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Windows 7 SP1 Beta 1 (7601.16537) leaked download

The7Fan — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:59:09 +0000

Details for you to find it yourself.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1; Beta 1 Milestone; Wave 0 release

FILE: 7601.16537.100327-0053_Update_Sp1_Wave0-B1SP1.0_DVD.iso
SIZE: 1,350,488,064 bytes
MD5: 785D27C10CD58897E2CF72B0EECA05DD
SHA-1: 0176319386113561926314442F80F1C5A8B71DBC

The single ISO above contains the following there SP1 update files:

FILE: windows6.1-KB976932-X64-INTL.exe
SIZE: 575,907,992 bytes
MD5: 08AACB0441CD273749CAF6C075653CCD
SHA-1: 6F9D002B0782CD4E68A10A51241AC646B42340D0

FILE: windows6.1-KB976932-ia64-INTL.exe
SIZE: 457,201,208 bytes
MD5: 34051FD345D29BF5881E61087A3119ED
SHA-1: 6214603A71D8997850EFD02C53DBBB83400B7E39

FILE: windows6.1-KB976932-x86-INTL.exe
SIZE: 316,619,176 bytes
MD5: 1976A6A037F47CBEA4B2577D2B6053BD
SHA-1: C9D35D883AE4F80B89F4073724C374241BB2F46F

MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.7.AND.SERVER.2008.R2.SP.1.BETA-1.ENGLISH-MSFT
FILE: 7601.16537.100327-0053_Update_Sp_Wave0-B1SP1.0_DVD.iso
SIZE: 1,350,488,064 byte
MD5: 785D27C10CD58897E2CF72B0EECA05DD
SHA1: 0176319386113561926314442F80F1C5A8B71DBC

Early Windows 7 SP1 build leaks

The7Fan — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:28:14 +0000

An early build, still in development, of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 has leaked. If anyone is interested the build goes like this:

6.1.7601.16537.amd64fre.win7.100327-0053

I will update hashes as well when they are confirmed.

Windows Phone 7 Series Theme for iPhone

The7Fan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:36:00 +0000

A new theme for iPhone has been released, that mimics the look of the yet to be released Windows Phone 7 Series devices. This theme, created by yours truly, is a free download from Cydia, and is available right now for jailbroken iPhone and iPod touch! You can find it under the ModMyi repository.

Source:
RedmondPie

How to Disable or Deactivate User Account in Windows 7?

The7Fan — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:47:03 +0000

By [mydigitallife.info]

Windows 7 operating system supports multiple user accounts creation, which can be assigned as either administrator or standard user account type, in addition to a guest account. However, after a user account is created, it’s only possible to be deleted or removed, and administrator cannot disable or deactivate the user account from within the Control Panel user interface.

Administrator may need to temporarily or permanently disable or deactivate a user account, without deleting or removing the user account completely from the system. In order to disable or deactivate user account, follow the following guide. Disabling a user account allows the account to be re-enable or re-activate in future, without loss of data.

1. Go to Control Panel -> System and Security -> Administrative Tools, and then open Computer Management.

Alternatively, right click on Computer in Start menu, and select Manage.
2. Expand Local Users and Groups branch.
3. Click on Users section.
4. Right click on the user to deactivate, and select Properties.
5. Select and tick the check box for Account is disabled option.

6. Click OK and close Computer Management window.
7. The user account is now disabled, and no longer can be used to log on.

Tip: Uncheck the Account is disabled option to re-enable the user.

Alternative method is to use command line syntax of “net user”. To disable and make a user account inactive, open an elevated command prompt with administrator rights, and type the following command:

net user “user name” /active:no

Replace user name with the actual user name of the account to disable. Note that user name with space in between must be enclosed with quotation mark (“).

To reactivate the account to active status, just use the following command, as similar to enable the built-in super administrator account in Windows 7 and Vista:

net user “user name” /active:yes

eBook: Complete Keyboard Shortcuts List For Windows 7 & its default programs

The7Fan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:32:18 +0000

This free eBook comprises of more than 200 keyboard shortcuts containing almost all the keyboard shortcuts that are available in Windows 7 and its default programs like Paint, WordPad, MS Office, Calculator, Help, Media Player, Media Center, Windows Journal, Internet Explorer, etc.

Author: Nitin Agarwal

Download from The Windows Club

Windows 7 latest builds on MSDN

The7Fan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:48:29 +0000

This will keep up with the Windows 7 build versions for those of you interested. The details are taken directly from MSDN so they are 100% authentic.

