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==Changes==
==Changes==
===Build 3683===
# First build to include Desktop Composition Engine (basic window transparency effects).
# A new theme, Plex, was introduced.
# Internet Explorer was updated to version 6.05.
# A new display settings applet was introduced, based on the Windows Presentation Foundation.
===Build 3706===
# New wallpaper.
# Animated files and folders icon in the Explorer.
===Build 3713===
# Sidebar is enabled by default.
===Build 3790.1232===
===Build 3790.1232===
# The first build after development reset, almost fully looks like Windows XP SP2.
# The first build after development reset, almost fully looks like Windows XP SP2.
===Build 4001===
# New Setup UI and OOBE.
# Using install.wim during the installation.
===Build 4008===
# New Setup UI
# Updated Wallpaper and Plex theme.
# Some improvements in Internet Explorer.
# Parental Controls introduced.
===Build 4015===
# New wallpaper and logon screen.
# Windows Messenger was updated to version 5.0.
===Build 4029===
# Some changes in the Setup UI and Plex theme.
# Wallpaper and logon screen were updated.
# Outlook Express updated.
# Introducing the Game Library.
# Introducing the Sync Manager.
===Build 4033===
# New wallpaper.
# File a Longhorn bug added.
# My Computer icon is updated.
# Some improvements in the Internet Explorer.
===Build 4039===
# Changes in the Setup UI.
# Some updates in the Explorer.
===Build 4042===
# Plex theme is replaced by Slate (only lab06_n compile).
# New logon screen and wallpaper.
# New Task Scheduler.
# "Start" is removed from the Start Menu button (when sidebar is enabled) and "My" in the Start menu is removed everywhere.
===Build 4051===
# New Setup UI and boot screen.
# Windows Media Player 9 is updated.
# The first build that had 64-bit version.
===Build 4074===
# New Jade theme.
# Updated icons in the Start Menu.
# The first build that included full DWM and Aero. However, it requires some work in order to enable it.
# The only build that had Animated Preview Pane Aurora. Requires patching to show up in Explorer.
===Build 4093===
# The last Longhorn build before reset.
# Early version of UAC called Windows Security.
# New Avalon-based Power Options panel.
# New Text To Speech panel.


===Build 5048===
===Build 5048===
# A new bootscreen, wallpaper and Aero theme
# A new bootscreen, wallpaper and Aero theme
# Some changes in Explorer
# Some changes in Explorer
===Build 5112(Beta 1)===
 
