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* [[Windows:NT_4.00:1381|Windows NT 4.00 Build 1381]] | * [[Windows:NT_4.00:1381|Windows NT 4.00 Build 1381]] | ||
== Source Leak == | |||
''See [[Windows Source Code]]'' | |||
In 2004, Mainsoft let Windows NT 4.0 source leak. An approximate 80-95% of the total source was dropped. | |||
==Image Gallery== | ==Image Gallery== | ||
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| Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 | |
| Codename Preliminary name |
Cairo |
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| Kernel version | x86 NT Kernel, NT 4.0 |
| Release date | 24/08/1996 |
| Support end | Support Terminated: 30/06/2004 (Workstation) 31/12/2004 (Server) |
| Preceded by | NT 3.5x |
| Succeeded by | 2000 |
Windows NT 4 (Codenamed Cairo) is the first version of Windows NT to feature the Explorer shell. It's user interface is similar to Windows 95's, and Windows Desktop Update (also known as the IE 4 Shell Update) can be installed to it in order to get the updated shell like in Windows 98.
Editions
There are two editions of Windows NT 4. It has been found out that the only difference between the two editions (Server and Workstation) lied only in the Registry and the missing Server files.
Workstation
Windows NT 4 Workstation was designed for general desktop use.
Server
Windows NT 4 Server (Server, Server Enterprise Edition, Terminal Server) were designed to serve web pages to multiple clients using IIS.
Service Packs
There were 6 service packs released for Windows NT 4. There was a 7th Service Pack Planned, but it was canceled and Update Rollup 6a was released instead.
Known Builds
Beta
Retail
Source Leak
In 2004, Mainsoft let Windows NT 4.0 source leak. An approximate 80-95% of the total source was dropped.
Image Gallery
NT 4.0 Bootscreen
NT 4.0 with Internet Explorer 2
NT 4.0 GUI Setup Welcome Screen
