Windows 7: So I'm gonna keep 7229 till it dies. One Question...

I've been very happy and content with build 7229 ever since it was leaked. and since I don't have the bucks right now to get a legit copy I'm planning to keep it as my OS until I get the money or it times out.

My question is, will I get the same windows updates that the RTM guys will get? I checked the Windows Update history and I can't see one update to the system (no security or stability update). lots of updates to defender, office and silverlight is what there is. BTW, I don't consider getting a non-legit RTM as an option for me.

thanks.

No.

That's about all you'll get with an unofficially released build.

Really its up to M$. Microsoft has the right to give updates to anyone they see fit, though frankly, this is a leaked build that MS has no obligation to support.

If you want important updates from MS I would suggest sticking with the RC (build 7100)

thanks for the fast replies guys. too bad becuase I really like this build, but anyways...

I try to download the 64Bit RC but I get an error and can't eventually download it. also there's a certificate error at the download page:



something is not right in Redmond. any other safe ways to get it?

thanks for all the help.

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edit.
Also, I've no access to the hash page anymore. there's any change of getting the hashes for the 64Bit English RC?
I would've loved to get the RTM on release date, but unfortunately money's the issue right now.

Yeah, I don't know what's up with that. I'm getting a security certificate error from the main Windows 7 RC download page.

It may just be that they are about to close the download for the RC on the 20th of August or they haven't updated a new one yet.

Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC): Instructions for Free Download

Ok, downloading now...
the error I referred to was that I hadn't created an exception rule in Windows Firewall
thanks Airbot and jc4gavejc for the help.