Windows XP build 2481 (main)
| Build of Windows XP | |
 | |
| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 5.1 |
| Build number | 2481 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Build lab | main |
| Compiled on | 2001-05-23 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2001-11-19 (+180 days) |
| SKUs | |
| Professional | |
| Product key | |
| QB2BW-8PJ2D-9X7JK-BCCRT-D233Y | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows XP build 2481 (main) is a pre-RC1 build of Windows XP released internally on 1 June 2001 and to testers on 6 June.[1]
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Boot screen[edit | edit source]
The boot screen was updated to its final animation, which replaces the breathing loading... text animation with three progressing blue bars. Along with this, the Copyright and Microsoft Corporation text were moved from the middle to the bottom left corner.
The safe to shutdown screen has been updated to include a black background instead of a light purple one. The background of the Windows banner is now also white instead of black.
The alternative AUTOCHK boot screen (which can be invoked by adding /SOS to BOOT.INI) has also had the XP recolored from white to orange.
Windows Setup[edit | edit source]
The text welcoming the user to Windows XP RC1 was removed at the beginning of the GUI setup.
Out-of-box experience[edit | edit source]
The Monitor Settings window has had it's text modified to include more information about the monitor resolution change.
The pre-OOBE loading screen has been modified to include the previously mentioned updated boot screen.
User interface[edit | edit source]
Look and feel[edit | edit source]
Almost all Windows Whistler references in the Setup and user interface were replaced with Windows XP. Alongside this, the "Comments?" link located on titlebar windows was removed. It would later reappear in Windows Server 2003 build 3590 and in Windows 7 build 6931.
This build is currently the earliest available build to include the Olive Green and Silver Luna theme variations, under the names of Homestead and Metallic respectively.
Login screen[edit | edit source]
The Windows flag animation on the login screen was removed and replaced with a static Windows logo. The turn off computer option has also had the "computer" text replaced with the computer name.
Sounds and Music[edit | edit source]
The Windows XP sound scheme has been introduced, however it is not used by default. This sound scheme, unlike later builds, also contains a higher bitrate when compared to builds after 2481, making this the only available build to have the higher quality version of XP sounds. Additionally they are in stereo, with a 44.1 kHz sampling rate.
Due to the addition of the XP sound scheme, the Utopia sound scheme was removed from the installed system with the exception of the Close Program sound (clickerx.wav). The files for this sound scheme would however remain on the installation media until build 2600.5512.
A Sample Music subdirectory was added to the My Music folder. This subdirectory includes the Beethoven Symphony No.9 (Scherzo), New Stories (Highway Blues), Flourish, OneStop, Town and Drumkit Test sample music files.
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Several programs have been added to the default recently used programs list. These include MSN Explorer, Windows Movie Maker, Tour Windows XP and the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
A new "Printers and Faxes" option was added to the start menu, while a "Windows Catalog" link was added to the classic start menu. The log off and shutdown options of the classic start menu have also received new icons.
Windows XP Tour[edit | edit source]
The Windows XP Tour has been updated to its RTM counterpart and is now fully complete and functional. As such, a new "Tour Windows XP" program was added, which launches a menu where the user can select whether to use the Flash version or the HTML version of the tour.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- The STOP error code was moved below the troubleshooting text on the system crash screen. A "Technical information:" tag was also added before the code, which is stored in the message table as
0x40000083(BUGCODE_TECH_INFO).[2] - Slightly simplified instructions for bugcheck code
0xEA, removing the reference to VGA Mode.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
- The files
IEXPLORE.CHMandIGMPAGNT.DLLfiles are corrupted in current copies of the build. This makes Internet Explorer's help file unavailable.
