Windows 7 RTM Build 7600 discussion

[pastry]

So I installed Windows 7 RTM build 7600 x64 last night.

After installing, it gave me the good old "30 days to activate" notification.

Went googling for ways to activate it, found one which takes two files from an RC so I just had to put them in the respective windows directories and enter an RC product key.

After doing this though, watermark in the corner appeared saying "Evaluation Copy". Running winver also said my installation would expire in 2010 like the release candidates.

It got rid of the "30 days to activate" and it says its genuine though.

Is this normal? Did i do something wrong?

[SirFooK'nG]

Thats normal ... there is no full activation crack yet for 7600.

[killadoob]

Yup there is.

It removes the 30 days.

[SirFooK'nG]

Yup there is.

It removes the 30 days.

killa, you seem to be 100% ahead on me here. are you using the 384 or 385 build? and what did u use for the activation?

c'mmon ... goto know !!!!

[pastry]

Yup there is.

It removes the 30 days.

What I did removes the 30 days too.

Though it suddenly showed up with "Evaluation copy" watermark and the same expiry day as the Release Candidates when run 'winver'.

[killadoob]

Power Tool Ultimate v2.3

[SirFooK'nG]

OK so who in Durbs got 7600 build 385 X64 ??? plzzzzzzzzzzz

[killadoob]

Wait for the 24th man, the untouched microsoft iso will be out.

[SirFooK'nG]

Wait for the 24th man, the untouched microsoft iso will be out.

you reckon thats 100% for sure ?? I read that the 385 build was RTM ?

[killadoob]

Well everytime they say it will out on this date it generally is thus far.

Only 3 more days and we find out :)

[SirFooK'nG]

So friday .... hmm hopefully a good day. Time for the sharks to beat the bulls !!! and the MS ISO for Win7 - wonder how long it will take to get to torrent?

[S1lv3r H4wK]

So friday .... hmm hopefully a good day. Time for the sharks to beat the bulls !!! and the MS ISO for Win7 - wonder how long it will take to get to torrent?

A Few Hours? Those pirates are damn fast. I've got a copy, but I'm still looking for a good activator before installing it. I'm currently running RC, but theres no use switching from 7100 to 7600 if it still has the same expiry date when patched? Or am I wrong?

[killadoob]

Silver the rc and 7600 are different, the RTM to the release to manufacturer.

The ISO coming friday will be the official windows 7 package from microsoft and compiled by them not by the pirates.

Have no idea htf that all works but that is what i have read :D

Basically on friday will be what we get when we buy out copies in October.

[Weasley]

k cool so who works for MS ?

[S1lv3r H4wK]

Silver the rc and 7600 are different, the RTM to the release to manufacturer.

The ISO coming friday will be the official windows 7 package from microsoft and compiled by them not by the pirates.

Have no idea htf that all works but that is what i have read :D

Basically on friday will be what we get when we buy out copies in October.

Do you know of any noticeable changes from 7100 up until 7600? (I'm just to lazy too google it) :D

[SirFooK'nG]

@killa is right, the 7600 (384 and 385) was source code leaked that was compiled by the chinese (thats why there are so many stories about infections and injected malware). MS still to release a full ISO - hopefully on friday!

[S1lv3r H4wK]

@killa is right, the 7600 (384 and 385) was source code leaked that was compiled by the chinese (thats why there are so many stories about infections and injected malware). MS still to release a full ISO - hopefully on friday!

Yes thats true, I read 386 is final but the only changes will be the fancy packaging, a few time stamps and a digital signature or two as for the rest the files are already what you would get in the RTM release.

[SirFooK'nG]

Well if they RTM'd now and had it for sale... I would go buy it! My Vista is starting to give me k@k for the first time in 2 yrs. Cant get it to install SP2. So I'm desperate for a full Win7 RTM!

[TheRidDlerX]

It possible to upgrade from RC 7100 x64 to RTM 7600 x64 or do i smell yet ANOTHER full install?

[DJNgoma]

It possible to upgrade from RC 7100 x64 to RTM 7600 x64 or do i smell yet ANOTHER full install?

You could upgrade I guess with the cversion.ini edit.

