Windows XP build 2531

5.1.2531.xpclient.010730-1640
Build of Windows XP
5.1.2531.xpclient.010730-1640
OS family
Architecturex86
Compiled2001-07-30
Timebomb2002-01-26 (+180 days)
Works in
About
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SKUs
Home Edition
Professional
Key
QB2BW-8PJ2D-9X7JK-BCCRT-D233Y
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Windows XP build 2531 is a Release Candidate 2 build of Windows XP. The original leaker modified the build to remove the timebomb and activation, added TweakUI and customized backgrounds. An unmodified copy of this build's ISO image was found on 18 June 2022. Only the Professional SKU of this build is available, while the Home Edition SKU is yet to be shared to the public.

Changes[edit | edit source]

  • The timebomb from build 2526 was reverted back from 2 hours and 5 minutes back to 180 days.
  • Added bugcheck codes SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x7E) and KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x8E).

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Professional SKU[edit | edit source]

Home Edition SKU (unleaked)[edit | edit source]