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'''Windows "Longhorn" 3683''' (with a build tag of '''3683.Lab06 N.020923-1821''') is a leaked build of the [[Microsoft]] [[Windows:Longhorn|Windows "Longhorn"]] operating system. Compiled on October 23, 2002, build 3683 is one of the first builds leaked to the public. Due to the operating system being so early in the development process, only a small number of changes were observed from [[Windows:XP|Windows XP]].
'''Windows "Longhorn" build 3683''' (with a build tag of '''3683.Lab06_N.020923-1821''') is a build of the [[Microsoft]] [[Windows Longhorn|Windows "Longhorn"]] operating system. Compiled on September 23, 2002, build 3683 is one of the first builds leaked to the public on November 19, 2002<!--
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-->. Due to the operating system being so early in the development process, only a small number of changes were observed from [[Windows XP]]. It is the first build to include the [[Desktop Composition Engine]],which provides window transparency and visual effects, but it's very buggy.


Features in build 3683 include the [[Windows:Visual Styles:Plex|Plex]] visual style, [[Internet Explorer|Internet Explorer 6.05]], the [[Windows:Sidebar|Windows Sidebar]], and a display settings applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation (then codenamed ''Avalon'').
Features in build 3683 include the [[Windows/Visual Styles/Plex|Plex]] visual style, [[Internet Explorer 6.05]], the [[Windows Sidebar]], and a display settings applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation (then codenamed ''Avalon'').


Build 3683 is incompatible with a number of applications that require Windows XP or earlier. Many of these compatibility issues can be solved by running applications in Windows Compatibility Mode or by editing the ''CSDVersion'' key located in the Windows Registry.
Build 3683 is incompatible with a number of applications that require Windows XP or earlier. Many of these compatibility issues can be solved by running applications in Windows Compatibility Mode or by editing the ''CSDVersion'' key located in the Windows Registry.