===Build 5112 (Beta 1)===
# New Setup UI
# New Setup UI
# Major changes in Aero theme
# Major changes in Aero theme
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# User Account Control was introduced
# User Account Control was introduced
# Luna theme is now fully removed
# Luna theme is now fully removed
===Build 5219===
===Build 5219===
# Major changes to Games
# Major changes to Games
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# Minor UI changes to the Help and Support
# Minor UI changes to the Help and Support
# Windows Calendar, Windows Photo Library, Sticky Notes and Windows Journal were introduced
# Windows Calendar, Windows Photo Library, Sticky Notes and Windows Journal were introduced
===Build 5231===
===Build 5231===
# Some changes to the Setup
# Some changes to the Setup
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# New network apps in Control Panel
# New network apps in Control Panel
# Minor changes in other apps
# Minor changes in other apps
===Build 5259===
===Build 5259===
# New Setup UI, including the OOBE
# New Setup UI, including the OOBE
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# Outlook Express is now Windows Mail
# Outlook Express is now Windows Mail
# Some changes in Windows Calendar
# Some changes in Windows Calendar
===Build 5270===
===Build 5270===
# New logon screen
# New logon screen
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# Antispyware is now Windows Defender
# Antispyware is now Windows Defender
# Windows Media Player and Media Center were updated
# Windows Media Player and Media Center were updated
===Build 5308===
===Build 5308===
# New Setup UI and bootscreen
# New Setup UI and bootscreen
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# Some visual changes in Control Panel, Internet Explorer, Windows Calender and Windows Media Center
# Some visual changes in Control Panel, Internet Explorer, Windows Calender and Windows Media Center
# Introduced Backup and Restore, Color Management, Default Programs, Disk Defragmenter and Sidebar Properties in Control Panel
# Introduced Backup and Restore, Color Management, Default Programs, Disk Defragmenter and Sidebar Properties in Control Panel
===Build 5342===
===Build 5342===
# Minor visual changes
# Minor visual changes
# New items on Sidebar
# New items on Sidebar
===Build 5365===
===Build 5365===
# Sidebar is enabled by default
# Sidebar is enabled by default
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# Device Manager introduced
# Device Manager introduced
# Major updates to Explorer and Sidebar
# Major updates to Explorer and Sidebar
===Build 5381===
===Build 5381===
# Some changes to Setup, Windows Media Player and Windows Mail
# Some changes to Setup, Windows Media Player and Windows Mail
===Build 5384===
===Build 5384===
Official Beta 2.
Official Beta 2.
===Build 5456===
===Build 5456===
# Some changes in the UI
# Some changes in the UI
===Build 5472===
===Build 5472===
# New logon screen and OOBE
# New logon screen and OOBE
===Build 5536===
===Build 5536===
# Minor changes in Windows Mail. Starting this build there's no major visual changes and only bug fixes.
# Minor changes in Windows Mail. Starting this build there's no major visual changes and only bug fixes.
==Builds==
==Builds==
{{Builds Legend}}
{{Builds Legend}}
===Possibly Milestone 1 and/or Milestone 2===
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3551.Lab01_N(storbuild).010917-1031|Longhorn Build 3551.0.Lab01_N(storbuild).010917-1031]]''
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3555.Lab01_N(storbuild).010925-0806|Longhorn Build 3555.0.Lab01_N(storbuild).010925-0806]]''
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3562.Lab03_N.011002-1958|Longhorn Build 3562.0.Lab03_N.011002-1958]]''
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3590.Lab01_N.011118-2000|Longhorn Build 3590.0.Lab01_N.011118-2000]]''
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3595.Lab01_N.011203-0927|Longhorn Build 3595.0.Lab01_N.011203-0927]]''
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3609.Lab01_N.020211-2000|Longhorn Build 3609.0.Lab01_N.020211-2000]]''
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3635.Lab01_N.020517-1743|Longhorn Build 3635.0.Lab01_N.020517-1743]]''
* ''[[Windows:Longhorn:3637.Lab01_N.020522-2000|Longhorn Build 3637.0.Lab01_N.020522-2000]]''
===Milestone 2===
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:3663.Lab06_N.020728-1728|Longhorn Build 3663.0.Lab06_N.020728-1728]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:3670.Lab06_N.020819-1749|Longhorn Build 3670.0.Lab06_N.020819-1749]]'''
===Milestone 3===
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:3683.Lab06_N.020923-1821|Longhorn Build 3683.0.Lab06_N.020923-1821]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:3706.Lab06_N.021029-1731|Longhorn Build 3706.0.Lab06_N.021029-1731]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:3708.Lab06_N.021108-1847|Longhorn Build 3708.0.Lab06_N.021108-1847]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:3713.Lab06_N.021113-1841|Longhorn Build 3713.0.Lab06_N.021113-1841]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:3718.lab06_N.021119-1730|Longhorn Build 3718.0.lab06_N.021119-1730]]'''''
