Windows 8 build 7796
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.1 |
| Build number | 7796 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x86, x64 |
| Build lab | fbl_grfx |
| Compiled on | 2010-08-08 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2010-10-01 (+54 days) |
| About dialog | |
Windows 8 build 7796 is a build of Windows 8, which was shared on 28 October 2024.
Editions and keys[edit | edit source]
| Edition / SKU | Key |
|---|---|
| Starter | 7Q28W-FT9PC-CMMYT-WHMY2-89M6G |
| Home Basic | YGFVB-QTFXQ-3H233-PTWTJ-YRYRV |
| Home Premium | RHPQ2-RMFJH-74XYM-BH4JX-XM76F |
| Professional | HYF8J-CVRMY-CM74G-RPHKF-PW487 |
| Ultimate | D4F6K-QK3RD-TMVMJ-BBMRX-3MBMV |
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
This is the first build to contain a new setup assistant. It is stored on the root of the installation media as setupclient.exe alongside with the older client. Unlike its predecessor, instead of requesting Product Key in OOBE, it instead requests a product key in the Setup instead and installation type but does not cover the entire desktop with a wallpaper. The modern setup assistant would eventually replace the legacy client in later builds; however, the aforementioned legacy client can still be accessed by booting off of the installation media or launching the setup.exe executable in the sources folder.
After the first reboot when upgrading to this build using the new setup assistant, the system will boot into the next stage with the text Preparing the new system.
Control Panel[edit | edit source]
System Reset (sysreset.exe) has been added, which can be accessed from the Recovery applet.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
USB 3.0/xHCI[edit | edit source]
This build includes a non-functional xHCI driver and will not boot if USB 3.0 or later is enabled. Disabling USB 3.0 from the VM configuration (or through the physical machine's BIOS/UEFI firmware) will allow the build to boot normally.
Installation[edit | edit source]
The background seen in the Windows Preinstallation Environment is absent in this build.
Help and Support Center[edit | edit source]
Help and Support Center displays a placeholder page which states that a rework of the application is underway, instead redirecting the user to online help hosted on the official Windows website whilst advising Microsoft employees to not file bugs about the current state of the application.
DWM and Aero[edit | edit source]
- The Windows Basic and the High Contrast themes do not properly render due to the enforcement of the DWM Aero theme.
- Only the top portion of the window frame is blurred when using the Windows Aero theme, leaving the side borders transparent.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
