Windows XP build 2494
| Build of Windows XP | |
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| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 5.1 |
| Build number | 2494 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Build lab | main |
| Compiled on | 2001-06-13 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2001-12-10 (+180 days) |
| SKUs | |
| Home Edition Professional | |
| Product key | |
| QB2BW-8PJ2D-9X7JK-BCCRT-D233Y | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows XP build 2494 is a pre-RC1 build of Windows XP, which was released to testers on 21 June 2001.[1] Multiple screenshots of this build's Personal SKU (which is currently unleaked) can be found in the first edition of Alan Simpson's Windows XP Bible.[2] A screenshot of its Italian language variant (which is also unleaked) can also be found in the Italian version of the Windows XP HTML Tour files located at %windir%\Help\Tours\htmlTour\desktop_screen_shot.jpg.
This is the earliest available build to be located in the 249x-2505 range, which focues on stability and reliability in preparation for the official Release Candidate 1 release.
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Safe to shutdown screen[edit | edit source]
The safe to shutdown screen was updated to its final design, which removes the fake window and instead displays the Windows flag and wordmark on a black background.
File differences[edit | edit source]
The following files have been introduced or removed compared to build 2486 Professional:
| Name | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| cpanel_w.chq | ||
| oembios.bin | ||
| oembios.cat | ||
| oembios.dat | ||
| oembios.sig | ||
| qtplugin.ocx | The QuickTime Control allows you to view a wide variety of multimedia content in web pages. | 5.0.1 |
| sonync.dll | Sony Notebook Cotrol DLL | Version 1.00.990421 |
| unmsnsl.inf |
| Name | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| dbc.inf | ||
| fortutil.exe | IIS Fortezza Setup Utility | 6.0.2486.0 (main.010602-1927) |
| icsdclt.dll | Internet Connection Sharing Client | 5.1.2486.0 (main.010602-1927) |
| inoxvt.bin | ||
| ipsraidn.sys | IBM ServeRAID Controller Driver | 4.70.00 (main.010602-1927) |
| msobfx.bin | ||
| mspcheng.edb | ||
| msrd020.dat | ||
| mstve.dll | MSTvE (Atvef Receiver/DShow Filter) Module | 6.04.01.2486 (main.010602-1927) |
| nfrd960.sys | IBM ServeRAID Controller Driver | 4.70.00 (main.010602-1927) |
| opkdb.bin | ||
| rdrsign.dat | ||
| sgsmld.sys | SoftGSM USB Cable Loader | 1.1 |
| sgsmusb.sys | Windows 2000/XP Driver | 1 |
| syencblb | ||
| testroot.cer | ||
| upnp.edb | ||
| wdma_ms.inf | ||
| wuicon1.gif | ||
| wuicon2.gif | ||
| wuicon3.gif | ||
| wulogo.gif | ||
| wum.htm |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Professional SKU[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Upgrade setup
Hibernating in progress
Safe to shutdown screen
Home Edition SKU (unleaked)[edit | edit source]
Desktop with Magnifier
On-Screen Keyboard
Italian version (unleaked)[edit | edit source]
Demo
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.
- ↑ Simpson, Alan (2001). Alan Simpson's Windows XP Bible (1st ed.). Hungry Minds, Inc. ISBN 0-7645-4860-3.