Windows Vista build 5480
| Build of Windows Vista | |
 | |
| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 6.0 |
| Build number | 5480 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Build lab | winmain |
| Compiled on | 2006-07-17 |
| SKUs | |
| Ultimate | |
Windows Vista build 5480 is a pre-RC1 build of Windows Vista. Footage of this build (recorded by then-CEO Steve Ballmer) is included as part of a patent filing for the animated Windows orb animation shown in the logon screen, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on 4 January 2007.[1]
It is the earliest known build to use the finalized orb animation on startup along with its matching sound. The logon sound, however, is of a different rendition that features a unique, cheerful tone. The transition animation from the login screen to the desktop is noticeably slower compared to later builds. It is the last known build to have Beta 2 branding on the desktop watermark. It is unknown if new sounds were actually a part of this build.
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Windows orb animation
Ditto, as seen in the video
Login screen
Ditto; username attributed to Steve Ballmer
Welcome screen
