Windows 8 build 8438
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
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| Version number | 6.2 |
| Build number | 8438 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Build lab | fbl_ie_longhorn |
| Compiled on | 2012-06-20 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2013-01-15 (+209 days) |
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Windows 8 build 8438 is a build of Windows 8, which was uploaded to BetaArchive on 4 January 2019. It is the last build of Windows 8 to use the Windows 7 sound scheme. Despite the build number being higher than the official Developer Preview 8 build, it was compiled a day earlier.
Branch name[edit | edit source]
This build
notably belongs to a branch that is intended for development of Internet Explorer, specifically for backwards compatibility with versions 7 and 8 which is evidenced by the usage of the longhorn sub-branch. This also applies to build 8330.
Editions and keys[edit | edit source]
| Edition / SKU Name | Key |
|---|---|
| Core | 2H7NK-3VJJY-HHY3Y-WM3T8-JFCRY |
| Professional | GCNRF-BHBCM-W9YWM-VWQP6-TJBWR |
| ProfessionalWMC (edition upgrade only) | JGN88-JG6P9-XWD9R-3VX46-9KTF7 |
Changes[edit | edit source]
- Elements in Internet Explorer 10 have been updated to match the new visual style.
- New multitasking gestures have been introduced for tablets.
- Picture password setup has been updated to resemble its RTM version.
- Icon frames for Desktop applications have been made brighter on the Start screen.
- The Win key on
osk.exeis changed from flag to trapezoid.
Bugs[edit | edit source]
Applications[edit | edit source]
Many Windows applications will result in an "Unknown Publisher" warning when opening.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Installation
Getting ready
Post-OOBE tutorial
Start screen
