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January 26, 2009
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Windows 7 Beta download closing shortly [Beta Software]

It is official now! Windows 7 Beta download will be closing shortly in 3 phases. January 27th – Users will get a warning that Windows 7 Beta download will start closing down shortly. Those who have not initiated the download and need Windows 7 Beta, must start on this date February 10th – New downloads [...]

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January 8, 2009
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Windows 7 Beta will be released on 9 January 2009

For all those waiting to obtain the official copy of Windows 7 Beta – download will be available through Windows 7 Beta site on 9 January 2009. Few points about this Beta copy: Windows 7 beta will be available for download only (no links).  Also, it will be available only for the first 2.5 million [...]

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December 27, 2008
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Windows 7 : Crash handling

Such a crash alert cannot be a surprise for a long time Windows user. This is how Windows has been traditionally handling unexpected application crashes. Thankfully, Windows 7 may put an end to this unhelpful way of reporting errors. Following is an example Windows 7 Crash alert: In Windows 7, one can expect an option [...]

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December 25, 2008
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Windows 7 : Accessibility Improvements

Windows 7 can be expected to have huge improvements, on the accessibility front.  You can read the official post here, on the accessibility features with Windows 7. In summary: UI Automation framework introduced with Windows Vista, has been greatly improved.  Now, the UI Automation and the legacy Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) system combine together with [...]

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December 25, 2008
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Can you expect Windows 7 by 2009?

Microsoft, earlier in 2008 has announced that Windows 7, a much needed successor for the troubled Windows Vista, will be released in early 2010. But, Don Reisinger of CNET News thinks otherwise. In his recent post, he discusses why Windows 7 might hit the shelves in 2009. In a similar note, Microsoft is working hard [...]

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