Microsoft details 36 changes of Windows 7 RC1

Posted on Friday, February 27 2009 @ 20:06 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Microsoft has published a list on the Engineering Windows 7 blog that details 36 new features and changes that will be present in the first release candidate of Windows 7. You can check it out over here.

For instance, Windows Media Player will now get support for Apple's .MOV video format:

Customers loved the increased range of formats natively supported by the Windows 7 Beta, but noticed areas where they wanted broader support. For example, one was unable to seek to a specific spot in the video in Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center for AVCHD content that was imported from a digital camcorder. We’ve addressed this. Also, while the support for video from some digital cameras worked great, we also got feedback about supporting a broader set of devices out of the box. We’ve since added support for Windows Media Player to natively support the .MOV files used to capture video for many common digital cameras.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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