Windows Vista build 5284 (vbl media ehome)

Windows Vista build 5284 (vbl_media_ehome) is the first available eHome OEM build of Windows Vista, which was shared by BetaArchive user marcoguy on 19 December 2016. Since this is an eHome build, there are features dedicated to this development branch, mostly for Windows Media Center.

This is the last released build of Windows Vista to have at least one Longhorn reference (other than the boot screen), and to be compiled in 2005. However, "Longhorn" was still used for the Starter SKU until build 5310 and for Windows Server 2008 until build 6001.16648.

Setup
Since this is an eHome build, a  will appear upon booting into setup, giving you the option of running setup manually or installing from the DVD launcher. This DVD launcher replaces the setup autorun that appears usually upon boot.

If manually installing, you will essentially go through the same setup layout as previous builds of Vista. This setup layout is practically the same as previous builds of Vista, asides from the EULA being changed once again.

If using the DVD launcher to set up, you will be given a warning before proceeding to format the hard drive. If choosing to continue, you will be taken straight to the copying files page. After restarting, it's essentially the same procedure as manually installing.

User Interface

 * The sound tray icon has been updated to a simplistic flat-white one. It will also now show even if there are no sound drivers installed.
 * The volume taskbar flyout has been updated.
 * Date and Time tray's hover preview has been updated slightly.
 * "Learn more about Windows Genuine Advantage" link has been added to All Programs in the Start menu.

Applications

 * The Sidebar process was introduced back into this build, however it is non-functional.
 * Windows Fax and Scan received a glossy toolbar design and a new app icon.
 * Windows Photo Gallery received new in-app icons and an overhauled toolbar.
 * Gallery Viewer has received minimal additions (a drop-down menu and a link that takes you to Photo Gallery).
 * Windows Media Player 11 has updated playback buttons, which resemble those found in the RTM.
 * Windows Poker (later known as Hold 'Em) has been added. It would later be changed to an ultimate extra in the RTM build due to it being a gambling game.
 * Internet Explorer 7 has a new button next to the star before the tabs section, which resembles a + symbol. The menu bar has also been disabled by default.
 * Windows Calendar has been updated with redesign UI elements.

Control panel

 * The Programs applet now includes a link to view startup programs.
 * Scanners and Cameras now opens in a pop-up window, rather than directly inside of Control Panel.
 * The Scheduled Tasks MMC in Administrative Tools has been overhauled.
 * Language Pack setup has been added.
 * The Windows Firewall icon has been updated slightly.
 * The Wireless Link applet has been removed.

Miscellaneous

 * The duplicated "logon" screensaver has been removed.
 * IDW Logging Tool was re-added.

File differences
The following files have been introduced, renamed or removed compared to build 5270 Ultimate:

Installation

 * This build cannot be upgraded as setup will fail to copy the temporary files.
 * The  folder in the   folder must be deleted or setup will fail with an "An error occurred while copying privates" message, whether you're upgrading or not.
 * Whilst partitioning on a clean drive, you will not be able to format the hard drive without restarting, due to the hard drive "not being ready".
 * The wallpaper gets changed to img24 when upgrading from Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

Help and Support Center
Help and Support Center will not launch properly and will either crash Windows Explorer or itself.

Control Panel

 * Text to Speech settings will crash when launched.
 * When selecting "scrnsave" in screensaver settings, it throws a blank error window.

Shutdown
Much like build 5270, the shutdown sound is cut off during playback.