Windows XP build 2600.2055

5.1.2600.2055.xpsp_sp2_beta1.031215-1745
Build of Windows XP
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Release nameBeta
OS familyWindows NT
Version number5.1
Build number2600
Build revision2055
Architecturex86
Build labxpsp_sp2_beta1
Compiled on2003-12-15
Expiration date
Timebomb+180 days after original install date
SKUs
Home Edition
Professional
Product key
D467Y-G4KJ8-72KPV-R7KB8-XHM3J
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Windows XP build 2600.2055 is the official SP2 beta build of Windows XP, which was released on 18 December 2003.[1] The English version was originally only available as a service pack installer until the full installation media was uploaded to BetaArchive on 18 July 2019. The German language variant was uploaded to the Internet Archive on 23 August 2024 as a service pack installer.[2]

Changes[edit | edit source]

  • A new OOBE page starts that asks if the user would like to turn on Automatic Updates.
  • Windows Installer was updated to version 3.0.
  • The EncodePointer/DecodePointer and EncodeSystemPointer/DecodeSystemPointer kernel functions have been added to KERNEL32.DLL.

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German language variant[edit | edit source]

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