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Windows Vista was a revolutionary upgrade from Windows XP. | Windows Vista was a revolutionary upgrade from Windows XP. | ||
# Windows Aero introduced , setting the framework for the UI that would be carried into future Windows versions including Windows 7 and later. Consequently , DWM was also introduced. | # Windows Aero introduced , setting the framework for the UI that would be carried into future Windows versions including Windows 7 and later. Consequently , DWM was also introduced. New Aero features like Flip 3D were also introduced. | ||
# The Start Menu was given a facelift , also adding new features in the process like integration of Windows Search. | # The Start Menu was given a facelift , also adding new features in the process like integration of Windows Search. | ||
# DirectX 10 was introduced. | # DirectX 10 was introduced. | ||
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# Windows Experience Index was introduced , providing a benchmark for system performance. | # Windows Experience Index was introduced , providing a benchmark for system performance. | ||
# Gadgets were also introduced , along with an API for third party development and Windows Sidebar to house the gadgets. | # Gadgets were also introduced , along with an API for third party development and Windows Sidebar to house the gadgets. | ||
# Hybrid sleep was introduced mainly for desktops , providing the best of both worlds of sleep and hibernation. | |||
# The installation routine was redesigned , leading to better speeds , and features like rollback were also properly implemented. | |||
# New games were introduced , like InkBall , Purble Place and Chess. Existing games were also improved. | |||
# Windows Ultimate Extras were introduced for Ultimate users , enabling these users to enjoy additional games , features and services. | |||
# Parental Controls were introduced. | |||
# Windows Taskbar was improved , now showing a live thumbnail preview on hover of any program on the taskbar with the help of Aero. | |||
# Windows Explorer was greatly improved , now properly showing file transfer progress , along with a redesign of the UI. | |||
# Windows Defender was integrated into the Windows Vista OS , providing protection against spyware. | |||
# Windows Media Player 10 was introduced , introducing a significant upgrade over Windows Media Player 9. | |||
# The Login screen was improved significantly. | |||
# Windows Anytime Upgrade was introduced , providing an easy way for users to upgrade between Windows versions. | |||
==Features removed/degraded== | ==Features removed/degraded== | ||
# The Introduction of Aero meant that Luna , which was the default theme of Windows XP , got removed. | # The Introduction of Aero meant that Luna , which was the default theme of Windows XP , got removed. | ||
# DirectX 9 performance was degraded compared to Windows XP. | # DirectX 9 performance was degraded compared to Windows XP. | ||
# The system requirements were significantly raised to 800MHz(Windows XP around 300 MHz) processor with 512 MB(64 MB) RAM. This could well be the biggest reason for the failure of Windows Vista. | # The system requirements were significantly raised to 800MHz(Windows XP around 300 MHz) processor with 512 MB(64 MB) RAM and 16 GB(2 GB) of HDD. This could well be the biggest reason for the failure of Windows Vista. | ||
# Pinball was removed. | |||
# Windows Vista can now be installed only on a NTFS hard drive , dropping support for FAT and FAT32. | |||
==Builds== | ==Builds== | ||
{{Builds Legend}} | {{Builds Legend}} |
Revision as of 12:15, 8 August 2015
Microsoft Windows Vista | |
Codename Preliminary name |
Longhorn |
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Kernel version | NT 6.0 |
CPU architecture | x86, x64 |
Release date | 30 January 2007 |
Support end | 11 April 2017 |
Preceded by | Windows XP / Longhorn |
Succeeded by | Windows 7 |
Windows Vista is an operating system developed by Microsoft, released worldwide on January 30, 2007. Prior to its official announcement on July 22, 2005, it was known by its codename, Windows "Longhorn".
Development of the operating system spanned approximately five years, starting in early 2001. Over the course of this time period, the product was first codenamed Whistler+ (with some sources stating Idaho as a possible codename), and then Longhorn in May 2001. The first builds of the operating system known to use the Longhorn codename were compiled in May, 2002.
