Windows XP build 2296
Build of Windows XP | |
Release name | Beta 1 |
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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 |
About dialog | |
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 |
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Personal | x86 | Free/Retail | English | Yes |
Korean | Yes | |||
Japanese | No | |||
Professional | x86 | Free/Retail | English | Yes |
Checked/Debug | English | Yes | ||
Free/Retail | German | No | ||
Korean | No | |||
IA-64 | Free/Retail | English | No | |
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.
Korean version[edit | edit source]
Some places of the Korean version are left untranslated, like the graphical overlay of upgrade setup or the OOBE.
Memory sections are marked as "MBKB".
File differences[edit | edit source]
The following files have been introduced or removed compared to build 2287 Professional:
Name | Description | Version |
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readme.doc |
Name | Description | Version |
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cap7146.inf | ||
setupreg.hiv.log | ||
testroot.cer |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
English version[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
Out-of-box experience (OOBE)
Interface[edit | edit source]
Desktop with Watercolor desktop wallpaper