Windows Vista Build 5456 Released

[Malisk]

Hmm, I wonder if the DWM changes takes down that process' memory usage below the ~60 MB or whatever it was in Beta 2.

[pipdo]

Nice. If anyone has it installed already, can they share some stories about whether or not it's more stable, quicker to load, etc? I'm looking for performance stuff ... :D

Well, i'm still installing, but so far it's much faster than it has been. I'm 15 minutes into the installation and at the first reboot, and on my laptop with it's mediocre DVD drive. This normally this takes about 30-45 minutes. :)

[mattrobs]

I think I remember reading on someone's blog, that he upgraded Vista builds...?

[Tech_Dude_5000]

That's how it should be.

hmmmm, i dont see why it can be that way. Black when maxmize. and then switching to Windows basic mode for like 5 seconds then back to Aero.

ok thanks for the answer :)

[theyarecomingforyou]

I think I remember reading on someone's blog, that he upgraded Vista builds...?

It may be possible but I'm sure it's not through convential means.

[I8PP]

I got nothing substantial because i somehow broke printscreen function :s but here's a funny bug i just found... someone's trying to be leet y0 :p

[pipdo]

I got nothing substantial because i somehow broke printscreen function :s but here's a funny bug i just found... someone's trying to be leet y0 :p

not a bug...they're testing non english characters...they know about it. Check the newsgroups

[I8PP]

not a bug...they're testing non english characters...they know about it. Check the newsgroups

Hmm... guess i should setup NG on vista now before i file anything else :unsure:

[manbir]

For people that don't participate in the Connect program, are they allowed to install 5456? If so, where would they get it from?

[I8PP]

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

[Elliot B.]

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

They're preddy (Y)

[pipdo]

For people that don't participate in the Connect program, are they allowed to install 5456? If so, where would they get it from?

uh...i emailed you back

[Tech_Dude_5000]

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

OMG. it's about time we have new pointers. I just don't know why they didn't add them in the plubic bulids.

any chances the plubic can download this bulid?

Sources will be great.

[Nidonocu]

As a matter of fact you can do an upgrade from Beta 2

Can more people confirm this? I'm running Vista Beta 2 pretty much as primary with backup pre-existing XP dualboot for backup. Want to avoid pain if I can. :)

[.Joa]

the public can NOT download this build :)

Not officialy anyways...

[Tech_Dude_5000]

Are there any sources that say the plubic can't download it?

Microsoft, microsoft blogs, etc.

[mattrobs]

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

I knew it! That spinning circle was in IE6 and in the driver installation icon in the taskbar!

[kev64]

Screenshots ;)

This build contains many bug fixes over Beta 2, and infact over 30 of the top 50 complaints in beta 2 are fixed in this release. The biggest change, however, is most definitely in the UAC (User Account Control) which has under gone a major design change to keep from intruding in the user's daily activities. This means you can now successfully delete a shortcut off of the desktop in 5456.5 without having to worry about having to say 'Yes' to 3 prompts!

:cool:

[ToneKnee]

The pointer looks a bit like the Ubuntu/Gnome pointer! LoL!

[Tech_Dude_5000]

Screenshots ;)

:cool:

Sweet, thanks!

Glad to see the glass was updated as bit. Wish We < the plubic > could try it out. it looks prety damn cool.

[.Joa]

The newsgroups confirm what I say ;)

Can't quote though... NDA ;)

[Saadu]

Screens look nice, but yeh im gonna wait until final comes out. Cant try these betas.. not enough disk space.

[StartMeUp]

Still 2.5 hours before my 5456.5 x86 build finishes. :sleep:

Nice pointers (Y)

[WisdomWolf]

I think that the question about the public using it and public keys would be best answered if someone confirms that they cannot only install but activate windows using a public key. Those who are eager to test the next build can worry about getting the ISO on their own, but they are probably looking for an answer or confirmation about activation.

[Tech_Dude_5000]

is the next offical Plubic bulid RC1 ?