===Omega-13===
===Omega-13===
* [[Windows:Vista:3790:1231|Longhorn Build 3790.1231.xxxxxxx]]
* [[Windows:Vista:3790:1231|Longhorn Build 3790.1231.xxxxxxx]]
* '''''[[Windows:Vista:3790.1232.winmain.040819-1629|Longhorn Build 3790.1232.winmain.040819-1629]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Vista:3790.1232.winmain.040819-1629|Longhorn Build 3790.1232.winmain.040819-1629]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Vista:3790.winmain.040907-2000|Longhorn Build 3790.1232.winmain.040907-2000]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Vista:3790.winmain.040907-2000|Longhorn Build 3790.1232.winmain.040907-2000]]'''
===Milestone 4===
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4000.xxxx|Longhorn Build 4000.xxxx]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4001.main.021204-1515|''Longhorn Build 4001.0.main.021204-1515'']]'''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4002.Lab06_N(ntvbl06).030108-1926|Longhorn Build 4002.0.Lab06_N(ntvbl06).030108-1926]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4005.main.030128-1920|Longhorn Build 4005.0.main.030128-1920]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4006.Lab01_N.030209-2000|Longhorn Build 4006.0.Lab01_N.030209-2000]]
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4006.main.030203-1038|Longhorn Build 4006.0.main.030203-1038]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4007.main.030219-1933|Longhorn Build 4007.0.main.030219-1933]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4008.main.030219-1933|Longhorn Build 4008.0.main.030219-1933]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4011.main.030305-2045|Longhorn Build 4011.0.main.030305-2045]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4014.Lab01_N.030326-2000|Longhorn Build 4014.0.Lab01_N.030326-2000]]
===Milestone 5===
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4015.main.030328-1500|Longhorn Build 4015.0.main.030328-1500]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4015.Lab06_n.030403-1706|Longhorn Build 4015.0.Lab06_n.030403-1706]]'''
* Longhorn Build 4017.0.main.030409-0735
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4018.Lab06_n.030417-1721|Longhorn Build 4018.0.Lab06_n.030417-1721]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4019.lab01_N.030428-2000|Longhorn Build 4019.0.lab01_N.030428-2000]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4020.idx02.030430-2218|Longhorn Build 4020.0.idx02.030430-2218]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4021.main.030415-0745|Longhorn Build 4021.main.030415-0745]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4023|Longhorn Build 4023.0.??????-???? (full buildtag unknown)]]
* [[Windows Server 2008 build 6.0.4028.Lab01 N.030701-2000|Longhorn Build 4028.0.Lab01_N.030701-2000]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4029.main.030619-0000|Longhorn Build 4029.0.main.030619-0000]]'''''
===Milestone 6===
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4030.Lab06_n.030630-1724|Longhorn Build 4030.0.Lab06_n.030630-1724]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4030.Lab06_n.030702-1727|Longhorn Build 4030.0.Lab06_n.030702-1727]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4031.main.030703-0020|Longhorn Build 4031.0.main.030703-0020]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4032.Lab06_n.030710-1709|Longhorn Build 4032.0.Lab06_n.030710-1709]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4033.main.030717-1555|Longhorn Build 4033.0.main.030717-1555]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4033.idx01.030730-1630|Longhorn Build 4033.0.idx01.030730-1630]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4036.Lab01.030729-0100|Longhorn Build 4036.0.Lab01.030729-0100]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4038.main.030813-1852|Longhorn Build 4038.0.main.030813-1852]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4039.Lab06_n.030827-1717|Longhorn Build 4039.0.Lab06_n.030827-1717]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4039.Lab06_n.030828-1802|Longhorn Build 4039.0.Lab06_n.030828-1802]]
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4040.Lab04_N.030828-1910|Longhorn Build 4040.0.Lab04_N.030828-1910]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4042.main.030905-1800|Longhorn Build 4042.0.main.030905-1800]]'''
===Milestone 7===
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4041.Lab06_n.030829-1500|Longhorn Build 4041.0.Lab06_n.030829-1500]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4042.Lab06_n.030909-1709|Longhorn Build 4042.0.Lab06_n.030909-1709]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4044.Lab06_n.030915-1925|Longhorn Build 4044.0.Lab06_n.030915-1925]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4048.lab02.030923-1849|Longhorn Build 4048.0.lab02.030923-1849]]
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4050.idx02.030928-0552|Longhorn Build 4050.0.idx02.030928-0552]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4050.private/lab06_demo.031013-1849|Longhorn Build 4050.0.private/lab06_demo.031013-1849]]
