win 7 rtm has been leaked!!! final version actual rtm

I can wait until Aug 6 and download it from Technet.

 

Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have hit the Release to Manufacturing milestone. OEMs can get their hands on it this Friday, while MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be able to get it on August 6. Consumers will have to wait until October 22.

Microsoft today announced that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have hit the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) milestone. The software giant still has a lot of work to do, but the bigger responsibility now falls to OEMs that must get PCs ready, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) that are testing their new apps, and Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs) that are preparing their new hardware.

The RTM build is 7600, but it is not the same one that leaked less than two weeks ago (7600.16384). We speculated that Microsoft may end up recompiling build 7600 until it is satisfied, but it only took the company one more shot to get it right: 7600.16385 is the final build number. Microsoft refused to share the full build string, but if you trust leaks from a few days ago, it's "6.1.7600.16385.090713-1255," which indicates that the final build was compiled over a week ago: July 13, 2009, at 12:55pm. This would be in line with the rumored RTM date but it is also the day Microsoft stated that Windows 7 had not yet hit RTM. Although the final build had been compiled, Microsoft still had to put it through testing before christening it as RTM.

Who gets it when?

OEMs will be the first to get their mitts on the final Windows 7 code, with the English-language version being sent out on July 24 and remaining languages on July 28. They're first in line as they need to prepare Windows 7 for new PCs. Next up are ISVs and IHVs, who can grab the RTM build from Microsoft Connect and MSDN on August 6, as can MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Volume License customers with Software Assurance are next, with the English-language version available to them on August 7 and other languages shortly thereafter.

Partner Program Gold/Certified members gain access on August 16 and Action Pack subscribers on August 23 with access to the other languages to come by October 1. Last up are consumers, who can purchase Windows 7 on October 22.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 testers will not be getting a free copy of the new operating system, as Windows Vista testers received the Ultimate edition for sending in at least one bug. The company suggested that this might happen back when invites to test the operating system were sent in December 2008. Therefore, unless they fall into one of the other categories above, beta testers will have to wait like all other consumers until October 22.

Family Pack for Windows 7

On the Windows 7 Team Blog Microsoft confirmed rumors from earlier last month about a three-computer "Family Pack" deal for Windows 7 Home Premium: "I'm happy to confirm that we will indeed be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to three PCs." Microsoft refused, however, to disclose when the pack would become available or how much it would go for, though many are expecting the price tag to be $150.

Microsoft started work on Windows 7 with partners much earlier than it did with Windows Vista, and beta testers are reporting that the decision has paid off thus far. Whether that is true or not will become evident in the coming months. Today's major announcement follows pricing details made in June 2009 and edition details made in February 2009.

source: arstechnica.com

 

Both versions were leaked. However, the isos had to be created from dismembered files, so I would just wait for a leak of the official full iso.

 

Does/will W7 RTM has an expiration date?

 

RTM is the "version people will get on new laptops and buy at the store."

Without an activation key, Windows 7 will run 30 days. Once a valid activation key is put in, it will not expire. No, not a beta key.

 

Yeah, right.
Thanks for info, anyways.

 

if you download the leaked rtm its basically pointless because you have only 30 days and no keys or anything are not out till august 6th

 

You can, with some slight modification, activate it with a RC key and use it until March 1st.
I've done that with mine.
Not really pointless, considering I'm short right now.

 

And, of course, no one will bother asking how to do that, since we don't discuss ways to bypass Windows activation...

 

ha iam quite mad i didn't buy windows 7 for 50 bucks. missed it

 

I'm just curious whether it will let me enter my retail key in 2 weeks when I get it if I install it today. I'l hold off on my notebook since I need that at work, but my desktop is going to be my play ground.

 

And who said that I bypassed it? I did activate it and I only have until March 1st don't you see

 

Windows 7 Finished, Ballmer Signs Off

Source: http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/operatingsystems/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=218600379

August 6th can't come soon enough!

 

LOL and where have we been for the last couple of days?

 

Not been around here! xD

I had heard Windows 7 would hit MSDN today, so when it wasn't there, I searched for an update and found that. Figured I'd post here at the end of this topic rather than start a new one figuring people *probably* already knew.

Go easy on me!

 

Well, you did modify something in order to use an RC key with RTM. Bypassing might not be the best word, but I don't think it's something Microsoft would approve.

 

Although it says build 7600, what you are running is still an RC version, not the final RTM. The RTM is not supposed to say "Evaluation Version".

 

Because I had to modify to activate it with the RC key, clear?

 

A "modified" frankenbuild is likely to timebomb whenever it feels like it.

