Windows XP build 2542

5.1.2542.xpclient.010811-1534
Build of Windows XP
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OS familyWindows NT
Version number5.1
Build number2542
Architecturex86
Build labxpclient
Compiled on2001-08-11
Expiration date
Timebomb+180 days after original install date
SKUs
Professional
Product key
BX6HT-MDJKW-H2J4X-BX67W-TVVFG
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]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 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.