Windows Server 2008 build 5259

6.0.5259.winmain_idx02.051113-2100
	Build of Windows Server 2008
OS family	Windows NT
Version number	6.0
Build number	5259
Architecture	x86
Build lab	winmain_idx02
Compiled on	2005-11-13
Expiration date
Timebomb	2006-05-31 (+199 days)
SKUs
	Enterprise Server
Product key
	WBVG8-4JPQB-6HJ6H-XH7YY-D2GQY
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Windows Server 2008 build 5259 is a pre-Beta 2 build of Windows Server 2008. This build is installed by using a server product key on the client version's installation media. This is the earliest available build to store the minimum build number required for upgrading in upgrade.ini.

New features[edit | edit source]

This is the earliest available build to include the Server Manager console.
The Start menu has been updated to use the new design from client builds.
The winver banner now reads "Microsoft Windows Server Code Name 'Longhorn'" instead of "Microsoft® Windows Server™ Code-Name 'LONGHORN' SERVER". Additionally, the Windows flag (still the same from Windows Server 2003) has been shrunken a little in size and the bar beneath the banner is now gray (dark-light) instead of blue-orange.
Direct links for logging off, locking or shutting down the computer have been added to Accessories > System Tools in All Programs of Start menu.
The banner of the classic Start menu now reads "Windows Server Code Name 'Longhorn'" instead of "Microsoft .NET Standard Server".

Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]

The Microsoft Management Console crashes upon selecting an item.
Administrative Tools cannot be accessed from the Start menu.
Logging off has a chance of making the machine crash.
The installation of this build can take a very long time.
Opening the Details pane of the File Properties applet causes Windows Explorer to crash.