Microsoft publishes list of changes in Windows 7 RC
Download Squad — ... Microsoft continues to plug away at Windows 7, patching holes, fixing bugs, and responding to a veritable avalanche of beta tester feedback. Today at the Engineering Windows 7 blog the team has produced a list which elucidates some of the changes that have been ...

Microsoft: Here are some of the Win 7 changes coming in the next build
All about Microsoft — ... from Microsoft. It looks like they’re getting it. In a February 26 post to the Engineering Windows 7 blog, Microsoft itemized some of the changes that it is making to Windows 7 that will be part of the Release Candidate (RC) test build that is widely expected in April. From the blog post introduction by Windows chief Steven Sinofsky:“(W)e want to start posting on the feedback and the engineering actions we’ve taken in responding to the feedback.  We won’t be able to cover all the changes (as we’re still busy making them), but for today ...

Microsoft: Seriously, we're listening to your Windows 7 feedback (Part 2: The Quickening)
SuperSite Blog — ... LOL. Microsoft is now so hell bent on proving that it is listening to user feedback that it has actually published a comprehensive list of the changes it is making to Windows 7 between the Beta release and the coming Release Candidate (RC). The changes are the result of Microsoft "working through all the feedback [they've] received on Windows 7" so they can "deliver a refined RC where the changes we made are all the reflection of feedback we have received." ...

MS Details Changes Coming in Windows 7 RC1
AppScout — ... Engineering 7 suggests we keep our eyes open for many changes. Here's a few I think are the most interesting (but read the post for quite a long list): ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate Update
I4U News — ... the UI and also deep in the underlying code. The list of changes starts with Aero Peek now available also during ALT+TAB cycling through the open apps. Aero Peek is also enabled now for touchscreen interfaces. Overall Microsoft details 36 changes that are more visible. The last point is about performance that shows how the beta test community helped Microsoft to improve the Start Menu open times. More details on the Windows 7 RC changes can be found on the Engineering Windows 7 blog . Via ...

Microsoft Going Too Fast? 36 Changes To Windows 7 Since Beta, Still No Beta 2
Silicon Alley Insider — ... But how fast is too fast? Microsoft today trumpeted 36 changes it's made in response to feedback on the Windows 7 Beta release. But none of that new code will undergo formal beta testing with users itself -- the next test version of Windows 7 is still the "release candidate," meaning Microsoft considers things just about wrapped up. ...

Windows 7: UI Design by Committee?
Microsoft Watch — ... I ask because of today's Engineering Windows 7 blog post about changes coming in the release candidate compared to the public beta. I'm simply stunned by how many relate to the user interface and how many appear to have resulted from beta tester feedback. arrow.gif ...

Microsoft Shows Off More Windows 7 Improvements
Wired: Epicenter — ... For now Microsoft isn’t talking about performance gains or speed increases, but the Engineering Windows 7 blog has a rundown of some of the user interface changes headed for Windows 7 RC1. ...

Around the Web 2.26.09: Yahoo CFO departure, Nokia laptops, Google tweets
L.A. Times Tech Blog — ... -- Windows 7 will make a slew of changes between beta and the Release Candidate: 36, to be exact. Engineering Windows 7 ...

Windows 7: Lots of Little Tweaks
Technologizer — ... , there’s been lots of speculation over just how willing the company would be to make changes to the OS’s functionality based on user feedback from the beta release. A new post at Microsoft’s official Engineering Windows 7 blog shows that it’s not adverse to to tweaks: The post lists dozens of fiddly little refinements to the interface based on testers’ requests. ...

Windows 7 RC updates
CrunchGear — ... Windows 7 just plain rocks, but the RC is getting some tweaks over the Beta 7000 release. According to the Engineering Windows 7 blog, a good amount of the changes will be done ‘under the hood’ but still, some updates will involve a visible difference. After perusing the list a bit, it seems most of the changes simplify the user experience and clean up the interface a bit more. Honestly though, the beta is amazing and I’m sure most users cannot wait to see what will change for the better. ...

Microsoft details Windows 7 RC changes
TechSpot — ... that safety was compromised. There are number of bug fixes, performance improvements and compatibility issues resolved as well – but don’t expect to see anything groundbreaking here. In fact, many Windows 7 testers have complained that the operating system was feature frozen before we even saw the first beta and that Microsoft was not sharing enough information about changes it planned to make in response to their feedback. Anyway, you can read the complete list of changes at the Engineering Windows 7 blog .

