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 Dec 5 2008, 04:21 PM
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 The latest publically-known Windows 7 build, 6956, has been leaked. It is the build given to WinHEC China attendees and probably looks similar to the leaked screens of 6954, including the new bootscreen. Currently only a VHD has been leaked, but it should be able to be converted into an ISO. There are also some rumors of an ISO leaking soon, but it is unknown when. Download: Windows 7 build 6956 torrent --------------------  |
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Dec 5 2008, 04:48 PM
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 Longhorn/Athens Enthusiast  Group:  AdministratorPosts: 7,525 Joined: 20-August 06 From: Halifax, Kanada (902) Member No.: 3,286 OS: Windows Longhorn/Windows 7 |
let the fun begin!!!!
QUOTE mounted the vhd in 6801, and copied all the files to an empty partition. (make sure you can see hidden files in explorer!!) then booted from the 6801 dvd, and did a start-up repair. after that, IT BOOTED 6956 FOR ME or QUOTE you need 2 empty partitions on your hard-disk. and you need build 6801 installed. in build 6801 mount the vhd with the disk management.. copy all the files from the vhd disk to an empty partition. (make sure you see AND copy the hidden files too!!) reboot with the 6801 dvd, repair boot. restart and you have 6801 and 6956 installed. start 6959 in safe mode.. (the second windows 7 in the list, and press f8) wait till all your devices are installed. reboot. now you have 6956 succesfully installed! (in 6959 you can format the 6801 partition, and repair again with the 6801 dvd) ^^ seems easy enough...  peas cityboy --------------------  moves are being made, trust me! and Kanye still sux |
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Dec 5 2008, 05:12 PM
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 Now shiny and red ↓. Group: VIP Member Posts: 4,026 Joined: 19-May 07 From: North yorkshire, England Member No.: 14,313 OS: 7600x64, Ultimate and Professional. |
Sweet, thanks for the news.
Although, isn't it still against the forum rules to post links to Windows 7, as it isn't abandonware. |
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Dec 5 2008, 05:44 PM
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 Live much?  Group: Member Posts: 4,362 Joined: 7-March 07 From: Southampton, UK Member No.: 10,880 |
No because it isnt a BETA, I think its just a continuum of the longhorn rules?
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Dec 5 2008, 07:27 PM
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The RAR will not work with a simple extract and then burned as an ISO. Contained inside is a VHD file. It is very unclear as to how to actually get it to work. The Chinese claims to have successfully installed it but I seem to be having much trouble.
Someone on the link below claimed to have found a way: http://windows7center.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=23 But I advise that this is a difficult procedure and it might be better to just wait for the ISO to be created instead. |
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Dec 5 2008, 07:27 PM
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Now shiny and red ↓. Group: VIP Member Posts: 4,026 Joined: 19-May 07 From: North yorkshire, England Member No.: 14,313 OS: 7600x64, Ultimate and Professional. |
I thought Longhorn links were only tollerated due to the fact they were abandonware?
In which case they could not apply to Win 7 |
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Dec 5 2008, 07:29 PM
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Live much? Group: Member Posts: 4,362 Joined: 7-March 07 From: Southampton, UK Member No.: 10,880 |
Tbh... Its not illegal so we're not doing anything wrong, rob.
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Dec 5 2008, 07:32 PM
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Now shiny and red ↓. Group: VIP Member Posts: 4,026 Joined: 19-May 07 From: North yorkshire, England Member No.: 14,313 OS: 7600x64, Ultimate and Professional. |
Alright then, in that case, any information as to the stability and compatability with this build? compared to 6801.
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Dec 5 2008, 07:35 PM
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Live much? Group: Member Posts: 4,362 Joined: 7-March 07 From: Southampton, UK Member No.: 10,880 |
The taskbar is different afaik and tbh thats the only change i know about right now.
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Dec 5 2008, 09:13 PM
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did anybody successfully get it on yet?
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Dec 5 2008, 09:25 PM
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 Experienced Member  Group: Princess Posts: 376 Joined: 31-December 06 From: San Miguel De Salinas , Spain Member No.: 7,873 OS: Mac OS 10.5 Leopard |
torrent not working for me
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Dec 5 2008, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE (emmab2006 @ Dec 5 2008, 10:25 PM)  torrent not working for me try http://dl-sh-ocn-2.pchome.net/06/al/WinHEC.6956.rar the forum i previously post contain useful information =) |
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Dec 5 2008, 09:37 PM
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Live much? Group: Member Posts: 4,362 Joined: 7-March 07 From: Southampton, UK Member No.: 10,880 |
^ Its currently being uploaded on the public one...
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Dec 5 2008, 10:56 PM
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Windows Enthusiast  Group:  Editor in ChiefPosts: 1,404 Joined: 5-September 06 From: USA Member No.: 3,975 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate |
Posting from 6956 and there's a few changes around but in all its not that different from 6801 but its noticeably faster.
Might do a review on it. --------------------  Redefining what i do. Retelling what is true. |
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Dec 5 2008, 11:31 PM
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 Member Group: Member Posts: 64 Joined: 20-May 07 Member No.: 14,339 OS: Windows 7 Build 7260 |
I'm posting from 6956 as well and it is a noticeably faster and seems to use a little less memory. The only thing is when I use Internet Explorer it'll take upwards of two minutes to open up any webpage so I have to use Firefox, also for some reason I have Vista's crappy boot screen instead of the new one. I LOVE the new taskbar though, it looks so much better then the unlocked one from 6801.
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Dec 5 2008, 11:36 PM
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Forum Guru Group: Member Posts: 693 Joined: 20-May 07 From: Wales Member No.: 14,373 OS: Ubuntu 9.10 x64 |
I found a way of converting it from vhd to a vmware virtual hard disk
1.download winimage from http://www.winimage.com/download.htm 2.install 3. run and click disk, click convert virtual disk image, find the extracted vhd 4. save with file type vmdk unfortunately it is shareware so make sure you convert it in the next 30 days EDIT: sorry didnt get vmware to recognise the vmdk This post has been edited by Richard_Arkless: Dec 5 2008, 11:55 PM |
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Dec 5 2008, 11:52 PM
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 Member Group: Member Posts: 75 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Marietta, OH Member No.: 2,097 OS: Windows 7 Build 7000 |
has anyone figured out how to convert the vhd to an iso? and i noticed the vhd is only 43.9mb..
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Dec 5 2008, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE (Richard_Arkless @ Dec 6 2008, 12:36 AM) I found a way of converting it from vhd to a vmware virtual hard disk 1.download winimage from http://www.winimage.com/download.htm 2.install 3. run and click disk, click convert virtual disk image, find the extracted vhd 4. save with file type vmdk unfortunately it is shareware so make sure you convert it in the next 30 days EDIT: sorry didnt get vmware to recognise the vmdk What would this do? |
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Dec 6 2008, 12:05 AM
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Forum Guru Group: Member Posts: 693 Joined: 20-May 07 From: Wales Member No.: 14,373 OS: Ubuntu 9.10 x64 |
QUOTE (craz @ Dec 5 2008, 11:59 PM) What would this do? well what is in the vhd is windows 7 actually installed, meaning no setup, so if we could find a converter, we could convert it from vhd to lets say vmdk and run it in a vm but so far no luck |
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Dec 6 2008, 12:12 AM
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Member Group: Member Posts: 75 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Marietta, OH Member No.: 2,097 OS: Windows 7 Build 7000 |
it's not working for me in virtual pc...
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