Windows 98 build 1702
| Build of Windows 98 | |
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| OS family | Windows 9x |
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| Version number | 4.10 |
| Build number | 1702 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Compiled on | 1998-03-03 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2001-04-01 (+1,125 days) |
| Product key | |
| HGBRM-RBK3V-M9FXV-YCXDK-V38J4 | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows 98 build 1702 is a pre-Release Candidate 1 build of Windows 98. The timebomb is significantly longer than most development builds of Windows as it is set to expire on 1 April 2001, over three years after its compilation. This extended timebomb lasted all the way until 1723.4.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- The gradient title bars are now enabled by default again.
- Updated the Active Desktop background colors to a darker shade of blue.
- The boot screen has been finalized.
- Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 has been updated to the final build.
- Microsoft Chat has been updated to version 2.1.
- Entered product keys are now checked for validity. This is the earliest available build to contain and use
pidgen.dll. - The watermark is now disabled by default.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
System Properties
Safe to shutdown screen
