Windows 7 Development

Windows 7 development began immediately after the release of Windows Vista .

Milestone 1, 2, and 3 were announced by Microsoft in 2008. In October 2008, Microsoft introduced build 6801 at the PDC; In January 2009, a beta version of the product was released. Release Candidate was available from April 30, 2009 for MSDN and TechNet subscribers, and from May 5, 2009 to the general public. Microsoft announced the release of the final build of Windows 7 July 22, 2009; Technet and MSDN subscribers could download it starting August 6th. The release date for Windows 7 in Russia is October 22, 2009.

Content

1 Assemblies
- 1.1 Pre-Milestone / Vista Post RTM
- 1.2 Milestone
  - 1.2.1 Milestone 1
  - 1.2.2 Milestone 2
  - 1.2.3 Milestone 3
- 1.3 Pre-beta
- 1.4 Beta
- 1.5 Pre-RC
- 1.6 Release Candidate 1
- 1.7 Release-to-Manufacturing (RTM)
2 Assembly List
3 See also
4 notes

Builds

Pre-Milestone / Vista Post RTM

This assembly is considered as updated Windows Vista (Post RTM), it has changed the sound settings menu. It was released on May 15, 2007. Its build number is 6429. ^[1]

Milestone

Milestone 1

The first known build of Windows 7 became known as the "Milestone 1 (M1) code drop" with the number 6.1.6519.1, according to TG Daily. It was sent to a number of key Microsoft partners in January 2008 in 32- and 64-bit versions. ^[2] ^[3] This assembly had a different taskbar from Windows Vista, although this feature was disabled. ^[four]

On April 20, 2008, a video of assembly 6.1.6574.1, the second assembly of M1, appeared on the network. It included a modified Windows Explorer and a new Support Center. ^[5]

Milestone 2

According to a TG Daily article dated January 16, 2008, the release of Milestone 2 code corp was scheduled for April or May 2008. ^[6] Milestone 2 was demonstrated at D6 conference ^[7] with the number 6.1.6589.1. The build had a different taskbar from Windows Vista .

Milestone 3

According to Paul Thurrott , Milestone 3 (build 6780) was sent out to Microsoft employees and close partners in the first week of September 2008. Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet ^[8] and Stephen Chapman of UX Evangelist ^[9] described the assembly visually and functionally similar to Windows Vista however, some embedded applications now had a Ribbon interface, as in Office 2007 . Many applications built into previous versions of Windows (such as: Calendar, Photo Album, Mail, Meeting Space and Movie Maker) were removed. These applications are available for download on Windows Live .

Pre-beta

At the PDC conference, Microsoft unveiled a pre-beta of the new operating system. ^{[10] The} demonstration was carried out at assembly 6933, the same assembly was installed on all PCs in the conference room for viewing and interaction. However, the assembly, which Microsoft sent as a pre-beta, had the number 6801, and differed from 6933 in changes in the interface, in particular, in 6801 the new taskbar (or SuperBar), similar to the SuperBar from assembly 6933, was disabled by default. But the patch was released, which activated SuperBar in 6801. A little later, the new version of the patch also activated the dynamic change of desktop wallpaper, touch control and the new Aero Peek window management function. ^[11] ^[12]

Beta

Windows 7 Beta

At the end of December 2008 , the next test version, numbered as build 7000, leaked to the Network . ^[13] This assembly was the first official beta version of the new system, Windows 7 Beta.

The beta release of the new operating system officially took place on January 9, 2009 . It was available for download as an ISO image of a DVD disc in 32- bit and 64- bit architecture. Windows 7 Beta was running until August 1, 2009 . ^[14] . Starting July 1, 2009, the OS will restart every two hours, recalling the end of the operation period ^[15] . You could download Windows 7 Beta until February 10 , starting from this day the download became unavailable.

There were problems with the release of Windows 7 Beta, for example, it cut off the first seconds of mp3 files . But the error was rightly fixed by the developers.

Pre-RC

On March 14, Windows 7 build 7057 leaked to the network. On March 25, a limited group of Microsoft TechNet partners received Windows 7 build 7068 (6.1.7068.0.winmain.090321-1322). On March 26, this assembly successfully leaked to the Web.

On April 7, the next build 7077 (6.1.7077.0.winmain_win7rc.090404-1255) leaked to the network, dated April 4 . On April 8, TechNet confirmed that this assembly is RC Escrow. And this meant that the public RC1 did not have to wait long.