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4050.private/lab06_demo.031018-2015|Longhorn Build 4050.0.private/lab06_demo.031018-2015]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4050.private/lab06_demo.031019-1809|Longhorn Build 4050.0.private/lab06_demo.031019-1809]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4051.idx02.031001-1340|Longhorn Build 4051.0.idx02.031001-1340]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4053.main.031022-1720|Longhorn Build 4053.0.main.031022-1720]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4057.private/lab06_dev_ux.031107-1900|Longhorn Build 4057.0.private/lab06_dev_ux.031107-1900]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4058.lab06_n.03118-1808|Longhorn Build 4058.0.lab06_n.031118-1808]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4059.main.031208-1842|Longhorn Build 4059.0.main.031208-1842]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4061.Lab01_N.040125-2000|Longhorn Build 4061.0.Lab01_N.040125-2000]]
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4067.private/lddm_dev_tech(davidmo).040212-1646|Longhorn Build 4067.0.private/lddm_dev_tech(davidmo).040212-1646]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4067.Lab06_n.040307-1603|Longhorn Build 4067.0.Lab06_n.040307-1603]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4067.lab01_fusion.040316-2000|Longhorn Build 4067.0.lab01_fusion.040316-2000]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4071.private/Snap_dev_ux(ntvbl06).040420-1521|Longhorn Build 4071.0.private/Snap_dev_ux(ntvbl06).040420-1521]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4071.private/Snap_dev_ux(ntvbl06).040426-1627|Longhorn Build 4071.0.private/Snap_dev_ux(ntvbl06).040426-1627]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4072.Lab06_n.040201-1902|Longhorn Build 4072.0.Lab06_n.040201-1902]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4073.idx02.040420-1832|Longhorn Build 4073.0.idx02.040420-1832]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4074.idx02.040425-1535|Longhorn Build 4074.0.idx02.040425-1535]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4080.Lab06_n.040429-1614|Longhorn Build 4080.0.Lab06_n.040429-1614]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4080.Lab06_n.040502-1523|Longhorn Build 4080.0.Lab06_n.040502-1523]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4081.main.040503-1625|Longhorn Build 4081.0.main.040503-1625]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4083.setupvbl.040527-2033|Longhorn Build 4083.0.setupvbl.040527-2033]]
===Milestone 8===
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4083.main.040516-1537|Longhorn Build 4083.0.main.040516-1537]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4083.Lab06_n.040519-1614|Longhorn Build 4083.0.Lab06_n.040519-1614]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4084.main.040527-0915|Longhorn Build 4084.0.main.040527-0915]]'''''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4085.main.040603-1817|Longhorn Build 4085.0.main.040603-1817]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4085.Lab07.040609-2350|Longhorn Build 4085.0.Lab07.040609-2350]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4086.main.040615-1745|Longhorn Build 4086.0.main.040615-1745]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4086.lab03_dev.040629-1910|Longhorn Build 4086.0.lab03_dev.040629-1910]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4086.lab01_n.040704-2000|Longhorn Build 4086.0.lab01_n.040704-2000]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4087.main.040626-0846|Longhorn Build 4087.0.main.040626-0846]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4088.Lab07_N.040705-1625|Longhorn Build 4088.0.Lab07_N.040705-1625]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4088.Lab02_N.040706-1655|Longhorn Build 4088.0.Lab02_N.040706-1655]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Longhorn:4089.private_lab06_dev_ux.040721-1800|Longhorn Build 4089.0.private_lab06_dev_ux.040721-1800]]'''
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4091.private/lab06_dev_foundation.040217-1214|Longhorn Build 4091.0.private/lab06_dev_foundation.040217-1214]]
* [[Windows:Longhorn:4091.main.040726-1716|Longhorn Build 4091.0.main.040726-1716]]
* '''''[[Windows:Longhorn:4093.main.040819-1215|Longhorn Build 4093.0.main.040819-1215]]'''''
* [[Windows Longhorn build 4094 (private/Lab06_dev_platform(snaptab))|4094.private/Lab06_dev_platform(snaptab).041124-0021]]
* [[Windows Longhorn build 4094 (private/Lab06 dev tech(skatari))|4094.private/Lab06_dev_tech(skatari)]]
* '''[[Windows:Vista:5000.winmain.040908-2000|Longhorn Build 5000.0.winmain.040908-2000]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Vista:5000.winmain.040908-2000|Longhorn Build 5000.0.winmain.040908-2000]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Vista:5000.vbl_core.040803-2000|Longhorn Build 5000.0.vbl_core.040803-2000]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Vista:5000.vbl_core.040803-2000|Longhorn Build 5000.0.vbl_core.040803-2000]]'''

