_en_dvd.isox64...

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“Windows XP Mode” for Windows 7 Released to Public, Download NOW

After announcing the public release of Windows 7 RC build, Microsoft has released the much awaited "Windows XP Mode" to public. If you don't know about "Windows XP Mode", here is what "Windows 7 Team Blog" says: Windows XP Mode is specifically designed to help small businesses move to Windows 7. Windows XP Mode provides you with the flexibility...

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15 Things To Do After Installing Windows 7 RC

Most of you have already downloaded and installed Windows 7 RC build which was released to public yesterday. If you have not downloaded it yet, then grab your copy now and start enjoying it. Here we would like to mention a few things which you should do after installing Windows 7 RC build: 1. Download Free Windows 7 Guides and Videos from MicrosoftMicrosoft is offering a few free guides and videos which can help you in understanding Windows 7 better. So don't forget to take a look at these goodies: Learn More About Windows 7 Using Free...

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Microsoft Released 2 New IE8 Updates for Windows 7 RC

Microsoft has released 2 new updates for IE8 in Windows 7 RC. These updates will come automatically via Windows Update. [KB969497] Update for IE8 Compatibility View list for Windows 7 RC This Compatibility View list update makes Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When you install Internet Explorer 8, you can decide whether the sites that you visit should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.[KB970858] Update to Fix "A webpage...

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How to Disable Aero Shake in Windows 7?

If you are using Windows 7, you might be familiar with its new "Aero Shake" feature which lets you minimize all running windows except the one which you are currently working on using a simple mouse shake. Its quite handy feature but if you by any chance don't like this new feature and want to disable it (as a few people requested in their e-mails),...

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How to Disable Aero Peek in Windows 7?

Yesterday we told you about how to disable Aero Shake in Windows 7: How to Disable Aero Shake in Windows 7? Now its turn of "Aero Peek" which has replaced the old "Show Desktop" button. It can be found as a small rectangle present at the end of Windows 7 taskbar. When you hover the mouse cursor over it, it allows you to peek behind all open windows...

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Windows 7 RC (32-Bit) Users Immediately Download “KB970789″ Update

Its the first important update for Windows 7 RC. Today Microsoft released this update via Windows Update. The update is "KB970789" which fixes a compatibility issue in Windows 7 RC. This issue is only present in 32-bit version of Windows 7 RC build. Here is what it fixes: In the English version of Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100) 32-bit Ultimate, the folder that is created as the root folder of the system drive (%SystemDrive%) is missing entries in its security descriptor. One effect of this problem is that standard users such as...

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How to Disable Aero Snap in Windows 7?

Recently we posted 2 tutorials for disabling "Aero Shake" and "Aero Peek" features in Windows 7: How to Disable Aero Shake in Windows 7? How to Disable Aero Peek in Windows 7? And today, we'll learn how to disable "Aero Snap" feature in Windows 7. "Aero Snap" lets you minimize, maximize or resize programs windows by dragging-n-dropping them...

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10 Test Updates Coming for Windows 7 RC (Build 7100) on May 12th

Today "Windows 7 Team Blog" announced about 10 test updates for Windows 7 RC coming on May 12th. If you can remember, the same thing happened with Windows 7 Beta build when Microsoft released 5 test updates on Feb 24th. Here is what "Windows 7 Team Blog" says: Starting this Tuesday (May 12th) we will release up to ten test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 RC in order to verify our ability to deliver and manage updating of Windows 7 in certain real-life scenarios. These updates do not deliver any new features or fixes.And here is what...

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Windows 7 RTM (Final Version) Coming This Holiday Season

Now its official. No more guesses. Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 7 RTM will release this Holiday season. "Engineering Windows 7" blog made an announcement: Back in January we released the Beta and updated you on our overall engineering process that will get us from Beta to the Release Candidate. Today, downloading of the Release...

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Get Glass CMD (Command Prompt) in Windows Vista and 7

If you are using Windows Vista or 7 and your graphics card supports Aero, then you must be enjoying the transparent windows having glass in their borders. The one and only thing which doesn't match with the new Aero interface is "Command Prompt" window. Microsoft has not changed anything in the Command Prompt window. Its same since ages. Many...

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Download Test Updates for Windows 7 RC NOW

As we earlier mentioned Microsoft is going to release 10 test updates for Windows 7 RC build 7100 in order to verify the ability to deliver and manage updating of Windows 7 in certain real-life scenarios. These updates do not deliver any new features or fixes. Now Microsoft has started delivering these test updates and we have received 3 such test updates so far, "KB970420", "KB967355" and "KB970419". Open Control Panel, click on "Windows Update" and search for new updates and you'll get these test updates in the list. Remember there will...

