Windows 8 build 7997
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
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| Version number | 6.2 |
| Build number | 7997 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Build lab | fbl_dnt3_wireless |
| Compiled on | 2011-05-04 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2012-03-15 (+316 days) |
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Windows 8 build 7997 is a build of Windows 8 that was uploaded to BetaArchive on 29 May 2020 in the x64 architecture.
Editions and keys[edit | edit source]
| Edition / SKU | Key |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Beta (Prerelease) | VKKC6-NQQQH-JW3QX-XRVKX-KJJK9 |
Changes[edit | edit source]
Redpill[edit | edit source]
- Lock screen wallpapers make their first appearance.
- It is now possible to use a picture password.
- New transition effects appear when switching from the Start screen to desktop and vice-versa.
- The Immersive Reader now functions properly.
- The "VanUI" placeholder was replaced with a functional network charm.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- Help and Support Center received new in-app icons.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
Installation[edit | edit source]
- To install or run this build in VMware Workstation, the hardware compatibility version must be set to version 8.x or 9.x; otherwise, a bugcheck will occur.
- The boot screen has rendering issues when starting setup, showing both the loading files and boot screen at once.
- This build can't be installed or run on newer versions of VirtualBox. In order to run it, the user must go to Settings > System > Processor, and then set the Paravirtualization Interface from "Default" to "Legacy", as by default it uses Hyper-V paravirtualization. This could technically mean that this build doesn't work on Hyper-V as it will refuse to boot with a black screen with an error code of either
0x0000001Eor0x0000000A.
Start screen[edit | edit source]
- Similar to builds 7985, 7989 and 7990, an option to "uninstall" the desktop from the Start screen is present but does not function.
- Desktop is referred to as Desktop.lnk on the Start screen.
App tiles[edit | edit source]
Some app names (such as Control Panel, Chess Titans, Defragment and Optimize Drives, etc) may be truncated by normal sized tiles.
General[edit | edit source]
If using VMware Workstation versions 15.x or above changes in build 7878, attempting to restart or shutdown in this build will cause a softlock. To fix this, use the Power menu from the VM section.
Charms bar[edit | edit source]
"Connect" in the charms bar doesn't function since it crashes Windows Explorer after clicking it.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
The Applications folder is not available in this build. Also, the Narrator application is missing, although there is a shortcut to it.
MSHelp[edit | edit source]
Opening MSHelp in this build crashes Explorer.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
Setup boot screen
Setup
Preparing for first use
Metro OOBE
Interface[edit | edit source]
Redpill-specific[edit | edit source]
Metro lock screen
Lock screen with the desktop wallpaper as the background
Metro login screen
Start screen shown empty after enabling Redpill
Start screen
Action selection
Uninstall desktop option on the Start screen.
Second color on the Start screen
Search charm
Applications
Settings charm
Redpilled desktop
Charms bar
Redpilled Explorer
Snap
Immersive IE
Aero theme (redpilled)
Aero Lite theme (redpilled)
