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==New features and changes==
==New features and changes==
*The boot screen bitmap has been updated: apart from using again the same, colored Windows logo found in [[Windows XP]], it also uses the Segoe UI font (previously used in the default wallpapers of Milestone 5 and 6 builds and added as a font in [[Windows Longhorn build 4020|build 4020]]).
*The boot screen bitmap has been updated: apart from using again the same, colored Windows logo found in [[Windows XP]]. It also uses the Segoe UI font (previously used in the default wallpapers of Milestone 5 and 6 builds and added as a font in [[Windows Longhorn build 4020|build 4020]]).
*The alternative <code>AUTOCHK</code> boot screen now has a color scheme of black and grey, with little shades of blue, replacing the previous color scheme which was in use since [[Windows Server 2003 build 2467]] and [[Windows XP build 2469]]. Also, the Windows logo at the top has been removed.
*The alternative <code>AUTOCHK</code> boot screen now has a color scheme of black and grey, with little shades of blue, replacing the previous color scheme which was in use since [[Windows Server 2003 build 2467]] and [[Windows XP build 2469]]. Also, the Windows logo at the top has been removed.
*The whole user interface has been revamped: the welcome screen sports a new background with a gray-blue gradient and has been generally updated to fit the new [[Slate]] theme, which replaced [[Plex]] in the role of placeholder for the back then heavily secured [[Windows Aero|Aero]] theme. Some parts of the UI still show traces of the older Plex theme though, as it can be seen in the Windows setup itself, the bitmap of the "About Windows" dialog box, the "Longhorn Screen Saver" or in some Aero wizards. Disabling the Sidebar will also make the Start button show the older white Windows logo, in addition to bringing back the "start" text.
*The whole user interface has been revamped: the welcome screen sports a new background with a gray-blue gradient and has been generally updated to fit the new [[Slate]] theme, which replaced [[Plex]] in the role of placeholder for the back then heavily secured [[Windows Aero|Aero]] theme. Some parts of the UI still show traces of the older Plex theme though, as it can be seen in the Windows setup itself, the bitmap of the "About Windows" dialog box, the "Longhorn Screen Saver" or in some Aero wizards. Disabling the Sidebar will also make the Start button show the older white Windows logo, in addition to bringing back the "start" text.
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*Each user's desktop wallpaper will also be applied to the lock screen for that account.
*Each user's desktop wallpaper will also be applied to the lock screen for that account.
*The product name string in the build tag does not use Pig Latin anymore, thus showing "Longhorn Professional".
*The product name string in the build tag does not use Pig Latin anymore, thus showing "Longhorn Professional".
*It is no longer possible to move the sidebar to the top or bottom edge of the screen. Moreover, crucial parts of the code of some sidebar tiles has been removed in this build, only to be found again in [[Windows Server 2008 build 4066|build 4066]]. As a result of that only the Classic Tray, Clock, People, Quick Launch, Slide Show and Sync tiles are available.
*It is no longer possible to move the sidebar to the top or bottom edge of the screen. Moreover, crucial parts of the code for some sidebar tiles have been removed in this build, only to be found again in [[Windows Server 2008 build 4066|build 4066]]. As a result of that only the Classic Tray, Clock, People, Quick Launch, Slide Show and Sync tiles are available.
*In the [[Start menu]], some folder locations have had the 'My' dropped from their names, although not all; the 'My Documents' folder goes to the traditional shell location, whereas the 'Documents' folder goes to the library system similar to that found in [[Windows 7]].
*In the [[Start menu]], some folder locations have had the "My" dropped from their names, although not all; the "My Documents" folder goes to the traditional shell location, whereas the "Documents" folder goes to the library system similar to that found in [[Windows 7]].
*The "Carousel", "Panorama" and "3D View" view modes found in earlier builds have been removed from [[File Explorer|Windows Explorer]].