Although this build is stable when compared to later builds of "Longhorn", [[Windows Explorer]] is known to crash frequently and will occasionally fail to terminate while ending the computer session.
Although this build is stable when compared to later builds of "Longhorn", [[Windows Explorer]] is known to crash frequently and will occasionally fail to terminate while ending the computer session.
==Main changes==
This build showed for the first time:
* the new Plex theme;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120928191638/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_043.gif Screen properties] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref>
* a new side bar, where it was possible to integrate XML-based components called "tiles" (eventually released with the name of "gadgets" in Windows Vista's Windows Sidebar), including a digital clock, a photo slideshow, a search feature and a multiple desktop manager, and optionally also the Start button by disabling the traditional taskbar;<!--
--><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021208174043im_/http://www.winsupersite.com/images/reviews/longhorn_datasheet_2a.gif Taskbar and Start Menu Properties, My Hardware, tile options] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><!--
--><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120928191254/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_082.gif Start menu integrated in the side bar] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref>
* the new "Windows Future Storage" (WinFS) file system, considered by first beta testers just a memory and CPU waste for its minimum integration with the user interface;
* a new "Display Properties" control panel, created on the new "Avalon" API (later disappeared in build 3706<ref name=a>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101222081926/http://winreview.ru/Rariteti/90/Microsoft-Windows-Longhorn-Sborka-603706 Microsoft Windows Longhorn. Сборка 6.0.3706]</ref>), with some options for desktop wallpaper and with advanced display properties;<!--
--><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120929064947/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_029.gif Display Properties (Avalon)] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><!--
--><ref>[https://www.webcitation.org/651nbArqM Desktop wallpaper (Avalon)]</ref><!-- http://binkbv.home.xs4all.nl/lh/display.gif
--><ref>[[:File:Longhorn 3683 Display Properties.png|Display Properties]]</ref>
* new version 6.05 of Internet Explorer, with the new "Media" bar;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021230065706/http://neowin.net/images/screenshots/lh3683/lh3683_06.png Internet Explorer 6.05] from [https://www.neowin.net/news/longhorn-no-longer-a-tall-story Longhorn no longer a Tall story]</ref>
* a beta version of DirectX 9.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021224010146/http://neowin.net/images/screenshots/lh3683/lh3683_05.png DirectX Diagnostic Tool] from [https://www.neowin.net/news/longhorn-no-longer-a-tall-story Longhorn no longer a Tall story]</ref>
Several new features appeared in Windows Explorer:
* a new big horizontal panel under Windows Explorer toolbars, called "breadcrumb bar", which can be disabled from "Folder Options", with custom appearance for special folders "My Documents", "My Pictures", "My Music", with animated effects on thumbnails in the case of multiple selections (later disappeared in build 3718<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101222045943/http://winreview.ru/Rariteti/100/Microsoft-Windows-LonghornSborka-603718 Microsoft Windows Longhorn.Сборка 6.0.3718]</ref>);<!--
--><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120928191858/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_056.gif Folder Options] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><!--
--><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120929064657/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_014.gif My Documents] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><!--
--><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120929064617/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_017.gif My Pictures] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><!--
--><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120928191452/http://www.winsupersite.com/content/content/127243/reviews/lh_alpha_019.gif My Music] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview]</ref><!--
--><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUS5YnOOKW0 Rotation effect of multiple thumbnails] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20101222080558/http://winreview.ru/Rariteti/87/Microsoft-Windows-Longhorn-Sborka-603683 Microsoft Windows Longhorn. Сборка 6.0.3683]</ref>
* the new "My Contacts" special folder (not yet functional);<ref>[[:File:Longhorn 3683 My Contacts.png|My Contacts]]</ref>
* an enhanced address bar;<ref name=c>[[:File:Longhorn 3683 Windows Explorer new features.png|Address bar box, check boxes for file selection]]</ref>
* the previews of the folder contents inside their icons in the "Tiles" view mode;<ref>[[:File:Longhorn 3683 (5).jpg|Tiles view]]</ref>
* the possibility of filtering the folder contents in the "Details" view mode in Windows Explorer;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040913075902im_/http://www.tech-critic.com/pictures/longhorn/review/lhr1.JPG Details view with filters in columns] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20040913075902/http://www.tech-critic.com/articles.php?action=show&id=11 Longhorn pre-alpha M3 - a user perspective.....]</ref>
* a new slider to change the icon size;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040913075902im_/http://www.tech-critic.com/pictures/longhorn/review/lhr2.JPG Slider to change the icon size] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20040913075902/http://www.tech-critic.com/articles.php?action=show&id=11 Longhorn pre-alpha M3 - a user perspective.....]</ref>
* the possibility to group the folder contents with specific criteria;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021121135817/http://neowin.net/images/screenshots/lh3683/lh3683_08.png Menu for file grouping] from [https://www.neowin.net/news/longhorn-no-longer-a-tall-story Longhorn no longer a Tall story]</ref>
* the possibility to select files and folders through checkboxes (later disappeared in build 3706<ref name=a />);<ref name=c />
* a new interface for "Open" and "Save As" dialog windows.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021228105405/http://neowin.net/images/screenshots/lh3683/lh3683_09.png Save As] from [https://www.neowin.net/news/longhorn-no-longer-a-tall-story Longhorn no longer a Tall story]</ref>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Longhorn 3683 (1).jpg|The Windows desktop in build 3683
Image:Longhorn 3683 (1).jpg|Build 3683 desktop
Image:Longhorn 3683 (2).jpg|''Display Properties'' applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation
Image:Longhorn 3683 (2).jpg|''Display Properties'' applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation
Image:Longhorn 3683 (3).jpg|The Preview Pane in Windows Explorer
Image:Longhorn 3683 (3).jpg|The Preview Pane in Windows Explorer
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Image:Longhorn 3683 (5).jpg|Windows Explorer
Image:Longhorn 3683 (5).jpg|Windows Explorer
</gallery>
</gallery>
==References==
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.betaarchive.co.uk/screenshots/index.php?load=Longhorn%203683%20Media%20Center%20Edition/ BetaArchive Longhorn 3683 Gallery]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20021116132801/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview] - Build 3683 reviewed by Paul Thurrott<!-- https://www.itprotoday.com/longhorn-alpha-preview -->
* [http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/longhorn_alpha.asp "Longhorn" Alpha Preview] - Build 3683 reviewed by Paul Thurrott
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040913075902/http://www.tech-critic.com/articles.php?action=show&id=11 Longhorn pre-alpha M3 - a user perspective.....]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101222080558/http://winreview.ru/Rariteti/87/Microsoft-Windows-Longhorn-Sborka-603683 Microsoft Windows Longhorn. Сборка 6.0.3683]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030120234819/http://www.wininformant.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=27038 Longhorn Leaks to the Web]
 
