Windows 8 build 8305 (fbl_core2_sfs)
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| Architecture | x86 |
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| Compiled | 2012-03-21 |
| Timebomb | 2013-01-15 (+300 days) |
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Windows 8 build 8305 (fbl_core2_sfs) is a build of Windows 8, which was uploaded to BetaArchive on 31 December 2019.
This is the last available build of Windows 8 that has support for processors without PAE, SSE2 and NX. It is also the last build to use the beta Start animations.
Editions and keys[edit | edit source]
| Edition / SKU Name | Key |
|---|---|
| Prerelease | H9VCT-63NFW-FWHDR-F4J43-972K8 |
| Core | 2H7NK-3VJJY-HHY3Y-WM3T8-JFCRY |
| CoreCountrySpecific | CDD92-JBN3V-X4YQJ-PDKCQ-TCJ6C |
| CoreSingleLanguage | JNMH9-BGBF6-RM6JP-DCRKM-2PJ6D |
| Professional | GCNRF-BHBCM-W9YWM-VWQP6-TJBWR |
| ProfessionalWMC (edition upgrade only) | JGN88-JG6P9-XWD9R-3VX46-9KTF7 |
Bugs[edit | edit source]
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 will appear such as the code 0x0000007F or 0x0000000A with text that says "Your computer needs to restart. Please hold down the power button".
Windows Anytime Upgrade[edit | edit source]
This build has about a 70% chance of failing upgrading to the ProfessionalWMC SKU, resulting to installing a fallback edition called Pro Pack.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Setup is expanding files
Login screen
Start screen
CoreCountrySpecific SKU
