windows7One of the last things for Microsoft to do before the October 22nd launch date has been passed – Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 has been released to manufacturing.

A post on the Windows blog explains that this build underwent tons of scrutiny and tweaking before being deemed sufficient for release.

“The RTM code will be delivered to our partners within the next few days who will then start preparing to deliver some amazing new products timed to hit at General Availability (GA) of Windows 7 on October 22nd. As always, current Windows Volume License customers, MSDN subscribers and TechNet subscribers will get first customer access, getting Windows 7 on August 6 (MSDN/TechNet) and August 7 (VL), and Windows Server 2008 R2 the second half of August.”

Microsoft seems that they were so excited about the RTM sign-off that they have made a celebratory video. See it below!