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Windows 7 RTM Branch Build 7127 Leaked and Available for Download

Its not being long time since Microsoft released Windows 7 RC build 7100 to public and now a new build 7127 has been leaked and available for download on various torrent sites. This new build 7127 is a post RC build. Its the second RTM branch build to leak. The build string is 7127.0.090507-1820. It means the build was compiled on 7th May 2009. This...

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Get Detailed Power Management Report Using “Powercfg -ENERGY” Command in Windows 7

Here is another interesting feature in Windows 7. Windows 7 comes with a built-in command "powercfg -ENERGY". This command creates a detailed report about your current power management plan. The format of this report is HTML. The report helps in rectifying the issues which decrease the battery backup of your system and you can increase the backup...

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Download Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1 and 7 Features Comparison Chart

If you are wondering which features are new to Windows 7 or which features have been improved in Windows 7, then you should take a look at following comparison chart which can be downloaded from Microsoft Download Center. This chart compares various features like File organization and Search, Security, etc across Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista...

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Windows 7 Starter Edition Will Not Have 3 Applications Limit

Now that's really interesting. Recently we blogged about the weird 3 applications limit in Windows 7 Starter Edition: Windows 7 Restricted Edition Windows 7 Starter Edition contains 3 applications limit, i.e. you can't run more than 3 applications simultaneously. If 3 programs are already running and you try to run a new program, you get following...

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All-Glass Firefox: Extension to Enable Aero Glass in Mozilla Firefox in Windows Vista and 7

Attention customization lovers! Here is another nice add-on for Mozilla Firefox which enables Aero Glass under Windows Vista and 7. Following is a preview of the final result which you are going to get after installing this small add-on: The add-on is called "All-Glass Firefox" created by our friend Ambroos. This add-on adds Aero Glass in Firefox...

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Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7

The most interesting feature about Windows 7 is its in-built touch capability which didn't get much attention among Windows 7 testers. Today Microsoft introduced "Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7" which consists of some applications providing touch capabilities. Here are the details taken from "Windows 7 team Blog": Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 is a set of six multi-touch optimized applications and games that are designed to truly showcase the capabilities of Windows Touch in Windows 7. It consists of 3 casual games, and 3 Microsoft...

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How to Disable Display of Recent Search Entries in Windows 7 Explorer Search Box?

We have received so many mails about this particular problem so today we decided to post the solution here so that everyone can follow it without any need to send the query to us. Windows 7 automatically stores the search entries which you enter in Windows Explorer Search box: Whenever you click into the Search box, it displays the recent search...

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How to Disable Display of Recent Search Entries in Windows 7 Explorer Search Box?

We have received so many mails about this particular problem so today we decided to post the solution here so that everyone can follow it without any need to send the query to us. Windows 7 automatically stores the search entries which you enter in Windows Explorer Search box: Whenever you click into the Search box, it displays the recent search...

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Hacking “Screen Resolution”, “Gadgets” and “Personalize” Options in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Windows 7 Desktop context menu contains 2 extra options which were not present in Windows Vista: Screen resolution Gadgets Windows 7 stores all these 3 options "Screen resolution", "Gadgets" and "Personalize" under following Registry...

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How to Remove “Next Desktop Background” Option from Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu?

Recently we posted a detailed tutorial to hack Windows 7 Desktop context menu: Hacking "Screen Resolution", "Gadgets" and "Personalize" Options Here is another small tutorial to remove "Next Desktop Background" option from Desktop context menu which appears when you use Desktop SlideShow feature which allows you to run a SlideShow of selected...

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How to Add Program Shortcuts and Other Useful Shortcuts with Icons in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu?

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Today we'll learn how to add any desired program shortcut in Desktop context menu. Also we'll learn to add other useful shortcuts like "Change Wallpaper", "Screensaver", etc. We have posted a few similar tutorials long time back: Add...

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[Confirmed] No More 3 Application Limit in Windows 7 Starter Edition

Recently it was said that Microsoft might remove 3 application limit from Windows 7 Starter Edition. Today Microsoft has confirmed it. Now its official that Windows 7 Starter Edition will not have this limit and users will be able to run as many applications as they want. Brandon LeBlanc @ Windows 7 Team Blog said: For the first time, we will be making Windows 7 Starter available worldwide on small notebook PCs. We are also going to enable Windows 7 Starter customers the ability to run as many applications simultaneously as they would like,...

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How to Add Your Name in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Recently we posted a detailed tutorial about adding your desired application shortcut in Windows 7 Desktop context menu: Add Program Shortcuts and Other Useful Shortcuts in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu Today we'll use the same tutorial...

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