Windows Server 2008 build 5472
| Build of Windows Server 2008 | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.0 |
| Build number | 5472 |
| Build revision | 5 |
| Architecture | x86, x64 |
| Build lab | winmain_idx01 |
| Compiled on | 2006-07-13 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2008-01-18 (+554 days) |
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Windows Server 2008 build 5472 is a build of Windows Server 2008. It was shared on 19 October 2024 in both the x86 and x64 compiles. Unlike its client counterpart, it was not released to beta testers.
Editions and keys[edit | edit source]
| Edition / SKU Name | Key |
|---|---|
| Standard | H64G2-2V3HR-XTQ4G-4PJT6-YY2M6 |
| Enterprise | MG8B6-RT88F-6CMT9-PBCRD-QPTFC |
| Datacenter | 27FMD-89JW8-4QYR2-R223D-HCWCG |
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
- Setup has been updated to more closely resemble the final product, albeit with Windows Vista graphics.
- During the first boot, the message "Please wait while Windows prepares to start..." has been changed to add "for the first time..." at the end.
Login screen[edit | edit source]
- The Windows Server logo has been added to the bottom of the login screen.
- The login screen uses a new background.
- New button designs are used on the login screen and Windows Security.
- The font on the login screen when signing in has been made larger and will now show the Aero busy cursor.
User interface[edit | edit source]
- Font smoothing is now enabled by default.
- The default font has been changed from Sans Serif to Tahoma.
- The Windows logo on the Start button of the Windows Classic theme has been updated.
- Start menu right-pane links have increased padding.
- Server Manager is now pinned to Quick Launch by default.
- "Show Desktop" received a new icon.
Windows Explorer[edit | edit source]
- "Classic folders" in Windows Explorer has been updated to show the command bar and navigation pane.
- The "See other options" drop-down menu has been removed from the search box (this change also applies to the start menu).
Applications[edit | edit source]
- Internet Explorer 7 has been updated to resemble the final version.
- The copyright year in Command Prompt has been updated to 2006.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Logon screen
Ditto
