Windows 98 SE build 2183A
| Build of Windows 98 Second Edition | |
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| Release name | Release Candidate 1 |
|---|---|
| OS family | Windows 9x |
| Version number | 4.10 |
| Build number | 2183 |
| Build revision | A |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Compiled on | 1999-04-03 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2000-01-30 (+302 days) |
| Product key | |
| Retail: C9TCH-G72Y6-G4DQK-QCQRM-K7XFQ StepUp: HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4 | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows 98 SE build 2183A is the official Release Candidate 1 build of Windows 98 Second Edition. This build is available in both Retail and StepUp types, the latter requiring to be upgraded from a previous build.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- For the third time, the "Setup MSN" desktop shortcut has been renamed, this time the suffix "Internet Access" has been added.
- MSN itself has been updated with a new logo, although some copies still come with the old one.
- Windows Help documentation now uses Second Edition branding.
- The copyright date of
Winver.exehas been updated from 1981–1998 to 1981–1999. - The out-of-box experience has been finalized. It can be started by opening
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OOBE\msoobe.exe /f.
Notes[edit | edit source]
The StepUp version is an upgrade version, which needs to be upgraded from the English language version of Windows. Running the installer under DOS will prompt "This program required Microsoft Windows", and it will prompt "Error! Windows Character Set Mismatch!" under other language versions of Windows.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup
Boot screen
System Properties
Demo
Shutdown screen
Safe to shutdown screen
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
x86 English CD variation 1
x86 English CD variation 2