[stroebs]

You can upgrade:) I.ve found a sneaky way around it sayingy can't upgrade. Look in the Sources folder on the image for a file called cversion. Open it and change the MinClient value to 7000. Burn the image with the changed cversion.cfg and you can upgrade any version from 7000 upwards. Reminder that this works for all versions of windows 7..

[Stickfigure]

Straight up you can't upgrade. Have to do the work around.

Wzor have released a 7600.16385 but as has been mentioned, I'm waiting for the 24th.

Also as far as activation wise, this works well http://www.quickshare.co.za/files/czdd02q6/Windows7B7264Activator.rar.html

[pastry]

Straight up you can't upgrade. Have to do the work around.

Wzor have released a 7600.16385 but as has been mentioned, I'm waiting for the 24th.

Also as far as activation wise, this works well http://www.quickshare.co.za/files/czdd02q6/Windows7B7264Activator.rar.html

Thanks stickfigure :)

Can anyone else confirm that this works fine though? As in.. activate windows, remove the expiration date and the 'Evaluation copy' watermark? File name says B7264..

[Stickfigure]

It doesn't remove the watermark. You'll have to get another app to do that.

[flyweb]

I have 7600 385 leaked build. How would I verify that it is untouched and original? (Have already scanned with 3 AV and clean).

[pastry]

It doesn't remove the watermark. You'll have to get another app to do that.

But when I run 'winver' will it still show the RC expiry date?

[dablakmark8]

I have 7600 385 leaked build. How would I verify that it is untouched and original? (Have already scanned with 3 AV and clean).

I dont think your virus program will detect these things easily.:(

[flyweb]

It seems to be running well, but I wouldn't know if there's a back-door or rootkit floating around!

[Stickfigure]

I would say try checking the hash keys (if you know what the originals are :p)

Afaik, there is no activation for RTM as there are no keys. Best you can do for now is use the activator I posted and then use a watermark remover.

[Ekhaatvensters]

Afaik, there is no activation for RTM as there are no keys. Best you can do for now is use the activator I posted and then use a watermark remover.

Why would you want to do this? :/ It's not a permanent crack and you get the watermark back which is just more trouble. The best you can do is leave the 30 day activation and re-arm it (up to 3 times for 120 days) until there is a proper crack that won't require you to replace the files from the RC, because you'll have to back up the originals and put them back when you use a real crack.

Not nearly worth it for a crack that won't work after July 2010 when the RC expires.


It seems to be running well, but I wouldn't know if there's a back-door or rootkit floating around!

Someone did a pretty extensive test over at sevenforums.com (zidane's 16385 thread) where he checked for background threads and network connections being opened etc as well as AV scanners.

[DJNgoma]

As this is RTM. Isn't activating it without a legally obtained key called pira...
(DJNgoma gets beat up by forumites for trying to utter the forbidden word).

[dequadin]

I wonder how much this will delay things?

Microsoft caves to EU pressure, will offer browser ballot (http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/07/microsoft-caves-to-eu-pressure-will-offer-browser-ballot.ars)

[stroebs]

I have the build 7600 activation app but I don't have build 7600... Does anyone in Cape Town have it? I would like a copy. PM me if you do please.

[Flame]

And is most games compatible with win 7?

And the games? Does the games like bf2 work with it???

And is it Newer than vista? Is their a big diff?

[LabAnimal]

And is most games compatible with win 7?

And the games? Does the games like bf2 work with it???

And is it Newer than vista? Is their a big diff?

If you don't know by now, I would recommend you stay on the OS you're using now!.

Windows 7 is so good, that it may actually confuse you!

[Ekhaatvensters]

I wonder how much this will delay things?

Microsoft caves to EU pressure, will offer browser ballot (http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/07/microsoft-caves-to-eu-pressure-will-offer-browser-ballot.ars)

I don't think it will delay it at all, their idea is simply a change to IE, they're offering the ballot screen inside IE. They've also already signed off the final code for Windows 7 so it'll still be October 22nd at the moment.

[lord_spaceman]

I'm having a problem with Windows 7. It won't start upon installing!

It just says "BOOT FAILURE" if I don't keep the Windows 7 install disc in my drive when I bootup.

