Microsoft has decided to run a test update of Windows 7 Beta build 7000, tomorrow February 24th. The update is voluntary and will have to be installed manually, even if automatic updates are enabled. This is just a test that will replace system files with identical files and make no real change to the system. They do this to test the update function in sharp mode, more in the message below;
Test Updates for Windows 7 Beta Users
Starting February 24, we will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000) via Windows Update. These updates allow us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows 7. We typically verify servicing scenarios during a beta.
Windows 7 Beta users will be notified that new updates are available beginning February 24 through Windows Update. Even if the user has Windows Update configured for automatic update – these test updates will not install automatically. Users will need to manually install the test updates through Windows Update.
These updates do not deliver new features or bug fixes. The test updates simply replace system files with the same version of the file currently on the system. For more information, please visit the Microsoft Update blog. Again, thank you for helping test Windows 7. Your feedback is extremely valuable!
Microsoft to issue test update for Windows 7
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