So I decided to create a customization for Windows 7 build 6730. This is for those, who like Vista interface with 7 gimmicks.
Tell me if you want to use it.

Things done so far:

• Make the ISO bootable, easy installation
• Remove activation and timebomb
• Remove the need for BlueBadge
• Replace Vista wallpapers with ones from Windows 8 build 8400
• Generally make it for main use
• Remove the 2 hour post-timebomb
• Remove OEM information

Things yet to do:

• Change text in WinPE

Screenshots:

Looking good as usual, Pwned.

Sounds illegal, but if used only for testing, or if the user has a Windows 7 Business Licence it would in my opinion be ethically correct usage. Cool idea (although personally I like the way 7 looks-never liked Vistas looks).

Well, it's not illegal, it doesn't contain an RTM system. Also, Windows 7 is published by DigitalRiver, and the links are here on BetaArchive.

It would be illegal if I also supplied an RTM product key.

I thought you removed activation and time-bombs, so the need for RTM product key would be effectively bypassed. But theres no need to worry about law anyway when you're doing things small scale. By the way, how hard was it to do that? Was it just slipstreaming a theme in somehow, or more complex? Although I wouldn't know how hard it is to slipstream a theme either.

It's illegal.
None of you have the right to distribute this piece of copyrighted software. Like every other Microsoft beta on this site.

I'd sure like to test it, Pwned! What a great accomplishment!

Is it illegal if I download windows 7 from a site that has ISOs of it for free if I'm doing it to replace a really scratched DVD? I have my own license.

Thats not what were talking about though. Us uploading, and you downloading from an authorized source is different.

Yep, I also like to test this, but please do not customize logon screen, winver picture or that kind of things! Keep it naturel

The only people who can legitimately distribute Windows on the internet is Microsoft and its digital download partners (Digital River, etc). This even applies to publicly available, free copies, such as current betas. The only people who can legitimately download from those legitimate sources are those with a legitimate license to the software in question.

Anything else is strictly illegal.

Now that's wrapped up, can we keep on topic?

Seems nice, can I beta test please ?

Yeah, sure, you may even use it full time. I can give everyone who wants a copy, but I think I'll wait until I can find a way to remove the 2 hour post-timebomb (that is really annoying). I already have ideas and theories on how to do this, but you just need to wait then.

Well,this is great. Keep up the good work, Pwned. I'm waiting for the 2-hour timebomb to be fixed and I'm going to install it. I hope someone does a similar project with a Longhorn build.

I would really love to beta-test this, I really like the idea and i need a OS for my old 2007 Laptop.
I will be glad

The 2 hour post-timebomb has been successfully removed. I can release this version now. Any place where to upload to?

The only thing I'm not a fan of is the customized login screen. I'd prefer it to be as stock as possible if it were up to me, to be honest. Looks great besides that though!

You found a place where you can upload it?
At all I like the custom login screen... It looks great

I tried to keep it as original as possible. The login screen background is the same as in build 8400. Custom wallpapers (non-Microsoft) weren't used.



Yes.

Hi Pwmed
I have 3 quick question for you
1. Are you going to upload this to a pubic place or to the Beta Archive FTP as i would like to use this but do not have access to the BA FTP.
2. Does this have included windows 7 service pack 1?
3. If SP1 is not included would it be possible to install SP1? and have your changes remain intact
Digidude

1. Yes.
2. No.
3. I see no reason including SP1 for another build (7600). And Service Packs were rarely released for pre-release builds.

Is it ready yet?

Patience.


It looks good, but I would rather have seen 6608 done because I like the superbar in that build better Still, looks good!

I don't see the difference in the superbars in either build

Superbar in 6608:


Superbar in 6730:


Major differences right there.