Windows XP build 2469

Windows XP build 2469 is a post-Beta 2 build of Windows XP, which was released to testers on 12 May 2001.

Changes

 * Redesigned the appearance of setup to resemble the final product, notable changes include switching the branding from Whistler to Windows XP.
 * The alternative  boot screen (can be invoked by adding   to  ) already uses the Windows XP branding, notably with the XP being in orange instead of white in later builds.
 * The "Connect to the Internet" icon has been updated to its RTM appearance.
 * Removed more mentions of Whistler, but references to that codename are still present when booting up, shutting down, and during an upgrade.
 * The key to launch Automated System Recovery during text-mode Setup's loading stage has been changed from F5 to F2.
 * OOBE now works again and Merlin has been replaced with a Question Mark, but the sounds on the animations aren't final.
 * This is the earliest build of Windows XP to include the Windows Welcome Music composed by Stan LePard, also known as . The file itself was however introduced in Windows Server 2003 build 2467.
 * Some icons were replaced, mostly tray icons.