Windows 7 beta testers will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the operating system, by testing the Windows 7 update feature (from 24th February.) This only applies to people running the build 7000 beta and the update will not be automatic; you will need to manually install it – even if you have auto update selected. However…
Windows 7 fake updates
The updates are fake and will not actually fix any bugs or add any extra functionality. Speaking on the Windows 7 Team Blog, Brandon LeBlanc said;
“These updates allow us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows 7. We typically verify servicing scenarios during a beta.” He continues; “These updates do not deliver new features or bug fixes. The test updates simply replace system files with the same version of the file currently on the system.”
I like that the updates are not being imposed globally and that Microsoft are edging ever closer to a Windows 7 release date.
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