Windows XP build 2474 (main)

5.1.2474.main.010508-1907
Build of Windows XP
Screenshot
OS familyWindows NT
Version number5.1
Build number2474
Architecturex86
Build labmain
Compiled on2001-05-08
Expiration date
Timebomb2001-11-04 (+180 days)
SKUs
Professional
Product key
DW3CF-D7KYR-KMR6C-3X7FX-T8CVM
About dialog
WindowsXP-5.1.2474-About.png
TCB.png TCBGallery.png

Windows XP build 2474 (main) is a pre-RC1 build of Windows XP, which was released to testers on 17 May 2001[1] and later scene-leaked by warez group DFFiSO on 21 May 2001.

NFO file[edit | edit source]

This NFO below is republished here for archival purposes only.

NFO contents

 

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                            -= AFFILS Needed!!! =-


                              .::  DFFiSO  ::.

                             Is Proud To Present 
    ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
    │                 Microsoft Windows XP build 2474                    │            
    └─────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────┐
    │SUPPLIED BY [ Mr no pants ]      │RELEASE TYPE [APP ISO]            │
    │PACKAGED BY [ Mr no pants ]      │RELEASE DATE [May 21, 2001]       │ 
    │PROTECTION  [ serial  ]          │RELEASE SIZE [xx/32]              │
    └─────────────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
                           ┌──────────┴───────────┐
                           │░▒▓█ RELEASE INFO █▓▒░│
                           └──────────┬───────────┘
                                      │
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┐
    │   The features in the table below illustrate why the Microsoft      │
    │ Windows XP Professional operating system is the best choice for     │
    │ businesses of all sizes. Windows XP Professional integrates the     │
    │ strengths of Windows 2000 Professionalùstandards-based security,    │
    │ manageability, and reliabilityùwith the best business features of   │
    │ Windows 98 and Windows MeùPlug and Play, simplified user interface, │
    │ and innovative support servicesùto create the best desktop operating│ 
    │ system for business. Whether your business deploys Windows XP       │
    │ Professional on a single computer or throughout a worldwide network,│ 
    │ this new operating system increases your computing power while      │
    │ lowering the total cost of ownership for desktop computers.         │                                                       
    └─────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
                           ┌──────────┴───────────┐
                           │░▒▓█ INSTALL INFO █▓▒░│
                           └──────────┬───────────┘
                                      │
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┐
    │     Unrar this release and burn the image to a recordable CD-R.    │
    │                                                                    │
    │     Serial code :DTWB2-VX8WY-FG8R3-X696T-66Y46 also on cd.         │
    └─────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
                                      │
                             ┌────────┴────────┐
                             │░▒▓█ MEMBERS █▓▒░│
                             └────────┬────────┘
                                      │
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┐
    │         No need to list them here. You know if you are one.        │
    └─────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
                            ┌─────────┴─────────┐
                            │░▒▓█ Join DFF! █▓▒░│
                            └─────────┬─────────┘
                                      │
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┐
    │If you think you fit in this group and you are willing              │
    │to help us in making DFF even better than it is now,                │
    │feel free to contact us by mail at info@dff-board.nl.               │
    │tell us about your how, what and why.                               │
    │                                                                    │
    │Currently we are looking for:                                       │
    │                                                                    │
    │ ☼ Suppliers (Movies, Games, Apps)                                  │
    │ ☼ 10+ MBiT & 10+ GB Sites                                          │
    └─────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
                           ┌──────────┴───────────┐
                           │ ░▒▓█ DFF SITES █▓▒░  │
                           └──────────┬───────────┘
                                      │
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┐
    │    XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX............ 100 MBiT .................. NL HQ   │
    │    XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX............  10 MBiT .............. 2ND NL HQ   │
    │    XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX............  10 MBiT ...............3RD NL HQ   │
    │    XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX............  10 MBiT ...............4TH NL HQ   │
    │    XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX............  10 MBiT ................ DUMP HQ   │
    │    ??? (you maybe?)...........   ? MBiT ................... ? HQ   │
    └─────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
                             ┌────────┴─────────┐
                             │░▒▓█  GREETS  █▓▒░│
                             └────────┬─────────┘
                                      │
    ┌─────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┐
    │                      We would like to greet:                       │
    │                                                                    │
    │                                                                    │
    │                  Friends in other groups suchs as:                 │
    │                                                                    │
    │                                                                    │
    │       EPiSODE, WAD, IRP-FXP, ViSiON, Rosevalley, Anatomic,         │
    │	 	 and all the others i forgot to mention!		 │
    │     Our special tnx go to Marve ,[AA]FXP ,[AA]maus and Sjomp       │                                                 │
    │                                                                    │
    └─────────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                                      │
                            ┌─────────┴──────────┐
                            │░▒▓█ CONTACT US █▓▒░│
                            └─────────┬──────────┘
                                      │
     ┌────────────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────┐
     │  [WWW] ............................... [ http://www.dff-board.nl ]│
     │  [eMail].................................... [ info@dff-board.nl ]│
     │  [IRC] ........................... [ IRC @ EFNET in channel #DFF ]│
     └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘



