In July 2007, six months following the public release of Vista, it was reported that the next version of Windows would then be codenamed Windows 7, with plans for a final release within three years.
En xullo de 2007, seis meses despois do lanzamento público do Vista, informouse de que a seguinte versión de Windows tería o alcume de Windows 7, planificando a súa liberación en tres anos.