Windows 7 to get 2,000 bug fixes pointed out by testers
Engadget — ... [Via Daily Tech] Read - Some changes since beta for the RC Read - Feedback and engineering Windows 7 Continue reading Windows 7 to get 2,000 bug fixes pointed out by testers Filed under: Misc. Gadgets Windows 7 to get 2,000 bug fixes pointed out by testers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Windows 7 RC Change List and Yes, They Are Listening
jkOnTheRun — ... of the list with some changes I felt worth pointing out: Windows Flip (Alt+Tab) is combined with Aero Peek Better Taskbar scaling that fits more icons Jumplist suggestions are limited to 10 Multi-touch support for the on-screen keyboard (The Shift keys say “huzzah!”) Windows Media Player gains .MOV support Resuming media playback when waking from sleep You can catch the full list of changes on the Engineering Windows 7 blog. Now about that feedback bit… I was a ...

What's New in the Next Release of Windows 7 [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... blog has a list of thirty six "visible" changes coming in the next version of Windows 7. Here's a quickie list of the ones worth knowing and hotly anticipating or whatever: ...

Windows 7 RC adds new features; here's the list
Obsessable News Feed — ... , so you'll want to familiarize yourself with the changes to be prepared. Since it's still in development new changes are being introduced, so you might think that's hard to do but don't fret; Microsoft has used one of its official blogs to name some "visible" changes made in the transition from the beta test to the Release Candidate (RC) version of Windows 7. ...

Windows 7 to kill off QuickTime on PCs?
Bink.nu — ... The support for .mov files was mentioned deep in a long list of changes that are coming to the Windows 7 Release Candidate. ...

Will Microsoft Really Ship Windows 7 In September?
The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP — ... and new stuff. Which makes one believe that Microsoft has concluded what Windows 7 will have and that once the RC version is released and tested, they will go into production with the new operating system. This may also be good for the OEM’s who have seen a down turn in sales. But the real question is this. Will Windows 7 make those who are still using Windows XP flock to the new OS? What do you think? Comments welcome. Microsoft blog source.

Details on Some Feature Changes for Windows 7
I4U News — ... with one finger then tap with another to open the traditional right click menu. These new improvements are among some of the most significant and interesting that Microsoft has made to Windows 7 since the launch of the initial beta. It's nice to see that the company is taking feedback seriously, and it needs to. After the backlash that Vista was hit by Microsoft needs Windows 7 to perform well and as advertised. For a full list of the 36 improvements Microsoft is talking about, a blog post on the MSDN site explains all. Posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:15:38 CST | by Shane ...

Media-Related Windows 7 Beta Updates
Zatz Not Funny! — ... If you’re one of the many people running the Windows 7 beta you’ll be interested in this. Microsoft has announced several of the changes/updates being made to Windows 7 that will be included in the soon-to-be-released Windows 7 Release Candidate. A few of the media-related highlights from their notes include: ...

Windows 7 Gets Pre-Release Makeover
TechWeb — ... post that details the changes . Microsoft needs Windows 7 to be a hit. Vista, the company's current OS, has failed to catch on with mainstream computer users while businesses have shunned it outright. Many users have complained about Vista's hardware requirements, intrusive security measures, and lack of compatibility with older applications. Dissatisfaction with Vista has allowed Apple to gain share against Microsoft in the computer operating system market in recent months. Windows' market share in November fell below 90% for the first time in years while Mac OS is now ...

Windows 7 Gets Pre-Release Makeover
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... post that details the changes . Microsoft needs Windows 7 to be a hit. Vista, the company's current OS, has failed to catch on with mainstream computer users while businesses have shunned it outright. Many users have complained about Vista's hardware requirements, intrusive security measures, and lack of compatibility with older applications. Dissatisfaction with Vista has allowed Apple to gain share against Microsoft in the computer operating system market in recent months. Windows' market share in November fell below 90% for the first time in years while Mac OS is now ...

Windows 7 gets laundry list of changes
Tech Digest — ... obvious on the taskbar, along with keyboard shortcuts. There's also a multi-touch onscreen keyboard (so you can shift-tap stuff). There's better format support too, and anything that can't be played will be filtered out of Windows Media Player, so it doesn't bother you. There's also resuming video from sleep with actual files, like you would with a DVD, and some changes to what the Windows team call 'needy windows' - so you can see when a program wants your attention. The full list is worth a look, because it's got a lot more detail in. Most of this stuff we're unlikely to see ...

