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| Microsoft Windows codename Neptune | |
| Codename Preliminary name |
Neptune, NepTune |
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| Kernel version | x86 NT Kernel, NT 5.50 |
| Release date | Unreleased |
| Support end | None |
| Preceded by | 2000 |
| Succeeded by | XP |
Features
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Logon Screen
Login screen
The login screen in Neptune is a HTML and javascript based UI . Installing Internet Explorer 6 (on build 5111) usually causes the login screen to stop functioning.
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User Accounts Panel
User Accounts Panel
Another HTML and Javascript based UI , pretty much an early version of the windows xp one
Help Center
Activity Centers
Ex-BetaArchive member, KenOath was able to fix the Activity Center compeltely using different files and resources from unleaked Windows Millenium builds
Builds
Timeline
- Early December 1999: "Neptune" ideas sent to testers
- December 10, 1999: Neptune build 5111 is compiled
- December 27, 1999: Neptune build 5111 sent to testers
- January 21, 2000: Paul Thurrott reveals that both Neptune and Odyssey are cancelled and will be replaced by Whister.
- March 20, 2000: Windows Whistler build 2211 leaks, it looks like Windows Neptune but it isn't.
