Category Archives: 7

Windows 7 has been released to Manufacturing!

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Nerd

Ok folks, If you went out and grabbed Windows 7 RC1, you pretty much have the real deal!  Only minor items have been changed in the final product. It’s official. Windows 7 has released to manufacturing. http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2009/jul09/07-22Windows7RTMPR.mspx When will be … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 to be “Generally available” on October 22, 2009

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Nerd

According to the Windows Blog, Windows 7 is going to be “generally available” on October 22, 2009.  Of course you might be able to snag up a copy of it sooner, especially with a MSDN subscription, or if you attend … Continue reading →

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Microsoft release RSAT for Windows 7

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Nerd

Looks like Microsoft got it right this time… Unlike the Windows Vista version of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) that released months after Vista was, Microsoft has released the Windows 7 version of RSAT. I am personally very happy … Continue reading →

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Download Windows 7 RC Now!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Nerd

Ok folks, it’s Cinco de Mayo, and it’s time to download Windows 7 Release Candidate!  Don’t forget, it will not expire until June 1, 2010 (although, after May 1, it will reboot every 2 hours… no really) From Microsoft.com: You … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Release Candidate good through June 1, 2010

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Nerd

May 5, 2009.  Go ahead and mark your calendars boys and girls – this is the date that Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is going to be publicly available.  Great news is, it will not expire until June 1, 2010~  … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 gets XP virtual mode

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Nerd

I’m sure you know what Virtual PC is.  Well, Windows 7 is going to have it’s own variant called Windows XP Mode, with some really awesome features.  Not only will it support true hardware virtualization, but you will be able … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Nerd

I’ve really enjoyed running Windows 7, especially the keyboard shortcuts.  Not having to touch the mouse tends to speed things up.  Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts: Windows + ↑ (Up Arrow) – Maximize window Windows + ← (Left … Continue reading →

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