Windows 7 Build 7100 RC (Changes/Bugs/Tweaks) Discussion

[Subject Delta]

Hi does anyone have a idea when the rc1 build 7100 will expire and stop workig

Thank You

Timebomb on pre-release builds is usually 365 days

I can't play any mkv files, the video stops and media player dies after 2 sec . I installed only the mkv specific codecs with K lite codec pack. Any idea or codec pack recommendation ?

KL codec pack (apart from containing pirated releases of Real and Quicktime) has some broken filters, and probably interferes with the default filters. I would recommend using the Windows 7 version of the Vista Codec Pack from here:

I apologise, someone appears to have screwed up the word filter to a point where it won't even let us link to codec packs that are legitimate FOSS packs, so go onto google, search for "Shark 007", go to the top link, and click the Windows 7 Codecs part

Still dies. I'll install VLC.

The KL codec pack probably broke the default filters, I would suggest you re-install Windows to restore them to their normal functionality

[Access Denied]

The superbar/taksbar/wtf ever its called, lol......still has the damn blur when you place it at the top of the screen. Not an issue at the bottom. You have to be chittin me, not one single tester at ms likes the superbar at the top? really? you serious? lol

I would rant, but this is beta. I love it too. Fast fast fast. Hammer out the bugs MS.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Use CCCP and install Media Player Homecinema Classic

(it comes included with the latest beta build of CCCP - http://www.cccp-project.net/beta/)

WMP12 is pretty hit/miss with HD content, it lags and stutters sometimes for me and even crashes, and I have a powerful system.

[Unknown_97784568745]

I apologise, someone appears to have screwed up the word filter to a point where it won't even let us link to codec packs that are legitimate FOSS packs, so go onto google, search for "Shark 007", go to the top link, and click the Windows 7 Codecs part

Last time I checked it included a nero codec.

[Zain Adeel]

im disappointed.. its a bug or either its intended...

when i delete sumthing.. it parmanently deletes it ... AS IN .. dun put it in recycle bin unless i drag it to the Bin..

??? WAT SAY??

[Deaf_Raiders]

Where can i get it?

[Stonkwell Bogtrotter]

im disappointed.. its a bug or either its intended...

when i delete sumthing.. it parmanently deletes it ... AS IN .. dun put it in recycle bin unless i drag it to the Bin..

??? WAT SAY??

Check your recycle bin options. This does NOT happen on mine.

[Zain Adeel]

its happenin on mine.. and like always did a clean install..

plus i cant even take the assessment.. get a BSOD!!!:. damn it never had a problem on ne older build.. :(

im sad....

i think ill download the public RC and install that... .... tch.. SAD ...

one more bug FOUND I NEVER HAD EVER::!!

the startmenu not gettin shorter if i choose to show less shortcuts.. DAMN.. did i get a fake or wat??

Ok.. Gettin more weird now..

that delete thing is happenin in just drive D..

not in C .. or E... WAT???.. can anybody help me??

[peterPL]

I can't play any mkv files, the video stops and media player dies after 2 sec . I installed only the mkv specific codecs with K lite codec pack. Any idea or codec pack recommendation ?

I recomended Media Player Classic + FFDShow codecs

[Zain Adeel]

and i cant even revert back..

i burned it on the RW on which i had 7057.. :(

ill just wait till 5th now

[Rob2687]

A built in auto wallpaper switcher?

I am impressed. :p

[consume]

Why is it that 7077 had more features and was more stable.......for example, my internet was not working when it prepared my desktop for the first time and also when IE8 crashed in 7077, itd come up with a window asking me to reopen the crashed tab or just close IE. That's not availible in 7100 and the taskbar glow is gone....why would they remove it after one build? They also removed my native resolution (1440x900) and i had to add it manually. 7100 doesn't even have send feedback or a new desktop wallpaper...whats the dealio...

[Access Denied]

You still can't select a different wallpaper for dual monitors. lol :p

[Unknown_97784568745]

They also removed my native resolution (1440x900) and i had to add it manually.

No, they haven't.

[Denis W. Veteran]

The Windows Media Center startup sound needs to be changed too, because it's just terrible. Why would anybody choose that? Why would anybody even make it?

I actually like it. It's as pompous as national anthems. :D

It is a little bit too long (the final drum beats should conclude before the menu items pop up, not right after they pop up).

Anyone elses volume "VERY" low? I've tried updating the drivers (hd audio).

Does it happen when you open certain applications or games? Sometimes you get the volume going from 100% all the way to 20%. If this is the case, open up the Sounds applet, go to the Communications tab, and set the option to 'do nothing.'

[rakeshishere]

I think build 7100 will not be RC build to be released on May 5th for the public mainly because it doesn't have Send Feedback option and this build looks like some sort of internal build.

[Livin in a box]

I think build 7100 will not be RC build to be released on May 5th for the public mainly because it doesn't have Send Feedback option and this build looks like some sort of internal build.

There aren't send feedback buttons on RC builds I don't believe.

[Subject Delta]

Last time I checked it included a nero codec.

I don't know, it may, but all I know is that everything included in it is free to distribute, and it contains nothing illegal

[Brendando]

There aren't send feedback buttons on RC builds I don't believe.

In this case, with the Windows 7 development teams attitude so far, I'm willing to bet there will be. Feedback, or so they certainly claim, has been instrumental to them so far. I doubt that's just gonna change in the blink of an eye. Besides, why turn down the opportunity to gather a huge amount of helpful data?

[Livin in a box]

In this case, with the Windows 7 development teams attitude so far, I'm willing to bet there will be. Feedback, or so they certainly claim, has been instrumental to them so far. I doubt that's just gonna change in the blink of an eye. Besides, why turn down the opportunity to gather a huge amount of helpful data?

It's still in there, just not on the windows. You've gotta look around for it.

[Avlor]

Is it just me, or in 7100 Aero Snap activates not when your mouse hits the edge of the screen with a window, but when you drag it close to the edge, like 20px? I actually preferred the previous version, as i like to have my windows close to edges but not maximized.. Now whenever I drag a window and the cursor is 20px from the edge it offers me to snap the window. Is there any reg. tweak or other way to change when the snap is invoked?

[consume]

No, they haven't.

Um what do you mean no they haven't? How are you going to tell me what problems I did or didn't have in windows 7? I had the same bug in 7022 and 7068 and it was fixed in builds up until 7100.

[Brandon Live Veteran]

Is it just me, or in 7100 Aero Snap activates not when your mouse hits the edge of the screen with a window, but when you drag it close to the edge, like 20px? I actually preferred the previous version, as i like to have my windows close to edges but not maximized.. Now whenever I drag a window and the cursor is 20px from the edge it offers me to snap the window. Is there any reg. tweak or other way to change when the snap is invoked?

That shouldn't have changed. Snap won't activate until the cursor actually hits the side. What graphics chip and driver do you have? Any window management utilities (Stardock stuff or what not) that might be messing with it?

[Luke777]

You still can't select a different wallpaper for dual monitors. lol :p

You can use http://www.binaryfortress.com/displayfusion/

works fine with windows 7 64 bit

[hdood]

That shouldn't have changed. Snap won't activate until the cursor actually hits the side. What graphics chip and driver do you have? Any window management utilities (Stardock stuff or what not) that might be messing with it?

I don't know if it's what he means, but if you resize until the mouse hits the top and then make it smaller again, it adds a massive margin. Slightly annoying if you want the window close to the edge and accidentally touch the edge.