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 | |
| Prerelease | |
| Product key | |
| H9VCT-63NFW-FWHDR-F4J43-972K8 | |
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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] only in the x64 architecture.
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
- The right-hand charms bar can be brought out again by bringing the mouse to the top-right or bottom-right of the screen (present but is only accessible using a touchscreen by default in builds 8008 to 8032 or by pressing ⊞ Win+⇧ Shift+C in builds 8045 to 8155).
- This build includes a new default user account picture (similar to the Bill Gates mugshot).
- 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