Revision as of 21:28, 2 April 2019

Windows Vista
Windows Vista Logo.png
Microsoft Windows Vista
Codename
Preliminary name		 Longhorn
Kernel version NT 6.0
CPU architecture x86, x64
Release date 30 January 2007
Support end 11 April 2017
Preceded by Windows XP
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.

  1. 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.
  2. The Start Menu was given a facelift, also adding new features in the process like integration of Windows Search.
  3. DirectX 10 was introduced.
  4. User Account Control was introduced, increasing security significantly while also proving to be more convenient to standard users.
  5. Windows Media Center was improved, and is now available in more editions instead of being confined to a single version in Windows XP.
  6. Internet Explorer 7 was also introduced, introducing features like 256 bit encryption, tabbed mode and protected mode.
  7. 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.
  8. Control Panel was improved.
  9. Windows Experience Index was introduced, providing a benchmark for system performance.
  10. Gadgets were also introduced, along with an API for third party development and Windows Sidebar to house the gadgets.
  11. Hybrid sleep was introduced mainly for desktops, providing the best of both worlds of sleep and hibernation.
  12. The installation routine was redesigned, leading to better speeds, and features like rollback were also properly implemented.
  13. New games were introduced, like InkBall, Purble Place and Chess. Existing games were also improved.
  14. Windows Ultimate Extras were introduced for Ultimate users, enabling these users to enjoy additional games, features and services.
  15. Parental Controls were introduced.
  16. Windows Taskbar was improved, now showing a live thumbnail preview on hover of any program on the taskbar with the help of Aero.
  17. Windows Explorer was greatly improved, now properly showing file transfer progress, along with a redesign of the UI.
  18. Windows Defender was integrated into the Windows Vista OS, providing protection against spyware.
  19. Windows Media Player 10 was introduced, introducing a significant upgrade over Windows Media Player 9.
  20. The Login screen was improved significantly.
  21. Windows Anytime Upgrade was introduced, providing an easy way for users to upgrade between Windows versions.

Features removed/degraded

  1. The Introduction of Aero meant that Luna, which was the default theme of Windows XP, was removed.
  2. DirectX 9 performance was degraded compared to Windows XP.
  3. 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.
  4. Pinball was removed.
  5. Windows Vista can now be installed only on a NTFS hard drive, dropping support for FAT and FAT32.

Changes

Build 3683

  1. First build to include Desktop Composition Engine (basic window transparency effects).
  2. A new theme, Plex, was introduced.
  3. Internet Explorer was updated to version 6.05.
  4. A new display settings applet was introduced, based on the Windows Presentation Foundation.

Build 3706

  1. New wallpaper.
  2. Animated files and folders icon in the Explorer.

Build 3713

  1. Sidebar is enabled by default.

Build 3790.1232

  1. The first build after development reset, almost fully looks like Windows XP SP2.

Build 4001

  1. New Setup UI and OOBE.
  2. Using install.wim during the installation.

Build 4008

  1. New Setup UI
  2. Updated Wallpaper and Plex theme.
  3. Some improvements in Internet Explorer.
  4. Parental Controls introduced.

Build 4015

  1. New wallpaper and logon screen.
  2. Windows Messenger was updated to version 5.0.

Build 4029

  1. Some changes in the Setup UI and Plex theme.
  2. Wallpaper and logon screen were updated.
  3. Outlook Express updated.
  4. Introducing the Game Library.
  5. Introducing the Sync Manager.

Build 4033

  1. New wallpaper.
  2. File a Longhorn bug added.
  3. My Computer icon is updated.
  4. Some improvements in the Internet Explorer.

Build 4039

  1. Changes in the Setup UI.
  2. Some updates in the Explorer.

Build 4042

  1. Plex theme is replaced by Slate (only lab06_n compile).
  2. New logon screen and wallpaper.
  3. New Task Scheduler.
  4. "Start" is removed from the Start Menu button (when sidebar is enabled) and "My" in the Start menu is removed everywhere.

Build 4051

  1. New Setup UI and boot screen.
  2. Windows Media Player 9 is updated.
  3. The first build that had 64-bit version.

Build 4074

  1. New Jade theme.
  2. Updated icons in the Start Menu.
  3. The first build that included full DWM and Aero. However, it requires some work in order to enable it.
  4. The only build that had Animated Preview Pane Aurora. Requires patching to show up in Explorer.

