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After two weeks of leak drought, we finally have Windows 7 RC download leaked on April 24 at 12:57AM EST. The torrent can be found on all popular major torrent sites. The leak came just two days after Microsoft issued the RC to TAP Gold partners and OEMs as reported by Neowin yesterday. We’ve received confirmation from one of our forum members, wguimb, that this image is indeed real and being seeded by him. File image details below:

Windows 7 Build 7100 image details:
Build String: 7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700
File Name: 7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso
Size: 2.36GB // 3.04 GB
MD5 Hash: 8867C13330F56A93944BCD46DCD73590 (x86 only)
CRC32: E8A1C394
SHA-1: 7D1F486CA569EFFFFB719CFB48355BB7BF499712
Torrent Hash: C738F422D 6C36C36A 655BEFB3 21E51E4A 2C84B7EE // A4835C20 4C7FC504 704C9376 73A8762A B9F2E761
Changelog:
A source informed me that only bugs were fixed since build RC escrow (7077) which is expected.
Is this build fake?
Some users opened up cversion.inf to find that it differed from the one that Microsoft showed on their blog. I have confirmed with a source that the MinClient value is set at 7077 by default.
Remember that you cannot perform an upgrade install with this build without modifying a file. It is recommended that you do a clean install. Microsoft urges users to do the same or upgrade from Vista. If you feel that you really need to do a build-to-build upgrade installation, go here and scroll down to How-To.
Microsoft accidentally put up a page saying that the RC will be released on May 5th earlier this week. However, wzor.net suspects that it will be publicly released after Microsoft’s TechEd event on May 15th. Windows 7 Center will keep you posted on when the official RC comes from Microsoft.
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Woot Woot
its about time!
changelog?
not yet available, will be updated if significant. Windows 7′s features development was finished and frozen long ago, most changes are probably towards optimization and bug fixing but we’ll let you know if there are any surprises
Anyone have the md5 and torrent hash for x64?
Windows_7_Ultimate_x64_RC_Build_7100.4866676.TPB
(torrent)
A4835C204C7FC504704C937673A8762AB9F2E761
hash
Hooray
Great news. I’ll try the x64 one, I was really waiting for this.
downloading, seeds 434 peers 5712
This is what you get when you click the link.
Not Found (aka 404)
You’re looking for something that does not, has not, will not, might not or must not exist …
… but you’re always welcome to search for it.
Has anyone tried the backup facility in these windows 7 buids?
I was wondering if it was reliable enough to use to backup and restore data from a previous build to this RC build.
the links to PB show 404 – not found!
I can`t find any downloads on torrets sites… where
piratebay was blocked here yesterday. any other way to download?
notifications on. please reply to this one
thanks
great news. any idea when there will be leaked localized rcs ( german x64 ) ?
Yoy might try this link:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/04/24/windows-7-rc-build-7100-iso-leaked-torrent-download/
Or maybe not, extremely slow……
Improving now… should be downloaded in 3 – 4 hours here……
Thanks. It’s working. Slowly but steadily.
I`m at 50% now……
niiice! i had a net disconnection so its gone down to 50-100KB/s again
Btw, it’s literally got hundreds of seeds and peeers. wow. and the file only became live yesterday. this is amazing stuff.
Found it on rapidshare:
http://www.warez-bb.org/viewtopic.php?t=2471054&start=0
ah… downloading at 10MB/s from RS. This is the life. Only 10% of the torrent was done. Stopped that. Insanity. Seems I’ll still beat you to it
I see that, but its a bunch of RAR-files…. I am completed with the ISO-file within 1, 5 hours…. and I am not that in a hurry. Good luck…
Yeah, I see your point. Anyway, burning the ISO now.
Great…. pity its clean install only huh? One have to install everything fresh… its a few hours work, but hope its worth it.
You can still upgrade from 7077 build or modify cversion file to upgrade from any build, but its not recommended
Yeah, I read that somewhere, but I think I`ll go for clean install. In spite of the hours of installing programs….
Hope I don`t have to repeat it in the next few months…. I think its the 4th version I am getting now…
yeah, it’s best to do a clean install. up and running.
Up and running perfect
Used Beta key and activated….
Do beta keys still activate it?
They should. Let me know if anyone has a problem
I gotta know before I can install it.
Windows 7, RC Build 7100 installed with a Beta key, activated and running fine
Awesome you got it installed Bober. I’m excited to install my own copy.
You can download 50 screenshots of the build: 7100 screenshots.
Yup… go and get it and install. Some work installing everything again, but…..
what’s the different between 7077 and build 7100 ?
Some bugs fixed and better compatibility, nothing much. But to me, it seems faster than 7077. 7077 was a bad build for me.
Finally!!!!!!!!!! Iv been waiting for this day for WEEKS… Windows 7 Offical RC1
Thank You To All Of You Dishonest Microsoft Affiliate Leakers. Im just glad theres still people that actually post REAL leaks with right build number.
