Windows Vista build 5355 (vbl media)

Windows Vista build 5355 (vbl_media) is an eHome OEM build of Windows Vista, which was shared by BetaArchive user marcoguy on 19 December 2016.

New features and changes

 * New wallpapers and user account pictures have been added.
 * Aero has been updated.
 * This build uses the final banners in for all SKUs.

Windows Explorer

 * The back and forward buttons have been updated to use their final appearance, unless the user has set the Windows Classic theme, where the preliminary buttons even persisted in Windows 7.
 * The preview pane background is now colored as a gradient formed by different shades of blue, just like seen in RTM.
 * The "Favorite Links" text is now displayed in the navigation pane.

Control Panel

 * The sidebar banner now has an aurora rather than a Windows logo.
 * Category View sublink color is now blue rather than black.
 * Date and Time, Welcome Center and Sidebar applets in Control Panel has received new icons.
 * System applet now resembles the RTM style.
 * Backup and Restore received a minor overhaul.
 * Welcome Center's "Get Started with Windows" section now has new and updated links.

Applications

 * Windows Media Player 11 received minor icon updates around the app's interface and the first run wizard received minor changes.
 * Remote Desktop Connection now uses the RTM app banner.
 * Windows Defender copyright date has been updated to 2006.
 * The help menu has been removed from Windows Media Center.
 * Minor icon updates to Windows Photo Gallery.

Installation
Partition and format the drive before starting setup, as there is a chance for setup to BSOD while formatting. When you reach the OOBE, it might hang, so press ⇧ Shift to open Command Prompt, run, and then kill the process.