Build 4093

  1. The last Longhorn build before reset.
  2. Early version of UAC called Windows Security.
  3. New Avalon-based Power Options panel.
  4. New Text To Speech panel.

Build 5048

  1. A new bootscreen, wallpaper and Aero theme
  2. Some changes in Explorer

Build 5112 (Beta 1)

  1. New Setup UI
  2. Major changes in Aero theme
  3. Major changes in Control Panel
  4. Some improvements in Explorer
  5. Internet Explorer 7 Beta was introduced
  6. Windows Backup Beta and Program Compatibility Wizard are introduced
  7. User Account Control was introduced
  8. Luna theme is now fully removed

Build 5219

  1. Major changes to Games
  2. Some new applications in the Control Panel
  3. Minor UI changes to the Help and Support
  4. Windows Calendar, Windows Photo Library, Sticky Notes and Windows Journal were introduced

Build 5231

  1. Some changes to the Setup
  2. New System Properties introduced
  3. New network apps in Control Panel
  4. Minor changes in other apps

Build 5259

  1. New Setup UI, including the OOBE
  2. Start menu layout is fully changed
  3. Introduced People Near Me, Performance Center, Personalization, Speech Recognition, Windows AntiSpyware and Memory Diagnostics Tool
  4. Windows Media Player is updated to version 11
  5. Library in Explorer
  6. Outlook Express is now Windows Mail
  7. Some changes in Windows Calendar

Build 5270

  1. New logon screen
  2. Aero theme is updated
  3. App icons are updated
  4. Windows Collaboration introduced
  5. Antispyware is now Windows Defender
  6. Windows Media Player and Media Center were updated

Build 5308

  1. New Setup UI and bootscreen
  2. Welcome Center at the startup
  3. Some visual changes in Control Panel, Internet Explorer, Windows Calender and Windows Media Center
  4. Introduced Backup and Restore, Color Management, Default Programs, Disk Defragmenter and Sidebar Properties in Control Panel

Build 5342

  1. Minor visual changes
  2. New items on Sidebar

Build 5365

  1. Sidebar is enabled by default
  2. Some changes in Setup and OOBE
  3. Device Manager introduced
  4. Major updates to Explorer and Sidebar

Build 5381

  1. Some changes to Setup, Windows Media Player and Windows Mail

Build 5384

Official Beta 2.

Build 5456

  1. Some changes in the UI

Build 5472

  1. New logon screen and OOBE

Build 5536

  1. Minor changes in Windows Mail. Starting this build there's no major visual changes and only bug fixes.

Builds

  • No information available
  • Existence doubtful
  • Information or pictures available
  • Leaked or released

Possibly Milestone 1 and/or Milestone 2

Milestone 2

Milestone 3

Omega-13


Milestone 4

Milestone 5


Milestone 6

Milestone 7

Milestone 8

Beta 1

Pre-Beta 2 (Beta 2 Fork)

Community Tech Preview 2 (Beta 2 Fork)

Beta 2 (Beta 2 Fork)

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.

Beta 2

Pre-Release Candidate 1

Release Candidate 1

Pre-Release Candidate 2

Release Candidate 2

Pre-RTM

RTM

Post-RTM

Service Pack 1

Service Pack 1 GDR

  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6001.18004.vistasp1_gdr_vm_rc.080314-1400
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6001.18009.vistasp1_gdr_vm_rc1.080425-1630
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6001.18010.vistasp1_gdr_vm_rc1.080511-1505
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6001.18016.vistasp1_gdr_vm_rtm.080611-0040
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6001.18145.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6001.22328.vistasp1_ldr.081211-1619

Service Pack 2

  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.16489.lh_sp2beta.080924-1740
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.16497.lh_sp2beta.081017-1605
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.16659.lh_sp2rc.090114-1728
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.16670.lh_sp2rc.090130-1715
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.17043.longhorn.090312-1835
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.17506.lh_sp2rtm.090313-1730
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.18003.lh_sp2rtm.090403-1730
  • Windows Vista Build 6.0.6002.18005.090410-1830 Service Pack 2 RTM

See Also

External links

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