Windows Driver Kit Version 7.1.0 (x86, x64, and ia64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_driver_kit_version_7.1.0_x86_x64_ia64_dvd_496758.iso
Date Published (UTC): 2/28/2010 4:01:20 PM Last Updated (UTC): 2/28/2010 4:54:05 PM
SHA1: DE6ABDB8EB4E08942ADD4AA270C763ED4E3D8242 ISO/CRC: 3B6EFC99

Windows 7 Professional, VL Build (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_professional_vl_build_x64_dvd_x15-71037.iso
Date Published (UTC): 11/12/2009 10:12:41 PM Last Updated (UTC): 11/12/2009 10:12:41 PM
SHA1: BFCD2254872303F5569FE165440F5CF17059C7A2 ISO/CRC: 17AFF384

Windows 7 Professional, VL Build (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_professional_vl_build_x86_dvd_x15-71033.iso
Date Published (UTC): 11/12/2009 10:12:45 PM Last Updated (UTC): 11/12/2009 10:12:45 PM
SHA1: 304817E859A5B27E828F46AAC54CB46A576A34CC ISO/CRC: 5F5EE322

Windows 7 Enterprise N (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_enterprise_n_x64_dvd_x16-11943.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:47:28 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:47:28 AM
SHA1: 041A07EFDA9B12EB55D557099475D84A22FC51D9 ISO/CRC: F5E0E6B2

Windows 7 Enterprise N (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_enterprise_n_x86_dvd_x16-11935.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:47:28 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:47:28 AM
SHA1: 3D923C8B81928B23EF27BCBF5AA99D8083B922B5 ISO/CRC: 170D18DA

Windows 7 Home Premium N (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_home_premium_n_x64_dvd_x16-13459.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:47:58 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:58:13 AM
SHA1: EF2B379DF372F345D7F92D870B926E6289208E55 ISO/CRC: E0525C27

Windows 7 Home Premium N (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_home_premium_n_x86_dvd_x16-13457.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:47:58 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:58:13 AM
SHA1: 31E4D165E51F7BFDD933EB1EDE27E382FDAEE6FC ISO/CRC: 166C204C

Windows 7 Professional N (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_professional_n_x64_dvd_x16-13550.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:48:17 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:58:45 AM
SHA1: 87DA3914FA806A314E5F44FCCC65D827A5D29A8D ISO/CRC: B9E7108C

Windows 7 Professional N (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_professional_n_x86_dvd_x16-13548.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:48:17 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:58:45 AM
SHA1: 7745A38DFB6C3EA0D6FFC5D61154F1610808879C ISO/CRC: A6FE93D5

Windows 7 Starter N (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_starter_n_x86_dvd_x16-15928.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:48:32 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:48:32 AM
SHA1: 36B7C602DB4596B218B02751D630732AA5E8CB28 ISO/CRC: 1999E2F4

Windows 7 Ultimate N (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_ultimate_n_x64_dvd_x16-13641.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:48:48 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:59:36 AM
SHA1: 045E966D469E6C9ADC0C5318818FBD0F3D20FD91 ISO/CRC: 52E7F771

Windows 7 Ultimate N (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_ultimate_n_x86_dvd_x16-13640.iso
Date Published (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:48:48 AM Last Updated (UTC): 10/22/2009 8:59:36 AM
SHA1: 5DF8CDCA9A3289D53468836ABA204FE2937E86AB ISO/CRC: EE19F2DA

Windows 7 Checked Build (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_checked_build_dvd_x64_398741.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/14/2009 9:55:36 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/14/2009 9:55:35 AM
SHA1: 87E7ABD2D83BC614DFC482C804989D4481C560B6 ISO/CRC: 2B8D2195

Windows 7 Checked Build (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_checked_build_dvd_x86_398742.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/14/2009 9:55:36 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/14/2009 9:55:35 AM
SHA1: 0EA8909B3824371ED4B6C4B7317BA4CDBF31F56B ISO/CRC: F84CCD2D

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Debugging Symbols (x64) – (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_and_windows_server_2008_r2_debugging_symbols_x64_398754.msi
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 710B94EDC14D7E5E792AB989310EFEF7237B1B45 ISO/CRC: 70D0BA20

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Debugging Symbols Checked Build (x64) – (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_and_windows_server_2008_r2_debugging_symbols_checked_build_x64_398755.msi
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 85146D3354B5EB9F6980D263CF8D66EB897B0850 ISO/CRC: BFA6467E