Release Candidate 1

Windows 7 RC

Build Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is based on the winmain_win7rc branch, in which it was built. This information was promptly confirmed by WZorNet.

The official candidate version of Windows 7 Release Candidate was build 7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700, it was signed (engineering sign-off).

This version has English, German, Spanish, French and Japanese localization. What about Russian, only beta testers and localizers received it through the Microsoft Connect service. However, the Russified Windows 7 RC has already leaked to the network. ^[16]

On April 30, Microsoft distributed Windows 7 RC to MSDN and Technet subscribers.

On May 5, it became publicly available, and will remain in this state at least until August 2009 ^[15] without limiting the number of downloads and keys. It can be downloaded as an ISO image of a DVD disc in 32- bit and 64- bit architecture.

Since May 27, users of the RC version of Windows 7 Ultimate in the Update Center have become available language packs as an optional update, including Russian. They are installed through Windows Update with the language of any assembly: English, Spanish, Chinese, Ukrainian, etc. Another 30 language packs are also available.

Beginning March 1, 2010, the OS will restart every two hours, reminding you of the end of the work period ^[15] , and on June 1, 2010, the OS will stop working.

Also on the night of June 3, the IDX assembly of Windows 7 build 7201.0.winmain_win7ids.090601-1516 appeared on the Web. This build is similar to the 2nd release candidate, which will not be publicly available. ^[17]

Release-to-Manufacturing (RTM)

Windows 7 RTM

The official release date is scheduled for October 22, 2009 ^[18] . According to Acer management, preinstalled Windows 7 will be available on Z5600 personal computers of their assembly from October 23, 2009 ^[19] ^[20] .

On May 11, 2009, Microsoft Vice President Bill Wechte at the TechEd conference announced that the corporation is developing a new Windows 7 desktop operating system at an accelerated pace, so the system will be released by the beginning of Christmas sales in the US and Europe ( October 22, 2009 ). “We are getting ready just in time for the sales season,” he said ^[21] .

On July 21, 2009, the final RTM version of Windows 7 (the so-called Golden Code) leaked, and it was signed on July 18, 2009 .

On July 23, 2009, Microsoft announced on its blog that it had completed the development of the Windows 7 operating system. According to the detailed explanation, the operating system was successfully tested by all development departments, translated into all major languages and will be available for official download via the Internet by August 7.

July 30, 2009, the Windows 7 activation system was hacked due to the applied OEM activation method, similar to the Windows Vista OEM activation system ^[22] .

October 22, 2009 the operating system went on retail, including in Russia ^[23] .

Assembly List

List

  Pre-milestone 1

 6.1.6410.0.fbl_refactor_dev (jschwart) .070409-1035 
 6.1.6415.0.debuggers (dbg) .070404-1234 
 6.1.6418.0.debuggers (dbg) .070404-1255 
 6.1.6429.?.fbl_multimedia_media.070514-1730 
 6.1.6459.1.fbl_shell_dex.070826-1830 
 6.1.6469.1.fbl_find_dev. 
 6.1.6471.?.?. ?????? - ????
 6.1.6475.1.fbl_wlk_dtmse_11000.071108-1226
 6.1.6480.1.fbl_srv_powershell_ctp (srvbld) .071029-1751 
 6.1.6499.1.fbl_security_bugfix (sepbld-s) .071120-0135 
 6.1.6507.1.winmain_longhorn (wmbla) .071113-1716

 Milestone 1

 6.1.6516.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080109-1848 
 6.1.6516.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080109-1928 
 6.1.6518.1 
 6.1.6519.1.winmain.071220-1525 - leaked on June 10, 2008 (x86)
 6.1.6522.0.winmain.071223-1309
 6.1.6536.?.fbl_tools_phoenix(corevc).080215-1330-LDDM 
 6.1.6547.1 
 6.1.6568.1.winmain.080312-1858 
 6.1.6574.1.winmain.080 ??? - ????
 6.1.6585.?.winmain.080407-1714 
 6.1.6585.1.fbl_srv_powershell_ctp.080411-1634

