Windows 10 build 9796
| Build of Windows 10 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.4 |
| Build number | 9796 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Build lab | fbl_partner_eeap |
| Compiled on | 2014-07-15 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2015-02-15 (+215 days) |
| About dialog | |
Windows 10 build 9796 is a pre-Technical Preview build of Windows 10, originally released to Microsoft partners participating in the Ecosystem Engineering Access Program (EEAP) on 17 July 2014. It is referenced in the release notes of client build 9807.[1] It was later shared on 28 October 2024.
Due to its earliness, this build identifies itself as Windows 8.1 in many areas.
Changes[edit | edit source]
User interface[edit | edit source]
The user interface has undergone many significant changes since build 9785.
Iconography[edit | edit source]
A new flat icon set that is reminiscent of the ones found in later Windows 10 builds has also been introduced, replacing a number of icons first added with the releases of Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Task View[edit | edit source]
The Task View, a function that allows the user to switch to different applications in a similar manner to the Task Switcher (Alt+Tab ↹ menu), has been implemented, and can be invoked by clicking on its taskbar icon or by pressing the ⊞ Win+Tab ↹ hotkey, however the icon is disabled by default, and doesn't have the ability to have more than one desktop. It can be enabled by merging following registry setting and restarting File Explorer:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MultiTaskingView\AllUpView]
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
Task View
Task View Icon
Metro applications[edit | edit source]
Metro Applications have with a new window border skin that distinguishes Windows Runtime-based applications from regular Win32 applications, however they are disabled by default. It can be enabled by merging following registry setting:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\ApplicationFrame]
"UseDCompTitleBar"=dword:00000001
Windows Aero[edit | edit source]
The Windows Aero theme has been updated to feature thin borders (although its Lite counterpart remains unchanged).
Windows Setup[edit | edit source]
The Windows Setup now skips straightly to the End-User License Agreement section instead of product key, and it installs the Professional SKU by default.
Kernel version[edit | edit source]
The kernel version has been updated to 6.4.
File Explorer[edit | edit source]
The File Explorer application has been updated to feature thicker metrics in the navigation menu.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
The copyright year seen in winver and Windows Setup has been updated to 2014.
Hidden features[edit | edit source]
Windowed Metro applications[edit | edit source]
General[edit | edit source]
This build has native support for Metro apps in windowed mode, which is disabled by default. It can be enabled by merging following registry setting:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell]
"ModernDesktopApps"=dword:00000001
However, title bars will use the same style as Win32 applications by default. As opposed to build 9785, this build's implementation shows the application name on the titlebar, as well as a warning if the resolution is too small.
Search[edit | edit source]
This build includes a nonfunctional Search utility, which is disabled by default. It can be enabled by merging following registry setting and restarting File Explorer:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search]
"EnableProactive"=dword:00000001
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
Timebomb[edit | edit source]
Like other builds found in the fbl_partner_eeap branch, this build uses a test-signed certificate and as a result can be installed on the current date. However, installing this build on the current date disables the ability to change the desktop wallpaper in the Control Panel.
File Explorer[edit | edit source]
- The icon positions on the desktop and in File Explorer are not saved when updating. In addition to this, they will not properly display in Windows Flip.
- The length of taskbar items with the Never Combine option is shorter than usual.
Control Panel[edit | edit source]
The System Properties page may incorrectly report the total amount of installed and usable RAM found on the machine.
Safe mode[edit | edit source]
Trying to boot into safe mode (whether via msconfig or Recovery Options) results in a black screen.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Interface[edit | edit source]
Windowed Metro applications with new titlebar
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Microsoft. Windows Desktop Threshold Release Notes: Build 9807.0.140803 Early Partner Drop, Ecosystem Engineering Access Program. 6 August 2014.