Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 - Integral Edition 2023.11.26

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[---------- CHANGELOG ----------]

(#) 2023.11.26 Changes:

* Added a few small cosmetic improvements.
* Added a new Preconfigured Tweak that adds the "Device Manager" in the right-click menu of "My Computer".
* Added Microsoft XNA Framework Runtimes v1.0, v2.0, v3.1, v4.0.
* Added Microsoft Visual F# 2.0 SP1 Runtime (v2.0.40219.1).
* Added Microsoft Visual J# 2.0 Runtime (v2.0.50727.937).
* Added Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime v10.0.60828.0.
* Added Windows 11 Time Zone Update (23H2.2715 - November 2023).
* Added Windows XP Certificate Updater v1.6 (In ZIP folder ".\Extras\Programs and Tools").
* Added Naraeon SSD Tools v5.4.0 (In ZIP folder ".\Extras\Programs and Tools").
* Added WinSetupFromUSB v1.10 (In ZIP folder ".\Extras\Programs and Tools").
* Updated Windows XP Root Certificates Update (KB931125) from "April 2023 v41.0.2195.2304" to "August 2023 v41.0.2195.2308".
* Updated Windows XP Revoked Roots Certificates (SA3123040) Update from "March 2021 v8.0.2195.2103" to "September 2023 v8.0.2195.2309".
* Updated MyPal from "v68.13.0b" to "v68.13.7b".
* Updated 7-Zip from "v22.01" to "v23.01".
* Updated XP Codec Pack from "v2.1.1" to "v2.1.2".
* Updated Paragon GPT Loader from "v8.0.1.2" to "v11.0.0.175".
* Updated Patch Integrator script from "v3.5.0" to "v4.0.1".
* Removed Toshiba UDF2.5 Reader Driver v1.0.0.3 (UDF2.5 support is already added in the Windows XP Update KB952011).

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 Crack or CD-Key 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 Preconfigured 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) {Cracked/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 2023 v41.0.2195.2308] (KB931125).
* Windows XP Revoked Roots Certificates Update [September 2023 v8.0.2195.2309] (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}.
* Microsoft XNA Framework 1.0 (v1.1.10405.0), 2.0 (v2.0.11128.1), 3.0 (v3.0.11010.0), 3.1 (v3.1.10527.0), 4.0 (v4.0.30901.0).
* Microsoft Visual F# 2.0 SP1 (v2.0.40219.1).
* Microsoft Visual J# 2.0 (v2.0.50727.937).
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime (v10.0.60828.0).

(#) 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}.
* Windows Management Framework Core v6.3.15.0 (KB968930) - {Standalone Installer}.
* Windows PowerShell 1.0 (KB926139-v2) - {Standalone Installer}.
* 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).
* Windows Movie Maker 2.1.4028.0 Plus - {Standalone Installer v1.4.2}.
* Outlook Express 6 - {Standalone Installer v1.0.2}.

(#) Additional Applications:

* 7-Zip v23.01 - {Optional}.
* MyPal v68.13.7b (Backported Firefox v68.12.0 with Firefox JavaScript engine v78) - {Optional}.
* 360 Extreme Explorer v13.0.2310.0 (Backported Chromium v86.0.4240.198) - {Standalone Installer v1.0.2}.
* XP Codec Pack v2.1.2 (Includes: MPC-BE, LAV, ffdshow, madVR, xy-VSFilter, XySubFilter, Icaros) - {Optional}.
* Unlocker v1.9.2 - {Optional}.
* ImDisk Toolkit v2022.08.26 - {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}.
* Windows XP Certificate Updater v1.6 - {Standalone Installer}.
* Naraeon SSD Tools v5.4.0 (For SSD Trim with IDE&SATA) - {Standalone Installer}.
* Paragon GPT Loader v11.0.0.175 - {Standalone Installer v1.0.2}.
* WinSetupFromUSB v1.10 - {Standalone Installer}.