Windows 7 Debugging Symbols (x86) – (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_debugging_symbols_x86_398756.msi
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: E5FD8ACF0C823F79D005B0B3E5610DBBCA4869F6 ISO/CRC: 097B0CFB

Windows 7 Debugging Symbols Checked Build (x86) – (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_debugging_symbols_checked_build_x86_398757.msi
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 7C52AFF6FD90D2FABE763A7AE65EDD7E56FF5041 ISO/CRC: EF8FD23F

Windows 7 Enterprise (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_enterprise_x64_dvd_x15-70749.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: A89DCE706D527206CB464EF86ACD3A3D13A332DB ISO/CRC: D4597619

Windows 7 Enterprise (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_enterprise_x86_dvd_x15-70745.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: C6B905E48FDB6CB5BFCA967715A64461B812D40C ISO/CRC: 6A9B5097

Windows 7 Home Basic (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_home_basic_x86_dvd_x15-65654.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 101574FAA17FDB430BB027271EF0A58F0E18AD47 ISO/CRC: 2B06C5CC

Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_home_premium_x64_dvd_x15-65733.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 336779EA6B65F63E11A609B4D021439C47AB315B ISO/CRC: 56D954E4

Windows 7 Home Premium (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_home_premium_x86_dvd_x15-65732.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: CC9D8220B2179E784D85BF1EA98D2EE2190D534F ISO/CRC: 5DF6DBA0

Windows 7 Professional (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_professional_x64_dvd_x15-65805.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 50127304441A793EE51B3F501289F6599A559E9F ISO/CRC: 502C42C1

Windows 7 Professional (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_professional_x86_dvd_x15-65804.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 697FA06554502FB21D30275273B25747299C020D ISO/CRC: 578725D1

Windows 7 Starter (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_starter_x86_dvd_x15-68956.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 5DC1457BC4B3D94097F499B15DFDB3C21DADCDF5 ISO/CRC: 43DE3418

Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_ultimate_x64_dvd_x15-65922.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 326327CC2FF9F05379F5058C41BE6BC5E004BAA7 ISO/CRC: 1F1257CA

Windows 7 Ultimate (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_7_ultimate_x86_dvd_x15-65921.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 5395DC4B38F7BDB1E005FF414DEEDFDB16DBF610 ISO/CRC: C1C20F76

Windows Automated Installation Kit for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86, x64, ia64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_automated_installation_kit_for_windows_7_and_windows_server_2008_r2_x86_x64_ia64_dvd_4000
53.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 12/15/2009 2:48:50 PM
SHA1: 793F4CC4741EBAD223938BE0EEEE708EDA968DAA ISO/CRC: 9008BC2A

Windows Driver Kit for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86, x64, ia64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_driver_kit_for_windows_7_and_windows_server_2008_r2_x86_x64_ia64_dvd_400380.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 8CB1F754ACDE465DCAEE17C9B1558681941EB844 ISO/CRC: CE3AAA12

Windows Software Development Kit for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (ia64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_software_development_kit_for_windows_7_and_windows_server_2008_r2_ia64_dvd_400020.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: AE454215585A044EBE593E9F71FF1A4BC03D56A8 ISO/CRC: 5E0E4BEA

Windows Software Development Kit for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_software_development_kit_for_windows_7_and_windows_server_2008_r2_x64_dvd_400021.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 3393C98B8468CB3505557854922707510F8B65E1 ISO/CRC: B417A4F7

Windows Software Development Kit for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86) – DVD (English)
File Name: en_windows_software_development_kit_for_windows_7_and_windows_server_2008_r2_x86_dvd_400018.iso
Date Published (UTC): 8/6/2009 9:59:56 AM Last Updated (UTC): 8/24/2009 8:59:33 AM
SHA1: 8695F5E6810D84153181695DA78850988A923F4E ISO/CRC: CA4FE79D

Windows 7 Release Candidate Expiration

The7Fan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:57:42 +0000

Those of you who signed up with Microsoft to test out Windows 7 RC1 should have received e-mail from them by now now since there’s just a few days to go before Windows 7 Release Candidate starts shutting down every two hours.

