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Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5308


Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5308

Finally the download has become available for the new Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5308. It looks like things are progressively getting better.

Please post any problems that you may have here so that we can help with install / functionality issues of Windows Vista. I am sure with build 5308 of Vista being feature complete that we should expect things to start to run smoothly, but there will however be bugs all over so it is still not recommended to use this as your primary operating system. The next stable release of Windows Vista won’t be until April when they release the April CTP / Beta 2. Anyhow, enjoy this fine release dubbed Windows Vista 5308.

Complete ISO details are as follows:
Release Date…..: February 22nd, 2006
Directory Name…: Microsoft.Windows.Vista.32Bit.Build.5308.DVD.
Supplier………: Microsoft iNTERNAL-WinBeta
Type………….: OS
Format………. : DVD – ISO (as supplied by MS)
Number of Discs..: 1
Archives………: 58 x 50 MB (2% rar recovery record)
Files…………: wb-wv32Bit5308dvd.rxx
Protection…….: key + Activation
Requirements…..: CPU: 1.5GHz+ / RAM: 512MB+ / HDD: 6gb+
Link………….: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx

UPDATE: The activation ruins the whole testing process, so this was a workaround for Windows Vista 5270 so hopefully it will work with Vista 5308:

  1. Click on the Start Menu and select Run.
  2. Type into the run text box: msconfig
  3. Select the Services tab.
  4. Stop two of the services that are running: “Software Licensing Service” and “SL UI Notification Service”.
  5. Apply the changes and close the window.
  6. Restart your computer.

If you do not have the Run option on the Start Menu then you may have to go to the Start Menu properties in order to add it.

I have not tested this method for Microsoft Windows Vista 5308 but I believe it will work since it does not appear that they changed the activation scheme since build 5270. Please post here stating whether it works or not so other people know if they should try it.

Microsoft Windows Vista February CTP Build 5308 Released The Ultimate Firefox Test: Installing Over 100 Extensions February 24th, 2006 Written by Ryan
  1. Mr. JenkinsMarch 1, 2006 at 10:23 am

    I have installed windows vista 5308, and everything runs smoothly, accept for the fact that I may only use it for 13 days… Has anyone been able to get past the activation? If so, please post any sort of link that will help me through the process. Many thanks in advance.

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  2. RyanAuthorMarch 1, 2006 at 1:24 pm

    I may have found a possible solution to the activation issue, please see the UPDATE in the post above. No guarantee though.

    -Ryan

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  3. Adrian79March 9, 2006 at 11:29 pm

    2006-03-02 Microsoft.Windows.Vista.32Bit.Build.5308.60.DVD.iNTERNAL-WinBeta

    FebCTP_5308.60_32bit_Main_Unstaged_DVD_EN.iso
    [61.157.237.234]

    link tested

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  4. RyanAuthorMarch 9, 2006 at 11:33 pm

    I would like to test that link so that my visitors know whether this is for real, but the download is only going at 5KB so I am navigating for a torrent. Thanks for the heads up though.

    -Ryan

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  5. NateMarch 23, 2006 at 2:17 pm

    hey, when i try to install it i get the error and says setup has encountered a problim and can not continue and then it cancles the install, i am not burning it but mounting it, have you guys had this prob?????? i WANT VISTA

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  6. RyanAuthorMarch 23, 2006 at 3:58 pm

    No one has reported this problem before. It could be an issue because you are mounting it.

    -Ryan

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  7. homicide122480March 28, 2006 at 7:46 pm

    i have installed windows vista beta 2 build 5342 and the bypass works but it slows down the computer and you cant get anything to open i got it from torrentspy.com i found a vista activation patch that dosent work on windowsportal.com im working my butt off to activate this its only a 14 day trial so its pointless untill its cracked. i would love to get this to work.

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  8. RyanAuthorMarch 28, 2006 at 8:53 pm

    I have not heard of any other activation patches for this build other than the workaround that is posted above. I’ll keep my ears and eyes open though.

    -Ryan

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  9. AnonymousApril 27, 2006 at 10:59 pm

    the “workaround” above doesnt really work… when you disable those services, windows locks up. You cant open: explor/mycomputer/controlpanel

    you can pretty much only use Internet explorer and some other pre installed appz but your basically crippling your OS when you diable those services

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  10. AnonymousApril 30, 2006 at 2:14 am

    hmm :( der download für das language pack klappt nich..kann wer nen neuen link einstellen ?

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