Windows 7 Build 695x revealed at WinHEC 2008 China

[vista18000]

According to an IT website called IT168.com, Microsoft will show a more recent build of Windows 7 at WinHEC 2008 China. From the photos taken from the exhibition hall, we find the builds will be 6951 and 6956. Although we have confirmed that they will not be the official Beta 1 build, they are very close to Beta 1. The beta 1 build will most likely be released at CES 2009.

The following are some new exciting features in Build 6954 and 6956:

Build 6954 contains a new boot screen which shows animated items (or balls) that form the Windows logo.

Taskbar is fully funtional in this build.

Zoom function available now on desktop as well as multimedia files.

Jumplists can be accessed by right-clicking on a symbol in the taskbar

A more colorful start button when mouse hovering over it

Icons next to most used applications displayed leading to jump lists

Better hardware detection

Microsoft is planning to allow OEMs to have their own customized boot screens in Windows 7.

WinHEC 2008 China is scheduled from Dec 3, 2008 to Dec 4,2008. So stay tuned for more exciting information.

UPDATE: The opening keynote is just over. The build Microsoft give to attendees will be Build 6801.

UPDATE: Build 6956 screenshots are rolling in.

UPDATE: A photo of new boot screen. More to come...

UPDATE: The new boot screen video emerged: http://chris123nt.com/

UPDATE: More screenshots are coming in...

UPDATE: New picture of DVDs Build 6801 (IT168.com)

UPDATE: Build 6953 photo captured and added.

UPDATE: Just added new screenshots from PCBeta.com including the Control Panel, Jumplists and the Superbar.

UPDATE: New features in Build 6956: Redesigned Media Center Gadget! Scroll Down for some new screenshots.

Edited December 6, 2008 by vista18000

[Argi]

Need a vid of that bootscreen. ^^

[NienorGT]

Good news about the boot screen

[Rudy]

it's not hard to beat Vista's bootscreen ;) I think even Win95 had a better one...

[MrChuang]

Microsoft are going really well with this, only thing that could make it better is remove the boot process completely somehow... Can't wait to see the new bootscreen, sounds creative :)

[Ci7]

7.2 score

damit what kind of cpu is it ? i7 ? but that will mix it out

and it look like WSC system tray is gone

[Logikull]

Looks great... Can't wait for the Beta 1. :)

[vista18000]

7.2 score

damit what kind of cpu is it ? i7 ? but that will mix it out

and it look like WSC system tray is gone

The Windows Solution Center in Build 6801 has been changed into Windows Action Center

The old icon has been replaced by a flag icon

[vista18000]

A new photo just came in (the 1st one). This is the multi-touch machine.

[ToneKnee]

This is going to be leaked, you just know it.

[Ci7]

This is going to be leaked, you just know it.

who could you tell ?

if MS give the attendee then i am almost sure 99% it will go in the wild :p

[ToneKnee]

who could you tell ?

if MS give the attendee then i am almost sure 99% it will go in the wild :p

Not to be racist, but it is China afterall, It will leak.

[Dane]

Microsoft is planning to allow OEMs to have their own customized boot screens in Windows 7.

That I think is a mistake, they shouldn't let them. They'll make something completely ****ty looking. Thats just me though.

[Ambroos]

That I think is a mistake, they shouldn't let them. They'll make something completely ****ty looking. Thats just me though.

Same here. Just make it a nice uniform bootscreen, OEM's put enough crap on PC's already.

[profets]

Same here. Just make it a nice uniform bootscreen, OEM's put enough crap on PC's already.

couldnt agree more

[Ci7]

Same here. Just make it a nice uniform bootscreen, OEM's put enough crap on PC's already.

+1

[vista18000]

I'm curious to know which build they will get.

[ToneKnee]

I'm curious to know which build they will get.

The same build most likely.

[Calum Veteran]

I really am annoyed by how much bloat and crap OEMs put on PCs. I hope with Windows 7, they stop putting the crap on (although I doubt any will - Toshiba and Sony are unfortunately the ones that put most on. Sony put Google Desktop on thier's :blink:)

[vista18000]

I really am annoyed by how much bloat and crap OEMs put on PCs. I hope with Windows 7, they stop putting the crap on (although I doubt any will - Toshiba and Sony are unfortunately the ones that put most on. Sony put Google Desktop on thier's :blink:)

When I get a new PC from OEM, I always format the pre-installed OS and install a clean new one.

[Calum Veteran]

When I get a new PC from OEM, I always format the pre-installed OS and install a clean new one.

It makes so much sense to do that, but not everyone can unfortunately :(

Thank you for the new Windows 7 info btw. I can't wait! :)

[afusion]

This is why I can't trust pre-built machines anymore, so much garbage that's in your system.

But looking good so far for 7, it has really got me pumped. Although I rarely use my laptop I get all fuzzy inside about the 20% increase in battery life.

[jjrambo]

I liked Windows 2000 Boot Screen.

[djdanster]

ok granted a new build takes a while to create, but this build is from the 14th of November, so its new but surely not the newest build?

[vista18000]

It makes so much sense to do that, but not everyone can unfortunately :(

Thank you for the new Windows 7 info btw. I can't wait! :)

There will be much more information and screenshots after the opening keynote. I'll update the thread as fast as possible.