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.
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.
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 |
New features and 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.
- This build adds the Adobe Flash Player ActiveX control for use in Internet Explorer in its version 11.3.372.39 to the operating system. The related Control Panel applet was already added before in build 8400.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Installation
Getting ready
Post-OOBE tutorial
Start screen