File differences[edit | edit source]
The following files have been introduced or removed compared to build 2475 Professional:
| Name | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| actconn.htm | ||
| actlan.htm | ||
| beethov9.wma | ||
| blue_ss.dll | Windows Shell Style Resource Dll | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| blu_arr.gif | ||
| blu_bal.jpg | ||
| blu_bald.jpg | ||
| bot_bar.gif | ||
| brmfcsto.inf | ||
| bst_fr.htm | ||
| bst_rbs.htm | ||
| bst_rbs.jpg | ||
| bst_rbsb.jpg | ||
| bst_rbsg.jpg | ||
| bst_rd.htm | ||
| bst_rd.jpg | ||
| bst_rdb.jpg | ||
| bst_rdg.jpg | ||
| bst_scr.htm | ||
| bst_scr.jpg | ||
| bst_scrb.jpg | ||
| bst_scrg.jpg | ||
| class_ss.dll | Windows Shell Style Resource Dll | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| con_dat.htm | ||
| con_dat.jpg | ||
| con_datb.jpg | ||
| con_datg.jpg | ||
| con_fr.htm | ||
| con_mlt.htm | ||
| con_mlt.jpg | ||
| con_mltb.jpg | ||
| con_mltg.jpg | ||
| con_net.htm | ||
| con_net.jpg | ||
| con_netb.jpg | ||
| con_netg.jpg | ||
| con_wiz.htm | ||
| con_wiz.jpg | ||
| con_wizb.jpg | ||
| con_wizg.jpg | ||
| csseqchk.dll | CSSeqChk | 10.0.1009 |
| dpnhpast.dll | Microsoft DirectPlay NAT Helper PAST | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| dpnhupnp.dll | Microsoft DirectPlay NAT Helper UPnP | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| drumtest.mid | ||
| dsktp_ss.jpg | ||
| es1371mp.dll | Creative Sound Blaster Properties Page DLL (32-Bit) | 5.00.00.12 |
| fasttrak.sys | Promise FastTrak Family Driver | 2.00.90 (Build 10) |
| flrishsh.mid | ||
| gradient.jpg | ||
| hnetmon.dll | Home Networking Monitor DLL | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| home_ss.dll | Windows Shell Style Resource Dll | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| intr_lgo.jpg | ||
| kdkscan.inf | ||
| logo.jpg | ||
| metal_ss.dll | Windows Shell Style Resource Dll | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| msratelc.dll | Internet Ratings and Local User Management DLL | 6.00.2481.0000 (main.010523-1905) |
| ncxpnt.dll | Netork Setup Wizard Support DLL | 6.00.2481.0000 (main.010523-1905) |
| net559ib.inf | ||
| net83820.inf | ||
| netac300.inf | ||
| netali.inf | ||
| netb57xp.inf | ||
| netlnev2.inf | ||
| newstrys.wma | ||
| nfrd960.sys | IBM ServeRAID Controller Driver | 4.70.00 (main.010523-1905) |
| nv_best.gif | ||
| nv_bestd.gif | ||
| nv_blnk.gif | ||
| nv_con.gif | ||
| nv_cond.gif | ||
| nv_gray.gif | ||
| nv_sfez.gif | ||
| nv_sfezd.gif | ||
| nv_sthr.gif | ||
| nv_sthrd.gif | ||
| nv_unlk.gif | ||
| nv_unlkd.gif | ||
| o8445s.ppd | ||
| onestpsh.mid | ||
| pen_ico.jpg | ||
| que_ico.jpg | ||
| rd_icon.jpg | ||
| rw001ext.dll | Ricoh WIA driver for Aficio IS01 | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| rw330ext.dll | Ricoh WIA Scanner UI Extension DLL | 5 |
| sail.jpg | ||
| sbst_rbs.jpg | ||
| sbst_rd.jpg | ||
| sbst_scr.jpg | ||
| scon_dat.jpg | ||
| scon_mlt.jpg | ||
| scon_net.jpg | ||
| scon_wiz.jpg | ||
| scripts.js | ||
| sfe_bet.htm | ||
| sfe_eas.htm | ||
| sfe_fas.htm | ||
| sfe_fr.htm | ||
| sf_eas.jpg | ||
| sf_easb.jpg | ||
| sf_easg.jpg | ||
| sf_ezbt.jpg | ||
| sf_ezbtb.jpg | ||
| sf_ezbtg.jpg | ||
| sf_fas.jpg | ||
| sf_fasb.jpg | ||
| sf_fasg.jpg | ||
| spactour.gif | ||
| spolconw.chm | ||