 Milestone 2

 6.1.6589.1.winmain_win7m2.080420-1634
 6.1.6608.?.winmain_win7m2.080511-1400

 Milestone 3

 6.1.6720.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080603-2145 
 6.1.6720.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080603-2149 
 6.1.6721.1.debuggers (dbg) .080908-1333 
 6.1.6726.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080609-2026 
 6.1.6726.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080609-2033 
 6.1.6727.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080611-0004 
 6.1.6727.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080611-0008 
 6.1.6727.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080611-0027 
 6.1.6727.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080611-0032 
 6.1.6730.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080614-0511 
 6.1.6730.1.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080614-0543 
 6.1.6756.0 
 6.1.6761.0.fbl_wexpartners_mc (dcohen) .080731-1456 
 6.1.6764.0.fbl_wexpartners_mc (shyams) .080805-1551 
 6.1.6768.0.fbl_security_bugfix (nide) .080811-1231 
 6.1.6768.0.FBL_SECURITY_BUGFIX (nide) .080811-1458 
 6.1.6769.0.fbl_security_bugfix (dlisley) .080814-1553 
 6.1.6769.0.fbl_security_bugfix (dlinsley) .080814-1555 
 6.1.6776.?. Fbl_srv.080823-0 ???
 6.1.6780.0.winmain_win7m3.080829-1900 - leaked February 15, 2009 (x86)
 6.1.6801.0.winmain_win7m3.080913-2030 - leaked on October 29, 2008 (x86 / x64)
 6.1.6801.4107.winmain_win7m3.081020-165

 Pre-Beta 1

 6.1.6904.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.080908-1556 
 6.1.6912.0.fbl_security_bugfix (dacostan) .080918-1720 
 6.1.6912.0.fbl_security_bugfix (dacostan) .080918-1756 
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081001-1528 
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081001-2123 
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081001-2138 
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081001-2209 
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081001-2251 
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081001-2254 
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081006-0105
 6.1.6914.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081006-1212
 6.1.6916.?.winmain.080924-1557
 6.1.6917.?.winmain.080925-1915
 6.1.6919.?.fbl_fun_diag_dev(gaurava).080118-1456
 6.1.6920.?.fbl_dgt_dev2.081006-1730
 6.1.6920.0.fbl_dgt_dev2_sdknovember08 (bld4act) .081016-1627
 6.1.6925.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081009-1812
 6.1.6926.?.winmain.081009-1855
 6.1.6926.0.fbl_uiplat_dev1 (alexlop) .081013-1037
 6.1.6926.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081016-1746
 6.1.6926.0.fbl_dox_dev_ihvs.081026-2150
 6.1.6930.?.fbl_multimedia_media.081016-1750
 6.1.6930.0.fbl_multimedia_media (bld4act) .081019-0916
 6.1.6930.0.fbl_multimedia_media (bld4act) .081019-0926
 6.1.6931.0.fbl_security_bugfix (jscottm) .081020-1655
 6.1.6931.0.fbl_security_bugfix (jscottm) .081020-1735
 6.1.6932.?.winmain.081017-1835
 6.1.6933.0.winmain.081020-1842
 6.1.6934.?.winmain.081021-1817
 6.1.6935.?.winmain.081022-1857
 6.1.6935.0.fbl_multimedia_media (bld4act) .081026-0917
 6.1.6936.0.winmain.081023-1800 - leaked on December 10, 2008 (x64)
 6.1.6937.?.winmain.081027-1805
 6.1.6937.?.fbl_whenet_devbugfix.081028-1900
 6.1.6938.0.fbl_multimedia_media (bld4act) .081031-0928
 6.1.6940.?.fbl_wexpartners_mc.081102-1800
 6.1.6941.0.winmain.081101-1740
 6.1.6941.0.fbl_srv.081102-0300
 6.1.6944.0.fbl_multimedia (codecna) .081104-1358
 6.1.6945.0.?.081106-1833 
 6.1.6948.?.fbl_shell_dex.081112-1755
 6.1.6951.0.winmain.081114-2042
 6.1.6953.?.winmain.081118-1923
 6.1.6953.0.FBL_SECURITY (nide) .081119-1801
 6.1.6954.? 
 6.1.6956.0.winmain.081122-1150 - leaked on December 4, 2008 (x86)
 6.1.6995.0.winmain.081202-1120

 Beta 1

 6.1.7000.0.winmain_win7beta.081212-1400 - leaked on December 27, 2008 (x86) and January 7, 2009 (x64)