New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Boot screen[edit | edit source]

A new boot screen was introduced, intended to replace the version used since build 2428. This boot screen enlarges the Windows logo and wordmark while adding color to the Windows flag. As such, the four colored bars were replaced with a "loading..." string phasing in and out.

The Microsoft logo was moved to the bottom and a new "version 2002" label is present in the bottom left corner of the screen. As the system is now in the Release Candidate 1 stage, the "Beta 2 Release" text was also removed.

Windows Setup[edit | edit source]

The Windows Whistler Beta 2 reference at the beginning of Setup was changed to display Windows XP RC1.

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

The "Will you be sharing this computer with others?" page was completely removed from the out-of-box experience, with the "Who will use this computer?" page now appearing immediately after instead.

Upgrade setup[edit | edit source]

A new note specifying that the computer will restart several times during the installation process was added to the first page of the upgrade Setup. A red-colored progressbar is now also displayed before the first restart.

The step indicators were changed to use radio buttons instead of checkmarks in the 16-color copying stage.

User interface[edit | edit source]

Almost all Whistler references in the Setup and user interface were replaced with Windows XP. The taskbar is now also locked by default with Quick Launch being disabled alongside it.

Login screen[edit | edit source]

The animated Windows flag located on the login screen now functions. This flag waves for ~5 seconds after log off before stopping.

Desktop[edit | edit source]

Desktop icon labels now utilize a shadow by default instead of a solid color backdrop.

Control Panel and Windows Explorer[edit | edit source]

A checklist icon was added to the background of the Category View in the Control Panel. The option to not cache thumbnails was also added to the Folder Options applet.

The throbber used in Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express was updated to use the Windows XP logo. The "Looking for your programs?" text was also renamed to "These files are hidden...".

Start menu[edit | edit source]

A new "My Recent Documents" option was added to the start menu, which includes the most recent files opened by the logged on user. Alongside this, a "My Videos" folder was added, which by default contains a Movie Maker sample video. All image thumbnails showing off the taskbar or start menu were also updated in the Taskbar and Start menu properties.

The icons in the Classic start menu have been shrunken in size along with the banner receiving its final appearance.

Sample pictures and Wallpapers[edit | edit source]

Five new sample pictures were added, which include: Crew, Mountain vista, Orange canyon, Surfer and Winter (known as Winter forest in this build and up to build 2485). These sample pictures (except for the Winter picture) would be later replaced by their RTM counterpart in build 2486.

The Follow me wallpaper was renamed to Follow.

Windows Product Activation[edit | edit source]

Windows Product Activation has been updated to include the Luna design. This design, like the out-of-box experience, uses a dark blue top and bottom bar seperated with orange indicators, along with an icon of keys in the background.

Windows XP Tour[edit | edit source]

The Windows XP Tour is now in full screen by default.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

  • The brush is now set as the default paint tool in Paint.
  • MSN Messenger was updated to version 4.0.
  • Bugcheck codes 0xEE (PREFETCHER_POOL_ERROR_BUGCHECK) and 0xF0 (PREFETCHER_PROCESS_REFERENCE_BUGCHECK) were both removed.[2] 0xEE would never be reimplemented, while 0xF0 would be reassigned as STORAGE_MINIPORT_ERROR during the development of Windows 10 Creators Update.
  • The Bugcheck font has been changed.
  • New bugcheck codes have been added:
    • FLTMGR_FILE_SYSTEM (0xF5)
    • The PCI driver has detected an error in a PCI device or BIOS being verified. (0xF6, later renamed PCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION)

Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]

Upgrade[edit | edit source]

When upgrading to this build, setup may complain that the network driver cannot be found. Pointing to driveletter:\windows\system32\drivers and then pressing OK will typically resolve this error.

