Windows 8 build 8051
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.2 |
| Build number | 8051 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Build lab | fbl_grfx_dev1 |
| Compiled on | 2011-07-20 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2012-03-11 (+235 days) |
| SKUs | |
Developer Preview (Prerelease) | |
| Product key | |
| H9VCT-63NFW-FWHDR-F4J43-972K8 | |
| About dialog | |
Windows 8 build 8051 is a build of Windows 8, which was shared on the BetaWiki Discord server on 28 October 2024.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- Windows DVD Maker has been removed.
- Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer are pinned on the taskbar by default again.
Redpill[edit | edit source]
On the Start screen, the Immersive Control Panel and Store applications now have their respective preliminary icons.
Quirks[edit | edit source]
- The Windows 7 OOBE background is in monochrome on the left, and on the right, it is entirely black.
- This is one of the last builds to allow the user to change the color of the start screen without logging off.
Installation on VMware[edit | edit source]
To install or run this build in VMware Workstation, the hardware compatibility version must be set to versions 8.x/9.x; otherwise, a bugcheck will occur.
Installation on VirtualBox[edit | edit source]
This build cannot 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 does not work on Hyper-V as it will refuse to boot with a black screen with an error code of either 0x0000001E or 0x0000000A.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