 Pre-rc1

 6.1.7003.?. Winmain.081201 - ???? 
 6.1.7004.0.?.081203-1830
 6.1.7011.0.winmain.081212-1248
 6.1.7012.0.winmain.081215-1810
 6.1.7015.0.winmain.081218-1724
 6.1.7016.0.winmain.090105-1500
 6.1.7017.0.?.090111.0916
 6.1.7022.0.winmain.090115-1850 - leaked on February 8 (x86) and March 2 (x64)
 6.1.7025.?.winmain.090120-1850
 6.1.7028.0.?.090125-1930 
 6.1.7032.0.winmain.090129-1812
 6.1.7033.0.?.090203.1215
 6.1.7034.winmain.090202-1920
 6.1.7041.winmain.090210-1755
 6.1.7042.winmain.090211-1834
 6.1.7043.winmain.090212-1811
 6.1.7044.winmain.090213-1916
 6.1.7045.winmain.090216-1555
 6.1.7046.0.winmain.090219-1850
 6.1.7047.0.winmain.090219-0255
 6.1.7048.0.winmain.090219-1845 - leaked on March 3 (x64)
 6.1.7049.0.winmain.090220-1605
 6.1.7050.0.winmain.090223-1948
 6.1.7051.0.winmain.090224-1840
 6.1.7052.0.winmain.090225-1855
 6.1.7053.0.winmain.090226-1910
 6.1.7054.0.winmain.090302-1902
 6.1.7055.0.winmain.090303-2130
 6.1.7056.0.winmain.090304-1844
 6.1.7057.0.winmain.090305-2000 - leaked on March 11 (x86) and March 13 (x64)
 6.1.7058.0.winmain.090307-1140
 6.1.7059.0.winmain.090309-1815
 6.1.7060.0.winmain.090310-1910
 6.1.7061.0.winmain.090311-1856
 6.1.7062.0.winmain.090312-1900
 6.1.7063.0.winmain.090313-1842
 6.1.7064.0.winmain.090316-1936
 6.1.7065.0.winmain.090317-1835
 6.1.7066.0.winmain.090318-1812
 6.1.7067.0.winmain.090319-1853
 6.1.7068.0.winmain.090321-1322 - leaked on March 27 (x86) and March 28 (x64)
 6.1.7069.0.winmain.090323-1630
 6.1.7069.0.fbl_security_bugfix (sepbld-s) .090325-1203
 6.1.7070.0.winmain.090324-1853
 6.1.7071.0.winmain.090326-1750
 6.1.7072.0.winmain.090327-1845
 6.1.7073.0.winmain.090330-1830
 6.1.7074.0.winmain.090331-1850
 6.1.7075.0.winmain.090401-1840
 6.1.7075.0 (fbl_multimedia (bld4act) .090402-1620
 6.1.7076.0.winmain.090402-1838
 6.1.7077.0.winmain_win7rc.090404-1255 - leaked on April 7 (x86)
 6.1.7078.0.winmain_win7rc.090406-1758
 6.1.7079.0.winmain_win7rc.090407-1902
 6.1.7080.0.winmain_win7rc.090408-1900
 6.1.7081.0.winmain_win7rc.090409-1900
 6.1.7082.0.winmain_win7rc.090410-1901
 6.1.7083.0.winmain_win7rc.090413-1900
 6.1.7084.0.winmain_win7rc.090414-1900
 6.1.7085.0.winmain_win7rc.090415-1900
 6.1.7086.0.winmain_win7rc.090416-1900
 6.1.7087.0.winmain_win7rc.090417-1900
 6.1.7088.0.winmain_win7rc.090419-1500

 RC

 6.1.7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700 - RC version, leaked to the network on April 24, 2009.

