Windows 7 build 6776

Windows 7 build 6776 is a Milestone 3 build of Windows 7. It was shared online on 20 April 2024 alongside build 6498.
== New features and changes ==
=== User interface ===
==== Windows Explorer ====
The Windows Explorer user interface has received further usability changes over the previous available build. Libraries are no longer grouped into categories, and libraries for contacts and Internet URL shortcuts have been removed. Near-final iconography for all Libraries, which show relevant symbols placed on top of glass coasters, have been implemented. A new button and dialog for managing library folders' linked locations has been implemented, and item sorting functions are now moved to the center of the library header.
Windows7-6.1.6776-WindowsExplorer-Libraries.png|Libraries system folder
Windows7-6.1.6776-WindowsExplorer-Libraries-FolderView.png|Library folder view
Windows7-6.1.6776-WindowsExplorer-Libraries-EmptyLibrary.png|Empty library
====== Flyouts ======
The View Available Networks tray flyouts has been redesigned. It now has a wider design with emphasized text and now offers the option to manually refresh the current network status. There is no longer an option to connect to a network.
Windows7-6.1.6780.0-WHCFlyout.png|Windows Solution Center flyout
Windows7-6.1.6780.0-VANFlyout.png|View Available Networks flyout
==== Internet Explorer ====
Starting Internet Explorer for the first time now prompts the user to set up the browser using Microsoft-recommended settings or use their own desired settings. The "Emulate IE7" button has been moved to the address bar under the new "Compatibility Mode" name.
Compatibility Mode is also no longer enabled by default in Internet Explorer, instead using the Internet Explorer 8 standards compliance mode. Settings for Compatibility View have also been added, allowing the user to add sites to be flagged for Internet Explorer 7 standards. Intranet sites can also be viewed under Compatibility View. The user is given the choice to view all websites under IE7 compatibility mode.
Windows7-6.1.6780.0-InternetExplorer-Setup.png|First-time setup
Windows7-6.1.6780.0-InternetExplorer-CompatMode-Tooltip.png|Compatibility Mode button and tooltip
Windows7-6.1.6780.0-InternetExplorer-CompatModeSettings.png|Compatibility View settings
==== Branding ====
More branding resources related to Windows Vista have been replaced. Both Windows Setup and the logon screen now feature a new ocean background subsequently used in the official beta release. The godrays in the image appear to be a composite of multiple aurora designs from the preceding operating system.
=== Removals ===
Windows Meeting Space has been mostly removed from the operating system after it was initially deprecated and stripped of critical communications code in build 6758. Its related People Near Me feature still remains in the operating system, but has been rendered irrelevant due to the former's absence.
=== Miscellaneous ===
* The default screen resolution has been changed to 1024×768px.
== Bugs and quirks ==
=== Installation ===
* Setup may be unable to create partitions due to it not being able to find a valid system volume when using the SCSI interface. Creating a new partition from setup results in only the 200MB MSR drive being created, which also does not have the System flag appended to it. To circumvent this, create a new partition outside of this build.
* It is not possible to upgrade to this build due to an issue in the way how Windows Setup handles disk volumes.
==Gallery ==
===Windows Setup===
WindowsVista-RTM-Boot.png|Setup Boot screen
Windows7-6.1.6776-Setup1.png|Autorun
Windows7-6.1.6776-Setup2.png|Ditto
Windows7-6.1.6780-Setup3.png|Image deployment
7 6780 Example of an updated string during upgrade.png|Upgrade setup
Windows7-6.1.6780-Setup4.png|SetupCl registry configuration
6780-Updating-Registry.png|Ditto, BGFX boot graphics mode disabled
Windows 7 Betas-2017-02-11-16-09-29.png|Hardware detection (second phase of setup)
Windows7-6.1.6780-Setup5.png|Transition to OOBE
7 6780 Drive formatted in an incompatible way.png|Incompatible drive volume dialog
====Out-of-box experience====
Windows7-6.1.6780-Setup2.png|Initialization
Windows7-6.1.6780-Setup6.png|WinSAT assessment
Windows7-6.1.6780-OOBE.png|Account and computer name
Windows7-6.1.6780-OOBE2.png|Finalization
===Interface===
Windows7-6.1.6780-Boot.png|Boot screen
Windows7-6.1.6780-Login.png|Login screen
Windows7-6.1.6776-Homegroup.png|HomeGroup directory
Windows7-6.1.6776-AeroSnap-RippleFeedback.png|Ripple feedback animation
Windows7-6.1.6776-AeroSnap-ResizeAnim.png|Resize snapping animation
====Bluepill-specific====
Windows7-6.1.6780.0-Superbar.png|Superbar
Windows7-6.1.6776-Superbar-NeverCombine.png|Ditto; never combine
Windows7-6.1.6776-StartMenu.png|Start menu extended list
==Notes==
Category:Windows 7 builds