Windows Server 2016 build 9785

Windows Server 2016 build 9785 is a pre-Technical Preview build of Windows Server 2016, which was uploaded to BetaArchive on 5 January 2019. It is the earliest available build of said operating system. Due to its earliness, it still has its predecessor's branding in all areas and still uses kernel version 6.3.

This build was released to Microsoft partners participating in the Ecosystem Engagement Access Program (as indicated by the  branch in the watermark). As such, this build can boot on the current date without certificate expiration errors.

Start menu
This build replaced the Windows 8.1 Start screen with a start menu that looks like its client counterpart.

File Explorer
A Home page was introduced in File Explorer.

Jump List
The Jump Lists appearance on the taskbar now changes color according to the Metro coloring pages.

Timebomb
Like other Windows Server 2016 builds found in the  branch, this build contains a non-functional timebomb and as a result can be installed on the current date.

Desktop
The positions of desktop icons are not saved upon restart. In addition to this, they will not properly display in Flip 3D.

Incorrect disk space values
The "This PC" folder may incorrectly report available space found in a drive.

Incorrect RAM values in System Properties
The System Properties page may incorrectly report the total amount of installed and usable RAM found on the machine.

Window thumbnail border color
If window auto-colorization is enabled, the window thumbnail borders on the taskbar do not change color even after the wallpaper changes. This issue can be remedied by manually changing the window color through the Control Panel.

File Explorer taskbar crash
File Explorer may crash if the taskbar context menu is brought up with the right-click button.