[THW] Windows 7 Build 7201 Leaks Onto P2P Networks - Overclock.net

gamer11200 · 06-05-09

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The release of Windows 7 is finally in sight. Microsoft said earlier this week that the new OS will be on store shelves on October 22, and to expect an RTM date of sometime in the second half of July.

From beta to release candidate, Windows 7 moved from build 7000 series to 7100 series. Now information from unofficial channels indicate that the software development team is now working on builds in the 7200 series, though it’s unknown if there’s any significance behind the number bump.

Build 7201 is now available through unofficial sources, such as BitTorrent networks, in both 32- and 64-bit flavors and carries a build tag of “6.1.7201.0.winmain win7ids.090601-1516.”

Microsoft has said that the build 7100 that is still publically distributed is feature complete, so don’t expect significant changes in the 7201 release other than better driver support and slight tweaks.

Bikkit · 06-05-09

I'm getting lots of grief from 7100 with bsods and app crashes. I may try this out.

GANDALFtheGREY · 06-05-09

7127 seems to be working wonderfully for me right now, i wonder how much of an improvement it will be. probably not enough to make me reinstall until the retail version comes out tho lol

heelsparky0501 · 06-05-09

Im running 7100 fully updates, no problems here :]

CowColor · 06-05-09

I rather wait for the release so all the bugs get worked out.

gamer11200 · 06-05-09

I still haven't gotten around to installing RC1. Still have Beta on my pc.

Ihatethedukes · 06-05-09

7100 RC1 works fine for me on two computers. Driver support is spotty for a couple things but that's what you expect from an unreleased OS. On the other hand, I installed it on the second comp and all I had to install was the audiotek sound card driver.