Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate

**kcnychief** · May 7th, 2006

The following are now available to technical beta testers on Microsoft Connect:

Build 5381 (X64)
Date 05/05/2006
Size 4,834.25 MB
Version 5381
Category Build
Milestone Beta 2
Product Keys
5381 and Up Ultimate Keys
Files
- VISTA_5381.1_64bit_Main_Client_Staged_DVD_EN.iso

Build 5381 (X86)
Date 05/05/2006
Size 3,347.84 MB
Version 5381
Category Build
Milestone Beta 2
Product Keys
5381 and Up Ultimate Keys
Files
-VISTA_5381.1_32bit_Main_Client-Staged_DVD_EN.iso

Few things to note here are that the x64 build increased by about 800MB's, whereas the x86 build only went up about 300MB's. Looks like drivers are really starting to fall into place. Also, with the release of 5381 for the preview, it looks as if build 5421 will be the Beta 2 release on May 22nd

http://connect.microsoft.com

IDLE · May 7th, 2006

OMFG!!! almost 5gigs??!!! thats insane. looks like x64 is out of the question until i can get my hands on a dual layer burner

**NetRyder** · May 7th, 2006

Yeah, the x64 build doesn't look like it'll make it onto a single-layer DVD. I have a dual-layer burner, but no media for it.

Going to be busy for the next whole week anyway, so I'll just hang on for the moment and hope that the build released at WinHEC is a little smaller.

**kcnychief** · May 7th, 2006

If the builds stay true to pattern thus far, I would assume the WinHEC release will be even bigger

Lawman82 · May 7th, 2006

Originally Posted by kcnychief

The following are now available to technical beta testers on Microsoft Connect:

Build 5381 (X64)
Date 05/05/2006
Size 4,834.25 MB
Version 5381
Category Build
Milestone Beta 2
Product Keys
5381 and Up Ultimate Keys
Files
- VISTA_5381.1_64bit_Main_Client_Staged_DVD_EN.iso

Build 5381 (X86)
Date 05/05/2006
Size 3,347.84 MB
Version 5381
Category Build
Milestone Beta 2
Product Keys
5381 and Up Ultimate Keys
Files
-VISTA_5381.1_32bit_Main_Client-Staged_DVD_EN.iso

Few things to note here are that the x64 build increased by about 800MB's, whereas the x86 build only went up about 300MB's. Looks like drivers are really starting to fall into place. Also, with the release of 5381 for the preview, it looks as if build 5421 will be the Beta 2 release on May 22nd

http://connect.microsoft.com

Hello fellow 64 users, I had one question the vista trials you are doing, with the set back of this build are any of you worried that it may screw up something in your systems.

**kcnychief** · May 7th, 2006

Not really sure what you mean by setback of the build?

The x64 builds haven't experienced any issues that the x86 builds haven't for the most part, accept for driver/application compatability.

Can you elaborate?

**ShepsCrook** · May 7th, 2006

Anyone know if this build has fixed the wireless network saving issue?

**kcnychief** · May 7th, 2006

I haven't downloaded it yet since I'm at work, what exactly is the issue that was occuring?

**ShepsCrook** · May 7th, 2006

Basically, in previous builds, this wasn't a problem. The last build though had a problem where if my laptop went into sleep mode, when I logged back in I would have to manually connect to my wireless network. The machine would also not automatically connect to the saved wireless network. So everytime I started up, as well as came back from any sleep or hibernation mode, it would require me to go into "Connect to" then choose my network, then save it.

This was never a problem before.

**kcnychief** · May 7th, 2006

If it was a bug like that only in the previous build, probably won't know if it happens again until you try this one

Was this a common issue with the last release?

**canadian_divx** · May 7th, 2006

anyone installed this yet??? any issues or fixes you have noticed

**kcnychief** · May 7th, 2006

I believe there is an updated F.A.Q. as part of the download.

osseek · May 7th, 2006

I installed it, setup was pretty quick compared to previous builds. It took aroudn 35 minutes. All the devices were recognized except my Atheros wireless miniPCI card. I could install that using winxp driver. The perfromance of the system was pretty quick , But there are some quirks though. Media center will get blank if minimized during video palyback. Setting up wireless networks is still messy with so manu steps involved if one has advanced security like key index, shared vs open.

**Electronic Punk** · May 7th, 2006

Missed this last night so grabbing it now.
Will drive to work and get my laptop as well and get it on there

**kcnychief** · May 7th, 2006

Have a bit going on between now and around the 22nd, may wait for the next release

**ShepsCrook** · May 8th, 2006

I downloaded and installed this. I like that the side clock bar is translucent by default, but I still can't choose for the start bar to be transparent.

**kcnychief** · May 8th, 2006

Paul T has some nice screenshots up from the new build

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...gallery_01.asp

**technokid88** · May 8th, 2006

wow

**NetRyder** · May 8th, 2006

5365 was the first truly usable build, in my opinion. It can only get better from this point on.

Looking forward to seeing what happens at WinHEC this year.

**kcnychief** · May 8th, 2006

5365 was also the first feature complete, was it not?