(#) 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].
* FlopX NT5.1 Patch v1a: 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].
* NF4SBF 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:

* Preconfigured Windows XP Settings - {Optional}.
* Preconfigured 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: WLAN (Wireless Ethernet) v15.01.23.1 - Uncompressed = 188 MB - {Standalone Installer v1.1.1}.
* 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-Key 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-Keys (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 v4.0.1:

* Kai-Schtrom SATA/AHCI driver v1.0 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* Microsoft SATA/AHCI driver v6.3.0.1 (Backported Windows 8.1 driver).
* ASMedia SATA/AHCI driver v2.3.0.1 (Best for GPT disks on Intel boards).
* AMD SATA/AHCI driver v1.2.001.0337 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Universal Intel SATA/AHCI/RAID Drivers+Software v11.2.0.1006.2 (For RST Series).
* Microsoft NVMe driver v6.1.7601.23403 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Kai-Schtrom NVMe driver v1.3 (Backported Windows 7 Open Fabrics Alliance driver).
* Intel NVMe driver v4.0.0.1007 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Samsung NVMe driver v3.3.0.2003 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Silicon Motion NVMe driver v10.4.49.0 (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 v6.2.8056.0 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* ACPI Patch v5.1.2600.7777 (2023.4.6): 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: For 2015 or newer Intel CPUs.
* Intel USB3.x HC-Switch v1.2.1 (Uses ACPI v5048).
* 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.

[---------- REMOVED ----------]

(#) 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", "Movie Maker", "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 (Including default SP3 file "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

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    Dood McMan
    Dood McMan · 1 days ago
    HAYA Mr. Ram-Z ther za nu 'r3dfox' brow zur that bak-ports Firefox 125 2 werk on Window $ex Pee! =D ~>
    Anothur 2 alzo en klood on yer 'integral' ez 'Thorium', witch iz gud 4 'chrome plugins' frum their 'web store' bot btr 2 mod FF 2 duet 2et tho =;-P  Et uzd 2 W/Foxify converter or something (so U could run 'chrome web store' apps within Firefox =) ~>
    https://thorium.rocks/

    iMod it like crazy (still fiddling = need 2 make the top bar smaller but dunno' how yet =P  1 of the most absurd, insane things in 'modern' browsers is putting the tabs above the address bar = as if we change addresses within a tab more than switch tabs = wastes mouse travel, like the extreme over-spacing 'anti-trend' (sabotage) ~>
    My Firefox 52 is even way more compact than that = SOOO Much better, same way XP is so much more space efficient than N E thing after = they just keep making everything worse, on purpose =P  Same way they try 2 poison us all with the (((Clot $hots))) ~> https://justpaste.it/2ce64
    & chop kidz dix off ~> https://justpaste.it/23qm8
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    old school power user
    old school power user · 5 days ago
    I have noticed over the years, on different rugs, the Windows XP startup sound has a a studder or a ten millisecond hiccup when it plays.
    Is there a buffer I can increase or some fix that will make it play smooth?
    Or delay it untill all the background stuff is finished loading, than play the startup sound?
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    Claude
    Claude · 6 days ago
    Using to repair xpp. It all goes great until it asks me for the COA. I put every xpp COA , XPP upgrade, sp1,sp2,sp3, media center, OEM tried every XPP key type and  none worked. Is there a special key for it? 
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 6 days ago
      @Claude The "Information" folder in the Zip-Archive file has what you need. And you should also do a fresh installation.
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      Dood McMan
      Dood McMan · 5 days ago
      @Claude
      It's very important 2 never 'upgrade' an OS install unless U have very specific 'issues' that you NEED 2 'alter' & R able 2 verify U have found the EXACT correct solutions ('add ons') 2 'fix' those issues B 4 U ever 'install' N E 'mods'.  The reason is because the same way the function of 'The So-Called (((Government)))' is 2 try & rob & destroy everybody, like forcing the (((Clot $hots)) & other abuse, the goal of Micro$oft & Apple & others is 2 cripple yor ability 2 have a 'final solution' machine.

