Windows 8 build 8520
| Build of Windows 8 | |
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| Architecture | x86, ARM32 |
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| Compiled | 2012-07-22 |
| Timebomb | 2013-01-15 (+177 days) |
| About | |
Windows 8 build 8520 is a build of Windows 8, which at the time was released to Microsoft partners through the Ecosystem Engineering Access Program (EEAP). It was first uploaded to BetaArchive on 3 February 2020 in the x86 and ARM32 architectures in the Czech and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong SAR variant) languages respectively; the British English and Arabic language versions of this build in the ARM32 architecture were later uploaded on 4 May 2022.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- Reverted the set of wallpapers to the ones included in earlier builds.
- The Start screen backgrounds seen in the RTM release have been introduced.
Editions and keys[edit | edit source]
| Edition / SKU Name | Key |
|---|---|
| Core | 2H7NK-3VJJY-HHY3Y-WM3T8-JFCRY |
| CoreARM | NFV72-RG2HG-7FTTP-8FJTB-FF848 |
| Professional | GCNRF-BHBCM-W9YWM-VWQP6-TJBWR |
| ProfessionalWMC (edition upgrade only) | MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7 |
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
Watermark[edit | edit source]
- In the Czech version, the Microsoft Confidential watermark appears to be pseudo-localized and in English.
- In the Arabic and Traditional Chinese version, the Microsoft Confidential watermark is in English.
Timebomb[edit | edit source]
This build contains a broken timebomb and as a result can be installed on the current date.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
x86 version (Czech)[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Start screen
ARM32 version (Traditional Chinese - Hong Kong)[edit | edit source]
Out-of-box experience[edit | edit source]
Product key entry (Surface)
End-user license agreement (Surface)
Interface[edit | edit source]
Desktop
Start screen
ARM32 version (Arabic)[edit | edit source]
Interface[edit | edit source]
Desktop
Start screen
Winver
