Windows 98 build 1559

4.10.1559
Build of Windows 98
4.10.1559
OS family
Architecturex86
Compiled1997-08-04
Timebomb1998-01-31 (+180 days)
Works in
About
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Windows 98 build 1559 is a beta 2 build of Windows 98. It was shared on 6 June 2011.

Changes[edit | edit source]

  • This build uses Active Desktop by default.
  • Web View has been updated.
  • The icon of System Configuration of Windows Setup has been changed from a computer to a drum, making it resemble the final product.
  • DirectX has been updated to version 5.2.
  • The reference to Windows 95 in winver has been replaced with "Windows 98". Also the copyright date has been changed from 1981-1995 to 1981-1998, despite this build was still compiled in 1997.

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