Not sure why people are bothering though when you can probably just rearm for 120 days giving you more than enough time to get your legit key.

 

running the actual rtm now. so far i have 30 days. i will wait for a key from technet or msndn hopefully though the 30 days can be reset 2 more times giving you 90 days to use it without a key in which time im positive ill be able to get them from my technet subscription..

 

Loving Windows 7 RTM, runs great on my desktop.

 

Who says that?
I didn't modify the windows, just the activation process.

 

News found from post on Engadget.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/24/microsoft-relents-to-european-commission-will-give-users-browse/

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hG2CfCNAqdPhFu-F-Ubnx7ZCBNhgD99KV5680

 

Ues, there's an option in my RC1 to disable IE. Go to Deisable/enable the features or smth.

 

7600.16385.090713-1255

Is that the final build number?

I'm hearing 1638 6 is the real "RTM" version...I forgot what number the RC was but I have this craving to try the RTM version to see if it's a significant improvement....

If someone could answer this asap that would be awesome...if you know the right answer that is or can shed some light....

 

Yes, that is the build number of the RTM. 16386 was either not compiled or not chosen. I do not believe they recompiled. Being the official release, it should have slight improvements over the RC, with better compatibility, speed, and bug fixes.

 

Runs well on my comp. Gaming performances also really better than what I got on the RC but it may just be because my RC install was beginning to bug a bit. Just a little quirk, it happens that MSN of FF will freeze for 1-3 seconds.

 

i believe you are wrong.

 

I never claimed to be right...Christ.

And what exactly is "wrong"? The 1st part of the 2nd part? I just love when people like to criticize without providing anything helpful at all.

 

about the rtm being 6

 

If it's not 6, then what is it? Feel free to stop being cryptic and tell us what it "really" is.

 

Looks like 16385 is the build number.

 

Thanks...

I've got it up and running on my laptop. It's amazing how fast it is compared to Vista....

 

16385 lol..

 

who posted those hashes??? The guy who leaked the ISOs or a known-good msft employee.

checksums mean nothing.

 

http://blogs.technet.com/dmelanchthon/archive/2009/07/23/windows-7-rtm.aspx

Supposedly the real checksums...

 

Why does the supposed RTM have the word "Ultimate" in its title string? I would think it wouldn’t have any reference to a specific edition. Wasn't Vista RTM something like "en_windows_vista_x86_dvd_X12-34293.iso"?

 

Perhaps it's an ultimate version with which the manufacturer decides what kind of version product key they want to install it with. That's about what I can conjecture. But I don't really know.

 

I guess, because each windows DVD has all versions from Basic to ultimate.

 

^My point, exactly.

 

Anyways, did the RTM dvd finally got leaked or those iso's are not the actual dvds yet?

 

Yes, there are OEM isos out there, at least I have heard they're OEM. I would just wait for a leak of the non-OEM ones that come from TechNet/MSDN.

 

The currently leaked releases are from the copies given to IHVs by Microsoft before the general RTM release, for whatever reason they were specifically given a copy of Ultimate.

 

I could choose what version I wanted, went with Ultimate anyways. I know from my technet account that there are however ISO of exclusively Business and Ultimate versions of Vista discs.

 

its like about a week wait now. i think its worth the wait

 

there are actual releases of 7 out now. they are verified sha1 and they have both oem and retail. the downloads are only going to install ultimate unless you open the iso before burning and Delete/rename "ei.cfg" in the sources folder to enable the selection of editions in the installer.

match the sha1 before downloading if you are not sure:

 

Yep, that started with Vista but Vista RTM, at least my copy (I have a copy somewhere here), never had "ultimate" in its title.

Anyhow I think I figured out now what's going on. I just looked at the TechNet downloads page and there are essentially four Vista downloads; Ultimate, Business, Enterprise and just plain Vista (which offers all editions - and would be the same as the consumer retail disk). I presume there is a Vista Ultimate-only copy that I take it would only install Ultimate (?), as opposed to the generic Vista which has all editions.

The guess the leaked 7 RTM must be the corresponding copy/iso to the Vista Ultimate iso. I would anticipate the same thing come August 6th, that there will also be a 7 RTM that offers all editions.

 

They released a stand alone Ultimate and Business on Technet a bit later, if you check they have them there.

 

as i said all you have to do with any of the ultimate only ones is remove the ei.cfg then it will allow any version to be installed, vista was basically the same way

 

Why did MSFT bother with a Vista Ultimate-only and a Business-only disk/iso? I mean they have the installer for every edition on one single retail disk anyhow.