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Vista Build 5506

Vista Build 5506
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May 28, 2012
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Vista Build 5506

Vista Build 5506

From the Start Menu in Build 5506, users can select Windows Live Messenger, Microsofts MSN Messenger instant-messaging service replacement.


Vista Build 5506 – First Boot

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On the Welcome Screen in Build 5506 (Ultimate edition), Microsoft is including direct download links for a number of its Windows Live services.


Vista Build 5506 – Control Panel

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As the expected new interim Vista test build, 5506, shows, Microsoft is slowly adding the final fit and finish to Vista. Next stop is RC1

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