Windows 7 "E" is leaked :-)

[knuckles84]

Ok for everyone in europe, the E version is leaked. Why I'm so happy about that? Now I can install my PC and on Octobre 22 I only need to enter the Activation Code, and I'm ready

 

[raj11650]

is it original or some one just removed IE and packed as iso

hash info

 

[knuckles84]

For the moment I'm downloaded, but it is from a well known Russian source and they say it is an original Microsoft ISO

 

[DataMan47]

E is probably going to end up as just a novelty item, as MSFT has indicated that it's going to scrap this edition and go with a browser ballot instead.

 

[SoLoR]

is it original or some one just removed IE and packed as iso

hash info

no its not, its original MS iso on certain place...

 

[infinityv]

Anyone know if american keys will work with the E version? I could do without IE.

 

[raj11650]

no its not, its original MS iso on certain place...

it will be more informative if anyone can post hash details etc!!!

 

[knuckles84]

I do not think that Microsoft will eliminate the E version, why:
-every Upgrade version will not have the browser ballot
-non EU version will ship with nativ IE, why remove IE for Countrys without reclamations??
-and think about all the pre-orders for the "E" version.
-Microsoft has sayed that they will do a browser ballout if the EU-Commission accept there propose, but in how many time will that be.

For me a second "E" version will have a browser ballot.

 

[Dinesh]

For the moment I'm downloaded, but it is from a well known Russian source and they say it is an original Microsoft ISO

could you post the hashes so that it can be verified.

 

[SoLoR]

it will be more informative if anyone can post hash details etc!!!

7600.16385.090713-1255_x86fre_cliente_en-us_Retail_UltimateE-GRMCEULFRER_EN_DVD.iso
SIZE: 2,500,075,520 byte
SHA1: BC10F09B86DCBAF35B31B0E6FBA7D006ACAAD28D
MD5: 923C055E481BD02553B65840B928BF54
CRC: 953EFBCC


7600.16385.090713-1255_x64fre_cliente_en-us_Retail_UltimateE-GRMCEULXFRER_EN_DVD.iso
SIZE: 3,223,410,688 byte
SHA1: 029DCCEDD7691206010F84CE58343405A4DA92C9
MD5: F176B1CAAEBF45BDAD95B3D7885CCBDC
CRC: 77BE890E

 

[Dinesh]

looks tampered?

 

[Rammo]

No, it's not tampered, it's the original MS ISO as he clearly states himself.

 

[Dinesh]

yeah it seems to be original.

 

[raj11650]

No, it's not tampered, it's the original MS ISO as he clearly states himself.

yeah as its from trusted source!!! so it should be legit!!!

 

[johnwillyums]

Now I'm confused. At the moment I have a RTM "touched" build installed as W7 Home Premium as that is what I have on pre-order from Amazon UK.
I was thinking I'd have to start over with a clean install come October as the disk that Amazon delivers will be a E version.
However with the E build leaking it would be great to get that installed and then legitimate it with my activation code when I receive my retail copy.
However there seems to be some confusion as to what we in the UK will get.
Will there be a seperate browser choice disk or will the choice screen come during install? Will the E version happen at all? etc.
In the end it's not crucial and I can do a clean install but it seems a drag to spend time installing games, building up browser favourites etc knowing I'll have to do it again in a few weeks.

Just my thoughts, John

 

[Anthony]

imho john, wait for the one from amazon, like me!!

 

[knuckles84]

@bjohnwillyums
to know, how the choice of the Browser will be, we must wait the EU commission and than Microsoft. But the Code is freezed, so I do not think that will a diffrence from the actuel "E" version to the next "E" Version with Browser choice.
I think and would like it, that they will make something like a Welcom-screen with the Browser-Choice, after the installation.

But I do not think that if you install now the "E" version that you will need to do a fresh-clean install to activate it @ Octobre 22.

 

[Fliplip]

with the E build leaking it would be great to get that installed and then legitimate it with my activation code when I receive my retail copy.
John

Thats what im going to do.
If my serial doesn't work its no big deal but as im running 7600 ultimate at the moment and i have apps waiting to be installed im going to risk it as soon as i can.

 

[garbanzo]

i am expecting to get the E version too in october, but i'm not worried about installing it now. i'm running 6700 already, and october 22 is still 3 months away. considering how many clean installs i've done since january, 3 months is an eternity to go without formatting my drive! no big deal if you ask me...

 

[3r1c]

The keys for the E version will be the same as the US version.
Even better if you buy a key online from USA its probably cheaper anyway, EU price is always more.