Filed under: OS Updates, Microsoft, Beta
Windows 7 Beta ISO leaked on torrent trackers
The ISO appears to contain the Windows 7 M1 build (7000) highlighted by Paul Thurrott on SuperSite. So far the new build seems to perform slightly better than 6801, and memory usage has been improved. A number of previously hidden features - like the iconized task bar - are also now active.
Before comments start asking why there's no link to the file, it's because this is something that we're not supposed to have yet. If you want to get your hands on it, check your favorite torrent search site. Also keep in mind that this is a leak, and there's always the possibility that the ISO has been tampered with.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
arash said 2:16PM on 12-27-2008
i want,wow
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michas_pi said 2:56PM on 12-27-2008
I thank the ones who leak software, the true superheros of the Internet.
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armin said 3:31AM on 1-19-2009
ha
Sicarius said 3:03PM on 12-27-2008
Slightly related: http://arstechnica.com/journals/microsoft.ars/2008/12/26/rumor-three-options-for-upgrading-from-vista-to-windows-7
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Chris Liphart said 3:08PM on 12-27-2008
Awesome. And within a couple weeks, the public beta keys will be available, well before the 30 days is up on the activation.
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Jitaroo said 3:45PM on 12-27-2008
i dont know if anyone can help me with this, but i want to know if i am already on 7 build 6801 and want to upgrade to 7000 (whether it be through the leaked iso or by waiting for the beta) i already have a valid key so that is not an issue, but what i'm worried about is if i have to format this partition over to upgrade for what seems to be only a few bug fixes.
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Tom said 7:15PM on 12-27-2008
Beta's aren't intended to be used besides testing purposes. You will need to reinstall to get the latest version.
Fryed Oats said 7:42PM on 12-27-2008
It looks all nice and dandy, but I just wish that the taskbar was slimmer. I'm really into the slim taskbars that you can find in custom visual styles, but this one seems bigger than the one on Vista.
I'm still eager to download this though. I'm just afraid that it would ruin my already virus-attacked computer.
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fencer said 7:59PM on 12-27-2008
this site has all the torrents and ed2k links http://tecnovedad.com/descarga-windows-7-beta-1-build-7000/
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ptah said 8:36PM on 12-27-2008
The Wallpaper for those of us who aren't interested in recent builds but the newest wallpapers... anyone know where that one might be?
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spazzie said 9:02PM on 12-27-2008
Fryed Oats, to get the slimmer task bar, right click task bar, choose properties and choose 'small icons'. If you want the task bar to act like windows XP, choose 'ungroup tasks' and viola, nice slim, familiar looking task bar!
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alex_dlc said 9:43PM on 12-27-2008
wheres the ISO????? I WANT IT!!!!!!
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Sonic said 12:12AM on 12-28-2008
http://www.google.com
Has your answer. :D
Dave said 12:35AM on 12-28-2008
http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=torrent+sites
tw said 4:48AM on 12-28-2008
I want it ,now
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blogward said 5:21AM on 12-28-2008
You only *think* you want it. What I want is the Google OS. Anything but MS.
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Spooner said 5:57AM on 12-28-2008
I can't get any sound in MSVPC using this beta, does anyone else have this problem?
I've tried the suggestions here, without any luck (http://www.w7forums.com/no-sound-windows-7-t53.html)
Apart from that, this build does seem much more polished than 6801.
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mazmorbid said 6:04AM on 12-28-2008
blogward your a toss .. this is a discussion about Windows 7 beta .. who gives a shit about a Google OS ..
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blogward said 2:01PM on 12-28-2008
Well I never would have guessed that without your genius IQ to point it out. Thanks. Good luck with your W7 beta and I hope it makes you and your pog collection very happy.
mazmorbid said 2:57PM on 12-28-2008
"Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry" .. right below.."Add your comments" can't you read that flogwart? obviously your IQ is off the scale ..