Windows Longhorn build 4082
| Build of Windows Longhorn | |
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| Architecture | x86 |
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| Compiled | 2004-05-10 |
| Timebomb | 2004-11-06 (+180 days) |
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Windows Longhorn build 4082 is a Milestone 7 build of Windows Longhorn. On 23 January 2020, this build was listed on a thread by UX.Unleaked blog founder Grabberslasher to be released to the BetaArchive FTP, and was released in the twelfth and final set of his 33 Longhorn/Vista builds on 4 February 2020 along with the main compile of 4042, build 4087 and build 5492.[1]
Bugs[edit | edit source]
Installation[edit | edit source]
As typical of builds in this build range, it tends to take a long time to install and can be unstable.
No mouse driver in WinPE[edit | edit source]
On some computers and virtualizers, the WinPE doesn't support the mouse, so you must use the keyboard to navigate the WinPE. This seems to be related to using a PS/2 mouse, as USB mice seems to work fine for the setup.
Upgrade[edit | edit source]
Attempting to upgrade from other builds is not possible, causing either of these 2 things:
- A bugcheck with error code 0x7E after the second reboot. This is commonly observed when trying to upgrade from non-componentized builds, such as 4074 (via a registry tweak that reports it as a componentized build).
- An error while copying files.
WordPad[edit | edit source]
WordPad does not start, as it will display with Failed to create empty document instead.
Outlook Express[edit | edit source]
Outlook Express does not start due to registry errors and certain dependencies on WinFS.
Themes[edit | edit source]
- The Windows Classic theme will not function due to a broken
Windows Classic.themefile.
Explorer[edit | edit source]
- CD and DVD drives behave like local disks.
- Help and Support crashes Explorer.
- Explorer can randomly crash for no reason under normal use, such as adding Sidebar tiles, but this depends on the hardware being used.
Control Panel[edit | edit source]
- Hardware and Devices folder does not open.
- Sounds Control Panel applet is missing.
- Task Scheduler from Control Panel shows a nameless folder and generic folder icon.
- Phone and Modem Options Control Panel applet name is empty.
- Computer Management displays script errors due to missing registry entries.
- Device Manager has a bug that the Hardware Wizard Control Panel applet is missing, so you cannot update drivers. You can install drivers by using devcon from the Windows XP DDK.
Creating folders[edit | edit source]
The folder creation bug from build 4074 is still present in this build. You can apply a registry key by the following:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder] @="Folder"
DirectX[edit | edit source]
Although the Desktop Window Manager is present and can be activated by pressing Ctrl+Shift+F9 as in Windows Server 2008 build 4066, it will black screen due to a broken DirectX installation. It can fixed via the instructions listed on the Windows Aero page.
Graphics[edit | edit source]
Enable VGA Mode after installing video drivers or the system will result in a blue screen of death with a error code 0x000000B4.
Windows Product Activation[edit | edit source]
Windows Product Activation is missing.
Safe mode[edit | edit source]
The safe mode is completely broken and results in a blue screen of death.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Default DWM theme
Default Aero theme
