Windows 7 Milestone 3 Screenshot Gallery
Part 2: Applications

These screenshots come courtesy of Microsoft. I'll be posting my own shots as well, but Microsoft's shots are interesting because they depict a slightly different build than the one distributed to PDC attendees. Thus, it features additional functionality such as the new Aero desktop effects and the new taskbar with jump lists and taskbar previews.

Windows Calculator.

New Device Stage interface.

New Windows Search supports remote share search as well.

The new Pictures Library aggregates image content from a variety of folders on your PC and, optionally, from around the home network.

Windows Media Player 12.

Windows Media Player 12 Play To function, controlling a remote audio device.

The Scenic Ribbon UI in Microsoft Paint.

A typical crowded Windows desktop.

The Documents Library with preview pane enabled.

Internet Explorer 8.

--Paul Thurrott
October 28, 2008

Windows 7 M3 Screens

Windows 7 M3, Part 1 (Microsoft)
Windows 7 M3, Part 2 (Microsoft)
Windows 7 M3, Part 3
Windows 7 M3, Part 4
Windows 7 M3, Part 5

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Aero Themes
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Windows Taskbar
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Windows XP Mode Beta
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Internet Explorer 8
Windows 7 Play To
Windows 7 Device Stage
Windows 7 Multi-Touch Shots
Windows 7 Multi-Touch
Media Center: Netflix, Internet TV

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Making the Business Case: Win7
The Fat Lady Sings
Windows 7: The New NT?
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7: Windows Touch
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Windows 7: Choice is Good
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Shipping Seven
Part 1: January 2008
Part 2: April 2008
Part 3: Microsoft Speaks
Part 4: Pre-PDC Presentation
Part 5: From M3 to Beta
Part 6: Public Beta
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