Windows XP build 2485

5.1.2485.main.010531-2130
Build of Windows XP
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OS familyWindows NT
Version number5.1
Build number2485
Architecturex86
Build labmain
Compiled on2001-05-31
Expiration date
Timebomb2001-11-27 (+180 days)
SKUs
Professional
Product key
QB2BW-8PJ2D-9X7JK-BCCRT-D233Y
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Windows XP build 2485 is a pre-RC1 build of Windows XP.

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Boot screen[edit | edit source]

The "Version 2002" text seen above the copyright text was removed, finalizing the boot screen and making it identical to the final release.

Windows Setup[edit | edit source]

The font used for the question mark speech bubbles in the out-of-box experience was changed from Comic Sans to Arial.

When booting from the installation media into text-mode setup while upgrading Windows, the system now notifies about a processing upgrade, allowing the user to cancel the current upgrade and reinstall Windows. Previously, the system booted into the setup from the installation media and proceeded the upgrade from there.

User interface[edit | edit source]

The default wallpaper has been changed from Bliss to the branding wallpaper. The said wallpaper has also been updated to depict a CGI Windows logo on a blue (green in Home Edition) background along with the Windows XP wordmark and the edition the user is using in the bottom right corner. The Homestead and Metallic themes were also renamed to Olive Green and Silver respectively.

The copyright date and the Microsoft Corporation text are now shown in the lower-left corner of the winver banner as opposed to "Version 2002".

Sounds[edit | edit source]

The Windows XP sound scheme is now used by default, along with most sounds now being compressed and downsampled to Mono at 22.05kHz.

Start menu[edit | edit source]

The start menu illustration images located in the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties were updated.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

The "smart tags" feature was added to Internet Explorer, however it is not functional.

The chess.bmp image has been reverted to its RTM counterpart; however, this was reverted in the next available build, and restored once again in later builds.

File differences[edit | edit source]

The following files have been introduced or removed compared to build 2481 (idx01) Professional:

Gallery[edit | edit source]