Vista Build 5472 To Be Released This Weekend

[M0rpheus]

I still use 5384, is 5456 better?

5456 is better than Beta 2 (5384), yes. It boots quicker, performance is generally quite a bit better too. There are some bugs in 5456 though, so if I were you I'd probably just upgrade to 5472 now instead.

[Bei337]

ya i'll do that.. can anybody PM me when it's out? So I don't forget? :p I know i'm lazy.

[Symphony]

Yeah, it went back for a re-design - but its coming back! :) And in its new form, it blows the old iteration to bits; both design-wise and functionality-wise.

Thanks for the info. I really liked the way it was, and i'm glad that it is getting better :)

[Zip]

is windows live messenger working again? they broke it in 5456.

[JamesCherrill]

Anyone know if you can use this release with a Public Beta key?

[Nidonocu]

Anyone know if you can use this release with a Public Beta key?

Unless, they've suddenly changed anything. I think all keys will continue to work up until RTM (that way people with activated beta 2's get some kind of special bonus with RC1 or something ;)).

[P!P]

5472 is smokin' fast.

The install was so damn fast. I wasn't keeping track but it couldn't have been more then 20-25 minutes.

5472 itself is very fast. It feels very much like a final OS, which is should be at this point. I'd have to problem running 5472 as a main OS.

[Evolution]

Does anyone know if they fixed the bug where you type: indexing into the start menu search box and press enter to access the applet, and nothing happens?

If you search for a document in the start menu does it still always highlight search the computer (it's been doing it since 5456 :()?

Are the rating still the same when you use a 855 GME chipset?

Have they changed the turn Windows features on or off dialog?

Edited July 18, 2006 by Evolution

[tydev417]

By any chance, would you be able to install 5472 over Beta 2 through means of upgrading and not reformatting and starting fresh?

[I8PP]

By any chance, would you be able to install 5472 over Beta 2 through means of upgrading and not reformatting and starting fresh?

That is a supported upgrade path.

[aakash_007]

Will the new home basic theme work with previous builds? I want to get rid of the crap metal theme if so can anyone rip it...

[medafor]

I logged into windows connect, HOW THE HELL DO I DOWNLOAD VISTA????????????????????

[FusionXN1]

If your not on the program your out of luck (like i am).

[.Ark]

I logged into windows connect, HOW THE HELL DO I DOWNLOAD VISTA????????????????????

Are you a beta tester?

[metalguy90]

is windows live messenger working again? they broke it in 5456.

windows live messenger works for me in 5456

[Dane]

I logged into windows connect, HOW THE HELL DO I DOWNLOAD VISTA????????????????????

Yep you gotta be in the Beta, then it would be in there.

[medafor]

Are you a beta tester?

i signed up during beta 2 and got a key? im i a tester? can i download this build? thanks for the help.

[RadishTM Veteran]

i signed up during beta 2 and got a key? im i a tester? can i download this build? thanks for the help.

Beta 2 was a public beta, you need to be a Technical/MSDN/TAP tester to get the new build.

Better off waiting till RC1 arrives.

Radish?

[pipdo]

kinda off topic, but I was wondering if this was in the last build?? Taskman has translucency when you right click on the taskbar button...kinda cool, but I don't think it's really very useful. :p

This is, i think, at 40%, but you can go from 20% to 100% in increments on 20...fyi

[Bei337]

Beta 2 was a public beta, you need to be a Technical/MSDN/TAP tester to get the new build.

Better off waiting till RC1 arrives.

Radish?

Are u 100% sure that Beta 2 testers can't use their keys to access 5472? Has anybody tried?

[Timothy003]

Are u 100% sure that Beta 2 testers can't use their keys to access 5472? Has anybody tried?

I don't even see Vista anywhere on the Microsoft Connect list even if I'm logged in to my account associated with my .NET Passport (in which I registered and got my Beta 2 CD key). And when I click on a link that leads to the download, it says, "Page not found or you don't have permission to view it." :unsure: So I'm guessing it is.

[blitzableiter]

there's nothing to try - it will not work.

Are u 100% sure that Beta 2 testers can't use their keys to access 5472? Has anybody tried?

[Dias]

Well, Beta2 serial worked on 5456.

[fishrman]

Yeah, CPP "members" are not going to be getting this drop; its pretty much an understood, however, that the final RC1-milestone build will be released through this channel (along with the "usuals", of course.)

[jtversky]

Well, Beta2 serial worked on 5456.

your serial will work if you can get an image of 5472, but you can't use your connect login to download the image...that's what he means...hope this clarifies things...