| sr_uiw.chm | ||
| ssfe_bet.jpg | ||
| ssfe_eas.jpg | ||
| ssfe_fas.jpg | ||
| sstr_con.jpg | ||
| sstr_des.jpg | ||
| sstr_end.jpg | ||
| sstr_fil.jpg | ||
| sstr_icn.jpg | ||
| sstr_mnu.jpg | ||
| sstr_tsk.jpg | ||
| sstr_win.jpg | ||
| str_con.htm | ||
| str_des.htm | ||
| str_end.htm | ||
| str_fil.htm | ||
| str_fr.htm | ||
| str_icn.htm | ||
| str_mnu.htm | ||
| str_tsk.htm | ||
| str_win.htm | ||
| style.css | ||
| sunl_blt.jpg | ||
| sunl_opt.jpg | ||
| sunl_ply.jpg | ||
| tourstrt.exe | Windows Tour Launcher | 5.1.2481.0 (main.010523-1905) |
| townsh.mid | ||
| ul_logo.jpg | ||
| unl_blt.htm | ||
| unl_blt.jpg | ||
| unl_bltb.jpg | ||
| unl_bltg.jpg | ||
| unl_fr.htm | ||
| unl_opt.htm | ||
| unl_opt.jpg | ||
| unl_optb.jpg | ||
| unl_optg.jpg | ||
| unl_ply.htm | ||
| unl_ply.jpg | ||
| unl_plyb.jpg | ||
| unl_plyg.jpg | ||
| xcci20.dll | 16-bit CAPI 2.0 Interface DLL | 1.0.0.1 |
| xccihelp.exe | 16-bit CAPI 2.0 Interface EXE | 1.0.0.1 |
| xpballn.wav | ||
| xpbatcrt.wav | ||
| xpbatlow.wav | ||
| xpcrtstp.wav | ||
| xpdef.wav | ||
| xpding.wav | ||
| xperror.wav | ||
| xpexcl.wav | ||
| xpfoot.htm | ||
| xphdfail.wav | ||
| xphdinst.wav | ||
| xphdrem.wav | ||
| xplogoff.wav | ||
| xplogon.wav | ||
| xpmenu.wav | ||
| xpmin.wav | ||
| xpnotify.wav | ||
| xpprint.wav | ||
| xprecycl.wav | ||
| xprestor.wav | ||
| xpringin.wav | ||
| xprngout.wav | ||
| xpshutdn.wav | ||
| xpstart.htm | ||
| xpstart.wav | ||
| xpstartb.wav | ||
| xpstartu.wav | ||
| xptour.htm |
| Name | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| acs.mib | ||
| acsetupc.dll | Microsoft ACS setup client DLL | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| acsmib.dll | Microsoft SNMP Subagent for ACS Service | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| cmmgr32.exe | Microsoft Connection Manager | 7.02.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| corpor~1.wmz | ||
| dpnathlp.dll | Microsoft DirectPlay NAT Helper | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| ep2lc80.gpd | ||
| fxsadmin.dll | Fax Service Snapin | 5.0 |
| fxsadmin.msc | ||
| fxsrtmtd.dll | Fax Service Routing Methods Configuration MMC Extension | 5.0 |
| fxst30p.dll | Fax Service T30 Configuration MMC Extension | 5.0 |
| hpcclj.hlp | ||
| iecont.dll | Microsoft Internet Explorer Contacts | 6.00.2475.0000 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| iecontlc.dll | Microsoft Internet Explorer Contacts resources | 6.00.2475.0000 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| iexplore.chm | ||
| igmpagnt.dll | Microsoft IGMP subagent | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| instcm.inf | ||
| lamebtn.dll | PCHealth Whistler Comments data collector | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| luna_ss.dll | Windows Shell Style Resource Dll | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| mfven56.inf | ||
| monitor9.inf | ||
| mstsmhst.dll | Terminal Services Connections multihost | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| mstsmmc.dll | Remote Desktops Snap-in | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| nconn16.dll | Home Network Wizard 16-bit Support DLL | 3.10 |
| nconn32.dll | Home Network Wizard Support DLL | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| nconnnt.dll | Home Netork Wizard Support DLL | 6.00.2475.0000 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| netb57.inf | ||
