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(#) 2022.9.9 Changes:

* Added Compatible Windows Server 2003 Hotfixes: KB929161 (disk.sys) | KB943669 (Only partmgr.sys) / Adds GPT * Added Windows XP SP3 Update KB4089453-v1 (File "hscupd.exe" is missing from the v2 update).
* Added Compatible Windows 7 Update KB2493989-v2 (Backported by BlackWingCat).
* Added Windows Management Framework Core v6.3.15.0 (KB968930) - Standalone Installer - {Optional}.
* Added Silicon Motion NVMe driver v1.0 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Added Microsoft SD+MMC Card driver v1.0 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* Re-Added Compatible Windows Vista Update KB2756651-v2 with only the TTF fonts (The *.dll files will cause text problems with some Windows XP MUI Language Packs).
* Re-Added Compatible Windows 7 Update KB2616879.
* Updated Windows XP Root Certificates Update (KB931125) from "May 2022 v41.0.2195.2205" to "August 2022 v41.0.2195.2208".
* Updates Microsoft .NET Framework AIO Pack from "2019.2.12" to "2022.6.20".
* Updated MyPal from "v68.12.4b" to "v68.12.5b".
* Updated 7-Zip from "v21.07" to "v22.01".
* Updated Patch Integrator script from "v3.3.2" to "v3.4.0" (Added newer driver files "acpi.sys", "intelppm.sys", ntoskrn8.sys, "storport.sys").
* Updated Microsoft SATA/AHCI driver from "v2.0" to "2.1" (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* Fixed a bug with the Group Policy administrative templates.
* Removed TimeStamp entry from the catalog file "9-WXPIE.cat" (TimeStamp Servers dropped the SHA1 Hash support and Windows XP Setup only supports up to SHA1 Hash).

ReadMe File:

[---------- SHORT SUMMARY ----------]

Includes ALL the latest Windows XP and POSReady 2009 Updates/Hotfixes until 22.5(May).2019 and will also automatically receive new Windows XP (POSReady 2009) Updates until at least April 2019 and no Windows XP Activation or Cr4ck or CD-K3y is required.
Also included are over 330 MB of additional LAN, WLAN, SATA/AHCI, NVMe and USB3 drivers. Including with some Themes, Runtimes, Patches, Fixes, Tweaks and some optional Programs and Pre-Configured Settings.
A Help file is also included in the ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE" with lots of useful information, such as on how to install Windows XP with an USB Flash Drive and on how to integrate your own SATA/AHCI drivers and much more.

[---------- INCLUDES ----------]

(#) Windows XP Updates:

* Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929).
* Windows XP and POSReady 2009 Updates/Hotfixes until 22.5(May).2019.
* Windows Genuine Advantage Validation v1.9.42.0 (KB905474) {Cr4cked/LgtCkCtl.dl_}.
* Windows Internet Explorer v8 (Roll Back to 6 possible).
* Windows Media Player v11 (Roll Back to 9 possible).
* Windows Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 (KB969084, KB2813347-v2).
* Windows Rights Management Client (KB979099).
* Windows Driver Frameworks 1.9 - User Mode (KB970158) and Kernel Mode (KB970159).
* Windows Feature Pack for Storage v1.0 (KB952013) - Image Mastering API v2.0 (KB932716-v2, KB952011).
* Windows Feature Pack for Storage v1.0 (KB952013) - ICCD Smart Card Driver.
* Windows Installer v4.5.6002.24298 (KB942288, KB4087398).
* Windows XP exFAT file system driver update package v1.0 (KB955704).
* Windows XP Root Certificates Update [August 2022 v41.0.2195.2208] (KB931125).
* Windows XP Revoked Roots Certificates Update [March 2021 v8.0.2195.2103] (SA3123040).
* Windows XP CAPICOM v2.1.0.2 (KB931906).
* Microsoft European Union Expansion Font Update v1.2.
* Microsoft WinUSB 2.0 (KB971286).
* Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack v1.2 (KB971276-v3, KB977585-v2, KB2958997-v4).
* Microsoft XML Core Services v4.0 SP3 4.30.2117.0 (KB2758694).
* Microsoft XML Core Services v6.0 SP2 6.20.2509.0 (KB2957482, KB4493790).
* Microsoft Web Folders v12.0.6606.1000 (KB907306, KB2526086=msdaipp.dll,msonsext.dll).
* Windows High Definition Audio "Function" Driver v1.0a (KB888111).
* Windows Browser Choice (KB976002-v5).
* Windows Update v7.6.7600.256.
* Windows Update Web Control v7.6.7600.257.
* Microsoft Update Web Control v7.6.7600.257.
* Microsoft Update Catalog Web Control v7.4.7057.249 (build timestamp 130620-1021).