Initially envisioned as a minor upgrade to Windows XP, Microsoft later characterized "Longhorn" as a complete overhaul of the Windows operating system. One of the largest changes slated for "Longhorn" was pervasive use of managed code.
While in its earlier stages of development, "Longhorn" suffered from many problems relating to reliability and stability. This was due not only to the premature technology on which the operating system was based, but also because of the way new features were introduced and implemented. For this reason, the development of the operating system was "reset", with a preliminary build, 3790.1232.winmain.040819-1629 being compiled on August 19, 2004. Although this build is not known to contain any code from "Longhorn", it did include the "Longhorn" End User License Agreement (EULA), a testament to the build's authenticity.
Contrary to popular belief, only very early "Longhorn" builds were directly derived from Windows XP; later builds were based on Windows Server 2003 Release Candidate code. Builds compiled after the development reset are based on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.
During Beta 1 development, Microsoft named the operating system Windows Vista. The new name was chosen to improve the product's image and reputation, and to reflect the new capabilities of the operating system.
A total of two Service Packs were released for the Windows Vista operating system. Service Pack 1 was made available to MSDN subscribers on Febuary 15, 2008, and was released to the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update on March 18, 2008. Service Pack 2 was released to manufacturing on April 28, 2009, and released to the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update on May 26, 2009. In addition, Microsoft released the Platform Update for Windows Vista on October 27, 2009, which was comprised of major new Windows 7 components and updated runtime libraries. The Platform Update requires Service Pack 2 prior to installation.
Editions
Windows Vista came in many editions. Unlike Windows:XP , there was no special edition for Media Center and 64-bit capability. Windows Vista also did not have an embedded version.
- Starter This edition is intended for emerging markets and low-cost PC's. As in XP , the 3-program limit was there , and only 1GB RAM was accepted. Other software restrictions applied as well. This version is hence not available in 64-bit.
- Home Basic Found in low cost to mid-end , this version of Windows Vista does not fully have Aero(though it has DWM) , and hence does not have effects like transparency and 3D Flip. Windows Media Center is not included as well. Parental Controls is included however. However , it does not have the hardware and 3-program limit as Starter.
- Home Premium The mid end of Windows Vista , this version includes full Aero and Windows Media Center. It also includes Premium Games(eg - Inkball).
- Business The business oriented version of Windows Vista , it contains several features like full RDP(client/host) capability , Group Policy and domain join ability. However , Windows Media Center is not included , Parental Controls is not included , and Premium Games are disabled by default.
- Ultimate The top consumer variant of Windows Vista , it is a merge of the features containing on Windows Vista Home Premium and Business. Bitlocker is included in this version.
- Enterprise The top business variant of Windows Vista. It is like Ultimate , but without Windows Media center and includes enterprise-specific tools.
Note that certain features(like Aero or TV support) may require premium/different/upgraded hardware and so may not be available on all PCs.
New features
Windows Vista was a revolutionary upgrade from Windows XP.
- Windows Aero introduced , setting the framework for the UI that would be carried into future Windows versions including Windows 7 and later. Consequently , DWM was also introduced. New Aero features like Flip 3D were also introduced.
- The Start Menu was given a facelift , also adding new features in the process like integration of Windows Search.
- DirectX 10 was introduced.
- User Account Control was introduced , increasing security significantly while also proving to be more convenient to standard users.
- Windows Media Center was improved , and is now available in more editions instead of being confined to a single version in Windows XP.
- Internet Explorer 7 was also introduced , introducing features like 256 bit encryption , tabbed mode and protected mode.
- Windows Update was integrated into the control panel , eliminating the need to use Internet Explorer because of its prior reliance on an ActiveX control to use all the features of Windows Update in previous versions.
- Control Panel was improved.
- Windows Experience Index was introduced , providing a benchmark for system performance.