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6.0.3683.Lab0_N.020923-1821
Kernel version 6.0
CPU architecture x86
Edition Media Center Edition
Professional
BIOS date 24th September 2002

Windows "Longhorn" build 3683 (with a build tag of 3683.Lab06_N.020923-1821) is a build of the Microsoft Windows "Longhorn" operating system. Compiled on September 23, 2002, build 3683 is one of the first builds leaked to the public on November 19, 2002[1][2][3][4][5]. Due to the operating system being so early in the development process, only a small number of changes were observed from Windows XP. It is the first build to include the Desktop Composition Engine,which provides window transparency and visual effects, but it's very buggy.

Features in build 3683 include the Plex visual style, Internet Explorer 6.05, the Windows Sidebar, and a display settings applet based on the Windows Presentation Foundation (then codenamed Avalon).

Build 3683 is incompatible with a number of applications that require Windows XP or earlier. Many of these compatibility issues can be solved by running applications in Windows Compatibility Mode or by editing the CSDVersion key located in the Windows Registry.

Although this build is stable when compared to later builds of "Longhorn", Windows Explorer is known to crash frequently and will occasionally fail to terminate while ending the computer session.

Main changes

This build showed for the first time:

  • the new Plex theme;[6]
  • a new side bar, where it was possible to integrate XML-based components called "tiles" (eventually released with the name of "gadgets" in Windows Vista's Windows Sidebar), including a digital clock, a photo slideshow, a search feature and a multiple desktop manager, and optionally also the Start button by disabling the traditional taskbar;[7][8]
  • the new "Windows Future Storage" (WinFS) file system, considered by first beta testers just a memory and CPU waste for its minimum integration with the user interface;
  • a new "Display Properties" control panel, created on the new "Avalon" API (later disappeared in build 3706[9]), with some options for desktop wallpaper and with advanced display properties;[10][11][12]
  • new version 6.05 of Internet Explorer, with the new "Media" bar;[13]
  • a beta version of DirectX 9.[14]

Several new features appeared in Windows Explorer:

  • a new big horizontal panel under Windows Explorer toolbars, called "breadcrumb bar", which can be disabled from "Folder Options", with custom appearance for special folders "My Documents", "My Pictures", "My Music", with animated effects on thumbnails in the case of multiple selections (later disappeared in build 3718[15]);[16][17][18][19][20]
  • the new "My Contacts" special folder (not yet functional);[21]
  • an enhanced address bar;[22]
  • the previews of the folder contents inside their icons in the "Tiles" view mode;[23]
  • the possibility of filtering the folder contents in the "Details" view mode in Windows Explorer;[24]
  • a new slider to change the icon size;[25]
  • the possibility to group the folder contents with specific criteria;[26]
  • the possibility to select files and folders through checkboxes (later disappeared in build 3706[9]);[22]
  • a new interface for "Open" and "Save As" dialog windows.[27]

Gallery

References

External links