Windows 7 build 6720
| Build of Windows 7 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.1 |
| Build number | 6720 |
| Build revision | 1 |
| Architecture | x86, x64 |
| Build lab | winmain |
| Compiled on | 2008-05-29 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2008-10-03 (+127 days) |
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Windows 7 build 6720 is the earliest available Milestone 3 build of Windows 7, which was shared on 27 October 2024.
Changes[edit | edit source]
Boot screen[edit | edit source]
A new boot screen is introduced in this build.
User interface[edit | edit source]
- The superbar design has been partially updated to resemble that of the RTM. However, design of taskbar tabs area is still the same as in previous builds.
- Desktop Window Manager applies colorization differently, using a "color dodge" effect. This effect was removed from active windows in build 6758.
- The Aero theme has been changed to a kind of hybrid between Vista and 7 style with Vista's glass texture instead of the 7 one seen in build 6608 and the white right and bottom borders like in builds 6568 and 6608.
- Show desktop plays DWM animations on windows being minimized and doesn't hide gadgets.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Internet Explorer 8[edit | edit source]
This build includes an early version of Internet Explorer 8, using the version number of 8.1.
- An "emulate IE7" feature has been added.
- The favorites bar has been added, which replaces the "Links" toolbar.
- This is the earliest version of Internet Explorer to include developer tools.
Windows Media Player 12[edit | edit source]
- Windows Media Player 12 setup has been updated with a new color scheme.
- The use of Aero transparency has been reduced.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- Windows Defender uses a new background gradient.
- Windows Movie Maker has been removed.
Quirks[edit | edit source]
Theme metrics[edit | edit source]
- The Windows Basic and Aero themes use the Tahoma font in most places rather than Segoe UI by default, due to a [Metrics] section in the theme file. Removing that section through Notepad may fix that quirk. Unlike the next build, the quirk happens only after the theme has been changed for the first time.
- Also, the saved custom theme may use Windows Classic metrics and colors.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup boot screen
Ditto, with Aero
Desktop with Superbar
Ditto, with Aero
