7100 vs 7229

[evanspec]

I have installed the Windows 7 Release Candidate (Build 7100)less than a month ago(I think). With all the hear about the hash build number over 100 greater than the version I am currently using, I am wondering if there are any changes worth upgrading for. Replying would help, as it sounds very tempting to install.


-evanspec

 

[Avien]

I think it is always worth upgrading. There is a noticeable improvement in your WEI from 7100 to 7229. There are also more up to date drivers included with 7229 along with some bug fixes as well. I would say give it a shot, but just make sure to backup your old stuff if it doesn't work out for you, there is always that chance since it is not RTM yet.

 

[Captain Zero]

7201 has been very solid for me. Having installed all of the previous leaks, I'm a little bored with the constant re-installs. There won't be many obvious changes between 7201 and RTM.

 

[jlmarrs]

Just finished installing Windows 7 Ultimate X64 7229!
Start to finish upgrade install 55 minutes. They are getting close to a RC!

 

[digitalrurouni]

Just finished installing Windows 7 Ultimate X64 7229!
Start to finish upgrade install 55 minutes. They are getting close to a RC!

You mean RTM right?

 

[John Henry]

Just finished installing Windows 7 Ultimate X64 7229!
Start to finish upgrade install 55 minutes. They are getting close to a RC!

To RTM you mean.

 

[consume]

I noticed two new things in 7231 :
1. When you get uac messages, there is an extra part of the window now that asks if you want to change the settings
2. The WMP and IE first run windows look different

 

[flight447airfrance]

I have 2 computers
MY PERSONAL COMPUTER: windows 7 7201 x64 (clean install)
MY HOME COMPUTER: windows 7 7100 x86. (clean install)

Its a good choice, upgrade 7100 x86 to 7229x86, without a clean install?
Im dont have time to backup again, again, again.

 

[mariojas]

for me the new builds are much faster

 

[Davy7RC]

I really don't see any "WOW!!" changes between 7100 and 7229......are there any that I haven't noticed?

 

[Avien]

Well like i said, these builds are more bug fixes then anything. There are few changes, but they are not major.

 

[dannykard]

Only a "Wow Change" (7100 vs 7227): Speed more, there was a excellent speed increase.
And from 7100 to 7229 the I.E. downloads are much more faster.

 

[andych]

Only a "Wow Change" (7100 vs 7227): Speed more, there was a excellent speed increase.
And from 7100 to 7229 the I.E. downloads are much more faster.

I am not saying there isin't a Speed Increase using 7227. just trying to figure out how you have actually determined that it is a Wow change......
I just don't see Microsoft not incorporating such a Wow change into a later build....
It is not a Wow change as far as I am concerned without proof....and typing it in a post isn't proof....

 

[dannykard]

I am not saying there isin't a Speed Increase using 7227. just trying to figure out how you have actually determined that it is a Wow change......
I just don't see Microsoft not incorporating such a Wow change into a later build....
It is not a Wow change as far as I am concerned without proof....and typing it in a post isn't proof....

But testing a build with SP1 is a proof enough.

If someone have currently Windows 7 7227 installed can make some benchmarks and much more?

If not, next builds will probably (I hope) include SP1 and all Windows Seven Forums users can have that awesome experience.

They have to do some tests, so they created two builds, one with SP1 and one without (yes, there are two 7227 builds) and Microsoft had to decide if RTM will have SP1 or no.
If we don't see SP1 in the next builds, probably Windows 7 will be launched without SP1 and may be it will be released after some time (and improvements of course).

May be this is also a "game" played by Microsoft, because Windows Vista had much more success after SP1 (I'm talking of the Windows Vista on the computers of business companies)

 

[Avien]

I believe they did the whole SP1 to make sure that it was compatibility and when updating it after SP1, that it didn't break the system. Just like MS released all those test updates, it is just good planning for MS. I don't see how a SP can truly be a SP before the OS is even out.

 

[SoLoR]

OK can i report ONE bugfix? (that i reported probably 2-3 times). Office Live-Addin (or addon) actualy dont crash after you close some office program! Wohoo! one annoying bug to go, 3 remains (and if they are not fixed...)!

 

[jimbo45]

Hi all
I missed this topic - but I've definitely found some problems with build 7229 which didn't exist in build 7100 or later builds up to and including 7137.

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/13004-2-probs-build-7229-x-64-a.html

Cheers
jimbo

 

[dannykard]

I believe they did the whole SP1 to make sure that it was compatibility and when updating it after SP1, that it didn't break the system. Just like MS released all those test updates, it is just good planning for MS. I don't see how a SP can truly be a SP before the OS is even out.

I agree, may be it's like a alpha test (?), but it doesn't matter. And I heard, that Microsoft said that there will be no more changes on Windows 7 code, only bug fixes and some extras will be added.
May be they are using SP1 to change original code?

We will see...