Windows 8 Build 7989 leaked

Fresh screenshots from a Milestone 3 copy of Windows 8 leaked to the Internet on Friday.

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The article is brief, but it shows 2 out of 4 new screenshots of the build 7989, a Milestone 3 copy built in April. BetaArchives members seem to be both trying to get and leak this built, while also discussing whether this is actually real or not. The topic can be found here. I hope the thread title is not misleading, so let me just state that, as far as I know, build 7989 is not an official beta, or any other "officially" released build, for that matter.

 

[kizo2703]

I activated with a genuine Windows 7 retail key. No telephone call needed.

Not sure what you mean there. Windows 8 takes over as the Default, as did Vista and windows 7. easy enough to change in Msconfig, if that is what you mean by "repair"

Of course it takes over as default ,word ''hijack'' was just a joke! And since I installed OS on the VHD, it was easier to correct BCD with EasyBCD ,wich is faster way and without hassle of restarting PC! That's what I thought of!

And for activation ,it says ''key is already in use'' for mine Windows 7 retail key!
Anyway, it doesn't matter, in September we should have beta! (maybe )

 

[vrosa]

Gaming on build 7989

It seems better for gaming than 7955. As fast as Win7 !!!

What games have you played on this build ?

I've tryed these:
Crysis
Crysis 2
FarCry 2
Call of Duty MW 2
Bad Company 2
Assassin's Creed III
Lost Planet 2

 

[Eve]

Dongeon Siege III
Ragnarok Online
Elder Scrolls: Marrowind

All of those work, I have more, but I don't feel like installing them...


You got AutoCAD to work! Nicee...

 

[ionbasa]

Dongeon Siege III
Ragnarok Online
Elder Scrolls: Marrowind

All of those work, I have more, but I don't feel like installing them...


You got AutoCAD to work! Nicee...

I managed to get Autodesk Revit 2012 working on my test pc.

 

[MrTom]

I found that Installing this build screwed up my dual boot. I have installed previous builds and dual boot worked like a charm but not with this...

I simply solved it by opening an elevated CMD-prompt and typing bcdedit /timeout 30 (this gives you a 30 second timeout before starting up so you can choose your OS), because both OS are still in the bootloader, only by installing Windows 8 it skips the timeout period where you can choose which OS you'd want to start. Simple trick, no need to download extra programs like Easybcd.

 

[A Guy]

Welcome to Eight Forums MrTom. Nice tip

A Guy

 

[MrTom]

BTW, a little trick that always came in handy for me in Windows 7, also works in Windows 8 7989.
It's called GodMode and it allows you to access close to 270 settings in one place and in alphabetical order.
Just make a new folder anywhere, and name it: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
It will then auto change the icon and you're good to go! Have fun with it!

 

[Dave76]

Welcome to Eight Forums Mr Tom, thanks for the info.

 

[davehc]

Of course it takes over as default ,word ''hijack'' was just a joke!
Sorry. Didn't get the joke.

And since I installed OS on the VHD, it was easier to correct BCD with EasyBCD ,which is faster way and without hassle of restarting PC! That's what I thought of!


No need to restart until next time you need the boot manager (Is there?) If you changed it in Msconfig, which IMO I think would be faster, it's done!

 

[Dave76]

Latest Red Pill 1.4.0.1

Disabled RP 1.3.9.1, log off/log in, then restart (just to be safe), installed RP 1.4.0.1

Everything seems faster, explorer still lagging a bit although better than before.
New Task Manager still working and now Performance Dashboard is working.

Can select the old Aero but still only have the new Aero displaying.

IE9 working fine.

All in all, a nice improvement.

 

[kenshen]

can someone see if this is in 7989

 

[Dwarf]

I've not seen anything like that.

 

[kenshen]

well yeah its probably disabled or locked someone see if they can find it please

 

[kizo2703]

If it's real ,that is from some 80xx unlocked build! There no such start screen in 7989!

 

[MrTom]

Indeed, it's a photo used in an article about the 8030 build.
Can be found here: New Notification Feature Found in Windows 8; Build 8030 Leak Imminent?
Leads me to believe it's a 80xx build, 'cause it is nowhere to be found in the 7xxx builds.

 

[The Wild One]

Anyone heard anything about why WinExplorer keeps crashing?

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[grisfiske]

Anyone heard anything about why WinExplorer keeps crashing?

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same happened for me all the time, latest "blue pill" solved if for me

 

[The Wild One]

Anyone heard anything about why WinExplorer keeps crashing?

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same happened for me all the time, latest "blue pill" solved if for me

Thanks for the info mate!

 

[ionbasa]

View attachment 1380can someone see if this is in 7989

I am suspicious that these start screens are available only for the ARM version.

 

[kizo2703]

I guess we will find out when we get the Beta, hopefully in late September ,early October! evil: