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Microsoft has a list of Windows 7 minimum recommended system hardware specification requirement for desktop, notebook, netbook, nettop, laptop computer and tablet PC that intends to run any versions and editions of Windows 7. However, not all computers is required to meet these requirements though, and in fact, some PC is not even allowed to have such high hardware specifications.

Windows 7 Starter is one of the SKU editions that available for Windows 7, and is engineered to target netbook small notebook PC class system worldwide, which typically has lower CPU clock speed and RAM memory. This is departure from Windows XP and Vista Starter Edition which was designed to run on low end equipment and sold only in developing markets. Instead, Windows 7 Home […]

Together with Windows 7 RTM, Windows Server 2008 R2 has also been released to manufacturing. Windows Server 2008 R2 also has the same build version number of 6.1.7600.16385.090713-1255, which was compiled on July 13, 2009. There is no official or original DVD ISO images for Windows Server 2008 R2 been leaked or available for general download yet. However, the original genuine Windows Server 2008 R2 […]

Windows Server 2008 R2 (Windows 7 Server) has been released to manufacturing (RTM), with the same build version with Windows 7, that’s 6.1.7600.16385. The difference is that the availability schedule of Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM code will be faster than RTM release schedule of Windows 7.

Apple’s iPhones has been getting a good traction in consumer market but some may wonder how this device can be fitted into enterprise use where security and encryption are the major concerns. However, with the full rich of eco-partners and software developers’ support, this device capability can be scaled up and extended to corporate and enterprise use. Just recently, RSA, the EMC’s security division has […]

Microsoft finally announces on July 22nd, 2009 that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (both share same code base and designed to lock-step) have been released to manufacturing (RTM) milestone. In fact, the RTM of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 has been expected for quite some time, which is rumored to be on July 13th, 2009, although official time line stressed second half […]

Windows 7 RTM has been officially announced where the RTM build is signed off as build version 6.1.7600.16385.090713-1255 with general availability (GA) set to debut publicly on October 22nd, 2009 for retail purchase on online or neighborhood stores worldwide and preinstalled on new computer. Following is the consolidated information available on Windows 7 RTM in FAQ style.

Almost everybody who care about Windows 7 probably already knew that . What’s not so certain is how early and how fast the privileged few can download the Microsoft officially released Windows 7 DVD ISO images and leak them to Internet for everybody else. Although not yet officially announced, and is , and will RTM by July 24th, 2009.

August 6th, 2009 will be the latest day where Windows 7 enthusiasts will be able to download the official unmodified and untouched Windows 7 DVD ISO images, if not earlier. Windows 7 RTM is said to be build version 6.1.7600.16385, with general availability set on October 22nd, 2009. However, some people such as Microsoft partners, OEMs, MSDN and TechNet subscribers are expected to receive the […]

It’s possible the Windows 7 ISO or DVD disc media that end-user possessed may be restricted to install a single edition or version of Windows 7 only. For example, a Windows 7 Professional media may not prompt option to select which edition of Windows 7 to install, and instead will install Windows 7 Professional edition. Likewise for Windows 7 Ultimate DVD ISO image or disc […]