Windows 7

This room is dedicated for sharing and following news, rumors and development tips related to Windows 7
It's official: Windows 8 to be generally available in late October - http://www.zdnet.com/its-off...
"Tami Reller, Corporate Vice President of Windows, told partners attending Microsoft's worldwide partner conference in Tortonto that Windows 8 is on track to be released to manufacturing the first week of August, and to be generally available by late October 2012." - LANjackal
Speed Tests: Windows 8 Vs. Windows 7 - http://www.pcmag.com/article...
"Browser performance is also notably better, and it's encouraging that Geekbench showed a little improvement and PCMark 7 a significant one. Yes, this is not even the RTM, or final release of Windows 8, but the early test results are encouraging. New hardware will, of course, make the new OS scream, particularly if you opt for SSD storage." - LANjackal
Adding and Managing Users in Windows 8 - http://www.pcworld.com/busines...
"So, how do you handle user accounts in Windows 8? You can add a new user from the Metro interface by swiping from the right side of the display to open the Charms bar, and choosing Settings. By default, Windows 8 only shows a handful of the settings choices, so you have to click (or tap) on the link at the bottom labeled “Change PC settings”." - LANjackal
Windows 8's Pricing Ju Jitsu - http://thenextweb.com/microso...
"Microsoft will desperately want a Big Damn Figure to report after the launch of Windows 8, something to the effect of ’10 million Windows 8 licences sold in the first 24 hours of its release.’ Those lead to positive press cycles, and generate great buzz for a product, for free." - LANjackal
Workaround for Windows 8 freezing issues - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
How to install MetroTwit for Windows 8 - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
More info about the Windows 8 Release Preview freezing issue - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Solve the Microsoft Monday Mystery and win a “Million” dollars - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
I guess I’m still part of the smartphone beta test - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: New Desktop Theme - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Dissecting the Office 2013 RT Sneak Peek at TechEd - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: The WinX Menu and its hashing algorithm revisited - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: A Peak at Internet Explorer “Flip Ahead” - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Deep Dive: Skype OEM Preinstallation Kit - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: PC and Device Requirements Revisited - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: Windows Setup - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Nothing to see here, move along - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
No-cost desktop software development is not really dead on Windows 8 - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: Internet Explorer 10 will Ship with Adobe Flash - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: News App - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: Add Features to Windows 8 - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Video: Welcome to Office “15″ - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
The Rowi Location API Access Argument - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Bing brings tiles back, via a new Taskbar - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Windows 8 Secrets: The WinX Menu and its hashing algorithm - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
LoadLibrary failed with error 126, redux - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Quick fix for AMD’s OpenGL on Windows 8 - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
An introduction to Office 15 “Agaves” - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Working Windows 8 Consumer Preview SDK, symbol package links - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Fixed AMD Catalyst drivers for Windows 8 Consumer Preview - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
Microsoft SmartScreen updated, even harder to get onto the Internet - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...
3 tidbits about Windows 8 you probably haven’t heard about - http://www.withinwindows.com/2012...