Microsoft on the has posted download links to all the Windows 7 beta toolkits at Downloads page.
The Download page reads as
An essential part of the Windows 7 beta release are the tools for deploying, diagnosing and developing on Windows. These needs are met by the Windows Kits. These kits provide consistent easy discoverability, consistent support, and a regular release schedule coinciding with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

The following tools are available for download-
The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) – To go to the download page for the …

Tip 9: Encrypt Removable USB Drives with BitLocker To Go on Windows 7
Windows 7 BitLocker has been enhanced to provide a better experience for end users. Without having to navigate the Control Panel or configure any difficult settings, users can easily protect USB removable storage devices.
The option is available by simply right-clicking on a drive in Windows Explorer to enable BitLocker protection. With BitLocker To Go, you can encrypt removable storage devices, such USB flash drives. All you need to do is right-click on the drive you want to …

Tip 8: Prepare and Service Windows Images Using the New DISM Tool
Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM.exe) is a new command line tool that you can use to service a Windows image or prepare a Windows PE image. The DISM tool replaces the Package Manager (pkgmgr.exe), PEimg, and Intlcfg tools used with Windows Vista. DISM consolidates the functionality found in those three tools, as well as delivers new functionality to improve the experience of offline servicing.
DISM can be used to service Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1) and …

The Developer guide for Windows 7 has been updated.The developer guide can be downloaded here
Version History –Version 1.0 – Original release –Version 1.1 – Added descriptions of the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF) and Direct3D 10.1 Command Remoting –Version 1.2 – Edits to the Media Platform section
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TechArp has posted about the Windows 7 upgrade program.Here is what the site reads-
The official name for the program has yet to be determined. Microsoft is using "Windows 7 Upgrade Program" as the place-holder for the Windows Vista to Windows 7 upgrade program, which was also known as the Windows 7 Technical Guarantee Program. Microsoft will announce the final program name at a later date.
Overview Of The Windows 7 Upgrade Program
The Windows 7 Upgrade Program is designed to assist Microsoft’s OEM partners in minimizing the number of end users who …

Windows 7 has been out for a while, I’d like to highlight how folks can try out Windows Touch, Windows 7’s new multi-touch capabilities.
In order to take advantage of it, you are going to need a PC that supports multiple touch points. Today – there are a few PCs on the market to choose from:

HP TouchSmart All-in-One PCs (IQ500 series & IQ800 series)
HP TouchSmart tx2 Tablet PC
Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC

To enable multi-touch capabilities on these PCs running the Windows 7 Beta you will need to make sure …

Tip 7: New User State Migration Toolkit (USMT) Features for Windows 7
Hard-Link Migration Store: The new hard-link migration store is for use in computer-refresh scenarios only. Hard-link migration stores are stored locally on the computer that is being refreshed and can migrate user accounts, files, and settings in less time using megabytes of disk space instead of gigabytes.
Running ScanState on Offline Windows Images: You can run the ScanState command in Microsoft Windows PE. In addition, USMT now supports migration from previous installations of Windows contained in Windows.old directories. The …

The weekend came into the net was Windows 7 Build 7022, was apparently only the beginning of a whole series of intermediate versions of Windows 7 on the way to the Release Candidate.
Winfuture, one step ahead was able to get the screenshots and information about the Windows 7 build 7032.The full string of the build is 6.1.7032.0.winmain.090129-1812  which clearly states that the build was created on 29th Jan 09.
With Windows 7 Build 7032, Microsoft has also integrated two new themes, named "Architectures" and "Characters" and also included six new wallpapers. …

Tip 6: Shrink and Simplify OS Images with Dynamic Driver Provisioning
With Dynamic Driver Provisioning in Windows 7, IT professionals can reduce the size of their images and reduce the number of images they maintain. And IT pros don’t need to update images when they introduce new hardware into their environment. By storing drivers centrally on deployment servers, separate from images, IT professional can install drivers dynamically or assign sets of drivers based on information contained in the BIOS.
If they choose to install drivers dynamically, Windows 7 enumerates Plug and …

Tip 5: Easier Troubleshooting Support with Problem Step Recorder
Troubleshooting errors for a remote user can be very difficult since you can’t actually see what’s happening on the remote system. Often it comes down to a user saying he didn’t click a button, open a program, close a program, or so on. The new Problem Steps Recorder (PSR.exe) allows you to see exactly what’s going on, documenting every action that takes place on the system experiencing problems.
The Problem Steps Recorder tool is a simple screen capture utility that grabs screenshots …