شكرا جزيلا
Thanks
golden sword
Attention!
You will download this for days from torrent-trackers… I found an awesome link on Russian website with just one file – iso, which is Build 7100. Enjoy:
http://letitbit.net/download/64310040c527dec/7100.0.090421_1700_x86fre_client_en_us_Retail_Ultimate_GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso.html
Much faster than torrents!
Didn’t understand how this site works… should i click free and type what symbols? can’t see any
Any direct link?
Just click one the third button – free, and then type the symbols next to the button “Download file”. Then you should wait a minute and get your direct link (will be on top of the page in blue).
We don’t offer download links anymore. Most people looking for leaks know where to download and it’s not necessarily legal or illegal
May 5th is the public release date. It’s on Bittorrent if you really want it
Can U install this in XP?
No, Windows 7 is a separate operating system
کیا بات ہے مزہ آ گیا۔
Wow what a Windows.. I love it! Best ever.
I downloaded and installed from the russian site. I made an upgrade from build 7077 without modifying anything and it works just fine
So no need to do a clean install if u don’t wan’t the extra work
So you downloaded what I uploaded. Thank you! 19 hours that I spent doing that, are small price for helping people. Also, thanks to Al, that did not delete my message considered as SPAM. (Russian websites less loyal). Waiting for a new leak!
Hmm. Po kiego się rwać. 5Maja już tuż tuż.
Czyż nie prościej i bezpieczniej pobrać RC z oryginalnej dystrybucji Microsoftu?
Hello gays! I had win 7 build 6.1.7000 beta, and I activated it with Windows_7_All_versions_PlusPatch_V6_By_ZabuzaMox
and everithing work just fine, but when I downloaded win 7 build 6.1.7100 RC from that Russian website I couldn’t crack it :-S
I live for win 7, so help me to “survive”, can anyone tell me how to crack this version of windows…. TNX IN ADVANCE!
GUYS(<=gay)!!! (sorry cause of mistake, my English isn’t very good:-S)
No need to crack Windows 7, they give serial numbers which you can still get.
Get a beta key here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx
and use that to activate your coy of Windows 7. They are letting everyone use it for a year legitimately.
TNX Wingnut, it worked:-) One (few) more question, ….. What is newest ver of win 7 (RC)? I read about ver 6.1.7105… and somebody mentioned that ver 6.1.7106 is available just in Chines edition.. is it worth to search for 6.1.7105/6 ver, and what are main difference between them!?
Hmm Does this build incl XP Mode? Also, I have a copy of XP SP3 already. Would they be giving away a free license?
Im not sure, I too wanted to try that option. But, i dont think that XP mode option would’ve be provided in RC. Let me try and update you, as i’ve already upgraded from Vista SP1 to W7-7100 version
AFAIK yes they are doing exactly that
Yes it’s Win 7 7100 only.
Ive downloaded the above torrent, upgraded from Vista SP1 (SP1 is mandatory to upgrade) to Windows 7 RC, from which im updating this comment.
See my post – Windows 7 RC download is correct version – http://jinishans.blogspot.com/2009/05/windows-7-release-candidate-rc-download.html
我觉得还是7的7100版好,我去下了,谢谢你们!汉化去!中国china还没有,要到5月5日!
We have to wait till may 5th too. Right now everyone is getting from p2p sources
你是哪的人,美国吗!
Canada
I have been looking and looking and reading comments and specifications and requirements yet I cannot seem to find anything that has to do with voice recognition I know that Windows Vista has voice recognition software because that’s what I have been using for the past year on my Windows Vista
Inspiron 530,Intel Pentium Dual Core processor E2160 (1.80GHz,800FSB)
2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
17 in (17 in viewable) SE178WFPC, Flat Panel Display
250GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
16X DVD+/-RW Drive
I have the 32 bit and I haven’t been able to track down 32 bit
Thank you, I completed over 1GB and was fretting about trojan scare, now its confirmed clean.
this is goog approch from microsoft.
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Hey we all need crack for windows 7 before march 2010.Otherwise this will expire
I have, nice crack – for all ver of win 7:-) If anyone need it just send me private mail…. mutagen90@hotmail.com
where can i get a product key that does not expire? coz i think that the one being given by microsoft has expiration date. around august i think. please reply. thank you
The keys work forever, it’s the operating system that expires. Just do a search on the site for activation keys and you’ll find some
thanks i am a chinese
i want to use windows 7 plz provide me
Thanks alot.
tnx
Here you find crack and Win7 for download without limitations. http://www.bigbx.com/software/44-windows-7-build-7077-x86-32bit-ultimate.html
thank you i am thai
it`s a shame ppl are cracking one of the best operating systems on the market and the makers don`t get rewarded for doing a damn good job
veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy good
Need updates