Windows XP build 2296

5.1.2296.1.beta1.001024-1157
	Build of Windows XP
Release name	Beta 1
OS family	Windows NT
Version number	5.1
Build number	2296
Build revision	1
Architecture	x86, IA-64
Build lab	beta1
Compiled on	2000-10-24
Expiration date
Timebomb	+180 days after original install date
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Windows XP build 2296 is the official Beta 1 build of Windows XP, which was released in multiple languages on 31 October 2000.^[1] However, out of the several other language variants than English, only the Korean version under the Personal SKU is currently available. The Simplified Chinese, German, and Japanese language versions of this build are known to exist, but have not been publicly surfaced yet. Similarly, the IA-64 compile was released on 3 November 2000, but as of 2024 it remains unleaked.

This build was compiled in evaluation mode and as such it can be installed on the current date.

Known variants[edit | edit source]

Edition	Arch.	Build type	Language	Available
Personal	x86	Free/Retail	English	Yes
			Korean	Yes
			Japanese	No
Professional	x86	Free/Retail	English	Yes
			German	No
			Korean	No
		Checked/Debug	English	Yes
	IA-64	Free/Retail	English	No
	IA-64	Checked/Debug	English	No
Unknown			Chinese (Simplified)	No

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Setup[edit | edit source]

A new introduction "Welcome to Windows Whistler Beta 1!" text was added at the beginning of the GUI setup, telling the user that their feedback is critical to the success of Windows XP. The "Welcome to Windows Whistler Setup!" pop up has also been removed.

Release notes[edit | edit source]

A shortcut to the Beta 1 release notes has been added to the desktop.

Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]

Login screen[edit | edit source]

If the user upgrades to this build, the login screen loads the Arial font instead of the correct font (Trebuchet MS) on the first boot. It will load the correct font upon rebooting the system.