Kylethedarkn
Senior Member
Yeah, I currently have Windows 7 Build 7600, so is there any difference between this one and the final released version of Windows 7. I know this one expires early next year, but other than that is there a difference?
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The forum thread discusses the differences between Windows 7 Builds, specifically Build 7600, which is the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version, and earlier beta or RC versions like Build 7100. Participants clarify that Build 7600 is the final, non-beta version that does not expire if properly activated, countering misinformation about it being a beta that expires early next year. Overall, the discussion emphasizes verifying the build's legitimacy and activation status, with members offering technical insights and addressing misconceptions throughout.
The forum thread discusses the differences between Windows 7 Builds, specifically Build 7600, which is the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version, and earlier beta or RC versions like Build 7100. Participants clarify that Build 7600 is the final, non-beta version that does not expire if properly activated, countering misinformation about it being a beta that expires early next year. Overall, the discussion emphasizes verifying the build's legitimacy and activation status, with members offering technical insights and addressing misconceptions throughout.
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Kylethedarkn
Senior Member
Ah, Thank you a lot for clearing that up. And here I was thinking I would have to go through another backup and install. 
"Kyle even said it expires."
Yes, REghakr, I picked up on that and wondered where the information came from. I wonder if, in fact, he has the 7100 as Kyle suggested?
But Kyle is correct. The RTM is final. There may, as there will be for it's entire life, updates of course. I have received 3 since it's release. (Mine is a TEchnet) . I think the issue here is from where the OP may have obtained the version. Before it's legal release, there were some hashed up versions running around. Some were genuine pirated copies from inner sources, but the majority were hashed up and faulty (Hence a large number of the "help me"posts on sites such as this!). Perhaps that is what you intended to infer.
But think on it. Your remark is totally incorrect, "Build 7600 is still a beta, the final RTM will be a polished version."
If that is so, then there are going to be several million law suits shortly in progress from retailers/manufacturers, who have already installed ready for the big day!
Back to the OP. This is what he should be seeing. His problem could be how it has been activated?
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Yes, REghakr, I picked up on that and wondered where the information came from. I wonder if, in fact, he has the 7100 as Kyle suggested?
But Kyle is correct. The RTM is final. There may, as there will be for it's entire life, updates of course. I have received 3 since it's release. (Mine is a TEchnet) . I think the issue here is from where the OP may have obtained the version. Before it's legal release, there were some hashed up versions running around. Some were genuine pirated copies from inner sources, but the majority were hashed up and faulty (Hence a large number of the "help me"posts on sites such as this!). Perhaps that is what you intended to infer.
But think on it. Your remark is totally incorrect, "Build 7600 is still a beta, the final RTM will be a polished version."
If that is so, then there are going to be several million law suits shortly in progress from retailers/manufacturers, who have already installed ready for the big day!
Back to the OP. This is what he should be seeing. His problem could be how it has been activated?
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loathe
New Member
Build 7600 was compiled twice with the build strings:
7600.16384.090710-1945 and
7600.16385.090713-1255
with 7600.16385.090713-1255 being the gold code, RTM, final, retail, what ever you want to call it. Assuming this is the build you are using, which unless you have followed the whole build process, Im sure you will have. You will not need to upgrade. I assure you Microsoft will not change the code for retail. Infact, the disks will have been stamped and probably in the process of being shipped to your local store.
If you have have this build, and you have it legitimately, you should have no problems with expiration as you should also have a product key.
7600.16384.090710-1945 and
7600.16385.090713-1255
with 7600.16385.090713-1255 being the gold code, RTM, final, retail, what ever you want to call it. Assuming this is the build you are using, which unless you have followed the whole build process, Im sure you will have. You will not need to upgrade. I assure you Microsoft will not change the code for retail. Infact, the disks will have been stamped and probably in the process of being shipped to your local store.
If you have have this build, and you have it legitimately, you should have no problems with expiration as you should also have a product key.
Kylethedarkn
Senior Member
I do, indeed, have Build 7600.16385.1255(Checked the Registry Entry:7600.16385.amd64fre.win7_rtm.090713-1255) it is activated/keyed. Which means I have the final version. 
Also here is my Winver since you guys wanted to see it.
Also here is my Winver since you guys wanted to see it.
Excellent ! Now alll you need to do is get the updates, fix drivers, read administrator logs and tweak it for speed and back it up and install your software and set up email and tweak your browser .... you are almost half-way done!
I have about 100 speed and security tweeks posted in my blogs: Link Removed
I have about 100 speed and security tweeks posted in my blogs: Link Removed