(#) Windows XP Runtime Libraries:

* Microsoft DirectX 9.0c End-User Runtimes v9.29.1974 (June 2010).
* Microsoft .NET Framework [Up-to-Date/20.6(June).2022]: 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 4.0 Full - {Optional}.
* Microsoft Visual C++: 2002 (v7.0.9975.0), 2003 (v7.10.6119.0), 2005 SP1 (v8.0.50727.6229), 2008 SP1 (v9.0.30729.7523), 2010 SP1 (v10.40219.473), 2012 Update 5 (v11.0.61135.400), 2013 Update 5 (v12.0.40664.0), 2015-2019 (v14.28.29213.0) - {Optional}.
* Microsoft Visual Basic: v1.00, v2.0.9.8, v3.0.5.38, v4.0.24.22 (16-bit), v4.0.29.24 (32-bit), v5.2.82.44, v6.1.98.39 (SP6 Update KB3096896) - {Optional}.

(#) Windows XP Applications:

* Microsoft Calculator Plus v1.0.0.908 {Replaces the default Calculator}.
* Microsoft BitLocker To Go Reader v1.0 (KB970401).
* Microsoft Active Directory Application Mode SP1 - Standalone Installer - {Optional}.
* Windows Management Framework Core v6.3.15.0 (KB968930) - Standalone Installer - {Optional}.
* Windows PowerShell 1.0 (KB926139-v2) - Standalone Installer - {Optional}.
* Windows XP Powertoy - ClearType Tuner v1.01 - {Optional}.
* Windows XP Powertoy - Alt-Tab Replacement v1.0 - {Optional}.
* Windows XP User Profile Hive Cleanup Service v2.0.49 Beta - {Optional}.
* Windows XP GDI+ Detection Tool v1 (KB873374).
* Windows XP QFEcheck v6.2.29.0 (KB282784).

(#) Additional Applications:

* 7-Zip v22.01 - {Optional}.
* MyPal v68.12.5b (Backported Firefox v68.12.0) - {Optional}.
* 360 Extreme Explorer v13.0.2310.0 (Backported Chromium v86.0.4240.198) - Standalone Installer - {Optional}.
* XP Codec Pack v2.1.1 (Includes: MPC-BE, LAV, ffdshow, madVR, xy-VSFilter, XySubFilter, Icaros) - {Optional}.
* Unlocker v1.9.2 - {Optional}.
* ImDisk Toolkit v2022.03.01 - {Optional}.
* HashCheck v2.4.1.58-alpha - {Optional}.
* Open Command Prompt Shell Extension v2.1.0.1 - {Optional}.
* Take Ownership XP v1.2.1 (Allows to take ownership of a file or folder from the Right-click menu) - {Optional}.
* Toshiba UDF2.5 Reader Driver v1.0.0.3 (Allows to browse HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs in Windows Explorer) - {Optional}.
* Paragon GPT Loader v8.0.1.2 - Standalone Installer - {Optional}.
* Windows Movie Maker 2.1.4028.0 Plus - Standalone Installer v1.4.1 - {Optional}.

(#) Windows XP Patches/Fixes:

* Extended Update Support Patch v1.0: Extends the Windows XP update support from "April 2014" till at least "April 2019" (POSReady 2009 Updates).
* TCP/IP Patch v1.0: Increase the number of Half-Open outgoing TCP connections from 10 to 16777215 (Maximum) [tcpip.sys].
* UxTheme Patch v1.0: Allows you to apply unsigned Custom Visual Styles (Windows XP Themes) [uxtheme.dll].
* TermSrv Patch v1.0: Allows you to have multiple concurrent remote desktop connections [termsrv.dll].
* SFC Patch v1.0: Allows you to disable and enable the Windows File Protection with the registry entry "SfcDisable" [sfc_os.dll].
* FlpyDisk Patch v5515: Allows Non-standard Floppy Formats [flpydisk.sys].
* SndRec32 Patch v2.0: Fixes a Sound Recorder error message on computers that have more than 2GB of RAM and Increases the Recording Time Limit from 60 Seconds to 999 Seconds [sndrec32.exe].
* Shell32 Patch v1.0: Fixes the missing Icons in the notification area [shell32.dll].
* WOW32 Patch v1.0: Fixes the Win 16 Subsystem insufficient resources problem [wow32.dll].
* NTDETECT Patch v1.1: Deactivates the resetting of the USB controller to prevent a crash of the USB drive on which the Windows XP installation is carried out [NTDETECT.COM].
* RAID-5 Patch v1.0: Enables Software RAID-5 Support [dmadmin.exe, dmboot.sys, dmconfig.dll].
* SERVICES Patch v1.0: Includes more assigned port numbers for well-known services defined by IANA [services].
* MNF4SBF v3.1: Fixes a Microsoft .NET Framework 4 bug that causes a slow Windows XP boot up (File is placed in the Startup menu).
* Fixed missing ClipBook Viewer shortcut in the Start Menu (accessor.inf).
* Fixed missing dll registry entries for the Microsoft Jet and OLE files (KB4034775 Update Bug).

(#) Windows XP Tweaks:

* Pre-Configured Windows XP Settings - {Optional}.
* Pre-Configured Program Settings - {Optional}.
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications v1.9.40.0 (KB905474).
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows XP End Of Service Notifications (KB2934207).
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool v5.39.12900.0 (KB890830).