      iRan a very old version of the 'Zone94' so-called 'Integral' Window $ex Pee (XP =) 4 over a decade & never changed it at all with 'security fixes' or other bull$hit.  That stuff is generally straight-up MALWARE 2 wreck yor machine trying 2 trick U into buying a new 1 = which is Y Vendor$ 'Lov' Micro$cam $OOO much =P  Just install it & lock it down B 4 U ever go 'online', PERMANENTLY disabling ALL 'phone home / update' bull$hit, 'workstation' & 'remote desktop' related 'services' that let them 'back door' U up the azz 2 wreck yor PC that way, & so on.  Then U have something that simply 'just works' 4ever (until it 'degrades' over time from YOUR program tweaks, as N E OS doz wen U fiddle with it =))  My bet is the reason U R having problems is because U tried 2 hook into the 'slave master' Micro$hit 2 'update', & not the fault of N E thing Mr. Ram-Z did with his 'Integral' OS =;-o  If U want the most reliable, stable, flexible system, simply turn off off everything but these, B 4 U ever connect 2 the internet, & leave it that way, 4ever. ~>
      1) DHCP Client = internet
      2) Event Log = just 2 avoid 'shut down hanging' (bug)
      3) Plug And Play = Audio
      4) Windows Audio = as above
      5) Remote Procedure Call (RPC) = runs 'everything' (pretty much =)
      & just turn everything else off ~>
      http://p-nand-q.com/download/pserv_cpl/pserv2_x.html
      = The old version is the best = typical LOL =))
      Almost every so-called '$ervice' in XP iHav set 2 'DISABLED!!!' =)  Even $hit like 'DHCP' iHav 'off' because 'how often do U need 2 rearrange partitions via the OS tool'?  Never actually = as lots of 3'rd party tools 4 it, but iDo just 4 'consistency' so all EXACTLLY the same 4 'leap frogging' mods ~>
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    Dood McMan
    Dood McMan · 7 days ago
    HAY People! =D  My 'Trolling' has worked?  iCan't B the only person biching about 'just make it work on XP already' =)) Imoportant E-Mail iSent 2 Mumzie = Subject: "From (me): SUPER-Fast 'Latest Greatest' (But Backward Compatible) Web Browser 'Thorium' (Chrome =) 4 U ??
    Even installs Chrome addons from their 'web store' like Instagram downloaders = I'm DONE! =D No need 2 ever switch from XP!! =D BTW: Opera 12 (which is crazy fast) doesn't work on a lot of 'java hell' type sites like Joo Toob, & yes = Thorium = extremely fast web browser, with ad blocking (it seems, at least on Youtube =) I tested only the XP 32 bit thing here, as iMainly use XP, because everything else iz KRAAAP! =) ~>
    https://github.com/Alex313031/thorium-legacy/releases/download/M122.0.6261.158-XP/Thorium_SSE2_122.0.6261.158_WINXP.zip