File differences[edit | edit source]

The following files have been introduced or removed compared to build 2469 Professional:

Added files
Name Description Version
aclui.chm
admtoolw.chm
ahui.exe Application Compatibility UI 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
airplane.bmp
areg1.htm
ascent.jpg
astro.bmp
auditw.chm
autumn.jpg
azul.jpg
beach.bmp
blurbs.chm
bootconp.chm
bullet.gif
butterfl.bmp
car.bmp
cat.bmp
certmgrw.chm
chess.bmp
classic.the
cmconw.chm
compatui.dll CompatUI Module 1
crew.jpg
crystal.jpg
ctmrclas.dll Comtrol Multiport Serial Adapters for the Microsoft® Windows(TM) Operating System 1.11b
cyclad-z.inf
cyclom-y.inf
cyyport.inf
cyzport.inf
default.jpg
defragp.chm
deskmovr.htt
diagbtp.chm
dirtbike.bmp
dkconp.chm
dog.bmp
drip.bmp
dskquop.chm
dsprop.dll Windows Active Directory Property Pages 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
duck.bmp
els.chm
elsacapi.inf
elsawan.inf
encryptw.chm
evcon.chm
exclam.gif
findw.chm
fish.bmp
follow.jpg
friend.jpg
frog.bmp
ftlx041e.dll Thai Wordbreaker 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
genw.chm
gpeditw.chm
guest.bmp
guitar.bmp
hammer.ini
home.jpg
horses.bmp
hpdigwia.inf
hschelpw.chm
ieakmmc.chm
intro.wmv
ipseconw.chm
ipsecw.chm
ipv6p.chm
kick.bmp
liftoff.bmp
luna.the
mdmsgsml.inf
mdmsgsmu.inf
mdmssys.in5
mdmtdkj6.inf
mdmtdkj7.inf
miscanw.dll MicroTek scanner driver 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
moon.jpg
mpconw.chm
mscpqpa1.inf
mslbui.dll LangageBar Add In 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
msnemail.ico
msnupgrd.inf
mssoap1.dll Microsoft Soap SDK 1.00.606.0
mssoapr.dll Microsoft Soap Resource DLL 1.00.606.0
msxmlr.dll XML Resources for Win32 8.0.5718.1
mvista.jpg
net3c985.inf
netb57.inf
netbcm4e.inf
netcicap.inf
netdav.inf
netsetup.exe Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor 6.00.2448.0000 (Lab04_N(rahulth).010206-1320)
ntgrip.inf
nwdocw.chm
o5241503.ppd
o5242503.ppd
o8445le.ppd
o8445ns.ppd
o9145s20.ppd
o9145s40.ppd
o9145ss.ppd
ocanyon.jpg
oemcoa.jpg
ovcam.inf
ovcomp.inf
ovsound.inf
palmtree.bmp
peace.jpg
peer.exe Peer Trace Program 1.22
pnkflowr.bmp
portmon.exe Port Monitor Program 1.38
power.jpg
prncnfg.vbs
prndrvr.vbs
prnjobs.vbs
prnmngr.vbs
prnport.vbs
prnqctl.vbs
progress.gif
pro_bkgd.swf
pro_intr.swf
pro_intr.txt
pro_nav.swf
pro_nav.txt
pro_seg1.swf
pro_seg1.txt
pro_seg2.swf
pro_seg2.txt
pro_seg3.swf
pro_seg3.txt
pro_seg4.swf
pro_seg4.txt
pro_seg5.swf
pro_seg5.txt
purplef.jpg
radiance.jpg
ramdisk.sys RamDisk Driver 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
redflowr.bmp
redmoon.jpg
remasst.chm
ripple.jpg
rrcw.chm
rsopsnpw.chm
rsopw.chm
safemode.htt
saferw.chm
safrconw.chm
sceconw.chm
scew.chm
sdwndr2k.inf
secdrv.sys
secsconw.chm
secsetw.chm
setupdll.dll Windows 2000 Setup Dynlink 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
sgsmld.sys SoftGSM USB Cable Loader 1.1
sgsmusb.sys Windows 2000/XP Driver 1
shl_img.inf
simpdata.tlb Microsoft Data Access - OLE DB Simple Provider Type Library 2.70.7402.0 built by: Lab06_N(dagbuild)
skater.bmp
sm9aw.dll MicroTek scanner driver 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
sma0w.dll MicroTek scanner driver 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
sma332.dll MicroTek scanner driver 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
