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Update: MSFT to RTM Windows 7 by June 26? Build 7260 leaks

Tom Warren
16 June 2009 - 16:41
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Earlier today Neowin reported that Windows 7 build 7232 had leaked. What a difference a few more hours makes, now 7260 has leaked and the Russian site Wzor claims that Microsoft will build the RTM (release to manufacturing) build between June 15-19.

If Wzor is correct, and that's a big if and rumour, then we may see the final Windows 7 RTM build ready this weekend. Internal sources indicate that 7260 is still the latest build under the win7_rtm branch. Build 7260 carries the tag 7260.win7_rtm.090612-2110 and is an RTM escrow build meaning vigorous testing will commence to ensure this is the final code unless there are show stopper bugs. Folks inside Microsoft who wish to remain anonymous have also indicated that many people internally are growing tired and bored of the leaks and want development to conclude as soon as possible. I think everyone here at Neowin feels the same, lets see what the weekend brings.

Microsoft will officially release Windows 7 to the public on October 22.

Updated: According to our own reliable sources Microsoft is set to RTM by June 26.

Don't forget to grab the latest Windows 7 wallpaper (Harmony):

Comments (138)

  1. mucter - 16 June 2009 - 16:44

    wtfbbq? They are spitting out builds "like a bawsss".

  2. freeeekyyy - 17 June 2009 - 06:45

    That's because they are the boss.

  3. bluewind. - 17 June 2009 - 17:07

    Talk to corporate.


    Like a bawss.

  4. Señor Fake ASDF - 18 June 2009 - 01:26

    Hit on Deborah...


    Like a Boss....


    Get Rejected...


    Like a boss....

  5. Tommy DW - 19 June 2009 - 11:37

    Suck a dudes dick...like a boss
    Suck my own dick...like a boss

  6. leo221 - 16 June 2009 - 16:45

    bring it on!

  7. Lord Ba'al - 17 June 2009 - 01:28

    Still .vhd only though, and what's worse, x86 only so far.

  8. signalpirate - 16 June 2009 - 16:45

    so this build expires before RC??

  9. lee27 - 16 June 2009 - 17:26

    Same date. 1st of March 2010. It's written in US format.

  10. Glendi - 17 June 2009 - 00:24

    lee26 said,
    Same date. 1st of March 2010. It's written in US format.

    Please translate it to European, I can't understand.

  11. Raa - 17 June 2009 - 09:16

    Nah, MS doesn't suppor the EU anymore... jks :P

  12. TOOLaudiofan - 16 June 2009 - 16:45

    Holy crap. There is no way in hell Microsoft is not intentionally leaking these! I mean, are they are really that focused on getting this out the door, they can't find the leak?

    Man I can't wait till October 22.

  13. ork - 16 June 2009 - 16:54

    There are 10000+ people in windows org alone who have access to the builds, not counting other groups and individuals who have access. The builds are too huge to be keyring'd based on users. So any of these employees could be the source of the leak.

    However, the point is these leaks are not hurting MSFT (as long as windows genuine advantage included in Win 7 is not broken), they are on the other hand providing valuable data for bug fixes.

  14. cerealfreak - 16 June 2009 - 21:26

    ork said,
    There are 10000+ people in windows org alone who have access to the builds, not counting other groups and individuals who have access. The builds are too huge to be keyring'd based on users. So any of these employees could be the source of the leak.

    However, the point is these leaks are not hurting MSFT (as long as windows genuine advantage included in Win 7 is not broken), they are on the other hand providing valuable data for bug fixes.


    The WGA has already been broken as has the timestamp

  15. DanJamesJr - 21 June 2009 - 03:38

    TOOLaudiofan said,
    Holy crap. There is no way in hell Microsoft is not intentionally leaking these!


    Controversy man.. Microsoft loves when people talk!

  16. Max™ - 16 June 2009 - 16:48

    Folks inside Microsoft who wish to remain anonymous have also indicated that many people internally are growing tired and bored of the leaks and want development to conclude as soon as possible

    What the hell? They're developing the damn thing. Why should leaks interest them? And for gods sake, don't rush the last week of development.

  17. +Northgrove - 16 June 2009 - 19:10

    Yeah, haha, how odd isn't that :S How do leaks impact their work on their product?

  18. +Squirts MacIntosh - 16 June 2009 - 19:16

    ^ Agreed! That comment doesn't make any sense at all to me.

  19. +Brandon Live - 16 June 2009 - 19:59

    None of us care or are in a hurry, don't know where that came from. Nothing is going to be "rushed." We have a plan and we're sticking to it.

    The leaks are getting really annoying though. I hope that person screws up and gets fired Real Soon Now.

  20. winlonghorn - 16 June 2009 - 20:56

    Brandon Live said,
    None of us care or are in a hurry, don't know where that came from. Nothing is going to be "rushed." We have a plan and we're sticking to it.

    The leaks are getting really annoying though. I hope that person screws up and gets fired Real Soon Now.


    Can't blame you there. It is a real pain when you put so much into a product and then it leaks. What I can say though is that you all are doing tremendous work at Microsoft. This is the best release of Windows ever and I am proud to be a Windows user thanks to your hard work. Don't let the idiots of the world discourage you by any means. They exist and are a pain, but they are not worth it. lol.

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