Windows 7 Service Pack 1 beta build leaked‎

[Jos]

Microsoft still hasn't announced a release date for the first Windows 7 Service Pack, but apparently it can't be too far off judging by a recently leaked version of the code. Technology blog GeekSmack was able to get hold of a copy of a Windows 7 SP1 beta build and posted some pictures to prove it. Marked 6.1.7601.16537.amd64fre.win7.100327-0053, it appears the file was compiled very recently, on March 27, using an AMD 64-bit system.

Installation reportedly went much faster in comparison with Vista service packs, but other than that not many changes are immediately apparent. Among the handful of new features expected is an updated Remote Desktop client that takes advantage of a new remote access platform known as RemoteFX, and an addition to Windows Server 2008 R2 called "Dynamic Memory," which allows virtual machine memory to be configured on the fly.

Other than mostly minor updates, along with the usual inclusion of previous patches and hotfixes, many are also hoping that Microsoft bakes in native support for USB 3.0 as well as newer versions of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The final version of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is expected to land sometime in September of this year, with a beta build in June.

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[theoscentral]

I've installed it. It added my watermark on the bottom by my clock. See image:
http://localhostr.com/files/d5fb6c/capture.png

 

[RebelFlag]

other than the version number by the clock, is there anything else to note?

 

[theoscentral]

Quick to install. No seriously, I haven't seen anything. Bull I'll keep your informed.

 

[Xecutor]

What about the Windows Activation Technology hotfix that was "optional" a couple of months back? Is it auto-installed in the SP1, or is it not included still?

 

[tipstir]

Hope this patch fixes a couple of annoyances?

 

[tengeta]

Eh... I'll avoid it until its final. Wasn't the Vista SP leaked and whoever used it couldn't install the actual release? Plus, I don't want a watermark, I just BARELY got that off my desktop a month ago.

 

[Guest]

Hopefully it fixes some issues I'm experiencing.Like the wmp sharing thing wich tatally hogs up my 4gb of ram and e8400 at 4.0,uses it all like i'm doing a benchmark test or prime 95.....ridiculous!

 

[Guest]

@theoscentral You should be able to change the value of HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\PaintDesktopVersion to 0, log off or restart and it'll be gone.