Download Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

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windows-7Microsoft has released the latest version of Windows SDK (Software Development Kit) for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 developers. This will help the developers who want to develop applications suitable for running on the new Windows 7 platform and the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

The Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 includes the relevant information required by developers which includes the documentation, samples, header files, libraries, and other tools (including C++ compilers). The latest SDK is compatible with Visual Studio 2008, including the free Visual Studio Express Editions.
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Upgrade Windows 7 RC or Beta version to Final version

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The final version of Windows 7 is now available for Microsoft Technet and MSDN subscribers. If you are one of them and have downloaded Windows 7, you must have noticed that you can’t upgrade directly from a pre-release version, i.e., the RC version and the Beta version. But with this quick and easy workaround you can easily!

While installing Windows 7, it checks whether or not the current version you are running is a pre-release copy. This prevents any upgrade further. The following error is generated:
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Microsoft Windows 7 Family Pack & Anytime Upgrade Pricing Announced

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Win7_HP_FAMPAC_3DL_ENMicrosoft in an official announcement has released pricing information for the Windows 7 Family Pack and Windows Anytime Upgrade. For homes with multiple PCs, Microsoft is providing an affordable solution with their Windows 7 Family Pack. This special edition of Windows 7 is basically consisting of Windows 7 Home Premium which will be licensed for installation on up to 3 PCs. It is really useful if you want to run Windows 7 on more than one PC on a home network, and share files, music and photos with your family easily.

The Windows 7 Family Pack will be available starting on October 22nd until supplies last here in the US and other select markets. In the US, the price for the Windows 7 Family Pack will be $149.99 for 3 Windows 7 Home Premium licenses. Its a great value pack as you can save more than $200 for three licenses.
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How to Add Copy To or Move To on Windows 7 or Windows Vista Right-Click Menu

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Simply import the registry files present in the archive to add a Copy To Folder… or Move To Folder… to the right-click menu of Windows 7 or Windows Vista, which can be very useful when you want to move a file but don’t have the other folder open already.

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How to add Copy To Folder or Move To Folder to the right-click menu?
You Just download, unzip, and double-click on the included registry files.

[ Download Copy To Folder or Move To Folder Registry Hack ]

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Windows 7 RTM is Ready, will ship in two weeks

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Microsoft announced that Windows 7 is ready and will be available to select users in two weeks.

Brandon LeBlanc, Windows Communication Manager for Microsoft, have mentioned the dates for Windows 7 RTM availability for the relevant parties at the Windows Team Blog. Windows 7, the much-anticipated operating system was completed on Wednesday.

Microsoft said in a press release that Windows 7 will be available for the general public on October 22nd, Independent software and hardware vendor partners would be able to download Windows 7 RTM copy on August 6th and Gold/Certified members of Microsoft Partner Program will get their copy on August 16th, Volume License Customers will get their copies from Volume License Service Center on August 7th.
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Windows 7 Product Tour Video With Download Links

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Microsoft has posted some Windows 7 Tour videos. These videos provides guided tour showing Windows 7 in action. These videos are posted and can be viewed on the official Windows 7 website as part of marketing material to let new Windows 7 users know their way around the operating system. Starred by Latika Kirtane, a Microsoft Engineer, as the guide of Tour Windows 7. If you want to save the videos, then right click on the video download link and select Save As or Save Link As or Save Target As

Note: Windows Media Player plugin is required to view the videos
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