Windows Longhorn build 4053

6.0.4053.main.031022-1720
Build of Windows Longhorn
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OS familyWindows NT
Version number6.0
Build number4053
Architecturex86
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Compiled on2003-10-22
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Timebomb2004-04-19 (+180 days)
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Windows Longhorn build 4053 is a Milestone 7 build of Windows Longhorn, which was shared online on 1 March 2004.[1]

NFO files[edit | edit source]

The following NFO files were included as part of the BetasIRC and WinBETA releases.[2]

  • BetasIRC

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     And there we are again... A new Longhorn Release! 
     The Network doesn`t seem to fuck up anymore , but 
     the Sidebar is still leggy and buggy.
     To install this Version of Longhorn set your date back to
     October 23rd BEFORE you install it to get rid of the activation
     window after the install. You get 59 days until you must activate
     but by the time that happens we will have a crack for it or a newer
     build available.


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        1. Unpack                                ▀▀▀▀▀▀            ▐██▌
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        3. Install Longhorn with this Serial:                         █▌
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        4. Enjoy this great release from BetasIRC                   ▀▄ 



                                                         
 
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        All software included in this release is only intended for your use if 
        you own a legal license to this software. We are not to be held          
        responsible for illegal use/installation of this software. If you choose 
        to install and test this software and you decide to keep it, you must    
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        company▒s▒. We do not support piracy, we are here only to provide an     
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  • WinBETA

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  /-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
  |                     Microsoft Windows Longhorn PDC build #4053                    |
  <----------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
  |            - Source: Microsoft             - Type: Operating System               |
  |            - Packaged By: winbeta          - Image Format: ISO                    |
  |            - Reason for release: For postarity                                    |
  <----------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
  |            - Files: lh.4053.PDC.Proper-WINBETA.rxx                                |
  |            - Number of CD's: 1                - Protection: WPA                   |
  |            - Archives: 47 x 15 MB             - Release Date: 03/05/04            |
  <----------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
  |            - Review: http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/pdc/                        |
  <----------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
  |            - Hardware Requirements: 1ghz+ CPU, 128+ MB RAM, 3 GB HD Space         |
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  <---------------------------- R E L E A S E  N O T E S ----------------------------->
                                                                                       
    Longhorn build 4053, You could call it a late bloomer. But we'll just call it trash
    we didn't see fit to release. 4053 is a near identical build to the previous 4051. 
    In light of recent developments though, an unnamed source releasing 4053, winbeta  
    has decided to release the REAL version. Untouched for your enjoyment. Beware of   
    imitators, and don't settle for something that uses files from completely          
    different operating systems in an attempt to crack something that you won't use for
    more than a week.                                                                  
                                                                                       
    - What is different from this build to the afore mentioned release?                
      - PIDGEN.DLL and SETUPP.INI were from windows 2003.                              
      - EULA and README.HTM were tagged by children. (its actually rather funny, see   
                                                     bottom of nfo for details.)       
    - What is the same?                                                                
      - You are still required to set your date back to 10/23/03. It appears that this 
        build has a draconian time limit. Not intended for public consumption.         
                                                                                       
    BUYER BEWARE: Longhorn is trash right now. Don't be fooled by the hype, it is not  
    suitable for any primary operating system duty. Install at your leisure, but don't 
    expect much. And don't ask for an activation crack. Why crack something to give    
    coding tips early in the game while the core coders are still on the clock?        
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
    PDC 2003 is being widely heralded by the development community as a "must-attend"  
    event for enterprise developers, software architects, software engineers, Web      
    developers, and Web development managers wanting to stay in sync with Microsoft's  
    platform roadmap.                                                                  
    Be one of the first to look under the hood of "Longhorn."                          
    "Longhorn" is the code name for the next major release of Microsoft Windows® and   
    the innovation runs deep. At PDC 2003, you can be the first to get information on  
    how to build your applications to take advantage of "Longhorn," and be ready for   
    the future.                                                                        
                                                                                       
