Gallery > Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000)
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Windows 7 Desktop
The new Windows 7 default desktop. The build number (7000) can be seen in the bottom right hand corner.
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Media Center
If you purchase Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate you will get Windows Media Center.
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Control Panel
Thew new highly searchable control panel. The classic "icon" view is still available.
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System Properties
System Properties. Very similar in design to Vista except the Windows Experience Rating now goes up to 7.9.
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Superbar Menu
The new Start Menu or Superbar Menu as it is known. Glad to see Shut Down is back as the default option.
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Superbar Menu Extended
The Superbar Menu extended options. Very handy addition for opening frequently used documents. (Not available on all applications).
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Superbar Preview
The Superbar Preview. Looks great and shows applications in real time displaying live video etc.
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Jump Lists
A new addition to the Superbar, Jump Lists. Fast and convenient access to frequently used documents, features and pinned items.
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Paint, WordPad, Calculator
Paint and WordPad sporting their new Ribbon UI to match Office 2007. Calculator has also has some minor UI changes.
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Show Desktop
Show desktop is now triggered by hovering over the transparent rectangle in the bottom right corner.
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Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 8 which will soon be available on existing Windows operating systems (XP, Vista). Very simular is style to Internet Explorer 7.