Windows XP build 2542
| Build of Windows XP | |
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| Architecture | x86 |
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| Compiled | 2001-08-11 |
| Timebomb | +180 days after original install date |
| About | |
Accepts Windows XP retail keys | |
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Windows XP build 2542 is a pre-RTM build of Windows XP, which was released to testers on 15 August 2001.[1]
Changes[edit | edit source]
- This build allows use of new types of product keys.
- The Windows Product Activation grace period has been increased from 14 to 30 days.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Installation
Upgrade setup
Safe to shutdown screen
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Thurrott, Paul. Windows XP: The Road to Gold (Part Three), Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows (via Wayback Machine). 24 August 2001.