[Flame]

mab y ur booting from CD?? lol

[lord_spaceman]

That was the first thing I checked. ;) I suppose I'll just have to run the recovery option or something

[Flame]

is it geniune?

[Aqua_lung]

Yup there is.

It removes the 30 days.

And infects your PC with a trojan as a bonus.

[Flame]

And infects your PC with a trojan as a bonus.

regtig?

[Flame]

can n just update xp with it, or must i format?

[Stickfigure]

No XP to 7 upgrade. You will have to format.

[killadoob]

And infects your PC with a trojan as a bonus.


Serious, which one? Do you know the name of it?

My anti virus says it's clean so i am not sure what you are talkin about :D

[pastry]

anybody know what the build number of the "Official RTM" is?

And is there any noteable differences to the previously 'leaked' ones?

[gregmcc]

6.1.7600.16384.win7_rtm.090710-1945

http://windows7news.com/2009/07/13/confirmed-windows-7-rtm-server-2008-and-office-2010-beta-leaked/

[killadoob]

No i am sure it 16385 hey

7600.16385.090713-1255_x64fre_client_en-us_OEM_Ultimate-GRMCULXFREO_EN_DVD

[gregmcc]

Could be. Some sites refer to both versions as RTM. Don't know who to believe anymore.

[killadoob]

Yea myself, there are so many version right now haha.

[Stickfigure]

definitely 16385.

[Gundam]

It has been cracked:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/07/29/windows-7-ultimate-cracked-and-activated-permanently-with-oem-slp-master-product-key-with-slic-2-1/

[MidnightWizard]

Sorry to dissapoint all you people - this is how I feel


Yes, it appears that once again Microsoft have completely broken something that was on the verge of working well.
Using Windows 7 is like having a fight with a very aggressive Alligator.
Simple things in Xp, such as assigning IP addresses and sharing files are now a horrific misery that eventually doesn’t work at all across to other platforms.
Well done Microsoft, you’ve made life difficult.


Speaking as someone that does not want , or use all the media / games / home etc etc "improvements"
Feeling like control is taken away from the user and forcing them to work in a certain way -- the MS way.:(

Upon install creates a 100MB partition -- what for :confused:
WHAT goes in there and how do you access it's contents :confused:

I run a small network using "Netbui" as the protocol to bind MS client and file and printer sharing.
This way I do not have to use Netbios over TCP/IP and expose those dangerous ports to the Internet.

[ How else do you get the Windows "Browsing" service to work if you are not using "Netbios" ( in a small LAN configuration and no Servers and active directory = "WINS") :confused: ]

I have no faith in MS firewalls and "Home" network etc etc
I just find their whole setup a case of "our way -- or -- railway" :) and incredibly bloated too.
I would much rather just put on something like a Cisco switch and do configuration on a port by port basis in proper hardware using RFC's

There are no other networking protocols available apart from the MS way of doing TCP/IP
( I am NOT interested in all these "automatic" discovery things -- please -- I do have a brain
-- and would much prefer some PROPER networking tools -- that let YOU take command and see what is going on.)

Tried to install Netbui works fine under XP and a mixed network -- no luck.:( -- with 7

About to wipe scrap and bin ( even if you can get it for "FREE" ) -- back to XP 64 bit.

MW

[Aqua_lung]

Sorry to dissapoint all you people - this is how I feel


Speaking as someone that does not want , or use all the media / games / home etc etc "improvements"
Feeling like control is taken away from the user and forcing them to work in a certain way -- the MS way.:(

Upon install creates a 100MB partition -- what for :confused:
WHAT goes in there and how do you access it's contents :confused:

I run a small network using "Netbui" as the protocol to bind MS client and file and printer sharing.
This way I do not have to use Netbios over TCP/IP and expose those dangerous ports to the Internet.

[ How else do you get the Windows "Browsing" service to work if you are not using "Netbios" ( in a small LAN configuration and no Servers and active directory = "WINS") :confused: ]

I have no faith in MS firewalls and "Home" network etc etc
I just find their whole setup a case of "our way -- or -- railway" :) and incredibly bloated too.
I would much rather just put on something like a Cisco switch and do configuration on a port by port basis in proper hardware using RFC's

There are no other networking protocols available apart from the MS way of doing TCP/IP
( I am NOT interested in all these "automatic" discovery things -- please -- I do have a brain
-- and would much prefer some PROPER networking tools -- that let YOU take command and see what is going on.)

