Windows 7 build 6956

Windows 7 build 6956 is a pre-beta build of Windows 7. This build was leaked as an x86 Ultimate compile on 4 December 2008 and is currently the last leaked build before the official beta release. It was originally made available as a VHD which can be installed using the WinPE of build 6801. This build, as well as other ensuing builds up to build 7022, has hidden features in Internet Explorer 8 that can only be unlocked via apps such as Bluepill.

This build has been mislabeled as build 6965 in multiple sources, including ZDNet, which has posted a few screenshots of build 6956 with the article name mislabeled.

Changes

 * The Superbar once again has minor appearance changes, including a more-bluish accent and less-appearing outlines around places such as the Start orb.
 * Many features - such as the desktop slideshow - are now enabled by default, leaving the only features locked behind Redpill being a few changes in Internet Explorer 8.
 * The places bar of the legacy Common File Dialog seems to be disabled by default like in build 6910.
 * When changing themes, the Login sound is played instead of the Tada sound.
 * UAC now shows a background again.