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The forum thread discusses the authenticity of leaked Windows build images, with the original poster questioning whether the images are real or fake. A contributor confirms that the claimed builds, such as 7012, are fake and photoshopped, describing it as a Chinese hoax. Another user clarifies that while build 7012 is not real, build 7004 is legitimate and related to the upcoming Windows 7 release, with some mention of possible future builds like 7008. Overall, the discussion leans towards debunking false leaks while clarifying confirmed upcoming builds.

Skin87

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is this true? or is just a big lie?

theres images, but it could be fake, right? or is it true?

don't undertand.
 

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7012 isn't true, but at least 7004 is.
7004 is of the next branch of the OS, the Release to Manufacturer branch.
That is the final branch that will lead to Windows 7 going gold.

spider

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It is a Chinese hoax. The images of the builds 7012, etc are photoshopped to show a fake watermark.

The famous pcbeta.com Chinese website.
 

Radenight

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Why would they even bother doing this? And do they really think people are that stupid?? ;)
 

Kyle

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7012 isn't true, but at least 7004 is.
7004 is of the next branch of the OS, the Release to Manufacturer branch.
That is the final branch that will lead to Windows 7 going gold.
 

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hammydown

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I have heard 7004 and i remember reading a post somewhere about possibly 7008 but i dont remember where.