Windows XP build 2502
| Build of Windows XP | |
 | |
| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version number | 5.1 |
| Build number | 2502 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Build lab | main |
| Compiled on | 2001-06-22 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2001-12-19 (+180 days) |
| SKUs | |
| Home Edition Professional | |
| Product key | |
| QB2BW-8PJ2D-9X7JK-BCCRT-D233Y | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows XP build 2502 is a pre-RC1 build of Windows XP, which was released to testers on 29 June 2001.[1] This build is currently available only in the Professional SKU, while the Home Edition SKU is yet to be shared to public.
Screenshots of the Home Edition SKU were posted by Paul Thurrott and used in his review of Windows XP RC1.[2]
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Home Edition SKU[edit | edit source]
The Home Edition exclusive green branding wallpaper was introduced.
File differences[edit | edit source]
The following files have been removed compared to build 2499 Professional:
| Name | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|
| cdr4_2k.sys | CDR4_2k CDR Helper | 2.5 (094) |
| cdralw2k.sys | CDRAL for Windows 2000 Kernel Driver | 1.00 (1038) |
| qtplugin.ocx | The QuickTime Control allows you to view a wide variety of multimedia content in web pages. | 5.0.1 |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Home Edition SKU
Home Edition SKU with Professional wallpaper
Upgrade setup
Safe to shutdown screen
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Thurrott, Paul. Windows XP: The Road to Gold, Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows (via Wayback Machine). 24 August 2001.
- ↑ Thurrott, Paul. Windows XP RC1: The SuperSite Review, Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows (via Wayback Machine).