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate The following are now available to technical beta testers on Microsoft Connect: Build 5381 (X64) Date 05/05/2006 Size 4,834.25 MB Version 5381 Category Build Milestone Beta 2 Product Keys 5381 and Up Ultimate Keys Files - VISTA_5381.1_64bit_Main_Client_Staged_DVD_EN.iso Build 5381 (X86) Date 05/05/2006 Size 3,347.84 MB Version 5381 Category Build Milestone Beta 2 Product Keys 5381 and Up Ultimate Keys Files -VISTA_5381.1_32bit_Main_Client-Staged_DVD_EN.iso Few things to note here are that the x64 build increased by about 800MB's, whereas the x86 build only went up about 300MB's. Looks like drivers are really starting to fall into place. Also, with the release of 5381 for the preview, it looks as if build 5421 will be the Beta 2 release on May 22nd http://connect.microsoft.com XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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IDLE OSNN Senior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 375 Reputation: 80 Power: 104	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate OMFG!!! almost 5gigs??!!! thats insane. looks like x64 is out of the question until i can get my hands on a dual layer burner

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NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 298	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate Yeah, the x64 build doesn't look like it'll make it onto a single-layer DVD. I have a dual-layer burner, but no media for it. Going to be busy for the next whole week anyway, so I'll just hang on for the moment and hope that the build released at WinHEC is a little smaller. http://kunal.kundaje.net

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate If the builds stay true to pattern thus far, I would assume the WinHEC release will be even bigger XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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Lawman82 I see bad people Joined: May 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 525 Reputation: 130 Power: 80	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate Originally Posted by kcnychief The following are now available to technical beta testers on Microsoft Connect: Build 5381 (X64) Date 05/05/2006 Size 4,834.25 MB Version 5381 Category Build Milestone Beta 2 Product Keys 5381 and Up Ultimate Keys Files - VISTA_5381.1_64bit_Main_Client_Staged_DVD_EN.iso Build 5381 (X86) Date 05/05/2006 Size 3,347.84 MB Version 5381 Category Build Milestone Beta 2 Product Keys 5381 and Up Ultimate Keys Files -VISTA_5381.1_32bit_Main_Client-Staged_DVD_EN.iso Few things to note here are that the x64 build increased by about 800MB's, whereas the x86 build only went up about 300MB's. Looks like drivers are really starting to fall into place. Also, with the release of 5381 for the preview, it looks as if build 5421 will be the Beta 2 release on May 22nd http://connect.microsoft.com Hello fellow 64 users, I had one question the vista trials you are doing, with the set back of this build are any of you worried that it may screw up something in your systems.

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May 7th, 2006	Top \| #6
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate Not really sure what you mean by setback of the build? The x64 builds haven't experienced any issues that the x86 builds haven't for the most part, accept for driver/application compatability. Can you elaborate? XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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ShepsCrook Red Sox Fan! Joined: September 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,484 Reputation: 590 Power: 125	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate Anyone know if this build has fixed the wireless network saving issue? There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Antec P182b, i7 920, 12GB Ram,HD6870, X-Fi Platinum, 128GB SATAIII Crucual, 2x 640GB AALS This is Bunny Dead ---> (\__/) No world domination <--(='.'=)--<< For him today.. hahaha (")_(")

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate I haven't downloaded it yet since I'm at work, what exactly is the issue that was occuring? XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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ShepsCrook Red Sox Fan! Joined: September 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,484 Reputation: 590 Power: 125	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate Basically, in previous builds, this wasn't a problem. The last build though had a problem where if my laptop went into sleep mode, when I logged back in I would have to manually connect to my wireless network. The machine would also not automatically connect to the saved wireless network. So everytime I started up, as well as came back from any sleep or hibernation mode, it would require me to go into "Connect to" then choose my network, then save it. This was never a problem before. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Antec P182b, i7 920, 12GB Ram,HD6870, X-Fi Platinum, 128GB SATAIII Crucual, 2x 640GB AALS This is Bunny Dead ---> (\__/) No world domination <--(='.'=)--<< For him today.. hahaha (")_(")

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate If it was a bug like that only in the previous build, probably won't know if it happens again until you try this one Was this a common issue with the last release? XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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canadian_divx Canadian_divx Joined: June 2002 Location: waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Planet Earth Posts: 1,551 Reputation: 150 Power: 137	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate anyone installed this yet??? any issues or fixes you have noticed

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate I believe there is an updated F.A.Q. as part of the download. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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osseek OSNN One Post Wonder Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Power: 0	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate I installed it, setup was pretty quick compared to previous builds. It took aroudn 35 minutes. All the devices were recognized except my Atheros wireless miniPCI card. I could install that using winxp driver. The perfromance of the system was pretty quick , But there are some quirks though. Media center will get blank if minimized during video palyback. Setting up wireless networks is still messy with so manu steps involved if one has advanced security like key index, shared vs open.

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Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: London Posts: 18,510 Blog Entries: 51 Reputation: 3652 Power: 349	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate Missed this last night so grabbing it now. Will drive to work and get my laptop as well and get it on there

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Windows Vista Build 5381 Ultimate Have a bit going on between now and around the 22nd, may wait for the next release XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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