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==Differences from other SKUs== | ==Differences from other SKUs== | ||
*The [[Luna]] theme cannot be activated since the tab to change the theme is removed. However, the file is still available and can be used via registry modification. | *The [[Luna]] theme cannot be activated since the tab to change the theme is removed. However, the file is still available and can be used via registry modification. | ||
*The user cannot run more than three programs or three sessions of a program. Terminating | *The user cannot run more than three programs or three sessions of a program. Terminating Explorer bypasses this limit. | ||
*This build will not boot on a faster CPU, as it will result in an "Unsupported state" error message that results in a system crash. Alongside, it will not recognize more than 512MB of RAM (256MB for most international releases). | *This build will not boot on a faster CPU, as it will result in an "Unsupported state" error message that results in a system crash. Alongside, it will not recognize more than 512MB of RAM (256MB for most international releases). | ||
*A permanent watermark is added on the bottom right of the screen, which will still appear on top of everything as long as | *A permanent watermark is added on the bottom right of the screen, which will still appear on top of everything as long as Explorer is active. | ||
*It uses large icons and mouse cursor by default. | *It uses large icons and mouse cursor by default. | ||
*There is only one wallpaper that is used by default. However, international releases have different backgrounds. | *There is only one wallpaper that is used by default. However, international releases have different backgrounds. | ||
*It contains a very different File Protection, if there is any user modification in the registry or a few system files, then an "Unsupported state" error message will appear and then <code>winlogon.exe</code> will get terminated, more than likely leading to a system crash. | *It contains a very different File Protection, if there is any user modification in the registry or a few system files, then an "Unsupported state" error message will appear and then <code>winlogon.exe</code> will get terminated, more than likely leading to a system crash. Certain procedures, which include disabling system protection services, are required to circumvent the problem. | ||
*Classic View in the Control Panel is missing, however it can be restored via logging in as a SYSTEM or NETWORKSERVICE account privilege. | *Classic View in the Control Panel is missing, however it can be restored via logging in as a SYSTEM or NETWORKSERVICE account privilege. | ||
*There is a 1024x768 screen resolution limit. | *There is a 1024x768 screen resolution limit. | ||
*It is not possible to right click the taskbar or start menu. | *It is not possible to access the right click menus for the taskbar or the start menu. | ||
== List of known builds == | == List of known builds == | ||