    = U just download that & then open the folder & click the 'exe' (program) icon called 'Thorium.exe', like a 'portable' app run from a folder (showed U this sort of thing in the past). May help $peed up yor 'WorkFlow' with $tox & $tuff? =D It opens a ridiculous # of threads even 4 1 tab, but not worse than 'chrome' based stuff, which is 'everything' now, so whatever =P Fastest for browsing Youtube I've ever seen, even beating Firestick 4K 'Android' & iOS stuff =) Somebody please explain 2 me Y the frak U would ever use N E thing other than the XP version when it is fast like this & will do the chrome web store = WTF? Now all we need is a Firefox version, because Chrome 'forbids' being 'portable' = loses add-ons when move 2 another machine unless U 'sync' 2 joogle 'cloud' =P Maybe he can fix that 2? & also make 'latest greatest' Firefox work on XP 2? Gonna' try 2 convince him =D
    More detail ~>
    https://github.com/Alex313031/thorium-legacy/releases/tag/M122.0.6261.158-XP
    Even more ~>
    https://github.com/Alex313031/thorium-legacy/releases
    Main page ~>
    https://thorium.rocks/win7
    Note: Also B sure 2 back up N E thing on 10 or L8R az they can & do sometimes randomly $teal people's $tuff 2 $end it 2 'cloud' 2 try & milk them 4 forced $ub$cription$, & DESTROY it! WHOA NO!! ~>
    "Updates That DELETE ALL YOUR DATA - Jody Bruchon"
    L8R! ~@~
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      Watching YOU!
      Watching YOU! · 7 days ago
      @Dood McMan The Troll admits to being a Troll. Probably for a moron of your immense magnitude this is the most sensible thing you've said thus far! Now F off!
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      Dood McMan
      Dood McMan · 6 days ago
      @Watching YOU! Stopped reading at 'trolling' = that is a joke, like 'my voodoo has convinced them' = iAm not a magician.  'Trolling' is 2 go off topic & try 2 do harm like attacking those who help 2 stir up controversy 4 sadistic kicks, whereas everything iDo is 2 help people. U R the troll here.  iJust like 2 B silly (while helping out =)  Now go take yor (((Vax))) =)) ~> https://justpaste.it/367w8
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    Dood McMan
    Dood McMan · 8 days ago
    HAHA iWent on the 'Nobara' / Eggroll Discord & was almost immediately banned, simply 4 giving them helpful suggestions & stuff = amazing! =)) Whether he is hiding behind 'shell accounts' or not, the fact he would 'allow' such absurd 'mods' or (unwritten) 'policy' proves 'Nobara' is just another typical 'machine gun nest against users' routine, where the 'developers' & 'elites' can sit back & laugh sadistically with a 'Werx 4 MEEE!' chant =)) In interviews he $ez he only cares about making it 4 him & his dad 2 play games (no mention of expanding 2 a wider market like even 2 $upport it, though he makes over $1,000 a month just on Patreon donations =)) N E waze, y'all may find this interesting = similar stuff 2 wat iPost here, but Mr. Ram-Z isn't a left-tard (ONLY) Black (CRINMINAL) Lives Matter 'This Is An (((LGBT Safe Space)))' routine (which iDid not 'offend' either =)) That fat gook clown is just fishing 4 excuses 2 betray his users = OMG! =)) Terms Of Chat ~>
    https://www.gloriouseggroll.tv/author/gloriouseggroll/
    Nobara Project (my Linux distribution based on Fedora):
    https://www.nobaraproject.org
    Discord: https://discord.gg/6y3BdzC
    = "Before you can talk here...
    You’ll need to complete the required steps below.
    Agree to rules
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    4. Only regulars have image posting permission in important channels so we don't get spam. Please use available pastebin for logs and screenshots: https://paste.gloriouseggroll.tv/Do not post log output directly to chat, noone wants to scroll through that.
    5. Please be aware I (GloriousEggroll) work a day job in addition to my projects, so please avoid pinging me unless there is something important. If some application you use breaks, don't ping me in a panic asking for a fix. Post the question in the appropriate channel.