- Gadgets were also introduced , along with an API for third party development and Windows Sidebar to house the gadgets.
- Hybrid sleep was introduced mainly for desktops , providing the best of both worlds of sleep and hibernation.
- The installation routine was redesigned , leading to better speeds , and features like rollback were also properly implemented.
- New games were introduced , like InkBall , Purble Place and Chess. Existing games were also improved.
- Windows Ultimate Extras were introduced for Ultimate users , enabling these users to enjoy additional games , features and services.
- Parental Controls were introduced.
- Windows Taskbar was improved , now showing a live thumbnail preview on hover of any program on the taskbar with the help of Aero.
- Windows Explorer was greatly improved , now properly showing file transfer progress , along with a redesign of the UI.
- Windows Defender was integrated into the Windows Vista OS , providing protection against spyware.
- Windows Media Player 10 was introduced , introducing a significant upgrade over Windows Media Player 9.
- The Login screen was improved significantly.
- Windows Anytime Upgrade was introduced , providing an easy way for users to upgrade between Windows versions.
Features removed/degraded
- The Introduction of Aero meant that Luna , which was the default theme of Windows XP , got removed.
- DirectX 9 performance was degraded compared to Windows XP.
- The system requirements were significantly raised to 800MHz(Windows XP around 300 MHz) processor with 512 MB(64 MB) RAM and 16 GB(2 GB) of HDD. This could well be the biggest reason for the failure of Windows Vista.
- Pinball was removed.
- Windows Vista can now be installed only on a NTFS hard drive , dropping support for FAT and FAT32.
Builds
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- Leaked or released
Omega-13
- Longhorn Build 3790.1232.winmain.040819-1629
- Longhorn Build 3790.winmain.040907-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.winmain.040908-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core.040803-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core.040806-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core.040808-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core.040809-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core.040818-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core.040826-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core.040902-2000
- Longhorn Build 5000.vbl_core_build(ntbuild).040915-0831
- Longhorn Build 5001.winmain.040927-1610
- Longhorn Build 5002.winmain.041006-2000
- Longhorn Build 5003.winmain.041014-1440
- Longhorn Build 5004.winmain.041016-2000
- Longhorn Build 5005.winmain.041018-1620
- Longhorn Build 5006.winmain.041020-1640
- Longhorn Build 5007.winmain.041021-1035
- Longhorn Build 5008.winmain.041021-2200
- Longhorn Build 5009.winmain.041022-1945
- Longhorn Build 5010.winmain.041026-0350
- Longhorn Build 5011.winmain.041028-1201
- Longhorn Build 5012.winmain.041102-1650
- Longhorn Build 5019.winmain
- Longhorn Build 5027.vbl_core_mig(davj).041006-1344
- Longhorn Build 5027.vbl_core_diag(josesua).050113-1134
- Longhorn Build 5032.vbl_core_build(jaykrell).050119-0943
- Longhorn Build 5033.winmain.050119-2030
