Geeksmack is now reporting that Windows 7 build 7048  that was compiled on February 11doesn’t exist and was actually 7041.The site further adds that the build was 7041.The site reports that they don’t know the exact build number.The site is reporting the build as 7041.winmain.090211-xxxx.
Ars Technica further adds that they have confirmed from the Microsoft employee that the build 7048 doesn’t exist and even Microsoft hasn’t start working on the RC build.The site adds that the latest build was 7046 which was actually compiled yesterday.
WinFuture.de also reported that RC1 …

Starting February 24, Microsoft will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000) via Windows Update. 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.
Windows 7 Beta users will be notified that new updates are available beginning February 24 through Windows Update. Even if the user has Windows Update configured for automatic update – these test updates will not install automatically. Users will need …

If you’re running the Windows 7 Beta you might have already noticed 3 new Windows Games for Windows 7.
Internet Backgammon:
Internet Checkers:
Internet Spades:
These games were well liked in Windows XP. Due to the amount of requests we received, we are bringing them back!
The new versions of these games have been completely redesigned and improved over their old-school predecessors. With each game, you can:

Play online against human opponents (up to 4 players at the same time with Internet Spades). …

In Windows Vista, we introduced the Games Explorer. This is the place where you can launch and manage your games, including built-in Windows games such as Solitaire and Chess Titans, and also PC games such as Games for Windows (and Games for Windows – LIVE) titles.
In Windows 7, we are introducing new functionality to Games Explorer that we think people will enjoy. These new features in Games Explorer can not only be appreciated by the casual gamer looking to play one of Windows 7’s many built-in games, but also …

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 …

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. …

We have earlier posted that general availability of Windows 7 beta is going to be end today i.e. 10th Feb.So we would like to remind if you haven’t started downloading then do start it as soon as possible,though you would be able to download it till 12th Feb:
Check the blogpost by Brandon Leblanc
February 10th: Starting at 12am Pacific Time, no new downloads will be available. If you have already begun downloading the Windows 7 Beta, you have until Feb. 12th to complete the download.
February 12th: Starting at 9am Pacific …

We know that Windows 7 beta Build 7022.0.x86fre.winmain.090115-1850 has been available on various torrents sites since couple of days.The changes and addition that we found in this build are-

You would find Internet Explorer 8 RC1 in this build
Their has been lots of changes to the sidebar.The colour has been changed and some minor tweaks too.
An video and three music tracks has been added.
Few minor changes has been done to the design of the Windows Media Player
Control panel gets a new look (Category, large icons and small icons options has …

We have added a forum to Windows 7 News for better interaction with our readers,to solve their problems and share their experiences.
So just go ahead and register at the forum here- http://win7.in/forum
And we would be also starting a contest soon on the forums so who knows you may be a lucky one and might win something by just participating in the forums

We know that Microsoft is currently going ahead with internal beta releases of Windows 7 and is preparing for the Windows 7 RC release,which is scheduled in April 2009.
The build 7022 is now available on various torrents site and on rapidshare too and is confirmed to be real.The Build is Build 7022.winmain.090115-1850 which clearly states that the build was created on 15th of January about 7 days after the release of the first public beta build 7000.According to the sources, build 7034 has also been released to the Microsoft employees. …