    6. Keep political talk to a minimum. If something is controversial, keep it to yourself. This is not reddit, this is not twitter, we are not here to debate.
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    9. How bout just don't be a dick, ok?
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    iAm looking 4 a little software tool or 'mod file' or something 2 enable 'desktop sync' 2 avoid horizontal video tearing when watching web browser video in Windows XP :slight_smile: Other than that iThink XP is overall the best operating system 4 general 'consumer computing' (also runs most of the ATM machines on Earth, etc. = very 'secure' & 'well supported' but people are tricked into constant 'upgrades' =)) There R many ways 2 fix the 'desktop sync' issue & iCan provide links 2 the 'technology' involved but I'm not a 'programmer guy' so it's outside my 'abilities' 4 now. I'm happy 2 pay if necessary, so please spread the word! :slight_smile: Can reach me at 'balkanguy (at) live (dot) com' :slight_smile: There R lots of other relatively simple mods I want 2 get 4 Windows & Firefox & a few other programs & can work something out on those 2 maybe down the road. The program 'MPC-HC' (Media Player Classic Home Cinema) is based on my ideas 4 instance. iFound the original programmer 2 create it long ago, etc. Since then it went through various 'handlers' & now mainly 'Mr. Clsid' ~> https://codecpack.co/download/Media_Player_Classic.html
    ---
    (responding 2 guy with username 'Windows 11' = 'Eggroll' himself? LOL Says 'stop pinging me' shortly B 4 iWas 'Insta-Banned' LOL) . . .
    Windows XP is so infinitely superior 2 N E thing after it's comical. Even 7 is a wreck, like forcing auto-sorting of file folders by alphabet so zip expansions & file moves end up mixed in & scattered, & full row select sabotage 2 make it even more useless, & classic Windows 95 type themes disable desktop sync so web video tears, etc. With 'desktop sync' there's really no need to ever switch away from XP 4 general purpose stuff. If U R a 'gamer' maybe U 'need' Windows 10 or something, but that's just 4 the artificially locked 'latest greatest' DX or something. Ideally everything should be rolled back & expanded like a pre internet explorer Windows '95 but with 'driver & kernel module expansion' & more 'SXS' side by site type thngs so can run 'modern' software =) The older & more 'obsolete' U go, the faster & less resource hungry U get =D With XP 4 instance U only need about 5 things running 4 typical systems ~>
    1) DHCP Client = internet
    2) Event Log = just 2 avoid 'shut down hanging' (bug)
    3) Plug And Play = Audio
    4) Windows Audio = as above
    5) Remote Procedure Call (RPC) = runs 'everything' (pretty much =)
    & just turn everything else off ~>
    http://p-nand-q.com/download/pserv_cpl/pserv2_x.html
    = The old version is the best = typical LOL =))
    ---
    BTW: 1 thing 'good' about #CrippleWare like Windows HATE (8) on up is they R such a mess that people thinking they need 'latest greatest' hardware 'upgrades' end up 'dumping' their 'old obsolte' (but way awesome) computers cheap or free, like a big pile of nice 'office machines' iGot from Craigslist free recently because they didn't even want 2 bother listing the CPU specs & stuff 4 each of the models in the stacks LOL Currently 4 myself & 'digital media workstation rentals' iHave 12 Dell T5810 iGot off Craigslist for $100 total, all running XP. For fancy video editing 4 instance it's funny as 'Reaper' (the 'audio' editor) is actually the best, when linked with VLC 4 the 'translation layer' or whatever = very quick & intuitive, etc., totally unlike the 'bloatware' elsewhere = FUN FUN! =D XP also lets U use 'old (but awesome) junk' interface hardware U can find cheap on Fleabay ~;D
    ---
    (replying 2 some clown saying 'ain't nobody gonna read all that' blabla) . . .
    U R just trolling, fishing 4 a fight. Nobody is forcing U 2 read. Maybe U would B happier watching some music videos =) ~>
    https://www.youtube.com/embed/FVfWtjmNFGo?autoplay=1" data-image="https://img.youtube.com/vi/FVfWtjmNFGo/hqdefault.jpg">
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVfWtjmNFGo

