Windows Server 2012 build 7850

Windows Server 2012 build 7850 is a build of Windows Server 2012, which was uploaded to BetaArchive on 17 January 2015. Due to its earliness, this build still uses Windows Server 2008 R2 branding in many areas and still uses kernel version 6.1.

This is the latest available build to use the Windows Classic theme by default, and it is more functional here than in its client counterpart.

Changes

 * The title bars use a blueish gradient similar to what is seen in Windows 98, as opposed to Windows Server 2008 R2 which uses gradients found in Windows 2000 by default.
 * Changed the default desktop background color to the one used in Windows Server 2008.
 * Added the Microsoft Confidential disclaimer to the desktop and.

Blank charms bar

 * If the Windows Classic theme is used, the charms bar will appear to be blank.

Installation

 * The messages shown when the setup is starting or restarting the computer have the last word cut off.

Windows Aero
The Aero functionalities do not work on VMware Workstation versions 14.0 and above due to changes that are incompatible with the graphics stack.