- Longhorn Build 5034.vbl_wcp_avalon_dev(danmohr).050302-1220
- Longhorn Build 5036.NT.050205-1730
- Longhorn Build 5037.vbl_core_build(jaykrell).050204-2158
- Longhorn Build 5037.vbl_core_mui.050208-0200
- Longhorn Build 5039.vbl_srv_wstm(srvbld-s).050208-1337
- Longhorn Build 5040.vbl_tools_build(surajp).050216-1434
- Longhorn Build 5048.vbl_srv_rpc(yongqu).050314-2000
- Longhorn Build 5048.vbl_srv_ts_rdp_collab(JHughson).050318-1444
- Longhorn Build 5048.winmain_idx02.050401-0536
- Longhorn Build 5049.NT.050205-1730
- Longhorn Build 5051.vbl_tools_wincet(kenma).050315-1233
- Longhorn Build 5054.vbl_core_diag(josesua).050401-1500
- Longhorn Build 5054.vbl_ux_nisd.050404-1730
- Longhorn Build 5058.vbl_wcp_um_d2dev.050412-1800
- Longhorn Build 5059.vbl_wcp_avalon.050412-1805
- Longhorn Build 5059.vbl_ux_dev_checkin.050420-1700
- Longhorn Build 5060.vbl_wcp_avalon.050417-1805
- Longhorn Build 5061.NT.050404-1245
- Longhorn Build 5062.vbl_wcp_avalon(yungt).050429-0931
- Longhorn Build 5065.vbl_core_setup.050509-2030
- Longhorn Build 5067.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(skatari).050504-0921
- Longhorn Build 5071.winmain_idx01.050605-2010
- Longhorn Build 5072.vbl_core_fbrel(jshay).050527-1915
- Longhorn Build 5077.vbl_core_mig(davj).050314-1245
- Longhorn Build 5077.vbl_tools_build(skupec).050517-1200
- Longhorn Build 5077.vbl_core_setup.050530-1400
- Longhorn Build 5077.vbl_tools_build(andreva).050601-0028
- Longhorn Build 5081.vbl_tools(miker).050604-1323
- Longhorn Build 5081.winmain.050604-1500
- Longhorn Build 5085.vbl_srv_winsecurity(srvbld-s).050331-1512
- Longhorn Build 5085.vbl_srv.050610-2000
- Longhorn Build 5086.vbl_wcp_mobile_tip(tpctext).050725-1705
- Longhorn Build 5086.winmain_idx02.050621-2010
- Longhorn Build 5086.winmain_idx02.050625-1734
- Longhorn Build 5087.(vivekrao).050606-1603
- Longhorn Build 5087.vbl_ux_partners_ie.050616-1730
- Longhorn Build 5087.winmain.050613-1840
- Longhorn Build 5088.winmain_oobe/avalon_wap_beta1.050620-2052
- Longhorn Build 5088.vbl_tools_build(jaykrell).050526-0115
- Longhorn Build 5089.winmain.050615-1910
- Longhorn Build 5096.0.vbl_srv_crpt(uril).050706-0200
- Longhorn Build 5098.winmain_beta1.050628-1740
- Longhorn Build 5099.winmain
Beta 1
- Windows Vista Build 5112.winmain_beta1.050720-1600 - official Beta 1
- Windows Vista Build 5112.9.winmain_beta1.051012-1700
Pre-Beta 2 (Beta 2 Fork)
- Windows Vista Build 5201.vbl_wcp_mobile.050705-2115
- Windows Vista Build 5202.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(hirokisa).050504-0921
- Windows Vista Build 5203.winmain.050702-1000
- Windows Vista Build 5204.winmain(jaganv).050708-1819
- Windows Vista Build 5206.0.vbl_srv_crpt(nide).050622-1331
- Windows Vista Build 5206.0.vbl_srv_crpt(pingxie).050607-2121
- Windows Vista Build 5206.NT.050715-1210
- Windows Vista Build 5208.vbl_ndt(paulsi).050519-1852
- Windows Vista Build 5208.vbl_core_etw(josesua).050721-0034
- Windows Vista Build 5209.vbl_core_gift(sunggch).050620-1902
- Windows Vista Build 5209.vbl_media_core.050728-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5212.vbl_ux_nisd.050802-1700
- Windows Vista Build 5212.vbl_ux_dev_checkin.050808-1730
- Windows Vista Build 5213.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(hirokisa).050504-0921