(#) Extras:

* Windows XP SP3 (POSReady 2009) SSE2 Updates Remover v1.1 (For the CPUs that don't support the SSE2 instruction set).
* Compatible Updates/Hotfixes and RTM files from Office 2000, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows POSReady 2009, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (More details in the ReadMe file).
* DriverPacks BASE v11.09.01.2f with Driver Pack Mass Storage v18.04.21 (SATA/AHCI) - Compressed = 10 MB / Uncompressed = 62 MB.
* Separate Driver Packs: LAN (Cable Ethernet) v18.04.21 - Compressed = 12 MB / Uncompressed = 81 MB - {Optional}.
* Additional Drive Packs (Standalone Installer): WLAN (Wireless Ethernet) v15.01.23.1 - Uncompressed = 188 MB - {Optional}.
* 9 Additional Windows XP Themes - {Optional}: "Windows XP Embedded", "Black Mesa v2.0", "ChaNinja Style RC5 v1.0", "Disney - It's a Magical World v2.0", "NeoGeniX LS v1.0", "Luna Element Black v5.1 + CSS", "Royale Remixed v1.47", "Windows 7 Colors v1.1", "Zune Final v1.0".
* Windows File Protection Utility v1.6.2 (In "Start Menu -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools").
* Windows XP CD-K3y Changer v1.2 (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* Windows NT Registration Changer v1.0 (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* Text file with some valid WGA CD-K3ys (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* Help file with lots of useful information (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* All Modified and Patched files are digitally signed with a custom certificate.

(#) Patch Integrator v3.4.0:

* Kai-Schtrom SATA/AHCI driver v1.0_20200928 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* Microsoft SATA/AHCI driver v2.1 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* AMD SATA/AHCI driver v1.1 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Universal Intel SATA/AHCI/RAID Drivers+Software (For RST Series) v11.2.0.1006 (Modded v2020.1.17).
* Microsoft NVMe driver v2.0 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Kai-Schtrom NVMe driver v1.3_20180719 (Backported Windows 7 Open Fabrics Alliance driver).
* Kai-Schtrom NVMe driver v1.5_20180719 (Backported Windows 7 Open Fabrics Alliance driver).
* Samsung NVMe driver v1.2 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Silicon Motion NVMe driver v1.0 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Microsoft USB3.X xHCI driver v2.2 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* AMD/Intel USB3.0 xHCI driver v3 (Patched Windows 7 AMD driver).
* Microsoft SD+MMC Card driver (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* ACPI Patch v5.1.2600.7777 (2022.8.9 / v5.1): Adds support for mainboards that are newer than 2016.
* PAE Patch v3.6: Allows you to set the RAM limit from 3.5 Gigabyte to 4 Gigabyte or to 128 Gigabyte.
* PM/RTC Timer Fix: Only for 2014 or newer Intel CPUs.
* AVX/AVX2 Enabler v1.1: Allows you to use AVX 256-bit on Multi-Core CPUs with Physical Address Extension.
* Live USB Setup configuration settings: Allows you to Install and Boot Windows XP from a USB Hard Drive Drive.
* DriverPacks BASE Remover (Also removes all the included Driver Packs).
* Windows XP SSE2 Updates Remover: For CPUs without SSE2 support.

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(#) Windows XP Components:

* Nothing was removed that could cause System or Software problems, only outdated and unneeded components were removed.
1. Applications: "Address Book", "Internet Games", "Program Manager".
2. Multimedia: "Images and Backgrounds", "Music Samples".
3. Network: "MSN Explorer", "Netmeeting", "Outlook Express", "Windows Messenger".
4. Operating System Options: "Blaster and Nachi removal tool", "Desktop Cleanup Wizard", "Out of Box Experience (OOBE)", "Tour".
5. 3rd-party Drivers: "Display Adapters", "ISDN", "Logitech WingMan", "Scanners", "Sony Jog Dial", "Toshiba DVD decoder card".
6. Disc Files: "clock.avi", "flash.ocx", "mmc.chm", "plugin.ocx", "rdsktpw.chm", "swflash.inf", "swtchbrd.bmp", "yahoo.bmp".
7. Disc Folders: "DOTNETFX", "SUPPORT", "VALUEADD", "I386\WIN9XMIG", "I386\WIN9XUPG".

(#) Bugged Updates/Files that have not been added (Manual installers in ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\Bugged Updates"):

1. KB960921 + Default SP3 (videoprt.sys) / This update was not added as it will reduce the 2D performance by around 150% and also slows down the browser scrolling when using PAE (Physical Address Extension) with a AMD Radeon graphics card.
2. KB2926765 (shlwapi.dll) / This update was not added due to a Microsoft bug with the changing of the Internet and E-mail item on the Start menu.

[---------- INFORMATION ----------] + [---------- HELP GUIDES ----------]
http://www.zone54.com/ddl/WXPPx86IE_-_ReadMe.txt