Windows 8 build 8250
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| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| Architecture | x86, x64 |
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| Compiled | 2012-02-17 |
| Timebomb | 2013-01-15 (+333 days) |
| About | |
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Windows 8 build 8250 is the official Consumer Preview build of Windows 8. This build was released by Microsoft on 2012-02-29.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- As of 2020, it's the earliest leaked build to drop the Windows XP/Vista/7 flag and replace it with the new, Metro-style one.
- The Metro interface has been given major updates that makes them resemble the RTM.
- This build allows changing different background styles and colors and the lock screen background is different.
- A working Windows Store and Live apps.
- This build installs multiple other Metro applications as well, as with the other Windows 8 builds officially released from Microsoft.
Timebomb[edit | edit source]
- It is one of the notable Windows 8 builds to not activate the timebomb if you install it on the current date.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
New logo
Boot screen
Explorer
Start screen
