Windows 7 Service pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP 1 - BETA

Please Note: This early release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta is not available for
home users. The SP1 Beta does not provide new end-user features, and installation is not supported by Microsoft.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta helps keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level, provides ongoing improvements to the Windows Operating System (OS), by including previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms based on customer and partner feedback, and is easy for organizations to deploy a single set of updates.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta will help you:
Keep your PCs supported and up-to-date
Get ongoing updates to the Windows 7 platform
Easily deploy cumulative updates at a single time
Meet your users' demands for greater business mobility
Provide a comprehensive set of virtualization innovations
Provide an easier Service Pack deployment model for better IT efficiency

In order to download and install the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta you must currently have a Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 already installed.

To learn more about piloting, deploying and managing Windows 7, visit the Springboard Series on TechNet.

To learn more about SP1 Beta and Windows Server 2008 R2, visit the SP1 Details Page.

*Windows 7 Minimum System Requirements:
1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB of RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
DVD-compatible drive
Internet access (fees may apply)

Note: Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, BitLocker, or navigation through the use of “touch,” may require advanced or additional hardware. Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and 15 GB of available disk space.

Download using Windows Update for the 32-bit or 64-bit versions or download the ISO which contains both 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Check the FAQ for which version you should download.

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Hacking Windows Vista - Ebook

Hacking Windows Vista: ExtremeTech Steve Sinchak ISBN: 978-0-470-04687-6 Paperback 316 pages May 2007

Description:
Vista is the most radical revamping of Windows since 1995. However, along with all the fantastic improvements,

there are a couple of things that likely drive you up the wall. Don’t worry, though—just join forces with author

Steve Sinchak and you’ll end up feeling as though Microsoft designed Vista just for you! He shows you how to

tweak logon screen settings, build custom Sidebar gadgets, personalize Aero Glass with themes and visual

styles, turn your PC into an HDTV media center, fine-tune your firewall, and more.

Table of Contents:

* Acknowledgments.
* Introduction.
* Part I: Customizing Your Computer.
* Chapter 1: Customizing the Look of the Startup.
* Chapter 2: Customizing User Navigation.
* Chapter 3: Hacking the Desktop.
* Chapter 4: Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface.
* Chapter 5: Hacking Windows Explorer.
* Chapter 6: Hacking IE7.
* Chapter 7: Hacking Windows Media.
* Part II: Increasing Your System’s Performance.
* Chapter 8: Analyzing Your System.
* Chapter 9: Speeding Up the System Boot.
* Chapter 10: Making Your Computer Log On Faster.
* Chapter 11: Speeding Up Windows Explorer.
* Chapter 12: Optimizing Windows Core Components.
* Chapter 13: Speeding Up Your Web Browser and Network Connection.
* Part III: Securing Your System.
* Chapter 14: Windows Security.
* Chapter 15: Internet Security.
* Chapter 16: Protecting Your Privacy.
* Index.

Download Here:

http://hotfile.com/dl/51580713/90f1afc/HWVExtremeTech.rar.html

Microsoft_Visual_Studio_2010_Ultimate_V10.0.30319.1

Microsoft_Visual_Studio_2010_Ultimate_V10.0.30319.1_RTM_Incl_Key_Patch | 2.28GB

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate is the comprehensive suite of application lifecycle management tools for teams

to ensure quality results, from design to deployment. Whether you're creating new solutions or enhancing existing

applications, Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate lets you bring your vision to life targeting an increasing number of

platforms and technologies—including cloud and parallel computing.

Eliminate 'no repro' with IntelliTrace
The new IntelliTrace feature makes the "no-repro" discussion a thing of the past. Testers can file rich and

actionable bugs with system information, and even include an environment snapshot. That way developers can reproduce

the reported bug in the state it was found.

Understand existing architecture
The Architecture Explorer helps you understand and unleash the value of your existing code assets and their inter-

dependencies. You can produce detailed models of exactly how an application is constructed and even drill-down into

specific areas for a deeper understanding.

Ensure architectural compliance
Use the new layer diagram to define and communicate logical application architecture and to validate code artifacts

against the required architecture. Layer diagrams help your development efforts stay on track so your application

conforms to your original vision.
Embrace Manual Testing
Visual Studio Test Professional 2010, part of Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate, provides you with a single tool to

capture and update test requirements, automate navigation of manual tests, and speed up the fix and accept cycle by
capturing the entire test context. This provides developers with everything they need to ensure that every error is

reproducible.
Be proactive about agile project management
Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate is optimized for today's iterative development process with features that help you

remain productive and react to potential risks before they happen. You can monitor the health of your project using
reports that are automatically generated. Plus manage your project's capacity with historical data and Microsoft
Excel-based planning documents.


