The latest build of Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista operating system has been released to testers on Microsoft Connect today. The 5231 build was leaked earlier this month (5231.winmain.050912.2020), although this build is slightly newer (5231.winmain_idx03.051004-2120). In this new pre beta 2 build, Windows Media Player has been updated to version 11 and new audio controls have been added (with active input and output monitors).

Some testers have been experiencing download problems on Microsoft Connect. The error displayed is:

The system has encountered an unexpected error. We apologize for the inconvenience. The issue will be addressed as quickly as possible.

Although other testers are reportedly downloading without any issues. Click Read More to view further details on the ISO.

Download: Vista Build 5231 (Testers Only)
View: Windows Vista Homepage

Title: Windows Vista x86 DVD
Date: 10/17/2005
Size: 2,930.67 MB
Version: x86
Category: Build
Milestone: 5231
Description: Windows Vista x86 DVD


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Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by Max™ on 17 Oct 2005 - 16:50
Does this work with the Silicon Image SATA chipsets?
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by edgarf28 on 17 Oct 2005 - 16:56
w00t!

i hope this one is more stable than the leaked one!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by joa on 17 Oct 2005 - 16:58
Screenshots are from the leaked build...
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by capeche on 17 Oct 2005 - 16:57
Neato, but the Who don't have a song called "Teenage Wasteland"--it's "Baba O'Riley".
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by Chris_UK on 17 Oct 2005 - 16:59
Argh I wana download it now!!!!!! link anyone lol ?

whys it called "Windows Internet Explorer" lol
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by raskren on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:00
These are not the right screenshots. Check the build number on Connect, they're different.

The partial build tag for this release is "Windows Vista Build 5231.051004-2120".

Last edited by 41364 on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:37
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by threedaysdwn on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:01
This should NOT be the same build that was leaked. Please fix the article, and the above commentor who said that these screenshots are NOT from the CTP build was correct.
(3 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by Lasker on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:01
is still very buggy
Quote this comment #8.1 Posted by raskren on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:28
is still very beta
Quote this comment #8.2 Posted by Hurmoth on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:29
Well it is after all still beta, but it does seem to run much faster!
Quote this comment #8.3 Posted by todd on 17 Oct 2005 - 18:48
Instead of using "it's a beta" as an excuse for the number of bugs, I think a better idea would be to report the bugs to Microsoft. They can't fix problems they don't know about.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #9 Posted by rickm550 on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:01
Does anyone know if this will be released to MSDN subscribers?
Quote this comment #9.1 Posted by brianzimm on 17 Oct 2005 - 21:00
Yes it is out right now. http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/ (2930.7MB)
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #10 Posted by Chimera on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:06
I'm about a gig into the 2.9gb download...but for the first time with this build CD images are available (3 CDs). I'll be downloading that later so I can test the CD install.
Quote this comment #10.1 Posted by Chris_UK on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:09
link ?
Quote this comment #10.2 Posted by M118LR on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:17
You have to be a registered Beta tester to be able to log onto Connect to be able to download. There is no link.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #11 Posted by ev0| on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:08
Change the screenshots, they're wrong. This build is different....
(8 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #12 Posted by DaveLegg on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:11
This was out on MS Connect last Wednesday
Quote this comment #12.1 Posted by Chimera on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:21
Um, no it wasn't. I'm sure there are hundreds of neowin users who check Connect at least once per day to see what's new, file bug reports (this is a beta test, after all) etc. I know I do...
Quote this comment #12.2 Posted by DaveLegg on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:30
Well, I did download it from there starting Wednesday, finished it on friday night and spent saturday installing it. Ask the guys on IRC. I kept them informed of the status. It was definately out then.

EDIT: I just checked, it appears they have now released CD versions. The one I d/led was called something like IDW release build or something, and it was a dvd version

Last edited by 78707 on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:41
Quote this comment #12.3 Posted by Chimera on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:39
Well you must have a special account that no-one else has, or how else do you explain that this is current news on all tech sites today? I'm not saying you're lying, just lucky
Quote this comment #12.4 Posted by DaveLegg on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:46
008 Windows Longhorn NAP TAP is what it says under program name.

Maybe I do have a special account then
Quote this comment #12.5 Posted by xxdesmus on 17 Oct 2005 - 18:26
IDW release build means you're getting internal builds...lol..i wonder if they may have added you to an account group you're not supposed to be part of
Quote this comment #12.6 Posted by DaveLegg on 17 Oct 2005 - 21:25
Hey, you won't see me complaining
Quote this comment #12.7 Posted by threedaysdwn on 17 Oct 2005 - 23:02
Sounds like DaveLegg works at a company that's in the TAP program.
Quote this comment #12.8 Posted by DaveLegg on 18 Oct 2005 - 18:18
I don't work for any company, I'm 16 and a student.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #13 Posted by Zolk on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:13
When are they going to change that dark, depressing taskbar?
Quote this comment #13.1 Posted by Totenmaske on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:33
I actually like the dark taskbar - especially since it semi transparent.
(4 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #14 Posted by xxdesmus on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:28
is this any different than the buggy as crap leak of 5231 from last week?
Quote this comment #14.1 Posted by raskren on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:31
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is the same crap


Why do you insist on trolling this topic?