Tried to install Netbui works fine under XP and a mixed network -- no luck.:( -- with 7

About to wipe scrap and bin ( even if you can get it for "FREE" ) -- back to XP 64 bit.

MW

start saving for that mac ;)

[gregmcc]

It has been cracked:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/07/29/windows-7-ultimate-cracked-and-activated-permanently-with-oem-slp-master-product-key-with-slic-2-1/

Classic! Only a matter of time.

[stroebs]

As for the 100MB partition, it is again taking control away from the advanced users as it messes with the way boot configuration used to work in XP and even in Vista! All the boot config files for detection of OS's is stored in the system reserved partition which has now disabled me from using Wubi! I have tried different HDD's and I get error after error. Sigh... Guess I'll have to put up with it.

[milomak]

i remember the first publically leaked Win7s created a "boot" partition. Are you saying that this does the same? Anyone else confirm this?

[stroebs]

-Press [Windows Key] + [R] and type in: compmgmt.msc
-Go to Storage -> Disk Management
-Look for your main disk that has indows on it and look for the system reserved volume. (Labeled "System Reserved")
-Right-click on the System Reserved volume -> Change Drive letter and paths
-Click Add
-Press OK
-Change your Folder Options to show hidden folders
-Go into Computer
-View the system reserved drive. It will have a folder named "boot" in it like vista used to have on the OS's primary partition.

[Stickfigure]

You don't have to use the 100mb partition. Copy the crack over to C drive and run it from there. Works like a charm.

[gregmcc]

I run a small network using "Netbui" as the protocol to bind MS client and file and printer sharing.
This way I do not have to use Netbios over TCP/IP and expose those dangerous ports to the Internet.

Dude - netbeui disappeared along with ipx and arcnet!

Time to get with the times. IP is much more network friendly, no more nasty broadcast storm like you have with netbeui.



[ How else do you get the Windows "Browsing" service to work if you are not using "Netbios" ( in a small LAN configuration and no Servers and active directory = "WINS")


If its only a handful of machines its easy enough to set them all up using lmhosts files.

For larger network consider using dymanic dns, or you could even try bonjour.

[MidnightWizard]

Dude - netbeui disappeared along with ipx and arcnet!

So you are one of the these rich monopoly guys that have all the latest of everything and not old legacy Win 98 and 2000 machines -- which STILL work fine.



Time to get with the times. IP is much more network friendly, no more nasty broadcast storm like you have with netbeui.

Netbeui is FINE on a small nework -- plug and play and forget :)



If its only a handful of machines its easy enough to set them all up using lmhosts files.

More PT --


For larger network consider using dymanic dns, or you could even try bonjour.

XP 64 bit SP 2 has NWLink -- netbios over IPX/SPX -- works fine for now.

In any case

MS Client / Browsing Service / Netbios / File & Printer sharing predates NETBEUI / IPX

Read up IBM and SMB

WHY netbios over TCP/IP :confused::sick: WHY are MS still in the DARK ages when it comes to their Client / File sharing / networking :confused:


MW

[Aqua_lung]

WHY netbios over TCP/IP :confused::sick: WHY are MS still in the DARK ages when it comes to their Client / File sharing / networking :confused:


MW
Take the linux route.

[MidnightWizard]

:erm:
Broken Promises --VISTA (http://tinyurl.com/kky8gk)

A list of good reasons which I am sure are still valid -- or no :confused:

If "Oom Battle" sometimes has sleepless nights about what is posted here --

He will be pleased to know that in America and even in REDMOND -- free speech still reigns supreme.

Until Homeland Security declare MS a "strategic" industry :eek:

MW

[TheBossMan]

I'm seriously wishing of getting my grubby little fingers on a copy of Win7 RTM x64Bit
Vista looks so outdated now : )

[stroebs]

Why don't you get it? I'm sure someone here has it and lives at least in your city...

[gregmcc]

So you are one of the these rich monopoly guys that have all the latest of everything and not old legacy Win 98 and 2000 machines -- which STILL work fine.

