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| Windows Vista 6.0.5112 | |
| Kernel version | NT 6.0 |
|---|---|
| CPU architecture | x86, x64 |
| BIOS date | July 21, 2005 |
Windows Vista Build 5112 (with a build tag of 5112.winmain_beta1.050720-1600) is the first Beta 1 build officially released by Microsoft. Released on July 27, 2005, at that point in time, Microsoft had decided on giving its "Longhorn" product a final name: Windows Vista. However, the name Longhorn was still used in numerous areas, such as within the About Windows dialog box.
Microsoft's Jim Allchin himself expressed his thoughts for the final name, stating:
"I love this name. ‘Vista’ creates the right imagery for the new product capabilities and inspires the imagination with all the possibilities of what can be done with Windows—making people’s passions come alive.”
Allchin's comments were reminiscent of those he made during WinHEC 2004.[1]
In comparison with Windows "Longhorn" Build 5048, this build was a much more significant advancement in regard to introducing new user interface features. The Explorer shell had seen significant changes, including virtual folders, an improved search interface, numerous new high resolution icons, and other improvements.
Features
New features
- An Aero Wizard for creating shortcuts
- An Aero Wizard for mapping network drives
- Disk Diagnostic Aero Wizard
- Guided Help (ACW.exe)
- Improved Control Panel Category viewing mode similar to the one seen in Windows Vista RTM
- Network Projection; new options for broadcasting a presentation, connecting to a network projector, viewing a presentation already in progress, and for adjusting presentation settings
- New Backup and Restore program codenamed SafeDocs (sdclt.exe)
- New Control Panel applets including Auxiliary Display, Portable Devices, Solutions to Problems, and Windows Parental Controls
- New documentation in the Help & Support Center
- IMAPI 2
- PC-to-PC Synchronization
- Toggle to enable User Account Control (toggle.exe)
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Base Services
- Windows Parental Controls including ESRB and PEGI software ratings
Gallery
References
- ↑ Microsoft. (May 4, 2004). "Jim Allchin Remarks: Windows Hardware Engineering Conference WinHEC 2004"
