Windows Vista build 5466

6.0.5466.vbl_media_ehome.060627-2030

Build of Windows Vista
OS family	Windows NT
Version number	6.0
Build number	5466
Architecture	x86, x64
Build lab	vbl_media_ehome
Compiled on	2006-06-27
Expiration date
Timebomb	2007-05-31 (+338 days)
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Windows Vista build 5466 is an eHome OEM build of Windows Vista, the x86 variant was shared by BetaArchive user marcoguy on 19 December 2016. Prior to its public upload, the German technology website WinFuture.de shared 54 screenshots of it on 11 July 2006. The x64 variant was later shared on 3 November 2024.

Editions and keys

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

Setup

• The Windows Setup interface was updated slightly.
• The "Restart now" button in setup works again after being non-functional before.

User interface

• The busy cursor was added to the login screen.
• The Windows Basic theme was updated, changing its color scheme from silver to sky blue. This change can also be seen with the Windows Aero theme on menu bars and toolbars.
• The Windows logo on the Start button of the Windows Classic theme now has a transparent background.
• This build introduces the User Account Control sound as heard in the RTM, and replaces the previously used critical error sound from Windows XP.
• The Windows Marketplace icon has been updated in the Games Explorer.
• The help icon in Windows Explorer has been updated.

Gadgets

• The Sidebar gadget gallery has updated transparency effects for the Aero theme.
• Feed Viewer and Feed Watcher gadgets have been merged into the RSS Feeds gadget.
• An incomplete version of the Contacts gadget has been added.

Applications

• Sound Recorder received a new icon.
• Several in-app icons have been updated in Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player.
• Windows Media Player's collapse button now toggles the mini player rather than skin mode.
• Windows Calendar now has a delete button on the toolbar.
• The welcome document for Windows Fax and Scan has been updated.
• Sticky Notes will now show window borders when Aero is enabled.
• Windows Easy Transfer has received a minor interface update.
• FreeCell, Hearts, Solitaire, and Spider Solitaire use a new default background.

Control Panel

• Computer Management and Phone and Modem received new icons.
• Folder Options and Mouse Properties received several new in-applet icons.
• Windows Ultimate Extras applet has received a minor update.
• The Backup and Restore link has been removed from Security Center.

Bugs and quirks

BSOD during Experience Index

A bugcheck may occur during or after the Windows Experience Index check. If this happens, restart to get past it and to log in.

Windows Classic

The Windows Classic color schemes are broken.

Gadgets

In some instances, gadget gallery text will be invisible if the Aero theme is enabled.

Shutdown

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

Gallery

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  Boot screen

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  OOBE

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  Windows Experience Index check

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  Login screen

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  Windows Basic

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  Windows Aero

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  Windows Classic

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  Games Explorer

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  Gadget Gallery

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  Sidebar with new Gadgets

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  Internet Explorer

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  Windows Media Player

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  Windows Fax and Scan

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  Sticky Notes

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  Windows Easy Transfer

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  Color scheme bug

Control Panel

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  Classic View

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  Administrative Tools

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  Folder Options

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  Mouse Properties

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  Printers applet

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  Windows Ultimate Extras

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  Security Center

Miscellaneous

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  x86 English DVD