Windows Vista build 5466

Windows Vista build 5466 is an eHome OEM build of Windows Vista, which was shared by BetaArchive user marcoguy on 19 December 2016. Prior to its public upload, German technology website WinFuture.de shared 54 screenshots of it on 11 July 2006.

New features and changes

 * Busy cursor has been added to logon screen.
 * The window color of the Windows Basic theme has been changed from silver to sky blue. This change can also be seen with the Windows Aero theme on menu bars and toolbars.
 * The Windows Logo on the Start button of the Windows Classic theme is now transparent.
 * This build introduces the User Account Control sound as heard in the RTM, and replaces the previously used "Critical Stop" sound from Windows XP.
 * Several icons have been updated in Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player.
 * Windows Media Player's collapse button now toggles the mini player rather than skin mode.
 * FreeCell, Hearts, Solitaire, and Spider Solitaire use a new default background.
 * Sticky Notes will now show window borders when Aero is enabled.
 * Windows Easy Transfer has received a minor interface update.
 * Windows Marketplace icon has been updated in Games Explorer.
 * Sound Recorder received a new icon.

Setup

 * The Windows Setup interface has been updated to resemble the RTM.
 * The "Restart now" button in setup works again after being non-functional in the two previous builds.
 * Windows Experience Index check portion of setup has been updated.

Gadgets

 * The appearance of Aero transparency has been updated on the gadget picker.
 * Feed Viewer and Feed Watcher gadgets have been merged into the RSS Feeds gadget.
 * Contacts gadget has been added.

Control Panel

 * Computer Management, Color Management, and Phone and Modem received new icons.
 * The Backup and Restore link has been removed from Security Center.
 * Windows Ultimate Extras applet has received a minor update.
 * Printers applet received a new icon for faxes.

BSOD during WEI check
You may encounter a BSOD during or after the WEI check, just restart to get past it and to log into the operating system.

Windows Classic theme
The Windows Classic theme in this build differs from other builds.