| netel5x9.inf | ||
| netven56.inf | ||
| netvencb.inf | ||
| o5241503.ppd | ||
| o5242503.ppd | ||
| o8445le.ppd | ||
| o8445ns.ppd | ||
| o9145s20.ppd | ||
| o9145s40.ppd | ||
| o9145ss.ppd | ||
| ocanyon.jpg | ||
| oce4900.ppd | ||
| oce9030.ppd | ||
| oce9050.ppd | ||
| oce9500.ppd | ||
| riaf55x.gpd | ||
| rpcproxy.dll | RPC PROXY DLL | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| spolscon.chm | ||
| t5000.gpd | ||
| tscc.dll | Terminal Services Connection Configuration | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| tscc.msc | ||
| tsmmc.msc | ||
| tsuserex.dll | Terminal Services Local Users and Groups Extension | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| usr1801.sys | Modem driver | 1.00.028 |
| usr1806.sys | Modem driver | 1.00.028 |
| usr1806v.sys | Modem driver | 1.00.030 |
| usr1807a.sys | 1807 hardware driver | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrcntra.dll | 3ccntry | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrcoina.dll | U.S. Robotics modem coinstaller | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrdpa.dll | U.S. Robotics data pump manager | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrdtea.dll | 3cdte | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrfaxa.dll | 3cfax | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrlbva.dll | 3clbv | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrmlnka.exe | U.S. Robotics driver interface | 4. 11. 21 |
| usroslba.sys | WDM kernel interface | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrpda.sys | U.S. Robotics port driver | 4. 11. 22 |
| usrprbda.exe | U.S. Robotics enable/disable probe | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrrtosa.dll | 3crtos | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrsdpia.dll | 3csdpi | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrshuta.exe | U.S. Robotics shutdown helper | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrsvpia.dll | 3csvpi | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrti.sys | Modem driver | 2.60.004 |
| usrv42a.dll | 3cv42 | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrv80a.dll | 3cv80 | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrvoica.dll | 3cvoice | 4. 11. 21 |
| usrvpa.dll | U.S. Robotics voice pump | 4. 11. 21 |
| wmp.adm | ||
| wzerocnf.exe | Wireless Zero Configuration | 5.1.2475.0 (idx01.010514-2023) |
| xdp350h.ppd | ||
| xdp390.ppd | ||
| xdp390h.ppd | ||
| xrdt1354.ppd | ||
| xr_dc230.ppd |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
"Please wait" screen
Default Luna theme
Homestead Luna theme
Metallic Luna theme
Windows Classic theme
Upgrade setup
System crash
Hibernating in progress
Safe to shutdown screen
Tour[edit | edit source]
Format selection
Adobe Flash-based tour[edit | edit source]
Introduction
Main menu
Best for Business
Safe and Easy Personal Computing
Unlock the World of Digital Media
The Connected Home and Office
Windows XP Basics
HTML-based tour[edit | edit source]
Main menu
Start here
Safe and Easy Personal Computing
Unlock the World of Digital Media
The Connected Home and Office
Best for Business
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ https://www.geoffchappell.com/studies/windows/km/bugchecks/index.htm