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The forum thread discusses unlocking hidden features in early Windows 7 builds, initially shared through a tool by Kyle that required command-line modifications, with links for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. Subsequent posts clarify that by the time of build 7000, these features were officially available, making such unlocking tools unnecessary, though some participants note the risks and illegality of obtaining early builds. Overall, the discussion highlights interest in accessing unreleased features and the evolving status of Windows 7's development during that period.
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Kyle

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Microsoft has locked some of the upcoming features in the Windows 7 release that they distributed among attendees of the Professional Developers Conference 08 in Los Angeles. Features came to light shortly after the end of the conference that had been locked by Microsoft. Unlocking those features involved fiddling around with the command line which is not to everyone’s liking. Not anymore.

It should also be noted that the patch is compatible with previously patched versions.

Blue Badge Tool for 32-Bit Systems: Link Removed
Blue Badge Tool for 64-Bit Systems: Link Removed

This unlocks the all features that are hidden.
Enjoy, and use at your own risk.
 

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Radenight
As Kyle said, Windows 7 Build 7000 is feature complete, meaning the Blue Badge program is not necessary.. though the general public release of Windows 7 Beta isn't available yet so you'd have to get build 7000 illegally which we do not suggest doing on this forum... ;)
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As Kyle said, Windows 7 Build 7000 is feature complete, meaning the Blue Badge program is not necessary.. though the general public release of Windows 7 Beta isn't available yet so you'd have to get build 7000 illegally which we do not suggest doing on this forum... ;)
 

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bungee

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A little late but....

A little late in the day as the Beta is now available (well almost) but one other way of unlocking 6801 features is to build a redmond.corp.microsoft.com DC and join your 6801 build to this..
 

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