Windows Vista build 5355 (vbl media)

Windows Vista build 5355 (vbl_media) is an eHome OEM build of Windows Vista, which was shared by BetaArchive user marcoguy on 19 December 2016.

User Interface

 * Several login screen elements have been updated, such as the wallpaper and sign-in button.
 * Minor changes have been made to the Windows Basic and Aero themes.
 * This build uses the final banners in  for all SKUs.
 * The Run dialog box has been made larger.

Windows Explorer

 * The back and forward buttons have been updated to use their final appearance, unless the user has set the Windows Classic theme, where the preliminary buttons even persisted in Windows 7.
 * The preview pane background is now colored as a gradient formed by different shades of blue, just like the RTM.
 * The "Favorite Links" text is now displayed in the navigation pane.
 * The appearance of sort headers have been updated.
 * Layout changes have been made to the command bar.

Applications

 * Windows Sidebar is now enabled by default. It also received a new icon.
 * The copyright date to Windows Defender and Windows Media Player 11 has been updated to 2006.
 * The welcome document has been added to Windows Fax and Scan.
 * Remote Desktop Connection now uses the RTM icon and banner.
 * The help menu has been removed from Windows Media Center.
 * Minor icon changes have been made to Windows Mail, Windows Media Player 11, and Windows Photo Gallery.

Internet Explorer 7

 * The application now refers to itself as Internet Explorer 7+.
 * The tab bar's appearance has been updated.

Windows Calendar

 * Many UI elements have been redesigned.
 * New options have been added to the toolbar.
 * The bottom toolbar has been removed.

Control Panel

 * The sidebar banner now has an aurora rather than a Windows logo.
 * Category View sublink color is now blue rather than black.
 * Date and Time, Network Center, and Welcome Center applets have received new icons.
 * New wallpapers and user account pictures have been added.
 * Personalization received new icons for Screen Savers and Sound Effects.
 * The "Please Wait" screen when switching visual styles has been redesigned.
 * Welcome Center's "Get Started with Windows" section now has new and updated links.
 * System applet now resembles the RTM style.
 * Backup and Restore received a minor overhaul.
 * The Security Center system tray icon has been updated.

Installation

 * The WinPE background is missing during setup.


 * Partition and format the drive before starting setup, as there is a chance for setup to BSOD while formatting.
 * When you reach the OOBE, it might hang, so press ⇧ Shift to open Command Prompt, run, and then kill the process.

Zero-day timebomb
This build has a zero-day timebomb on the first boot. Once rebooted, the correct expiration date will be set.