Windows Vista build 5456

6.0.5456.5.winmain_idx03.060620-1700
Build of Windows Vista
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OS familyWindows NT
Version number6.0
Build number5456
Build revision5
Architecturex86, x64
Build labwinmain_idx03
Compiled on2006-06-20
Expiration date
Timebomb2007-05-31 (+345 days)
SKUs
Starter
Home Basic (N)
Home Premium
Business (N)
Ultimate
About dialog
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Windows Vista build 5456 is a pre-RC1 build of Windows Vista, released to beta testers on 24 June 2006.

NFO file[edit | edit source]

NFO contents

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 | | Proudly Presents: Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5456 x64 DVD              | |
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 | | |  Release Information                                          [-][±][×]| | |
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 | | | Release Date.....: June 24th 2006                                    |^| | |
 | | | Directory Name...: Microsoft.Windows.Vista.x64.Build.5456.DVD.       |¯| | |
 | | | Supplier.........: Microsoft                             -WinBeta    | | | |
 | | | Type.............: OS                                                | | | |
 | | | Format.......... : DVD - ISO (as supplied by MS)                     |-| | |
 | | | Number of Discs..: 1                                                 ||| | |
 | | | Archives.........: 72 x 50 MB (2% rar recovery record)               ||| | |
 | | | Files............: wb-wvx645456dvd.rxx                               | | | |
 | | | Protection.......: key + Activation                                  | | | |
 | | | Requirements.....: CPU: 1.5GHz+ / RAM: 512MB+ / HDD: 12gb+           | | | |
 | | | Link.............: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx|_| | |
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 | | |  Release Notes                                                [-][±][×]| | |
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 | | |Windows Vista, the next, next generation OS from Microsoft.           |¯| | |
 | | |This is an interm build 5456. This post beta 2 stage, be prepared for | | | |
 | | |non milestone stability issues.                                       | | | |
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 | | |  Nukers-This must remain an iso or it will not extract or boot.      |-| | |
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 | | |  Enjoy .  This is an original untouched iso.                         |_| | |
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 | | |   .Burn to dvd or mount with an emulator                             |¯| | |
 | | |   .Install, key is:                                                  | | | |
 | | |                     R4HB8-QGQK4-79X38-QH3HK-Q3PJ6 (Client Ultimate)  |_| | |
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 |                  WinBeta - Always Here From The Beginning.                     |
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Editions and keys[edit | edit source]

Edition / SKU Name Key
Starter 6GHT4-62PKK-H3274-4YHC4-7FGPY
Home Basic PY2RB-BQRKG-9TQ3P-GVJ43-VFGR6
Home Basic N 6J8RT-947JQ-XDGV4-4FCTV-QRRXV
Home Premium 7KKWR-978CY-8GMWD-X2RF9-PJ6BB
Business YVT36-YVCP2-J97GQ-7T22R-RWV8P
Business N 7K8QY-WRC42-QCRDJ-QK968-XFJCJ
Enterprise MF9PG-RQK7R-26BPJ-TWFYK-RHXCM
Ultimate 7YJ76-6WJF4-D3PH9-P2Q6W-Y9Q38

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Setup[edit | edit source]

  • The page of setup before the restart has been redesigned to resemble the RTM. Most notably the "Restart now" button no longer has the arrow icon from pre-reset Longhorn, but it does not work in this build. The user will need to wait until setup restarts automatically.
  • 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. This would persist to the RTM and would be changed again in Service Pack 1.
  • A stage has been added to setup, which performs a Windows Experience Index check upon first boot. Unlike later builds, it is performed before the OOBE.
  • Added some new messages when logging into a user account for the first time such as "Preparing your desktop".

User Interface[edit | edit source]

  • This build includes the Windows Aero cursors, but they wouldn't be enabled by default until build 5469.
  • The startup sound now also plays during the orb animation. In this build, it will play a second time at login.
  • After connecting to a network, a balloon tip will notify the user that the network has been set to public. The user should click on it to reconfigure the network as private.
  • Game Explorer tiles, which were first introduced in build 5219, have been removed.
  • If a UAC popup appears, the system plays the "Critical Error" sound.

Applications[edit | edit source]

Control Panel[edit | edit source]

  • Windows Update has been integrated with Windows Ultimate Extras.[1]
  • Network Center has been revamped and is now called "Network and Sharing Center".[1]
  • Scanners and Cameras now has an option to scan for profiles.
  • Several icons have been updated:
    • Color Management, Game Controllers, Region and Language, and Services received new icons.
    • Icons for AutoPlay, Default Programs, the Hardware and Sound category, and Printers have been updated slightly.
    • The Printers applet received a new icon for faxes.
  • Audio Devices and Sound Themes, Default Programs, Ease of Access Center, and Performance Rating and Tools have been updated to closely resemble the RTM.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

The text of resuming from hibernation animation has been extended from "Resuming..." to "Resuming Windows..."

Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]

Branding[edit | edit source]

Winver and System Properties incorrectly refer to this build as "Service Pack 0 v."

Windows Media Center[edit | edit source]

Windows Media Center freezes when switching to full-screen mode.

Shutdown[edit | edit source]

When shutting down, the sound will only play for a quarter of a second.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Setup[edit | edit source]

User Interface[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]