Windows Longhorn/6.0.4008.main.030219-1933

Windows "Longhorn" build 4008, with a build tag of 4008.main.030219-1933 is a Milestone 4 "Longhorn" build leaked on February 28, 2003.

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Hidden Sidebar tiles

A few Sidebar tiles are disabled by default in this build. These are:

• RMA Test Tile - just the "Longhorn" clock png stretched in the tile
• Longhorn Status - links to an intranet link at Microsoft
• Internet Webcam - links to a live image of a Redmond, WA freeway, similar to the Traffic ticket from Sideshow, a prototype of Sidebar from Microsoft Research
• Media Player - which is broken

A registry patch was made available by AlphaAddict that enabled the aforementioned tiles in 2006, but the download link no longer works. There is no known other way to make them visible.

• Messenger Status Tile - This tile only works if you are using Windows Messenger. You cannot use MSN Messenger with this tile. Also, this tile does not work with Windows Messenger 4.0, you will need 4.6 or 4.7 for it to function correctly. In order to activate this tile, do the following:
  • Navigate to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartBar\Modules\]
  • Create a new KEY called {62F329E0-B71B-4DDA-8323-628AC066531D}
  • In the new Key Create the following STRING Values and set the values to what is to the right of the equals sign.
    • AssemblyName = Microsoft.Windows.PPLRTC1
    • Friendly Name = Messenger Status
    • Type = MS.Internal.Communications.Controls.MeTile

External links

• New 4008 Tiles - CCTV Monitor , Longhorn Status , Media Player and RMA - AeroXperience
• The Ultimate Guide to Longhorn Build 4008