Windows Vista Build 5456 Released

[I8PP]

Testers only. Public only gets milestones, that is Beta 2, and any RC (release candidate) builds.

[Jase]

i have activated my version of Windows Vista Beta 2 and i want to update to this version how do i do it? is there an update program for it or do i have to redownload a new dvd cd?

[#Michael]

i have activated my version of Windows Vista Beta 2 and i want to update to this version how do i do it? is there an update program for it or do i have to redownload a new dvd cd?

you have to download the new iso for it and burn it. Then you can upgrade your current install.

[WisdomWolf]

i have activated my version of Windows Vista Beta 2 and i want to update to this version how do i do it? is there an update program for it or do i have to redownload a new dvd cd?

I'm going to assume based on those questions that you aren't an official beta tester, but received Vista via the CPP. If I am correct in my assumption then you technically can't install this build and need to wait for RC1 to upgrade.

[Jase]

I'm going to assume based on those questions that you aren't an official beta tester, but received Vista via the CPP. If I am correct in my assumption then you technically can't install this build and need to wait for RC1 to upgrade.

Any idea when RC1 will be availible?

[xxdesmus]

^^ late July, last I heard (I think)

[illicit]

New pointers folks. I ain't uploading them... someone else who feels like distributing them can ;)

They look pretty nice. :D

[daniel_rh]

OMG new cursors! Finally!... 4 hours left :sleep:

[P!P]

Screenshots: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=473012

[gadean]

I love the new pointers! :yes: And I'm happy they addressed the UAD annoyance. Maybe now it works as it was intended to.

[.Ark]

Really like the new build. Its much faster than the other ones and quite stable. And the installation was really fast. Downloaded in 1 hour 45 mins.. im surprised it was that quick! :D

[Pootis Spencer]

Are the public beta 2 cd keys able to give us the ultimate edition for this build?

[M118LR]

Are the public beta 2 cd keys able to give us the ultimate edition for this build?

The CPP key is for Ultimate only.

[Mike E]

Is there a new "basic" theme?

[Matt T]

Back in the days of Beta 1, I never imagined myself saying this, but Vista is certainly shaping up to be a very attractive OS.

[.Ark]

Is there a new "basic" theme?

Nope.

[Mike E]

Nope.

They really need to get a new one...

thankfully im getting my new video card this week

[Tech_Dude_5000]

Back in the days of Beta 1, I never imagined myself saying this, but Vista is certainly shaping up to be a very attractive OS.

yep, i agree. anyone here that tested BETA 1, thats now testing bulid 5456 can tell us if the Transperancy in bulid 5456 is simler to beta 1 transperancy? or is it better?

[+vlsi0n Subscriber¹]

you have to download the new iso for it and burn it. Then you can upgrade your current install.

:huh: Can't you just emulate it and install it to a petition?

[.Ark]

:huh: Can't you just emulate it and install it to a petition?

yes but to a partition :p

[fred65]

So does anyone want to upload those new cursors? Thank you.

[Rudy]

yes but to a partition :p

lol

[Tech_Dude_5000]

Isn't that inlegal to upload vista stuff.and will they even work ok older bulids of vista let alone on XP ?

[.Ark]

Isn't that inlegal to upload vista stuff.and will they even work ok older bulids of vista let alone on XP ?

The cursors might work but it is not legal to distribute parts of the OS.

[trek]

Isn't that inlegal to upload vista stuff.and will they even work ok older bulids of vista let alone on XP ?

I have ripped them from vista and am using them on my XP system as we speak. However, no I will not be redistributing them.

Oh, and yes, flip 3d finally is antialiased :D