Post Beta 2 XP Build Released

Microsoft released to testers last night the first post Beta 2 build of Windows XP. Interim Build 2465 is meant to test any regressions from Beta 2, featuring only small changes queued since before the last release. The software giant specifically asks testers to note changes in user interface, audio and print drivers, Outlook Express and Internet Explorer, networking, security, and Windows Media Player. Potential upgraders should note that Hotmail will not function from Outlook Express, and Office XP may crash while opening or saving files.

Almost obligatory these days, Build 2465 immediately leaked out onto the Web for download. Seemingly using pirates to improve the product activation process, Microsoft has been tracking the loopholes and closing them with each update. This latest interim release no longer allows disabling activiation via registry key.

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