Windows 7 to Eliminate the Need for QuickTime?
AppScout — Give credit to TechRadar for noticing this one: Microsoft apparently is taking a step -- a tiny step -- toward eliminating QuickTime on the Windows platform. In its list of proposed changes to Windows 7, Microsoft notes this: "Also, while the support for video from some digital cameras worked great, we also got feedback about supporting a broader set of devices out of the box. We've since added support for Windows Media Player to natively support the .MOV files used to capture video for many common digital cameras. " That ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate makes a good OS even better
DVICE Atom Feed — ... The Redmondian engineers point out a list of 36 improvements, topped by further refinements to the excellent "Aero Peek" capability, now adding the glassy enlargement of a window as you slide through a 3D stack of windows using Alt-Tab. Vista users, you'll know what we mean. The tweak list is lengthy, so take a look at it to get an idea of how much Microsoft is listening to its beta testers. ...

Changes in Windows 7 Build 7048 (Pre RC?)
Redmond Pie — ... This build seems to be the first build after Beta(Build 7000) which brings some of those changes which Microsoft recently highlighted on their official blog for Windows 7. ...

Microsoft may let Windows 7 users turn browser off
Webware.com — ... as it moves from the beta to "release candidate" stage. However, the IE change was not one that was called out in a recent Microsoft blog posting on the topic. ...

Windows 7, a few more changes from Beta to RC…
Bink.nu — ... building on the recent post on some changes since Beta) on some of the changes you will see in the Release Candidate.  Again, there are many and this is not an exhaustive list.  Of course we continue to gather telemetry from the large number of people running the Beta full time.  Just a reminder, the Beta is the only official build from Microsoft.  Chaitanya compiled this list from a broad set of feature teams focused on visible changes based on feedback that go beyond “bug fixes”, though we included some of the more widely reported bugs on this list as ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate Changes Allow for Better Digestion and Productivity [Windows]
Gizmodo — ... running with a single window, the same shortcut will now switch to the program. When IE is running with several windows or tabs, holding down the Windows Logo and tapping the 2 key repeatedly will actually cycle through the open IE items off the taskbar (with Aero Peek). Letting go simply switches to the corresponding window. It works really similarly to the ALT +TAB shortcut. Now all we have to do is wait for April hopefully! [Microsoft: 1, 2] ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate Changes Increase Productivity and Workflow [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... it to the taskbar. User Account Control: • Increased security There will be two changes to the release candidate to UAC settings. The first change is that the UAC control panel will run in a "high integrity" process (thus requiring elevation). The second change will now prompt for a confirmation when you are changing the level of UAC. Now all we have to do is wait for April hopefully! [Microsoft: 1, 2, 3] ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate Changes Allows for Better Digestion and Productivity [Windows]
Gizmodo — ... running with a single window, the same shortcut will now switch to the program. When IE is running with several windows or tabs, holding down the Windows Logo and tapping the 2 key repeatedly will actually cycle through the open IE items off the taskbar (with Aero Peek). Letting go simply switches to the corresponding window. It works really similarly to the ALT +TAB shortcut. Now all we have to do is wait for April hopefully! [Microsoft: 1, 2] ...

Don't Expect Windows 7 for Back to School
Microsoft Watch — ... later. Windows 7 Beta 2 was an impressive piece of work. Kudos to Microsoft developers for cutting most of the Vista cancer out of Windows. Seven is lean, clean and pristine. So it's disappointing that Microsoft has lost its way, by making way, way, way too many post-public beta changes—many to the user interface. The changes easily would explain a May release candidate—assuming it's really Microsoft's plan. I still wouldn't bet against April or June. In two separate blog posts ( here and ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate Update
Official Windows Magazine | Home — ... cycle, we were receiving a “Send Feedback” report every 15 seconds for an entire week. Since then, the engineering team has been busy analyzing the feedback, fixing bugs, and working hard to improve the overall experience. Many of your suggestions helped us refine the new and improved taskbar, the behavior of Aero Peek, Touch, Windows Media Player, and much more. In case you have missed the previous E7 blog entry outlining some of these changes in detail, you can read about them here and ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate: The Technologizer FAQ
Technologizer — ... advise overwriting a shipping OS with a prerelease one. It’s simply safer to keep your old OS on hand in case anything goes wrong. 2. I’ve been using an earlier pre-release version of Windows 7. Should I get this one? Yes–even though Microsoft doesn’t support overwriting the earlier beta with the Release Candidate. For one thing, Microsoft fixed lots of bugs and made many meaningful improvements since the beta (some are detailed here and here). Besides, the beta will time out in August of this year, forcing you to replace it ...