- Windows Vista Build 5214.vbl_srv_rpc(yongqu).050809-1352
- Windows Vista Build 5215.winmain_oob/avalon_wap_PDC_2005(avdrt).050818-1524
- Windows Vista Build 5217.vbl_tools_build(jaykrell).050811-1208
- Windows Vista Build 5217.vbl_core_sls_sep(nide).050812-1014
- Windows Vista Build 5219.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(skatari).050822-2034
- Windows Vista Build 5219.winmain_idx02.050824-2010
- Windows Vista Build 5219.winmain_idx02.050828-2010
- Windows Vista Build 5219.winmain_idx02.050830-2010
- Windows Vista Build 5221.vbl_wcp_avalon.050822-1835
- Windows Vista Build 5221.vbl_wcp_avalon.050822.1825
- Windows Vista Build 5221.winmain.050819-1615
- Windows Vista Build 5221.wcp_avalon.050822-1835
- Windows Vista Build 5221.vbl_ux_partners.050831-1831
- Windows Vista Build 5221.vbl_ux_dev_checkin_gamesux.050901-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5222.winmain.050822-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5223.vbl_ndt(paulsi).050811-0134
- Windows Vista Build 5223.winmain.050824-0010
- Windows Vista Build 5224.winmain.050826-1920
- Windows Vista Build 5224.vbl_core_security_crpt.050901-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5225.winmain.050830-2130
- Windows Vista Build 5225.vbl_core_sls(nide).050831-2016
- Windows Vista Build 5226.vbl_wcp_gfx_wgf(amarp).050830-1830
- Windows Vista Build 5226.winmain.050831-2255
- Windows Vista Build 5226.vbl_wcp_avalon_dev.050908-1459
- Windows Vista Build 5227.winmain.050905-2000
- Windows Vista Build 5228.winmain.050906-2350
- Windows Vista Build 5228.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(skatari).050919-1101
- Windows Vista Build 5228.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(hirokisa).050919-1149
- Windows Vista Build 5228.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers_ihvs(hirokisa).050921-0220
- Windows Vista Build 5228.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(hirokisa).050921-0225
- Windows Vista Build 5228.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(hirokisa).050921-0242
- Windows Vista Build 5229.winmain.050908-1830
- Windows Vista Build 5230.winmain.050909-2225
Community Tech Preview 2 (Beta 2 Fork)
- Windows Vista Build 5231.winmain.050912-2010
- Windows Vista Build 5231.winmain.050912-2020
- Windows Vista Build 5231.winmain.050913-2205
- Windows Vista Build 5231.winmain.050918-2000
- Windows Vista Build 5231.winmain_idx03.051004-2120
Beta 2 (Beta 2 Fork)
- Windows Vista Build 5232.winmain.050913-2110
- Windows Vista Build 5232.vbl_tools_locstudio.050920-0920
- Windows Vista Build 5233.winmain.050918-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5234.winmain.050921-1018
- Windows Vista Build 5235.winmain.050923-1902
- Windows Vista Build 5236.winmain.050926-1840
- Windows Vista Build 5237.winmain.050927-2050
- Windows Vista Build 5238.winmain.050928-1830
- Windows Vista Build 5239.vbl_core_mig(davj).050909-1453
- Windows Vista Build 5239.winmain.050930-2215
- Windows Vista Build 5240.winmain.051003-1818
- Windows Vista Build 5241.winmain.051004-2135
- Windows Vista Build 5242.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(gishtaki).050919-1101
- Windows Vista Build 5242.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(gishtaki).050919-1149