*The "Carousel", "Panorama" and "3D View" view modes found in earlier builds have been removed from [[File Explorer|Windows Explorer]].
*DWM is present in this build and can be initialized by running <code>\WINDOWS\I386\sbctl.exe start</code>. Running <code>\WINDOWS\I386\sbctl.exe stop</code> will stop DWM. It is worth noting that DWM tends to be unstable and can potentially crash the <code>winux</code> service after an extended period of time.
*DWM is present in this build and can be initialized by running <code>\WINDOWS\I386\sbctl.exe start</code>. Running <code>\WINDOWS\I386\sbctl.exe stop</code> will stop DWM. It is worth noting that DWM tends to be unstable and can potentially crash the <code>winux</code> service after an extended period of time.
*A "Sticky Notes" application can be found in the <code>\WINDOWS\WinSxS</code> folder. Dragging an empty text file onto <code>StickyNote.exe</code> will launch the application. Sticky notes support either typing or handwriting, resizing and colorization. The "Options" menu option appears to be grayed out, and the audio controls don't seem to work. If you create more than one sticky note, you will notice that there will be a single taskbar button for all of them.
*A "Sticky Notes" application can be found in the <code>\WINDOWS\WinSxS</code> folder. Dragging an empty text file onto <code>StickyNote.exe</code> will launch the application. Sticky notes support either typing or handwriting, resizing and colorization. The "Options" menu option appears to be grayed out, and the audio controls don't seem to work. If more than one sticky note was created, there will only be a single taskbar button for all of them.
*A new Order prints online wizard is accessible by clicking the homonymous task found in Windows Explorer folders such as "My Pictures" or in the "Photos and Videos" library.
*A new Order prints online wizard is accessible by clicking the homonymous task found in Windows Explorer folders such as "My Pictures" or in the "Photos and Videos" library.
*This build of Longhorn includes an early version of Buddy Matchmaker, labeled as "Play A Game With Friends".
*This build of Longhorn includes an early version of Buddy Matchmaker, labeled as "Play A Game With Friends".
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==Bugs==
==Bugs==
*Sometimes, when shutting down, <code>rundll32.exe</code> will throw out errors.
Sometimes, when shutting down, <code>rundll32.exe</code> will throw out errors.
 
=== Installation ===
=== Installation ===
On some computers and virtualizers, this build can't be installed from CD boot as is. You must use the WinPE from a different build.
On some computers and virtualizers, this build can't be installed from CD boot as is. You must use the WinPE from a different build.
====Upgrade====
====Upgrade====
* It is currently not possible to upgrade to this build. After the second reboot, Windows will corrupt the registry and will fail to boot, causing the error <code>Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\system32\config\SYSTEM</code> when upgrading from most builds prior to this one.  
* It is currently not possible to upgrade to this build. After the second reboot, Windows will corrupt the registry and will fail to boot, causing the error <code>Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\system32\config\SYSTEM</code> when upgrading from most builds prior to this one.  
* When upgrading from [[Windows Longhorn build 4028|build 4028]] ~ [[Windows Longhorn build 4040|build 4040]], <code>lsass.exe</code> terminates with a critical error, and the system will become stuck in a bootloop. The only workaround is to reinstall Windows. This bug persists until [[Windows Longhorn build 4053|build 4053]].
* When upgrading from [[Windows Longhorn build 4028|build 4028]] ~ [[Windows Longhorn build 4040|build 4040]], <code>lsass.exe</code> terminates with a critical error, and the system will become stuck in a bootloop. The only workaround is to reinstall Windows. This bug persists until [[Windows Longhorn build 4053|build 4053]].
=== Luna theme ===
=== Luna theme ===
The Start Menu when the Olive Green Luna theme is used uses the wrong resources, it shows a bar instead of an arrow seen in the blue and silver variants.
The Start menu when the Olive Green Luna theme is used uses the wrong resources, where it shows a bar instead of an arrow seen in the blue and silver variants.


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