Windows 2000 build 1859

5.0.1859.1
Build of Windows 2000
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OS familyWindows NT
Version number5.0
Build number1859
Build revision1
Architecturex86
Compiled on1998-07-27
Expiration date
Timebomb+240 days after original install date
SKUs
Workstation
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Windows 2000 build 1859 is a beta 2 build of Windows 2000, which was uploaded to BetaArchive on 27 July 2019.[1] According to Paul Thurrott, this build is the "release candidate for beta 2".[2]

NFO file[edit | edit source]

The following NFO file was included as part of the IR release.[3]

NFO contents

                            INDEPENDENT RELEASERS
                              P R E S E N T S ..            
                                                               
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║   RELEASE NAME: Windows NT 5 Workstation Official Beta 2 Build 1859 ⌐     ║
║        COMPANY:                 Microsoft                                 ║
╟──────────────────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────╢
║ Type..........: OS                   │ Packager......: Mosh               ║
║ Protection....: N/A                  │ Cracker.......: N/A                ║
║ # of Disks....: 29                   │ Requirements..:                    ║
║ Supplier......: MS                   │ Release Date..: 07/30/98           ║
╟──────────────────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────────────╢
║                            RELEASE INFORMATION                            ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
                       Windows NT 5 Beta 2 Workstation 
               This is the *"Official Beta 2"* from Microsoft.
            This build is complete, just as it came from NTBeta.
        That should explain the size, this baby is packed up in cabs.
 
 Installation notes: Unzip to a temp directory and run Winnt32.exe
 From dos run Winnt.exe .
 Then Enjoy!                     

                                     IR
 
                       This Release was Curryed by fATE
                               -=º fATE98 º=-

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

  • The hibernation screen has been slightly updated.
  • The minimum required amount of RAM for the Workstation SKU has been increased from 16 to 32 MB.
  • WINNT32.EXE now opens a dark blue gradient wallpaper upon launch on Windows 9x.

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