June 2009
Download Windows 7 Build 7264 Leaked x86 and x64 ISO (RTM Branch Escrow)
With the official general availability of Windows 7 is set to October 22nd, 2009, Windows 7 RTM (Released to Manufacturing), the final code piece that going to be released, has also likely to be finalized soon. It’s almost 2 weeks ago since Windows 7 Build 7260, also on RTM branch, was leaked to Internet as VHD image, and now finally a newer Windows 7 Build 7264, in original untouched and unmodified ISO image format, is leaked.
Windows 7 Retail Box Packaging Picture Art
Collectors who looking into buying and collecting the retail box set of Windows 7 can have a peek and take a look into the Windows 7 box arts that going to appear on the retail shelves from October 22nd, 2009. For those who likes the flamboyant design of Windows Vista retail package box sex, Windows 7 box art may be a let down though.
According to Windows Team Blog, Windows 7 packaging is made much more into a simple clean design, and the box is made easy to open much like a tradition DVD disc case, and reduce waste by using less packaging materials.

Windows 7 Home Premium $80 and Professional $110 Discount Coupon at Micro Center
For consumer who think the up to 58% discount on Windows 7 pre-order promotion by Microsoft and other leading retailers is not good enough, how about getting Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade edition at just $39.99, and Windows 7 Professional edition at just $89.99? That’s $10 cheaper than official Microsoft discount pre-order price.

Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program for Vista PCs (windows7upgradeoption.com)
Similar to Windows Vista Technology Upgrade free upgrade program, Microsoft is also offering a free upgrade program for Windows 7 operating system, due to release October 22nd, 2009. The Windows 7 Technology Guarantee Program (which it previously named) is now called Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, which aims to encourage sales of OEM PCs (desktops, laptops, notebooks and nettops) during transition to Windows 7 where customers may hold back, postpone or defer purchase in anticipation of upcoming Windows 7.
Windows 7 Pre-Order 50% Half-Price Discount Promotional Deal
The official recommended retail price for full package and upgrade version of Windows 7 appears to be roughly similar with those of Windows Vista. But for fans of Windows 7, who determine to upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft is launching a time-limited promotional deal that will see the price of certain editions Windows 7 been slashed by 50%, if customer pre-oder the Windows 7.
Windows 7 Pricing (Full and Upgrade Retail Package Price Details)
Microsoft has announced the official retail price for full packaged retail product of Windows 7 and upgrade version of Windows 7, which requires earlier Windows operating system to install on a PC before Windows 7 can be in-place installed, ahead of Windows 7 public retail availability on October 22nd, 2009.
Download Windows 7 RC Training Kit for Developers
Microsoft has recently released the Windows 7 RC Training Kit for Developers. The ultimate aim of the Redmond Company in releasing the training kit is to feed all Windows developers with relevant and valuable information to make their applications shine on Windows 7. The newly released training kit consists of 10 presentations and 8 Hands-On-Labs (HOL). It covers most of the Windows 7 light-up features as well as application compatibility topics. Via the HOL, developers will be able to experience all the new light-up features available in Windows 7 such as Taskbar, Libraries, Multi-Touch, Sensors and Location, Graphics, Ribbon, Trigger Start Services, Instrumentation and Event Tracing for Windows (ETW). Other than that, Microsoft also provides a brief Application Compatibility overview on Windows 7.
Disable and Turn Off Taskbar Thumbnail Preview in Windows 7 (Switch to List View)
Windows 7 has a completely overhauled Taskbar to include many new features until many calls it as Superbar. Among changes in Windows 7 Taskbar is ability to hide title label for the buttons on Taskbar leaving only icons (revert to button with text), Jump Lists, ability to pin to Taskbar, and thumbnail preview for open running programs’ windows.
Telnet for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Telnet (Telecommunication network) is an ancient network protocol used on the Internet or local area networks to connect to remote host and provide a bidirectional interactive command-line interface communications facility. In Windows operating system, Telnet client application software is included to provide telnet capability. Telnet does include in all Windows system, but due to insecure connection security concern, Telnet no longer been enabled by default in Windows Vista and Windows 7, and future Windows operating system.
In order to enable and install Telnet in Windows 7, the steps are easy, and similar to procedures to turn on and enable Telnet in Windows Vista:
Uninstall DreamScene from Windows 7
Windows 7 does not officially support Windows DreamScene feature, which introduced in Windows Vista as Ultimate Extras, and allows user to set a video or animation as desktop background wallpaper. Although there is a hack to install and enable DreamScene in Windows 7, but the result has been less than satisfactory, nor ideal.
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