Obviously, these beta builds are not for you.
Quote this comment #14.2 Posted by Lasker on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:35
is the same crap
Quote this comment #14.3 Posted by Lasker on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:50
do I know u? wtf are u? get a life
Quote this comment #14.4 Posted by no-sweat on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:55
dont be mean it makes me sad
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #15 Posted by AthemeX on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:34
So what's the actual build tag for this release?
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #16 Posted by DJ Prem on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:35
cool
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #17 Posted by divertom15 on 17 Oct 2005 - 17:56
The build string is 5231.winmain_idx02.051004-2120 the screenshots do not reflect this.
Quote this comment #17.1 Posted by M118LR on 17 Oct 2005 - 19:14
On the WinSuperSite Paul has posted some screenshots of this build but you can clearly see the idx is 03 not 02 as listed here. Does anyone know why the difference ?
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #18 Posted by no-sweat on 17 Oct 2005 - 18:00
I WANT TO BE A TESTER, SOMEONE ILLEGALLY UPLOAD IT ON A WEB SERVER/FTP SERVER AND PM ME THE ADDRESS

Just kidding just kidding. But really... I wanna be a tester, I have no life so I'd be great at it. This isn't fair. Neowin shouldn't put this as news it makes me sad
Quote this comment #18.1 Posted by todd on 17 Oct 2005 - 18:52
rofl
Quote this comment #18.2 Posted by M118LR on 17 Oct 2005 - 19:08
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Quote this comment Reply to this comment #19 Posted by SPaCe on 17 Oct 2005 - 18:10
get out more?
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #20 Posted by RiddickRom on 17 Oct 2005 - 19:07
I haven't ever seen Vista in action but from the screenies, I am not liking the glass effect. I know you'll be able to turn it off but still, it looks like it will interfere with title bar headings.

Media player is looking pretty much the same apart from the iTunes buttons

I'd like to moan some more but there are not enough screenshots.

Having said all that I'll probably love it the day I finally switch to it. I went through this moaning process with XP when I was using 2K. I think its natural.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #21 Posted by Mateus on 17 Oct 2005 - 20:03
This is beta, but it needs some serious work. I've already had the BSOD and explorer keeps crashing . However, some REALLY neat stuff (like to new sound control etc) .
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #22 Posted by Computer Guru on 17 Oct 2005 - 20:07
I'm in!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #23 Posted by IanD on 17 Oct 2005 - 20:31
damn i wish i coulda got in on this beta
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #24 Posted by Jugalator on 17 Oct 2005 - 20:55
Also covered on CNET News:
http://news.com.com/Microsoft+updates+Wind...983.html?tag=nl

Also, news in this build:
http://www.longhornblogs.com/bleblanc/arti...cles/14944.aspx

Last edited by 21023 on 17 Oct 2005 - 21:17
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #25 Posted by Jugalator on 17 Oct 2005 - 20:57
Regarding WMP11, how about this one
http://blog.seanalexander.com/images/Scree...layer_Vista.png
(from a still unreleased build )

Source: http://www.longhornblogs.com/

Last edited by 21023 on 17 Oct 2005 - 21:17
Quote this comment #25.1 Posted by johndotcom83 on 17 Oct 2005 - 21:44
i have a feeling MSN Messenger will start to go towards something like this also
Quote this comment #25.2 Posted by The_Decryptor on 18 Oct 2005 - 04:45
WMP11 is teh secksay.
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #26 Posted by Radical on 17 Oct 2005 - 22:27
The official screenshots have been posted at NextL3vel. They are definitely worth a look! (Note: These screenshots are OFFICIAL, unlike the ones leaked earlier last week.)

http://www.nextl3vel.org/index.php?showtopic=660

Sorry, no sidebar in this build. It looks like you can't install the cracked sidebar, either. Hopefully we can look for it in the next build.
Quote this comment #26.1 Posted by Radical on 17 Oct 2005 - 22:29
Sorry, here's the clickable link:

http://www.nextl3vel.org/index.php?showtopic=660
Quote this comment #26.2 Posted by doug_jnr on 18 Oct 2005 - 00:58
lol @ 'official' screenshots.
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #27 Posted by no-sweat on 17 Oct 2005 - 23:43
why doesnt microsoft release betas to everyone? that way all the exploits and bugs can be fixed 5000% faster. wouldnt that be swell?
Quote this comment #27.1 Posted by McG on 18 Oct 2005 - 00:46
i do agree, no-sweat. i actually never thought of that
Quote this comment #27.2 Posted by Angel Blue01 on 18 Oct 2005 - 03:19
Beta 2 and later will be publicly released.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #28 Posted by GwaRGuITaR on 18 Oct 2005 - 04:43
wow they actually gave it to msdn at the same time! nice!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #29 Posted by generalnewbie on 18 Oct 2005 - 14:49
when exactly is vista supposed to be RTM? i wanna make sure im still in school for the student discount.
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