 Pre-rtm

 6.1.7105.0.winmain.090404-1235
 6.1.7106.0.winmain.090408-1623 - leaked on April 12 (x86 / x64) - Chinese (Square) language
 6.1.7107.0.winmain.090409-18xx
 6.1.7108.0.winmain.090410-1755
 6.1.7109.0.winmain.090413-1552
 6.1.7110.0.winmain.090414-1906
 6.1.7111.0.winmain.090415-1920
 6.1.7112.0.winmain.090416-1820
 6.1.7113.0.winmain.090417-1710
 6.1.7114.0.winmain.090420-1603
 6.1.7115.0.winmain.090421-1650
 6.1.7116.0.winmain.090422-1816
 6.1.7117.0.winmain.090423-1737
 6.1.7118.0.winmain.090424-1710
 6.1.7119.0.winmain.090427-1750
 6.1.7120.0.winmain.090428-1740
 6.1.7121.0.winmain.090429-1835
 6.1.7122.0.winmain.090430-1800
 6.1.7123.0.winmain.090501-1720
 6.1.7124.0.winmain.090504-1715
 6.1.7125.0.winmain.090505-1530
 6.1.7126.0.winmain.090506-1820
 6.1.7127.0.winmain.090507-1820 - leaked on May 15 (x86 / x64)
 6.1.7128.0.winmain.090508-1600
 6.1.7129.0.winmain.090511-1440
 6.1.7130.0.winmain.090512-1609
 6.1.7131.0.winmain.090513-1755
 6.1.7132.0.winmain.090514-1700
 6.1.7133.0.winmain.090515-1635
 6.1.7134.0.winmain.090518-1722
 6.1.7135.0.winmain.090519-1845
 6.1.7136.0.winmain.090520-1812
 6.1.7137.0.winmain.090521-1745 - leaked on May 27 (x86 / x64)
 6.1.7138.0.winmain.090522-xxxx
 6.1.7139.0.winmain.090526-xxxx
 6.1.7138.0.winmain.090522-xxxx
 6.1.7139.0.winmain.090526-xxxx 
 6.1.7140.0.winmain.090527-xxxx
 6.1.7141.0.winmain.090528-xxxx
 6.1.7200.0.winmain.090529-2055
 6.1.7200.0.winmain.090530-0710 
 6.1.7201.0.winmain.090601-1516 - leaked on June 4 (x86 / x64) zukona
 6.1.7226.0.winmain.090601-xxxx
 6.1.7227.0.winmain.090602-xxxx
 6.1.7228.0.winmain.090603-xxxx
 6.1.7229.0.winmain.090604-1901 - leaked on June 12 (x86 / x64)
 6.1.7230.0.winmain.090605-1900
 6.1.7231.0.winmain.090608-1900 - leaked on June 12 as a virtual VHD (x86)
 6.1.7232.0.winmain.090610-1900 - leaked as a virtual disk VHD (x64) WZT
 6.1.7232.0.winmain.090613-0700
 6.1.7233.0.winmain.090614-1655

 RTM

 6.1.7260.0.win7_rtm.090612-2110 - leaked on June 18 (x86)
 6.1.7261.0.win7_rtm.090615-1900
 6.1.7262.0.win7_rtm.090617-1900
 6.1.7263.0.win7_rtm.090619-1900
 6.1.7264.0.win7_rtm.090622-1900 - leaked on July 1 (x86 / x64)
 6.1.7265.0.win7_rtm.090624-1905
 6.1.7266.0.win7_rtm.090626-1902
 6.1.7267.0.win7_rtm.090629-1952
 6.1.7268.0.win7_rtm.090701-1900
 6.1.7269.0.win7_rtm.090706-1900 
 6.1.7270.0.win7_rtm.090708-1900
 6.1.7271.0.win7_rtm.090709-1520

 Final rtm

 6.1.7600.16384.win7_rtm.090710-1945 - leaked on July 13 (x86 / x64)
 6.1.7600.16385.win7_rtm.090713-1255 - the final image, which officially became available on October 22 (leaked on July 25 (x86 / x64))

