Windows Vista build 5342.2

Windows Vista build 5342 (winmain idx04) is the February CTP Refresh of Windows Vista, released to beta testers on 2006-03-24. This build remains mostly unchanged from build 5308 although the Setup now includes a "Please wait while Windows prepares to start..." message while loading. The Control Panel layout is slightly changed, some new text on the Category view, removed icons from the Classic view.

Built-in applications received a few updates, like Windows Defender new icon and higher build number. Also, Windows Media Player is a slightly more silver color and higher build number than the previous one which was more black. The Windows Sidebar includes a few new items such as a Calculator, Minesweeper, number & picture puzzles and a timer.