Windows 8 build 8437 (fbl_dev_dp8)
| Build of Windows 8 | |
 | |
| Release name | Developer Preview 8 |
|---|---|
| OS family | Windows NT |
| Version number | 6.2 |
| Build number | 8437 |
| Build revision | 1 |
| Architecture | ARM32 |
| Build lab | fbl_dev_dp8 |
| Compiled on | 2012-06-21 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2013-01-15 (+208 days) |
| SKUs | |
| RT (CoreARM) | |
| Product key | |
| BN4FD-28M77-4VJMY-C9R68-XWW48 | |
| About dialog | |
Windows 8 build 8437 (fbl_dev_dp8) is the official Developer Preview 8 build of Windows 8. Several images of this build running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 (APQ8060A) mobile development kit were first shared online on 9 August 2023; the full build was later shared in the form of a WIM image dump by Chinese website BetaWorld on 21 August 2023.[1]
Changes[edit | edit source]
Desktop Gadget Gallery removal[edit | edit source]
The Desktop Gadget Gallery was removed from the operating system due to remote-code execution vulnerabilities which were disclosed in a security advisory weeks later on 10 July 2012,[2] additionally complimented by a package that respectively disabled the Windows Sidebar and Desktop Gadget Gallery functionalities on Windows Vista and Windows 7.[2]
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- The Windows Store application received its final icon design.
Built-in development tools[edit | edit source]
This build's image dump includes a set of development tools primarily targeted towards Qualcomm hardware and driver development. In particular, the Windows\Setup\scripts directory includes the following customizations and additions for the operating system:
- Scripts for provisioning the associated development kit that the build originated from
- Internal Qualcomm documentation for Secure Boot enablement, along with an early Secure Boot Debug Policy dated 16 May 2012 and a debug policy installer application from build
6.2.8432.0 (winmain.120611-1243) - The Windows App Certification Kit from
its earlier winmain compile - Remote Tools for Visual Studio 2012, build 11.0.50623.2
- Windows Device Console from build
6.2.8522.0 (win8_rtm.120721-1642) - Original WinJS AppX dependency packages from build 8377, and the AT&T Communications Manager (presumably required for mobile operator testing)
- Windows PowerShell commandlets for
Add-AppDevPackage
- Windows PowerShell commandlets for
- Firmware for the Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7700 modem, version 03.05.12.04
- NVIDIA Tegra 3 Cardhu development kit-related specifics which were unintentionally included as part of the image; relies on the presence of a
nvidia.txttext document in the script folder root to install- Icera modem firmware (revision 3.00_9.2) and factory testing utilities
- Board power configuration
- The respective Camera and Reader applications from builds 8514 and 8513 (win8_rtm)
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Interface[edit | edit source]
Ditto, with development tools
Application list with development tools
AT&T Communication Manager
Desktop with
winverand Registry Editor
Built-in development tools[edit | edit source]
Windows App Certification Kit
Remote Tools installer
Remote Debugger first run
Visual Studio Remote Debugger
Debuggable Package Manager
Microsoft Test Tools Adapter Configuration Tool
Images published prior to upload[edit | edit source]
Development kit photographs[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Start screen
Desktop
System Properties Control Panel subpage
Interface[edit | edit source]
Desktop with
winver
System Properties Control Panel subpage
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://blog.betaworld.cn/archives/122
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Microsoft. Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution (Microsoft Security Advisory 2719662), Microsoft Security Response Center. 10 July 2012.