Windows 98 build 1544

4.10.1544
Build of Windows 98
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OS familyWindows 9x
Version number4.10
Build number1544
Architecturex86
Compiled on1997-07-15
Expiration date
Timebomb1998-01-31 (+200 days)
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Windows 98 build 1544 is a Beta 2 build of Windows 98, which was originally leaked by SWAT on 17 July 1997 and later shared on 6 June 2011.

NFO file[edit | edit source]

The following NFO file was included as part of the SWAT release.[1]

NFO contents

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    $$                        internet^c00rdinat0rz                       $$
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    $$ │         · ···∙·∙∙∙SWAT·······bBS·hEADKUARTERZ∙∙∙·∙··· ·        │ $$
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    $$ ├──═─══════════──═────══════───══───═══════════───════──═──═════─┤ $$
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    $$ ┌─════─═─════════─════───══════─═──═─═══════─═─══════════─═══─═─═┐ $$
    $$ │         · ···∙·∙∙∙SWAT·······fTP·hEADKUARTERZ∙∙∙·∙··· ·        │ $$
    $$ ├═════════════─═──═════─═──════════─═─═══─═══════──═──═══════════┤ $$
    $$ │ name             sysg0d    address   max. us   c0untry   speed │ $$
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    $$ │ Hxxxxxx          HeReSy    down v.        xx   xxxxxxx      T3 │ $$
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    $$ │ Wxxxxxxxxxx      SiREqU    down v.        xx   xxxxxxx      T3 │ $$
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    $$ ∞ SWAT web page at: http://www.swat97.com                          $$
    $$ ∞ Get on #swat97 at effnet and apply us if u got enough skills.    $$
    $$ ∞ If you work or deal with software contact us.                    $$
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     AsCii By DaRkGoD and HiGhLaNdeR                     Nf0 by HiGhLaNdeR

                         LasT UPDaTeD In 07\17\97

Changes[edit | edit source]

  • The "Memphis Setup" bitmap on the top of setup has been renamed to "Windows 98 Setup".
  • Renamed "Memphis" in About Program dialogs to "Windows 98".
  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.0 has been removed.
  • NetShow 2.0 is now included.
  • A near-final version of FrontPage Express 2.0 is now included.
  • The "Users" Control Panel applet received a new icon.

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