smb0w.dll MicroTek scanner driver 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
smb6w.dll MicroTek scanner driver 5.1.2474.0 (main.010508-1907)
smlgcfgw.chm
snwflake.bmp
soccer.bmp
softbar.ini
spconw.chm
stoneh.jpg
surfer.jpg
sv-262e1.png
sv-262e3.png
sv-262e4.png
sysmonw.chm
tapip.chm
tourw.exe Flash Player 5.0 r30 5
tourw.htm
tulips.jpg
umaxpp.inf
vgx.inf
vortec.jpg
wcom32.exe WCom Test Terminal Program 1.47
win32pro.bmp
wind.jpg
wininstp.chm
winterf.jpg
winxp.jpg
wisc10.dll WinInet Soap Connector Library 1.00.606.0
wmifltrw.chm
wpaback.jpg
wpabtm.jpg
wpaflag.jpg
wpakey.jpg
wpatop.jpg
wpaw.chm
wxptourw.chm
wzcdlg.dll Wireless Zero Configuration Service UI 5.00.1636.1
xdp350h.ppd
xdp390.ppd
xdp390h.ppd
xdp4635.ppd
Removed files
Name Description Version
acluis.chm
audit.chm
bckgnd.swf
bootcons.chm
brusbmdm.sys Brother USB MDM Driver 1
brusbscn.sys Brother USB SCN Driver 1
cdonts.dll Collaboration Data Objects Interface DLL 6.0.3939.0
certobj.dll IIS CertObj Module 6.0.2469.0 (idx02.010430-2007)
cmcons.chm
dbmssocn.dll Winsock Net DLL for SQL Server 1999.10.20
dbmsspxn.dll Client-Side NWLINK SPX WINSOCK Net Library 1999.10.20
defrag.chm
diagboot.chm
digippp.inf
digipvc.inf
digisna.inf
digisvc.inf
dkcon.chm
dskquoui.chm
elsw.chm
encrypt.chm
find.chm
gen.chm
gpedit.chm
hnw.exe Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor 6.00.2448.0000 (Lab04_N(rahulth).010206-1320)
hp4100_6.ppd
hp8150_7.ppd
hpwm525p.gpd
ieiui.chm
iisapp.vbs
iisback.vbs
iiscnfg.vbs
iisftp.vbs
iisftpdr.vbs
iisschlp.wsc
iisvdir.vbs
iisweb.vbs
intro.avi
intro.swf
ipseccon.chm
ipsecsnp.chm
ipv6.chm
mdmdf561.inf
mdmssys.inf
mpcon.chm
mqclus.dll Windows NT MQ Cluster DLL 5.01.0994
mqtgclus.dll Windows NT Message Queuing Triggers Cluster Resource DLL 5.01.0994
mqtrig.tlb MQ Trigger ActiveX Type Library 5.01.0994
msapsspc.dll DPA Client for 32 bit platforms 6.00.7755
mslogo.swf
msnsspc.dll MSN Client for 32 bit platforms 6.00.7753
mtxvideo.sys Matrox WDM Video Driver 1.00.22
nav.swf
netalt.inf
nethppci.inf
nwdoc.chm
poledit.chm
rasadmin.cnt
rasadmin.hlp
rca.inf
rcamsp.dll Microsoft RCA MSP 5.1.2469.0 (idx02.010430-2007)
rrc.chm
rsop.chm
rsopsnp.chm
s3sav2k.dll S3 Savage2000 Display Driver 5.12.01.9010-9.21.03 (ReleasedBinaries.010308-1115)
s3sav2k.inf
s3sav2km.sys S3 Miniport Driver 5.12.01.9010-9.21.03 (ReleasedBinaries.010308-1115)
safer.chm
safercon.chm
sce.chm
scecon.chm
secscon.chm
secset.chm
segment1.swf
segment2.swf
segment3.swf
segment4.swf
segment5.swf
shadprop.dll Windows Active Directory Property Pages 5.1.2469.0 (idx02.010430-2007)
smlogcfg.chm
spcon.chm
sqlstr.dll String Function .DLL for SQL Enterprise Components 1999.10.20
streamci.dll Streaming Device Class Installer 5.1.2469.0 (idx02.010430-2007)
sysmon.chm
tapi.chm
tour.exe Flash Player 5.0 r30 5
tsuserex.chm
tsuserex.hlp
usbcamd.sys Universal Serial Bus Camera Driver 5.1.2469.0 (idx02.010430-2007)
wininstl.chm
winnt.bmp
winnt256.bmp
wmifltr.chm
wpa.chm

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Tour[edit | edit source]

HTML-based tour[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Thurrott, Paul. Windows XP: The Road to Gold (Part Three), Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows. 24 August 2001. Archived from the original on 7 June 2002.
  2. https://www.geoffchappell.com/studies/windows/km/bugchecks/index.htm