Windows Server 2012 build 8400
| Build of Windows Server 2012 | |
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| Release name | Release Candidate |
|---|---|
| OS family | Windows NT |
| Version number | 6.2 |
| Build number | 8400 |
| Architecture | x86, x64, ARMv7 |
| Build lab | winmain_win8rc |
| Compiled on | 2012-05-18 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2013-01-15 (+242 days) |
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Windows Server 2012 build 8400 is the official Release Candidate build of Windows Server 2012, which was released on 31 May 2012[1] along with its client counterpart. It was also additionally released in the form of a set of Repair Content Packages, which are used by DISM /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to repair an existing Windows installation, making it one of the few remaining server builds to be released with a 32-bit counterpart after support for the x86 architecture was dropped with the release of Windows Server 2008 R2. This is the last build to use most of its predecessor's sound scheme.
Editions and keys[edit | edit source]
| Edition / SKU Name | Key |
|---|---|
| Standard + StandardCore | QGNVK-7K3YK-QV24P-4XRMD-3M9X7 |
| Datacenter + DatacenterCore | 4JJNK-MPBT8-FW8FR-693WD-KKTDH |
| Hyper-V Server | Q8R8C-T2W6H-7MGPB-4CQ9R-KR36H |
| ServerFoundation | TYN7K-PXBJB-WKTYR-9KTBT-3VY8T |
| ServerStorageStandard | XM9N3-TV9DQ-HTXBR-M7M6B-X4MRP |
| ServerStorageWorkgroup | KJTGN-JD69D-FYQDK-WRD98-VQRFH |
| ServerMultiPointStandard | 83MRD-NQGP3-FJBJD-9X8TT-72V44 |
| ServerMultiPointPremium | N2MW6-VPYJ7-W9H3D-6GWJ2-6JBTC |
Changes[edit | edit source]
- This is the first build of Windows Server to drop support for processors without PAE, SSE2 and NX, as running on these processors will display a black screen with error code 0x5D.
- This build introduces the "Windows Server 2012" branding, replacing "Windows Server 8 Beta".
- The boot screen no longer uses a betta fish graphic.
- Setup now resembles that of the RTM.
- The default accent color has been changed.
- The lock screen now uses a solid gray background.
- Administrative Tools are now pinned to the Start screen by default.
- Taskbar text has been changed from white to black.
- The desktop background has been updated to the one used in the RTM.
- Icons which reference the old Windows logo (Windows Update for example) have been updated to remove it.
File Explorer[edit | edit source]
- The Ribbon has been updated with a flatter appearance.
- Window coloring no longer extends to the navigation bar when the Ribbon UI isn't being utilized.
- Navigation bar icons have been updated.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Server Core
Aero theme