- Windows Vista Build 5242.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers_ihvs(gishtaki).050921-0220
- Windows Vista Build 5242.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(gishtaki).050921-0225
- Windows Vista Build 5242.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(hirokisa).050921-0242
- Windows Vista Build 5242.winmain.051006-1842
- Windows Vista Build 5243.0.vbl_ux_partners_ie.051011-1845
- Windows Vista Build 5244.vbl_media_core.050929-1011
- Windows Vista Build 5244.winmain.051011-1737
- Windows Vista Build 5245.winmain.051012-2130
- Windows Vista Build 5246.winmain.051013-2210
- Windows Vista Build 5247.0.vbl_core_gift(sunggch).051003-1758
- Windows Vista Build 5247.winmain.051017-2015
- Windows Vista Build 5247.vbl_ux_dev(stevevd).051103-1648
- Windows Vista Build 5248.winmain.051019-1910
- Windows Vista Build 5249.0.vbl_wcp_um_d2_drivers(gishtaki).050921-0225
- Windows Vista Build 5249.winmain.051020-2015
- Windows Vista Build 5249.vbl_wcp_avalon_dev(avdrt).051022-1616
- Windows Vista Build 5250.winmain.051021-2000
- Windows Vista Build 5250.vbl_core_sls(nide).051028-2000
- Windows Vista Build 5251.winmain.051025-2145
- Windows Vista Build 5252.winmain.051026-1836
- Windows Vista Build 5253.winmain.051027-2040
- Windows Vista Build 5253.vbl_wcp_mobile_auxcpl(bcheek).051031-1255
- Windows Vista Build 5253.winmain.051028-2030
- Windows Vista Build 5254.winmain.051101-2045
- Windows Vista Build 5255.winmain.051102-1745
- Windows Vista Build 5256.winmain.051103-1700
- Windows Vista Build 5257.winmain.051104-2330
- Windows Vista Build 5258.winmain.051105-2145
- Windows Vista Build 5259.winmain.051107-2030
- Windows Vista Build 5259.winmain_idx02.051113-2100
- Windows Vista Build 5259.winmain_idx02.051117-1715
- Windows Vista Build 5260.winmain.051108-2040
- Windows Vista Build 5261.winmain.051109-2150
- Windows Vista Build 5262.winmain.051110-1830
- Windows Vista Build 5264.winmain.051112-2100
- Windows Vista Build 5265.winmain.051114-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5266.winmain.051115-2130
- Windows Vista Build 5267.winmain.051116-1717
- Windows Vista Build 5268.winmain.051117-2200
- Windows Vista Build 5269.winmain.051118-2030
- Windows Vista Build 5270.winmain_idx03.051207-1830
- Windows Vista Build 5270.winmain_idx03.051212-1830
- Windows Vista Build 5270.winmain_idx03.051214-1910
- Windows Vista Build 5275.vbl_tools_build_cleanup(jaykrell).051203-1440
- Windows Vista Build 5276.vbl_wcp_mobile.051109-1726
- Windows Vista Build 5276.winmain.051205-2006
- Windows Vista Build 5284.vbl_core_platarch(nicjudge).050907-1021
- Windows Vista Build 5285.vbl_media_core.051101-2045
- Windows Vista Build 5295.vbl_tools_locstudio.060111-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5296.vbl_core_sls(sepbld-s).060113-1157
- Windows Vista Build 5297.winmain.060112-1755
- Windows Vista Build 5299.vbl_tools_build(skupec).051219-1332
- Windows Vista Build 5300.0.winmain_oob/avalon_wap_FEB_CTP_2006.060131-1602
- Windows Vista Build 5305.vbl_ux_partners_wmdconnect.060125-1530
- Windows Vista Build 5306.0 (vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.050921-0220)
Beta 2
NOTE: Some of the earliest builds listed may not actually be Beta 2 builds (although still obviously within the Beta 2 fork), so their exact status is still to confirm.
