Windows 8 build 8161
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.2 |
| Build number | 8161 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Build lab | winmain |
| Compiled on | 2011-11-28 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2012-10-01 (+308 days) |
| SKUs | |
Beta (Prerelease) | |
| Product key | |
| H9VCT-63NFW-FWHDR-F4J43-972K8 | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows 8 build 8161 is a pre-Consumer Preview build of Windows 8, which was uploaded to BetaArchive on 19 September 2015.[1]
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Windows CardSpace removal[edit | edit source]
The Windows CardSpace applet has been removed from the operating system as it has been superseded by the newer Credential Manager applet in Control Panel, first introduced in Windows 7. It is therefore no longer possible to store personal or enterprise-managed credentials through this method.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
The system crash screen's text has changed, with the collecting error info text being similar to the Consumer Preview.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
Compatibility[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.
DWM animations[edit | edit source]
The Desktop Window Manager animations are not functional in this build. Upgrading to this build doesn't affect the DWM animations.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
Setup
Install now
Installation type
Disk partitioning
OOBE
OOBE Settings
Upgrade[edit | edit source]
Enter Product Key
EULA
Keep Windows Files
Ready to Install
Installing Windows
OOBE
Interface[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Login screen
Charms bar
PC settings
Ditto. Start screen background
System crash
Screenshots uploaded prior to publication[edit | edit source]
Desktop and the Charms bar