When will this happen? i.e. When will Windows 7 Release Candidate Expire?
From March 1, 2010

What will happen from March 1, 2010 to those who are using Windows 7 RC?
A hellish (if that’s a word) experience, your computer will shut down every two hours, that’s Microsoft way of telling you to get a full version of Windows 7 instead of using Windows 7 RC. You will still be able to use Windows 7 RC until June 1, 2010 but experience the shutdowns.

What can be done to avoid shutdown every two hours in Windows 7 Release Candidate version after March 1, 2010?
Get rid of Windows 7 Release Candidate and get a full version of it or just get back to whichever operating system you were using.

Where can I get excellent cheap deals for Windows 7?
Right here:

and before I forget, here’s the email received from Microsoft about Windows 7 RC nearing its end, it had a good run. Kudos MSFT!

It’s time to upgrade from the Windows 7 Release Candidate

While most people who tested Windows 7 have now moved to the final version, some are still running the Release Candidate. If you haven’t moved yet, it’s time to replace the RC. It had a very good run.

Starting on March 1, 2010 your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Your work will not be saved during the shutdown.

The Windows 7 RC will fully expire on June 1, 2010. Your PC running the Windows 7 RC will continue shutting down every two hours and your files won’t be saved during shutdown. In addition, your wallpaper will change to a solid black background with a persistent message on your desktop. You’ll also get periodic notifications that Windows isn’t genuine. That means your PC may no longer be able to obtain optional updates or downloads requiring genuine Windows validation.

To avoid interruption, please reinstall a prior version of Windows or move to Windows 7. In either case, you’ll need to do a custom (clean) install to replace the RC. As with any clean installation, you’ll need to back up your data then reinstall your applications and restore the data. For more details about replacing the RC, see the Knowledge Base article KB 971767. For more information, visit the Window 7 Forum.

Thanks again for helping us test Windows 7.

The Windows 7 Team

Run XP Mode on Windows 7 Machines Without Hardware Virtualization

The7Fan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:49 +0000

One of the neatest new features in Windows 7 Professional and above is XP Mode, but not all machines are capable of running it. Today we show you how to use VMware to run XP Mode on machines without Hardware Virtualization.

Read the complete tutorial of how to run XP mode on Windows 7 machines without Hardware Virtualization on How-to Geek

Windows 7 themes for Windows XP and Vista

The7Fan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:18:52 +0000

Source: Download Squad

Not everyone is excited about Windows 7 – there are plenty of XP users that are more than happy to stick with their trusty old OS. Just because you don’t want to change the system doesn’t mean you can’t get Windows 7’s update visuals on your desktop.

As is often the case, themers have been more than happy to create transformation packs that allow Windows XP users to skin their desktop to look like Windows 7. Brad wrote about one from DeviantArt users last year – when it was assumed that Windows 7 would look pretty much the same as Vista.

Now, however, we’ve got some options that more accurately reproduce the superbar and other features that distinguish Windows 7 from its big brother.

Windows XP

SevenVG Refresh
Vishal Gupta has done an excellent job with this theme. It’s simple to install, looks great, and features both normal taskbar buttons and iconized mode.

Windows 7 Complete
What would a theme post be without at least one reference to DeivantArt? User DopeySneezy calls this one Complete, and he’s not kidding. Includes Windows 7 style system properties, display settings screens, and more.

Seven Remix 2.0
Niwrad Soft recently updated his theme, and it’s even more convincing than V1.0. Some users have reported .dll error messages, though I didn’t receive any during my tests.

For a less complete tweak, you can convert your taskbar to the superbar using the tool created by another DevArt user, flawless02.

Windows Vista

Windows 7 Essentials Pack
Another winner from DevArt, this one by Ka-Booka includes just about every UI tweak you could possibly want to make Vista look like Windows 7 – even a Windows Media Player 11 mod, though some of you may choose to skip that one based on previous feedback about the new look.

Best Windows 7 Theme Win7-Blend

The7Fan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:15:52 +0000

Download – Best Windows 7 Theme yet; Win7-Blend by zainadeel

Author: zainadeel
Notes: Updates in 1.8

Full-size the Preview!!!

This is FINAL.. no more changes
and if any x86 user is experiencing weird bug in superbar buttons then install the theme in the x64 folder

Instructions:

1. Download Universal Theme Patcher. Run in it Administrative mode (right-click > “Run as administrator”),

UAC must be turned off.
After patch, restart the computer to take effect.

2. Extract contents (Win7-Blend.theme & Win7-Blend folder) into C:\Windows\Resources\Themes
and double-click on Win7-Blend.theme
Then restart to make sure everything works properly.