Windows 8 build 8176
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.2 |
| Build number | 8176 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x86, x64 |
| Build lab | fbl_core2_sid_dev |
| Compiled on | 2012-01-04 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2013-01-15 (+377 days) |
| SKUs | |
| Prerelease | |
| Product key | |
| H9VCT-63NFW-FWHDR-F4J43-972K8 | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows 8 build 8176 is a Consumer Preview build of Windows 8, which was uploaded to BetaArchive on 4 January 2019.
It is the last available build of Windows 8 to include a Start button on the taskbar and to play the shutdown sound.
Changes[edit | edit source]
Similar to build 8140, a new "Windows 8 Beta" branding is used in System Properties and the winver banner. However, some parts of the build, including the boot screen and setup, still mention "Windows Developer Preview".
Bugs[edit | edit source]
USB 3.0[edit | edit source]
This build appears to have a broken xHCI driver, and therefore will crash during setup if USB 3.0 is enabled. Disabling USB 3.0 for the VM (or from BIOS/UEFI, on real hardware) should fix this problem.
DPI settings crash[edit | edit source]
Adjusting the DPI settings will result in a bugcheck after attempting to apply changes.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
Setup
Clean installation
Upgrade installation
Second stage
Interface[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
USB XHCI crash