Notes

↑ Windows 7 build 6429
↑ Gruener, Wolfgang Windows Vista successor scheduled for a H2 2009 release? (unspecified) . TG Daily (January 16, 2008). Date of treatment January 17, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ Dan Graham. Windows 7 set for late 2009 release (unopened) (January 18, 2008). Date of treatment January 18, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ The Search Engine that Does at InfoWeb.net
↑ Leaked Details of Windows 7 M1 March 2008 Edition Version 6.1 Build 6574.1 - Windows 7 lives - screenshots and video - Softpedia
↑ Windows Vista successor scheduled for a H2 2009 release? | TG Daily
↑ Gates and Ballmer debut Windows 7 (unspecified) . engadget (May 27, 2008). Date of treatment May 31, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ Windows 7 hits Milestone 3 (unspecified) . ZDNet.com. Date of treatment June 16, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ Windows 7 Paint and WordPad: New UI, New Functionality (unopened) (link not available) . Date of treatment June 16, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ Introducing the Windows 7 UI (unspecified) . Tom Warren (October 28, 2008). Date of treatment October 28, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ Flashy Windows 7 bits protected by elaborate scheme, workaround ( unspecified ) . withinwindows (October 28, 2008). Date of treatment October 28, 2008. Archived November 9, 2008.
↑ Things are looking up ... Windows 7 (unopened) . DoesWhat (November 5, 2008). Date of treatment November 5, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ Windows Beta build 7000 leaks (unopened) . Date of treatment June 16, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ Information on Downloading and Installing Windows 7 Beta (unspecified) . WindowsTeamBlog (January 7, 2009). Date of treatment January 7, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.
↑ ¹ ² ³ Get Windows 7: Help for buying new PC or upgrading your current one
↑ The Russian assembly of Windows 7 RC leaked to the network - TheVista.Ru - Ahead of almost 7 years - Windows 7 and Office 2010
↑ Windows 7 build 7201 leaked to the network - TheVista.Ru - We are almost 7 years ahead of time - Windows 7 and Office 2010
↑ Windows 7 Set for October Release - WSJ.com
↑ Tom's Hardware. Windows 7 Launching October 23, Says Acer (English) (Retrieved May 9, 2009)
↑ Pocket-lint. Acer confirms Windows 7 available 23 October (Retrieved May 9, 2009)
↑ Microsoft: Windows 7 will be released in 2009
↑ Windows 7 Ultimate activation hacked - MaG! STeR / www.magister.name / "Splendor Sine Occasu"
↑ iXBT.com :: Software News :: Microsoft Windows 7 introduced - PC demand expected to rise next year

[1] Windows 7 build 6429

[tgdailym1-2] Gruener, Wolfgang Windows Vista successor scheduled for a H2 2009 release? (unspecified) . TG Daily (January 16, 2008). Date of treatment January 17, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.

[3] Dan Graham. Windows 7 set for late 2009 release (unopened) (January 18, 2008). Date of treatment January 18, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.

[4] The Search Engine that Does at InfoWeb.net

[5] Leaked Details of Windows 7 M1 March 2008 Edition Version 6.1 Build 6574.1 - Windows 7 lives - screenshots and video - Softpedia

[6] Windows Vista successor scheduled for a H2 2009 release? | TG Daily

[7] Gates and Ballmer debut Windows 7 (unspecified) . engadget (May 27, 2008). Date of treatment May 31, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.

[8] Windows 7 hits Milestone 3 (unspecified) . ZDNet.com. Date of treatment June 16, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.

[9] Windows 7 Paint and WordPad: New UI, New Functionality (unopened) (link not available) . Date of treatment June 16, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.

[10] Introducing the Windows 7 UI (unspecified) . Tom Warren (October 28, 2008). Date of treatment October 28, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.

[11] Flashy Windows 7 bits protected by elaborate scheme, workaround ( unspecified ) . withinwindows (October 28, 2008). Date of treatment October 28, 2008. Archived November 9, 2008.

[12] Things are looking up ... Windows 7 (unopened) . DoesWhat (November 5, 2008). Date of treatment November 5, 2008. Archived April 2, 2012.

[13] Windows Beta build 7000 leaks (unopened) . Date of treatment June 16, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.

[14] Information on Downloading and Installing Windows 7 Beta (unspecified) . WindowsTeamBlog (January 7, 2009). Date of treatment January 7, 2009. Archived April 2, 2012.

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[16] The Russian assembly of Windows 7 RC leaked to the network - TheVista.Ru - Ahead of almost 7 years - Windows 7 and Office 2010

[17] Windows 7 build 7201 leaked to the network - TheVista.Ru - We are almost 7 years ahead of time - Windows 7 and Office 2010

[18] Windows 7 Set for October Release - WSJ.com

[19] Tom's Hardware. Windows 7 Launching October 23, Says Acer (English) (Retrieved May 9, 2009)

[20] Pocket-lint. Acer confirms Windows 7 available 23 October (Retrieved May 9, 2009)

[21] Microsoft: Windows 7 will be released in 2009

[22] Windows 7 Ultimate activation hacked - MaG! STeR / www.magister.name / "Splendor Sine Occasu"

[23] XBT.com :: Software News :: Microsoft Windows 7 introduced - PC demand expected to rise next year