No - I've just been running TCPIP since WFW 3.11 days :)

[TheBossMan]

Can anyone organise me a copy of the 64bit version of this or perhaps email me a nzb or link for this.
email: spamproofjacket@gmail.com

edit: yep Spam goes there not my own email :D

[MidnightWizard]

No - I've just been running TCPIP since WFW 3.11 days :)

Sorry to stand on your sand castle , but you are a bit of a late adopter of MS TCP/IP


XENIX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenix) ( Please note NOT XENEX )
Xenix was Microsoft's version of Unix intended for use on microcomputers;
Since Microsoft was not able to license the "UNIX" name itself, they gave it an original name.
The -ix ending follows a convention used by many other Unix-like operating systems.

Microsoft purchased a license for Version 7 Unix from AT&T in 1979,
and announced on August 25, 1980 that it would make it available for the 16-bit microcomputer market.
The initial port of Xenix to the Intel 8086/8088 architecture was performed by The Santa Cruz Operation.
Xenix varied from its 7th Edition origins by incorporating elements from BSD,
and soon (for a time) possessed the most widely installed base of any Unix flavour due to the popularity of the inexpensive x86 processor.


The only thing we learn from MS is that they learn NOTHING from MS ( not even the "X" factor :rolleyes: )


MW

[McGuywer]

I knew that was a wikipedia link.... :)


Okay, back 2 TOPIC....

Anyone have a local link for Win7 RC?
I can't disconnect and reconnect (using office's network/internet link.).

[SirFooK'nG]

Running Win7x64 at home for 4 days now. She's nice !!! Having the South African backgrounds is a nice touch (depends on what u put for your install locale).

[pastry]

any nice activations yet?

[SirFooK'nG]

just the Orbit30 + Hazar (i think v1.2 or 1.3 is out). some people can update after, others get the key black listed. Just dont update, Oct 22 buy your own legit copy, uninstall the loader and activate legit!

[agentrfr]

Ive been using Win7 RTM Build 7600 x64 Ultimate for 2weeks now. It works great. And there are plenty of activators that work perfectly. Ive already got my one to think its 100%, and wont stop working on some date next year... Only had to use 2sets of activators... <3 warez sites.

So far I'm really impressed. Works great. Cant wait till it goes on sale and I can get my grubby paws on a proper disk from incredible corruption :D

[SirFooK'nG]

So far I'm really impressed. Works great. Cant wait till it goes on sale and I can get my grubby paws on a proper disk from incredible corruption :D

Terrible Corruption - NEVA.... thank f... I can buy directly from rectum!

[Weasley]

/Wishes he new some1 that works for M$ so he can get copy for cheap

[Stickfigure]

Ive been using Win7 RTM Build 7600 x64 Ultimate for 2weeks now. It works great. And there are plenty of activators that work perfectly. Ive already got my one to think its 100%, and wont stop working on some date next year... Only had to use 2sets of activators... <3 warez sites.

So far I'm really impressed. Works great. Cant wait till it goes on sale and I can get my grubby paws on a proper disk from incredible corruption :D

So you're willing to pay like 10-20% more? Get it from an online store. Incredible Connection will rip you off one time with 7.

[MielieSpoor]

Anybody in the Pta/Centurion region from who'm I can get a Win7 Ultimate x64 DVD? I got a key from work and got permission to install it but I want to install the x64 edition at home but only got the x86 edition and I can't upgrade from Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Enterprise...

If I can get it this weekend, it would 1st prise! :)

[Wag]

Anybody in the Pta/Centurion region from who'm I can get a Win7 Ultimate x64 DVD? I got a key from work and got permission to install it but I want to install the x64 edition at home but only got the x86 edition and I can't upgrade from Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Enterprise...

If I can get it this weekend, it would 1st prise! :)

Bly in Montana. Het 7201 weergawe 64bit. Jy kan dit kom afhaal. gerhard@trellisco.co.za

[Arthur]

WHY netbios over TCP/IP :confused::sick: WHY are MS still in the DARK ages when it comes to their Client / File sharing / networking :confused:MW
It's called legacy support. When you have hundreds of thousands of customers who require that, you don't just chuck it out.