It certainly didn't take long. A lot of news regarding Windows 7, Microsoft's next operating system, has been surfacing recently and it was only a matter of time before the first batch of screenshots leaked to the eyes of the public.

The screenshots appear to have originated from thinknext.net, a Chinese technology news site. The batch of screenshots show various changes across the operating system, which confirm earlier leaked "reviews" of 7.

Some of the changes include various minor tweaks to the interface, including a slightly redesigned taskbar, what appears to be a redesigned system tray and a new interface in the control panel.

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