Windows XP build 2481 (main)

5.1.2481.main.010523-1905
Build of Windows XP
Screenshot
OS familyWindows NT
Version number5.1
Build number2481
Architecturex86
Build labmain
Compiled on2001-05-23
Expiration date
Timebomb2001-11-19 (+180 days)
SKUs
Professional
Product key
QB2BW-8PJ2D-9X7JK-BCCRT-D233Y
About dialog
WindowsXP-5.1.2481-About.png
TCB.png TCBGallery.png

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.

Start menu[edit | edit source]

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.CHM and IGMPAGNT.DLL files 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:

Added files
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
Removed files
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]

Tour[edit | edit source]

Adobe Flash-based 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