Windows 2000 build 1627
| Build of Windows 2000 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
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| Version number | 5.0 |
| Build number | 1627 |
| Build revision | 1 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Compiled on | 1997-08-13 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | +90 days after original install date |
| SKUs | |
| Workstation | |
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Windows 2000 build 1627 is a pre-beta build of Windows 2000, which was mentioned on the Fate 355 warez CD list and was shared on BetaArchive on 22 March 2019.[1] This build is one of the earliest available Windows NT builds to implement a timebomb.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- Clock has been fully removed after its removal from the Start menu in build 1592.
- This is the first known build to remove CPUID vendor string limit of CMPXCHG8B first appeared around Windows NT 4.0 build 1227.
Timebomb[edit | edit source]
If the timebomb is triggered, the user is no longer able to boot the system. When installing timebombed builds with a date set beyond the expiry date, setup will notify the user to set date and time.
In addition, when booting into setup, a notification is displayed that a BETA version of the Windows NT operating system is being installed.
Quirks[edit | edit source]
Installation[edit | edit source]
A total of 200 files ranging from MARK8.VC_ to MFC40.DL_ have been found missing in the original copy of this build. To install this build, copy these files from the i386 directory of build 1631's installation media onto the installation media of this build.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
Text-mode stage
Graphical stage
Installed Devices
Setup Options
Interface[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Non-Active desktop
System Properties
Safe to shutdown screen
