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Windows NT 4.0 build 1130 is the earliest available build of Windows NT 4.0. This build notably introduces the Windows Explorer as the default shell for Windows NT, continuing upon the interface used in the Shell Technology Preview builds.

This build additionally updates the setup interface to be resemblant to that of Windows 95 during the graphical portion. It also implements an early version of the Task Manager that is resemblant to that of Windows 95, alongside the Add/Remove Programs applet for the Control Panel. Uniquely, this build has two separate program folders in the Start Menu, with a common division used for system applications for all users. Many legacy-supported hardware features has been removed, such as HPFS support, floppy installation, and the 80386 processor.