Windows XP build 2416

5.1.2416.1.idx01.010104-1958
Build of Windows XP
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OS familyWindows NT
Version number5.1
Build number2416
Build revision1
Architecturex86
Build labidx01
Compiled on2001-01-04
Expiration date
Timebomb+180 days after original install date
Cert. expiry2001-08-01 (+209 days)
SKUs
Personal
Professional
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Windows XP build 2416 is a pre-Beta 2 build of Windows XP, which was released to testers on 16 January 2001.[1]

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Windows Setup[edit | edit source]

The Windows Setup user interface now offers the option to wipe a hard disk on clean installs, as well as the choice to either join a workgroup or an Active Directory domain. Minor localization changes have been observed around the user interface, specifically in relation to installation progress and internationalization settings.

The user's installed display driver is no longer used by default.

Unlike the earlier build, this one does not require a product key to be entered.

Out-of-box experience[edit | edit source]

The out-of-box experience received a major design overhaul, now bearing a new Luna-esque design that is largely similar to the variant observed in the RTM build. There is no longer a sidebar containing the user's progress throughout the initial onboarding process, and connecting to a local network to advance further into setup is no longer mandatory.

The help character (Merlin) is now positioned to the bottom-right hand corner of the user's display, rather than being on the opposite side. New animations for the help character have also been introduced.

User interface[edit | edit source]

Icon set[edit | edit source]

An additional subset of icons aligning with the new Luna design have been introduced to the operating system.

Driver signature verification[edit | edit source]

The dialog shown when installing drivers that are either unsigned or have invalid code signing certificates has been redesigned and reworded to make reference to the new Windows Logo specification, itself a fundamental part of the newly-introduced Windows Hardware Quality Labs driver quality validation process.

Control Panel[edit | edit source]

Additional changes have been made to existing Control Panel applets. Desktop item cleanup is now run every 60 days rather than being performed manually, and it is no longer possible to manually assign an ID to an existing gamepad from within the Gaming Options applet.

It is now possible to adjust privacy settings from the Internet Options Control Panel applet, and the Explorer Bars toggle in the Folder Options applet has been further clarified to make reference to its use of web technology. The Windows Keyring functionality was also removed from the operating system.

In the System applet, the user can now assign a description to the computer in the Computer Name tab. If given, it will appear on the login screen in place of the computer name. The Performance Options have gained more settings for toggling visual effects, while the existing ones have been reworded.

Help and Support[edit | edit source]

The home page has been slightly updated to include two options for choosing help topics or support tasks, rather than the initial subset of three options. Help topics now have icons attributed to their relevant subjects, and a white separator that splits the header and content sections of the user interface has been added to the existing application design.

Phoenix[edit | edit source]

Phoenix, a short-lived communications application that functioned in a similar vein to the Phone Dialer, has been added. It can be launched by invoking the rtcclnt.exe executable inside of the C:\Program Files\Windows NT directory.

MSN[edit | edit source]

The MSN Internet Games from Windows Me have been backported to this build, although they are not installed by default. The MSN Explorer shortcut is also no longer present on the desktop.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

  • Added the PREFETCHER_PROCESS_REFERENCE_BUGCHECK (0xF0) bugcheck code, which would later be removed late in development. It would be renamed to STORAGE_MINIPORT_ERROR during the development of Windows 10 Creators Update.

Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]

Installation[edit | edit source]

On some machines and virtualizers, attempting to install this build onto a FAT/FAT32-formatted partition will result in setup declaring it as corrupted and refusing to install. If this happens, only an NTFS-formatted partition will work unless the partition is formatted outside setup.

Microsoft Agent[edit | edit source]

Microsoft Agent characters do not talk in the as the Lernout and Hauspie TruVoice w:text-to-speech synthesizer packs are not present in this build. Upgrading from an earlier build with the synthesizer installed will allow Agent characters to use TTS voices properly.

Task Manager[edit | edit source]

The Windows Task Manager may not render correctly if visual styles are currently being used.

Sample Test Visual Style[edit | edit source]

  • The Blue Lagoon color scheme identifies itself as the Chartreuse Mongoose scheme.
  • The Sample Test Visual Style is not complete and may exhibit graphical artefacts in specific applications.

Recompiles[edit | edit source]

There are at least three different variations of this build, with the latter two having various components recompiled:

  • First compile: unknown, seems to be completely undumped, implied to exist by file dates and other artifacts
  • Second recompile: dumped in Professional and Personal SKUs, components recompiled around 8 January 2001 and nt5.cat signed on 16 January 2001, recompiled components have Age=2 in debug metadata
  • Third recompile: dumped in Professional SKU only (burnlab CD labeled "IDS"), components recompiled around 17 January 2001 and nt5.cat signed on 22 January 2001, recompiled components have Age=3 in debug metadata

File differences[edit | edit source]

The following files have been introduced or removed compared to build 2410 Professional:

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Boot screen

    Boot screen

  • Windows Whistler setup

    Windows Whistler setup

  • Start menu

    Start menu

  • System Properties

    System Properties

  • Performance Options

    Performance Options

  • Ditto from 2410, for comparison

    Ditto from 2410, for comparison

  • Outlook Express

    Outlook Express

  • Phoenix

    Phoenix

  • Task Manager "bug" in Watercolor visual style

    Task Manager "bug" in Watercolor visual style

  • Task Manager "bug" in Sample Test Visual Style

    Task Manager "bug" in Sample Test Visual Style

  • Chartreuse Mongoose theme

    Chartreuse Mongoose theme

  • Blue Lagoon theme

    Blue Lagoon theme

  • Windows Classic theme

    Windows Classic theme

  • Safe to shutdown screen

    Safe to shutdown screen

Out-of-box experience[edit | edit source]

  • Windows Whistler animation

    Windows Whistler animation

  • OOBE

    OOBE

  • Mouse tutorial

    Mouse tutorial

  • Connecting to the internet

    Connecting to the internet

  • Activate Windows

    Activate Windows

  • End of OOBE

    End of OOBE

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

  • x86 English CD [Professional]

    x86 English CD [Professional]

  • x86 English CD [Personal]

    x86 English CD [Personal]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Thurrott, Paul. Windows XP: The Road to Gold (Part Two), Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows (via Wayback Machine). 24 August 2001.
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