Hello Windows Vista Build 5456
I've just reinstalled my Windows Vista to build 5456 (June CTP). This version boasts many features such as IE7 Beta 3, .NET Framework 3.0 (was WinFX), and a more polished User Interface.
I have activated the installation using my build 5384 (Beta 2) cd-key, and everything works like magic!
Looking forward to see what's new here!
BTW, installation runs for a perfect 30mins on my system.
23:27 Update: the interface is awesome! But I suffer significant performance hit when compared to 5384. I think this is largely because of Beta status is more important. All devices work flawlessly except for the audio (driver problem) and modem (also driver problem, but worse, because no driver available). A word of advice, if you're using 5384 and experience unwanted slowness, you shouldn't upgraded to 5456.
23:59 Update: it seems that UAC is hitting the performance. I'm currently experimenting with UAC on and off. Now if someone can find me that audio driver...
00:54 Update: UAC seems fine, not significant performance hit when active. So the culprit is still the audio driver. Now I have two bugs; intro music is played twice (one for logging in to the logon screen, one for the actual logon), and some of the system strings like “Calendar” and “Communication” from search conditions even to “Windows Media Player” toolbar name is messed up towards something like the attached picture. Where do I connect with Microsoft about Windows Vista? It's not in the Microsoft Connect web site.
Final verdict: use it.
12/07/06 Update: I've found a workaround on the audio glitches. For you guys running Intel D865PERL onboard audio, run Winamp on the background playing that llama stuff indefinitely. Media Player and every other application runs perfect. I'm using WinXP driver, but going to try the driver from WU.