Windows 2000 build 1859
| Build of Windows 2000 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
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| Version number | 5.0 |
| Build number | 1859 |
| Build revision | 1 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Compiled on | 1998-07-27 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | +240 days after original install date |
| SKUs | |
| Workstation | |
| About dialog | |
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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 ..
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║ 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 ║
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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.EXEnow opens a dark blue gradient wallpaper upon launch on Windows 9x.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup
Boot screen
First boot
System Properties
Safe to shutdown screen
