Windows Longhorn build 4053
| Build of Windows Longhorn | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.0 |
| Build number | 4053 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Build lab | main |
| Compiled on | 2003-10-22 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | +180 days after original install date |
| SKUs | |
| Professional | |
| Product key | |
| CKY24-Q8QRH-X3KMR-C6BCY-T847Y | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows Longhorn build 4053 is a Milestone 7 build of Windows Longhorn, which is reported to have been shared online on 1 March 2004.[1] Overall, this build is very similar to build 4051, but with networking bugs patched and an updated WIM, version 1.10.
Although the watermark shows that this build was test-signed, it was compiled in evaluation mode and can be installed on the current date. Attempting to log onto the desktop once the timebomb has been triggered will return the user to the login screen.
NFO files[edit | edit source]
The following NFO files were included as part of the BetasIRC and WinBETA releases.[2]
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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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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
purchase a valid license. If you do not own legal license to this
software we will not be held responsible for any charges brought against
you by any software company▒s▒ or people working for any software
company▒s▒. We do not support piracy, we are here only to provide an
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/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
| Microsoft Windows Longhorn PDC build #4053 |
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| - Source: Microsoft - Type: Operating System |
| - Packaged By: winbeta - Image Format: ISO |
| - Reason for release: For postarity |
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| - Files: lh.4053.PDC.Proper-WINBETA.rxx |
| - Number of CD's: 1 - Protection: WPA |
| - Archives: 47 x 15 MB - Release Date: 03/05/04 |
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| - Review: http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/pdc/ |
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| - 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«ùand
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 2003ùget 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.
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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 |
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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.
Setup[edit | edit source]
Setup is mostly similar to previous builds of Longhorn. This build can also be upgraded from previous builds.
CD autorun
Setup
Enter product key
EULA
Clean install settings summary
Drive partitioning
Enter computer name
Hardware portion
Unknown error when upgrading from build 4028 ~ build 4051
Setup reporting that
WinSetup.dllcould not be loaded.
Changes[edit | edit source]
This is the earliest available build of Windows to support disabling upgrades via an empty noupgrade.txt placed in the sources folder.
The "File a Longhorn Bug" link has been re-added after builds 4050 and 4051.
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.
Control Panel[edit | edit source]
The normal method of creating user accounts does not work in this build. However, accounts can still be created by going to run and typing in either control userpasswords2 or netplwiz.exe. An alternative method is porting nusrmgr.cpl from another build to replace the one in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory in order to get it to work or using the Local Users and Groups MMC snap-in can be used (lusrmgr.msc).
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The most frequently used items list of the Start menu resets itself after every reboot.
Notifications[edit | edit source]
Notifications tend to reappear quite a lot. Fully closing the notifications may take several attempts.
Upgrade[edit | edit source]
On some machines, after the first reboot during an upgrade, an "Unknown problem in upgrade happened" error will appear, where clicking OK will cause the machine to restart. After restarting, setup will continue normally until another reboot takes place, after which "The file WinSetup.dll could not be loaded or is corrupt. Setup cannot continue." error will appear. Clicking OK will restart the computer and, on some machines, there will be no mouse and keyboard support (since the hardware detection phase of setup did not start). The only workaround is to reinstall Windows. This issue does not occur on some machines. This bug persists until build 4093.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Blue Luna theme
Olive Green Luna theme
Silver Luna theme
Windows Classic theme
Slate theme
System Properties and Winver
System Properties and Winver (Blue Luna theme)
System Properties and Winver (Classic theme)
Winver on the desktop
Winver on the desktop (Blue Luna theme)
Winver on the desktop (Classic theme)
Command prompt
Safe to shutdown screen
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