checked build of Windows 7 on MSDN

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Hello all,

Anyone know what the "Checked Build of windows 7" is that has appeared on MSDN a couple of days ago?

Completely different build to current RTM.

maybe I missed something here????
 

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Refer to this page for an explanation. The short of is that the 'checked' versions contain debug code and boatloads of bloat not needed by most users. Unless you're debugging or developing on or for Win7, you don't need it.

Admittedly, the name 'checked build' suggests some additional level of quality assurance or more rigorous testing process prior to release. While technically accurate, it includes all the tools needed for testing that are not needed by the average user.
 

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Custom Build/Mod
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Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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Intel QX9650 Extreme 4.0 GHz
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ASUS Rampage Extreme Rev2
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8GB (4x2) Corsair Dominator DDR3
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SupremeFX X-Fi
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Dell 2408WFP 26" Panel
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Refer to this page for an explanation. The short of is that the 'checked' versions contain debug code and boatloads of bloat not needed by most users. Unless you're debugging or developing on or for Win7, you don't need it.

Admittedly, the name 'checked build' suggests some additional level of quality assurance or more rigorous testing process prior to release. While technically accurate, it includes all the tools needed for testing that are not needed by the average user.

Thanks for that, did kind of think it might be something along those lines but thought i would just get it from someone who knows.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Build 7600 Laptop and desktop. Also...AMD Athlon64 Dual core 4200+ / Laptop T57502 x 1Gb = 2 Gb / acer 3GBGeforce 8600GT / Geforce 9300M G 256Mb
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built / Acer Aspire 7720G Laptop
OS
Windows 7 Build 7600 Laptop and desktop. Also OSX 10.5.7 and 10.6 Snow on Laptop
CPU
AMD Athlon64 Dual core 4200+ / Laptop T5750
Motherboard
Gigabyte / Acer Aspire
Memory
2 x 1Gb = 2 Gb / acer 3GB
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce 8600GT / Geforce 9300M G 256Mb
Sound Card
Terratec DMX 6fire for Music production and X-Fi Xtreme
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x 17" (Dell and Compaq) / 17" WXGA Laptop Screen
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 / 1440x900 (Full HD when conneced to 32" LCD)
Hard Drives
2x Sata 160GB 2x USB 300Gb 1x 160Gb IDE 1x USB 1TB / 250Gb Sata Laptop with Blu-ray drive
PSU
400W + Not 100% sure
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Mx 700
Internet Speed
20 Meg Down / 1 Meg up Cable
Other Info
Konica Minolta Colour Laser printer, Epson Stylus R360 (Mostly used for printing on CD's/DVD's), Cannon Scanner, Mercury surround system, about 6 external hard drives all 200Gb plus along with the normall home entertainment stuff attached.... DBox 2, XBox 360, etc. etc.
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