Windows 98 build 1525 (1997-06-18)

Windows 98 build 1525 (1997-06-18) is a build of Windows 98. This is an earlier compile of the official Beta 1 release. It is similar to the aforementioned build except that it contains an older build of Internet Explorer and the Beta 1 string is missing in System Properties.

Windows Setup

 * Three icons have been swapped in the setup sidebar.
 * The sidebar explanation for the Emergency Startup Disk stage has been rewritten.
 * During the copying files process, the feature and enhancement showcase section has been updated.
 * During the last part, Setup now has a "System Configuration" section to update system settings. This results in Setup to be longer.
 * The startup sound no longer plays during Windows configuraton.

Other changes

 * An updated Beta 1 boot screen has been introduced.
 * Windows now installs Windows Desktop Update by default.
 * The "helpdesk" web app received a redesign.
 * Memphis Release Notes and Memphis Beta Guide documents now mention the OS version as Beta 1.
 * Outlook Express received a slight interface update.
 * Address Book's build number has been updated to 0913.4.
 * This build reintroduces the Quick Launch toolbar by default since build 1415.