Windows 8 build 8888 (win8_gdr_soc_intel)

6.2.8888.16384.win8_gdr_soc_intel.120724-2000
Build of Windows 8
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OS familyWindows NT
Version number6.2
Build number8888
Build revision16384
Architecturex86, x64
Build labwin8_gdr_soc_intel
Compiled on2012-07-24
Expiration date
Timebomb2013-01-15 (+175 days)
Product key
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Windows 8 build 8888 (win8_gdr_soc_intel) is an RTM candidate build of Windows 8. It was compiled less than one day before the RTM build, and was rejected in favor of 9200 due to the build number not being divisible by 16, a requirement that was only removed with the Windows 10 November Update.

The x86 compile of this build was shared by KiTTY as a "Christmas present" on 24 December 2014. It is otherwise functionally and visually identical to the RTM build, save for the missing set of built-in Metro applications, it utilizing test code signing (as the build was compiled under an Intel partner-specific build lab) and the build bearing a non-compliant build number. On 19 October 2018, the checked/debug x86 and x64 compiles of this build were shared.

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) MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7

NFO file[edit | edit source]

The build was leaked with the following NFO, which contains vulgar comments directed towards BetaArchive and My Digital Life staffers. This NFO is republished here for archival purposes only.

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Gallery[edit | edit source]