Windows 7 RC with SCCM console, Endpoint

Well I'm trying to load most of the stuff I have on my xp box. So far I have loaded the SCCM 2007 console without any problems and also symantec Endpoint. Now Endpoint windows 7 didn't like very much. I bypassed or accepted all the errors and are you sure windows by choosing yes or ok. It has installed fine and I've actually managed it to my SEPM Server. It grabbed the updates from it as well. It doesn't report to Windows 7 very well as it states my definitions are wrong yet they are one day old. More Screenshots yay!!!

Seems Endpoint reports to Windows Security is no longer supported. They recommend Some of the other brands. Norton's is listed so this is probably too early as Endpoint is newer then Nortons as far as I know. I would think they'd use the same technology but who knows.

windows 7 IE tabs while minimized

Now this was a pretty cool feature. When you have multiple tabs open and you minimize IE, when you click your mouse on the IE icon the tabs pop up in a mini bar just above the task bar. Then when your mouse is moved over the tabs it opens that tab up above and if you move your mouse across them it changes. Also apps do the same thing. Pretty neat

Windows 7 RC states no internet access

Is it a trick question? As you can see from the pic that I do have internet and I'm actually added to the domain. I've loaded it on a laptop and used the onboard nic. If I add the wireless network the error goes away. I'm not sure if its a bug or what but its kind of funny if you ask me..

Windows 7 RC Screenshots

Here are some of the basic apps that you'll probably be using. They are themes, paint, start bar, and control panel, gadgets, advanced tools, and color options. I didn't play much but didn't see a classic view for control panel. Might be a way to change it but I only just loaded it and took some pics.

First Windows 7 RC Theme Pictures

These are the 7 built in themes that you can choose. ohh so pretty!!

Assigning Advanced Clients from the Command Prompt

I've found this and it may useful to some people.

Assigning Advanced Clients from the Command Prompt
You can assign Advanced Clients to SMS sites by running a script at the command prompt. The Advanced Client has a scripting object (Microsoft.SMS.Client) that you can use to do this. This object is installed with the Advanced Client software. For more information, see the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Software Development Kit.

The following example demonstrates several of the Advanced Client scripting methods.

Set smsclient = CreateObject("Microsoft.SMS.Client")
oldsite = smsclient.GetAssignedSite
wscript.echo oldsite
smsclient.EnableAutoAssignment(True)
'or:
smsclient.SetAssignedSite("NES")
Adjust the script as necessary for your specific requirements.

Windows 7 Release Candidate Announcement

Windows 7 Release Candidate Announcement

Thank you very much for your help in testing the Windows 7 Beta. Your feedback is invaluable in helping make Windows 7 a high quality operating system. With your help, we have reached the next major milestone on the journey to Windows 7: the Release Candidate (RC).

- On April 30th, the RC became available to MSDN subscribers and TechNet Plus subscribers.
- On Tuesday, May 5 (PST), the RC will be available to everyone via our Customer Preview Program. As with the Beta, the Windows 7 RC Customer Preview Program is a broad public program that offers the RC free to anyone who wants to download it. It will be available at least through June 30, 2009, with no limits on the number of downloads or product keys available.



So you don’t need rush to make sure you get your copy. When you’re ready to download the RC, it’ll be waiting for you.