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==Builds==
===Milestones===
====Milestone 1====
Windows 7 Milestone 1 Build 6519 was still very similar to Windows Vista, with only a few changes. For example, [[Windows Sidebar]] has been replaced with standalone gadgets. The first known [[Software build|build]] of Windows 7 was identified as a "Milestone 1 (M1) code drop" according to TG Daily with a version number of 6.1.6519.1. It was sent to key Microsoft partners by January 2008 in both [[x86]] and [[x86-64]] versions.<ref name="tgdailym1">{{cite web|first=Wolfgang|last=Gruener|url=http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/35641/118/|title=TG Daily - Windows Vista successor scheduled for a H2 2009 release?|publisher=TG Daily|date=2008-01-16|accessdate=2008-01-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/windows-7-set-for-late-2009-release-201142|title=Windows 7 set for late 2009 release|author=Dan Graham|date=2008-01-18|accessdate=2008-01-18}}</ref> Build 6519 was the first build to have textures of a different taskbar, although nobody knew until recently how to enable the new taskbar.<ref>[http://withinwindows.com/img/6519_superbar.png ]{{dead link|date=June 2011}}</ref> Though not yet commented on by [[Microsoft]], reviews and screenshots have been published by various sources.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/35814/140/|title=More Windows 7 screenshots surfacing|accessdate=2008-01-28}}</ref><ref>[http://www.thinknext.net/archives/2150 ThinkNext.net: Screenshots from a blogger with Windows 7 M1]</ref> The M1 code drop installation comes as either a standalone install or one which requires Windows Vista with [[Windows Vista Service Pack 1|Service Pack 1]], and creates a dual-boot system.<ref>[http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/35936/140/ TG Daily: Windows 7 M1: Nothing to get excited about]</ref> It had the ability to visually pin and unpin items from the Start Menu.
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====Milestone 2====
According to the TG Daily article of 16 January 2008, the Milestone 2 (M2) build was at that time scheduled for April or May 2008.<ref name="tgdailym1"/> A Milestone 2 build was demonstrated at the D6 conference<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/27/live-from-d-gates-and-ballmer-debut-windows-7/|title=Gates and Ballmer debut Windows 7|date=2008-05-27|accessdate=2008-05-31|publisher=engadget}}</ref> with a build number of 6.1.6589.1.winmain_win7m2.080420-1634. The build had a different taskbar than found in Windows Vista, with, among other features, sections divided into different colors. The host declined to comment on it, stating "I'm not supposed to talk about it now today".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.istartedsomething.com/20080529/evolution-of-taskbar-windows-7/|accessdate=2008-06-27|title=Evolution of the taskbar in Windows 7 - "Superbar"}}</ref> The taskbar in Milestone 2 showed the total number of combined windows like Windows XP and Windows Vista, a feature which was removed in the final version of Windows 7.<ref>[http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/07/29/the-unseen-evolution-of-the-windows-7-taskbar/ The unseen evolution of the Windows 7 Taskbar]</ref>
====Milestone 3====
According to [[Paul Thurrott]], Milestone 3 (build 6780) was shipped to Microsoft employees and close partners in the week of 7 September 2008. Described as visually and functionally similar to Windows Vista by Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1590 |title=Windows 7 hits Milestone 3|publisher=ZDNet.com}}</ref> and Stephen Chapman of UX Evangelist,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uxevangelist.blogspot.com/2008/09/windows-7-paint-and-wordpad-new-ui-new.html |title=Windows 7 Paint and WordPad: New UI, New Functionality}}</ref> some bundled applications in Milestone 3 now use a [[Ribbon (computing)|ribbon interface]] similar to that of [[Office 2007]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://windowsitpro.com/windowspaulthurrott/article/articleid/100295/ahead-of-pdc-microsoft-begins-internal-test-of-windows-7.html|title=Ahead of PDC, Microsoft Begins Internal Test of Windows 7|date=2008-09-14|accessdate=2008-09-15|publisher=Paul Thurrott}}</ref>
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===Pre-Beta===
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On 8 October 2008, screenshots of Windows 7 build 6801 were leaked.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winfuture.de/screenshots/Windows-7-Meilenstein-3-Build-6.1.6801-3540-1.html |title=Windows 7 Meilenstein 3 Build 6.1.6801 Screenshots and Photos|publisher=WinFuture.de}}</ref> On 28 October 2008, Microsoft distributed Pre-Beta build 6801 (also known as the PDC build) x86 and x64 to attendees at its [[Professional Developers Conference]] (PDC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ditii.com/2008/10/29/windows-7-media-center-features-in-pdc-build-6801-of-windows-7/|title=Windows 7 Media Center Features in PDC Build 6801 of Windows 7|date=2008-10-29|accessdate=2008-11-07|publisher=D' Technology Weblog}}</ref> It has since been leaked to BitTorrent networks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idm.net.au/story.asp?id=16324|title=Windows 7 Pre-Beta Hits Bittorrent|date=2008-11-04|accessdate=2008-11-04}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> It features an enhanced taskbar similar to the one in build 6933 although it is disabled by default. An unofficial patch has been released to enable the new taskbar and other hidden features in build 6801.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.withinwindows.com/2008/12/09/blue-badge-rev-3-adds-registry-override-bits-aero-peek-enabled/|title=Blue Badge rev. 3 adds registry override bits, "Aero Peek" enabled|date=2008-10-28|accessdate=2008-10-28|publisher=withinwindows}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doeswhat.com/tutorialwhat/unlocking-special-features-and-taskbar-removing-30-day-trial-and-watermark-on-windows-7-build-6801/|title=Unlocking special features and taskbar, removing 30 day trial and watermark on Windows 7 (build 6801)|date=2008-11-06|accessdate=2008-11-06|publisher=DoesWhat (Tutorial What)}}</ref> The glass window borders in Windows 7 build 6801 have a different blending style, making the colors behind them more saturated. This was removed in build 7000. Also, other features that were present in build 6801 have been removed in later builds like Accelerators, RSS-feed wallpapers and Pen and Touch panning.
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===Beta===
[[Image:Windows 7 Beta.png|thumb|right|Windows 7 Beta]]
On December 23, 2008, screenshots of the Windows 7 beta (build 7000) were leaked.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winfuture.de/screenshots/Windows-7-Build-6.1.7000-Beta-1-%28Englisch%29-3699-1.html|title= Windows 7 Build 6.1.7000 Beta 1 (English)|publisher=Winfuture.de}}</ref> On December 27, the x86 version of Windows 7 Beta build 7000 leaked and quickly spread to torrent sites, and many FTPs. On 5 January 2009, the 64-bit version of the Windows 7 Beta (build 7000) was leaked onto the web.
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===Pre-release-candidate builds===
*On February 8, 2009, build 7022 x86 of Windows 7 was leaked to file sharing sites on the Internet by a Microsoft Ukraine employee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/02/08/windows-7-build-7022-leaks|title=Windows 7 build 7022 leaks|publisher=Neowin|author=Tom Warren}}</ref> On March 1, 2009, build 7022 x64 was leaked. Reviewers have noted that [[Internet Explorer 8]] had been updated to RC1, a few new icons, new animation effects for Windows Desktop Gadgets with new icons and changes to Paint and a faster setup process. The build was completed on January 15, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/02/whats-new-in-the-leaked-windows-7-build-7022.ars|title=What's new in the leaked Windows 7 build 7022|publisher=Ars Technica|author=Emil Protalinski}}</ref>
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It has already been proven however, that the product key and certificate are able to activate Windows 7 build 7600 on many different PC brands.<ref name="OEMLeak">{{cite web| url = http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,3057.msg6900.html | title = Windows 7 Ultimate hacked with OEM master key (boot.wim, .xrm-ms, OEM-SLP key) | author = Samker}}</ref> It is not clear however, if copies of Windows installed this way will pass Microsoft's Genuine Advantage check if the product key is blacklisted. If so, OEMs will be forced to recollect PCs manufactured, installed and activated with the key and install different keys.
===Release to manufacturing===
[[File:Windows 7.png|thumb|right|Windows 7 build 7600]]
Microsoft officially announced Windows 7's [[release to manufacturing]] (RTM) release on July 22, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last=LeBlanc|first=Brandon|title=Windows 7 Has Been Released to Manufacturing|url=http://blogs.windows.com/windows/archive/b/windows7/archive/2009/07/22/windows-7-has-been-released-to-manufacturing.aspx|work=Windows 7 Team Blog|publisher=Microsoft|accessdate=20 May 2013|date=22 July 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/07/22/microsoft-announces-windows-7-rtm-at-mgx | title = Microsoft announces Windows 7 RTM, MGX details | first= Tom |last=Warren }}</ref> On July 24, Microsoft released Windows 7 to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers and system builders) online, followed by MSDN and TechNet Subscribers via download and Microsoft Connect on August 6, 2009. Since the next day, August 7, 2009, companies which bought Software Assurance have been able to download Windows 7 RTM.
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