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  Posted: Mar 07

More details about a possible beta in April emerge. So, the release the date for Windows 7 SP1 could be sooner than expected (we currently expect a release in October/November as reported previously).

Install Windows 7 SP1

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  Posted: Mar 03

Some screenshots of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 have been leaked by cnBeta.com recently. Windows 7 Build 7601 aka Service Pack 1 will be available as a beta download soon. Closed beta: this month, Open beta: next month.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Build 7601

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  Posted: Feb 25

How to run old games and programs on Windows 7 Microsoft has released a patch to make Windows Vista and Windows 7 compatible with old games and programs. So, if you want to play old games or run old programs on Windows 7, you better download this.

Diablo 1, Halo 2, HAWX, HL1, THPS4, Doom 3, Warcraft 3 here we come (all supported now)

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  Posted: Feb 02

Are you getting the error message “Consider replacing your battery” in Windows 7 too often? Microsoft is already looking into the battery issues with Windows 7 and will soon provide a solution for the problem. In the meantime, you might want to try this temporary fix that will disable the error message.

Consider replacing your battery: Windows 7 Fix

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  Posted: Feb 02

A weird bug has been confirmed by Microsoft. If you select a “Solid Color” Background, your PC will need 30 seconds longer to boot up. Microsoft has released a hotfix by now.

Solid Color Desktop Background

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  Posted: Jan 24

The FSF (Free Software Foundation) is going global with their anti Windows 7 campaign, but the so-called 7 sins are totally ridiculous and the facts 100% wrong.
And why waste millions of dollar for an anti-Windows 7 campaign that could help to push the freeware market and actually compete with Windows 7?

FSF Anti Windows 7 Campaign

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  Posted: Jan 23

Ok, so while I was speculating when Windows 8 will be released, I was also looking for some news about a release date of Windows 7 Service Pack 1. When does it come out? Apparently, some screenshots of an early Service Pack 1 demo have been leaked. Rumors say that internal testing of Service Pack 1 has already begun. So, are there going to be any dramatic changes in Windows 7 SP1?

When Does Windows 7 Service Pack 1 come out?

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  Posted: Jan 18

Considering that there are so many users online on our site, you might want to join our Windows 7 chat room and talk about Windows 7 or Windows 8 for a while. If you have any Windows-related questions or waiting for the latest news, feel free to drop us a message.

Windows 7 Chat Room

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  Posted: Jan 04

Is the release date of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 close? According to Rafael Rivera it will be soon. Public beta testing for Service Pack 1 will begin shortly, but when does RTM come out?

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  Posted: Dec 29

It might sound like a bad April Fool’s joke, but it’s not. Some people have problems with a huge Windows 7 cursor appearing on their desktop. As long as you are not above 50, this might be a bit annoying, although it’s quite funny. Luckily, there’s a quick solution for this problem.

Windows 7 Cursor

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