Windows 8 build 8250
| 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) |
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Windows 8 build 8250 is the official Consumer Preview build of Windows 8, which was officially released to the public on 29 February 2012.
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
- As of 2021, it is the earliest known build to drop the Windows XP/Vista/7 flag and replace it with the new, Metro-style one (note: build 8277 has a higher build number but uses the old logo due to being compiled on 8 February 2012, before this build).
- 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.
- The wallpaper was changed to a teal-colored wallpaper containing a Metro-style betta fish along with a large-sized number 8 on the left-hand side.
- A working Store and Live apps.
- This build installs multiple other Metro applications as well, as with the other Windows 8 builds officially released from Microsoft.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
Internet Explorer[edit | edit source]
When opening About Internet Explorer, it does not render entirely and will close automatically instead.
Transparency effects in the Windows Basic theme[edit | edit source]
When using the Windows Basic (Aero Lite) visual style, transparency effects can be enabled by means of a bug in the Personalization Control Panel. To do so:
- Right-click the desktop and open up Personalization. Now click on the "Window Color" link given at the bottom of the window. Keep the window open.
- Open a separate personalization window and apply the Windows Basic theme.
- Go back to the other personalization window that you opened at the start, uncheck "Enable transparency" option and then re-check it. Click on "Save changes" button. This will cause glass effects.
Compatibility[edit | edit source]
To install or run this build in VMware Workstation, you must set the hardware compatibility to versions 8.x or 9.x; otherwise, a black screen with an error code of 0x0000001E or 0x0000000A will appear with text that says "Your computer needs to restart. Please hold down the power button".
Gallery[edit | edit source]
New logo
Setup
EULA screen
Boot screen (UEFI)
Boot screen (Legacy)
File Explorer
Desktop in widescreen
Start screen
Demo
System Crash (UEFI)
System crash (Legacy)
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