- Windows Vista Build 5308.winmain_idx01.060126-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5308.17.winmain_idx01.060217-2200
- Windows Vista Build 5308.60.winmain_idx01.060223-2145
- Windows Vista Build 5310.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060212-0047
- Windows Vista Build 5310.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060216-1934
- Windows Vista Build 5310.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060222-1727
- Windows Vista Build 5320.vbl_wcp_mobile.060207-1930
- Windows Vista Build 5321.vbl_core_gift(sunggch).050928-1156
- Windows Vista Build 5322.vbl_ux_nisd_dev(alexop).060222-1322
- Windows Vista Build 5325.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060227-1053
- Windows Vista Build 5325.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060228-2316
- Windows Vista Build 5325.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060309-1613
- Windows Vista Build 5325.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060317-1111
- Windows Vista Build 5328.vbl_core_mig(davj).051130-1810
- Windows Vista Build 5335.vbl_media_apps.060307-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5335.5.winmain(wmbla).060317-1722
- Windows Vista Build 5339.vbl_core(karand).060309-2233
- Windows Vista Build 5339.vbl_Tools_Build(corebldr).060310-0015
- Windows Vista Build 5341.vbl_media_ehome_dev(a-karenp).060316-1929
- Windows Vista Build 5342.vbl_ux_partners_winapps.060316-0000
- Windows Vista Build 5342.winmain_idx04.060321-1730
- Windows Vista Build 5346.winmain(wmbla).060222-0941
- Windows Vista Build 5349.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060623-0429
- Windows Vista Build 5349.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060628-0719
- Windows Vista Build 5349.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers.060629-1619
- Windows Vista Build 5350.winmain.060323-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5352.vbl_media_apps.060328-2141
- Windows Vista Build 5355.vbl_media_ehome.060330-2100
- Windows Vista Build 5355.vbl_ndt_dmi_dev(jamesca).060331-0100
- Windows Vista Build 5356.winmain.060330-1450
- Windows Vista Build 5361.winmain.060405-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5362.vbl_core(sepbld-s).060407-1147
- Windows Vista Build 5364.0.vbl_wcp_avalon.060409-1347
- Windows Vista Build 5364.vbl_wcp.060409-1612
- Windows Vista Build 5365.winmain.060410-1730
- Windows Vista Build 5365.winmain_idx05.060416-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5365.8.winmain_idx05.060419-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5366.vbl_media_apps.060415-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5370.vbl_core(sepbld-s).060417-1736
- Windows Vista Build 5370.vbl_wcp_avalon.060417-1826
- Windows Vista Build 5372.0.winmain.060418-1800
- Windows Vista Build 5373.vbl_ndt_dmi_dev(jamesca).060425-0140
- Windows Vista Build 5378.vbl_wcp_avalon.060426-1453
- Windows Vista Build 5381.winmain_beta2.060501-1900 - Beta 2 Preview
- Windows Vista Build 5381.2.winmain_beta2(nide).060502-2006
- Windows Vista Build 5384.winmain_beta2.060516-1930
Beta 2
- Windows Vista Build 5384.winmain_beta2.060518-1455 - official beta 2
- Windows Vista Build 5384.20.winmain_beta2.060531-1915
Pre-RC 1
- Windows Vista Build 5420.0.winmain.060427-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5421.0.winmain.060428-1900
- Windows Vista Build 5423.0.vbl_media_core.060511-1323
- Windows Vista Build 5424.vbl_ux_nisd_dev(alexlop).060506-1811
- Windows Vista Build 5428.0.vbl_wcp_d2_drivers(tsegawa).060512-0032
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- Windows Vista Build 5430.vbl_core_gift(tarekms).060313-1619
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- Windows Vista Build 5434.vbl_core_sls(nide).060519-1654
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Release Candidate 1
- Windows Vista Build 5600.16384.vista_rc1.060829-2230 - official release candidate 1
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Pre-Release Candidate 2
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Release Candidate 2
- Windows Vista Build 5729.vbl_core(sepbld-s).060915-1111
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RTM
- Windows Vista Build 6000.16386.vista_rtm.061101-2205 - official release to manufacturing
Post-RTM
Service Pack 1
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- Windows Vista Build 6001.17138.longhorn_sp1.080117-2025
- Windows Vista Build 6001.18000.longhorn_rtm.080118-1840 - Service Pack 1 RTM
Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.18005.090410-1830 Service Pack 2 RTM
See Also
External links
- The Collection Book with tips on installing leaked and released Windows Vista builds.
- Si vis pacem, para bellum - Grabberslasher's blog post that describes builds 3790, 5001 and 5098