    Get up to speed on the next-generation database capabilities of "Yukon." With deep 
    XML support and Common Language Runtime integration, the next release of Microsoft 
    SQL Server, code named "Yukon," will take programmability, scalability,            
    availability,and business intelligence to the next level.                          
                                                                                       
    Experience the future of application development with Visual Studio "Whidbey."     
    Extend your power and productivity with upcoming versions of Microsoft Visual      
    Studio®. Unleash the power of advanced Web services, harness business processes,   
    and transform database programming with "Yukon." See the latest innovation in      
    Visual C#®, Visual C++®, Visual Basic®, and other programming languages.           
                                                                                       
    Take Web services to the next level with Microsoft .NET connected software. Web    
    services have become the industry choice for connecting systems. At PDC 2003,      
    you'll see where Web services are going next, with new capabilities, advanced      
    infrastructure tools, and new opportunities.                                       
                                                                                       
    Get early code                                                                     
    PDC attendees have always been the first to get developer previews of important    
    future products. The tradition continues with PDC 2003—get early, and in some cases,
    exclusive code for Windows "Longhorn," SQL Server "Yukon," Visual Studio "Whidbey,"
    and other technologies.                                                            
                                                                                       
    A great value.                                                                     
    Your PDC 2003 ID gets you into a keynote address on the next generation of computing
    from Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates, as well as break-out sessions,
    exclusive parties, interactive labs, a full-service food court, and much, much more.
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
  <----------------------------- I N S T A L L  N O T E S ---------------------------->
                                                                                       
  1.) Unpack.                                                                          
  2.) Burn to CD.                                                                      
  3.) Boot to your system bios. Set date to 10/23/2003                                 
  3.) Install.                                                                         
  4.) Use this CD-Key: *CENSORED*                                   
  5.) Yes this is bootable.                                                            
  6.) Enjoy!                                                                           
                                                                                       
 <------------------------ ENJOY ANOTHER FINE RELEASE BY WiNBETA --------------------->
 |                         Do More for less, without hacked files                     |
 \------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/
                                                                                       
                            Contact us at winbeta@winbeta.org                          
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
                         EXCERPT FROM THE OTHER GUYS EULA RELEASE:                     
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
                     * YOUR RIGHT TO USE THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE                         
                        EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE YOU FIRST                              
                        INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ON ANY DEVICE                             
                        FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED AND                                
                        EIGHTY (180) DAYS. THE SOFTWARE                                
                        IS TIME SENSITIVE AND WILL NOT                                 
                        FUNCTION UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 180                            
                        DAY PERIOD. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION                               
                        WILL NOT BE GIVEN, SO YOU NEED TO                              
                        PLAN TO GO TO IRC.<censored>                                   
                        AND JOIN #<censored> TO GET A CRACK OR                         
                        A NEWER BUILD WHEN WE RELEASE ONE.                             
                        IF YOU DESIRE TO USE THE SOFTWARE                              
                        AFTER THIS EULA HAS EXPIRED, YOU                               
                        WILL NEED TO ACQUIRE A VALIDLY                                 
                        LICENSED COPY OF A SUBSEQUENT                                  
                        PRE-RELEASE VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE                            
                        OR THE COMMERCIAL RELEASE VERSION                              
                        OF THE SOFTWARE.                                               

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Setup[edit | edit source]

This is currently the earliest available build of Windows to support disabling upgrades by placing an empty noupgrade.txt file in the sources folder.

The WIM version has been upgraded to version 1.10.

TCP/IP[edit | edit source]

Most bugs with the networking stack have been fixed, and as a result, the stack is now much more stable.

User interface[edit | edit source]

The "File a Longhorn Bug" link has been re-added.

Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]

Theming[edit | edit source]

If any application handled by Explorer like Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer stops responding, the theming of these applications will bug out and show the classic theme title bar.

Start menu[edit | edit source]

The most frequently used items list of the Start menu resets itself after every reboot.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Setup[edit | edit source]

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

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