Windows Server 2012 R2 build 9354

Windows Server 2012 R2 build 9354 is the earliest known build of Windows Server 2012 R2. The Traditional Chinese version of this build was uploaded to BetaArchive on 8 December 2014, the Simplified Chinese version was uploaded on 19 February 2019.

Due to its earliness, this build identifies itself as Windows Server 2012 in many areas.

Setup

 * The copyright year in Windows Setup and  was updated from 2012 to 2013. This persists up to Windows Server 2016 build 9785.
 * The fake Aero borders in the setup interface are now opaque.

Start screen

 * This is the earliest known build to include the "Personalization" charm on the Start screen.
 * A new "Customize" option has been added to the right-click menu.
 * Small and Extra Large tiles have been introduced.
 * Apps can now be sorted in the All Apps view.

Miscellaneous

 * The kernel version has been changed to 6.3.
 * User folders (Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos) have been added to Computer in File Explorer.
 * Internet Explorer has been updated to version 11.

Metro

 * The default accent color has been set to that used in Windows 8. This would be fixed in the next build.
 * The All Apps view in Start has a duplicate Desktop link. Clicking on it does nothing.
 * The settings charm has different colors on the tiles.