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Windows 2008 Server Ebooks More...

MS Press - Windows Server 2008 PKI and Certificate Security (2008)

 

MS Press - Windows Server 2008 Security Resource Kit (2008)

 

Windows Server 2008 Ebooks

Addison Wesley - The Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008 (2008)

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/297226058/Addison_Wesley_-_The_Complete_Guide_to_Windows_Server_2008__2008_.rar

McGraw-Hill - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration (2008)

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/297227163/McGraw-Hill_-_Microsoft_Windows_Server_2008_Administration__2008_.rar

McGraw-Hill - Microsoft Windows Server 2008, A Beginner's Guide (2008)

Download Link:

 http://rapidshare.com/files/297222292/McGraw-Hill_-_Microsoft_Windows_Server_2008__A_Beginner_s_Guide__2008_.rar

McGraw-Hill - Microsoft Windows Server 2008, The Complete Reference (2008)

Download Link:

  http://rapidshare.com/files/297218286/McGraw-Hill_-_Microsoft_Windows_Server_2008__The_Complete_Reference__2008_.rar

MS Press - MCTS Self Paced Training Kit Exam 70-640 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (2008)

Download Link:

  http://rapidshare.com/files/297218313/MS_Press_-_MCTS_Self_Paced_Training_Kit_Exam_70-640_Configuring_Windows_Server_2008_Active_Directory

MS Press - MCTS Self Paced Training Kit Exam 70-642 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (2008)

Download Link:

 http://rapidshare.com/files/297722406/MS_Press_-_MCTS_Self_Paced_Training_Kit_Exam_70-642_Configuring_Windows_Server_2008_Network_Infrastr.html 

MS Press - Transitioning Your MCSA-MCSE To Windows Server 2008 (2009)

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/297727904/MS_Press_-_Transitioning_Your_MCSA-MCSE_To_Windows_Server_2008__2009_.rar.html

MS Press - Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Resource Kit (2008)

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/297556757/MS_Press_-_Windows_Server_2008_Terminal_Services_Resource_Kit__2008_.rar

MS Press - Windows Server 2008 Inside Out (2008)

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/297722732/MS_Press_-_Windows_Server_2008_Inside_Out__2008_.rar.html

MS Press - Windows Server 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection (NAP) (2008)

Download Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/297544447/MS_Press_-_Windows_Server_2008_Networking_and_Network_Access_Protection__NAP___2008_.rar

Major features of each Windows 7 version (SKU)

Key Features	Windows 7 Starter	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Enterprise / Ultimate
Improved Windows Taskbar and Jumplists	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Windows Search	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Join a Homegroup	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Windows Media Player	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Back-up & Restore	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Action Center	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Device Stage	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Enhanced home media streaming, including Play To	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Application Capabilities	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Live Thumbnail Previews from Taskbar		✓	✓	✓	✓
Fast User Switching		✓	✓	✓	✓
Create ad-hoc wireless networks		✓	✓	✓	✓
Internet Connection Sharing		✓	✓	✓	✓
Aero Glass & advanced Window navigation			✓	✓	✓
Windows Touch (Multi-touch and handwriting support)			✓	✓	✓
Create a Homegroup			✓	✓	✓
Windows Media Center			✓	✓	✓
DVD Video Playback and authoring			✓	✓	✓
Location aware printing				✓	✓
Domain Join & Group Policy Controls				✓	✓
Remote Desktop Host				✓	✓
Advanced Back-up (Network & Group Policy)				✓	✓
Encrypting File System				✓	✓
BitLocker & Bitlocker To Go					✓
AppLocker					✓
DirectAccess					✓
BranchCache					✓
MUI Language Packs					✓

Windows 7 any version Installation

Try Windows 7 for Free Through a Tweak



1) Extract all contents of the ISO to a folder on the deskop. I recommend using 7-Zip to open the ISO up.

2) Browse into the folder where you extracted all the files to and open up the /sources/ folder and locate ei.cfg.



3) At this point, you have two options:
Delete: If you delete this file, it will give you options on which version you want to install during installation.
Edit: If you edit this file, you can set which version of Windows you want it to install automatically.

If you chose to EDIT the file, just open the ei.cfg file in notepad and edit:

Change the word to Ultimate or any other version you would like to install.

Ultimate

Professional

HomePremium

HomeBasic

Starter



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