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.
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.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
The setup logo is misaligned.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Setup
Server Core
Aero theme