    ---
    (posted by another random obvious troll-tard 'Daneela' hoo sez) . . .
    is this being written by a human
    a creature of biogoo
    No, clearly not a human
    (& their profile is all about macabre 'death worship' nonsense)
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    Me = Ya OK I C even here in 'technical' threads it's mostly trolls = time 2 get a block list rolling 2 clean up my screen = you're welcome =))
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    All anybody really wants is a 'compatibility layer' 2 usethe SOFTWARE they like. It has nothing at all to do with 'operating system' or 'brands', other than Apple, which is a '$tatus $ymbol' & 'political' type statement. If 'Nobara' can simply 'run whatever' without 'issues' through whatever 'compatibility layers' people would never need anything else. Maybe do a version on BSD so can $ell it? =D Or could link 'modules' through a paid 'installer' program, so no issues with conflicting 'licenses' combining BSD with 'GPL' bits = call it '#NerdBomb' OS, or maybe '#HotRocket' or something. iHav a lot of iDiaz =D Like 'Nerd Bomb with the Gina desktop' = my fave girlfriend was a big black stripper (& accountant) from Detroit = called me 'hot geek' & 'short legs' (she had very long legs) = kinda' like this A.I' thing, & face like Brandy Norwood ~> https://justpaste.it/cx3kf
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    WoW iEven have over 2,300 characters left! =;-o Mr. Ram-Z, U R truly #Tha$hit =) Lettuce all B thankful there R mor (tho' not completely) solution-oriented people in the world than this 'Egghead' guy =)) BSD + KDE Proton + 'Eggroll Mods' awaits! (??) =D Or iCan continue running XP with other garbage like 7 & 10 in VirtualBox 64 bit VMs LOL HOO NOZE! =8^D With a B$D variant tho U can $ell it, & the 'installer module' 4 the GPL bits (as mentioned above). R U also a 'Linux/BSD' expert Mr. Z? U know N E maybe up 4 the iDia? i$hood pozt $um PayJez Onnet =;-o
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    TLBRF
    TLBRF · 11 days ago
    Before the install process takes place, I'm getting a corrupted file error "siside.sys". I tried using the usb install method to install windows xp by following the steps that is written in the notepad. Does anybody know what the problem might be?
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 11 days ago
      @TLBRF Looks like some sectors are corrupt on your USB Flash driver ort Hard Disk driver. A full formation could fix this.
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    Simple Question
    Simple Question · 11 days ago
    I have a question. If I build a brand new computer with a new i7 or i9 CPU and 32GB of ram, can Windows XP...even with the mem limit patch and server 2k3 memory management; can Windows XP....based on Windows 2000 which was released to RTM in 1999.....can XP take full advantage of the speed and power of a modern CPU and fast RAM of today?
    I get that maybe Server 2003 x64 might bring that it's kernal is apparently the genesis of Vista/7, but I'm talking about the heart of XP x86 being able to use ALL of today's hardware.
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 11 days ago
      @Simple Question Short answer, NO.
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      why not?
      why not? · 11 days ago
      @Ramsey What the longer answer?
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      Algoflex
      Algoflex · 11 days ago
      @Simple Question Why would you bottleneck yourself like that, software wise?
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      Dood McMan
      Dood McMan · 9 days ago
      @Simple Question
      Ram-Z is lying 2 U.  32 bit XP takes MORE advantage of 'latest greatest' hardware, because it is so much less bloated by comparison =)  Also 32 bit is inherently faster than 64 = less overhead, etc.  Comparing Windows XP to both 32 & 64 bit versions of Windows 7 4 instance the 64 bit 7 is the slowest (& can clearly tell when playing HD youtube videos, etc.) all with same hardware & browser, etc.  I do not 'think'.  iKNOW =)  iTEST these things, & it's Y iStill use 'Window $ex Pee' even 2day, & also the rants about 'security' R a $cam 2 trick people into WA$TING $$$ on 'newer latest greatest' krap that's more expensive & much worse.  Almost all ATM machines on Earth R running on XP, & it's very 'secure' & all that especially when U strip it down.  U only need 5 processes running 4 most things, & of course always switch off trash like 'firewall' & 'server/workstation' & so on = the very existence of 'firewall' requires U open other holes, so better off without it, etc.  N E waze, my main config, which I do via 'Pserv.cpl' is ~>

      1) DHCP Client = internet
      2) Event Log = just 2 avoid 'shut down hanging' (bug)
      3) Plug And Play = Audio
      4) Windows Audio = as above
      5) Remote Procedure Call (RPC) = runs 'everything' (pretty much =)
      & just turn everything else off ~>
      = The old version is the best = typical LOL =))

      N E waze, I'm a big XP expert (though not 2 the level of Ramsey in a 'programming/installer' way) but more a 'tweak it out & optimize it' way.  Ideally somebody should modify the 'before internet explorer came out' version of Windows '95, & add whatever other 'compatibility' layers would B needed 2 run 'modern' software on top of it, because pre-IE '95 is way faster than N E thing after it, same way '98 is faster than XP, wich is faster than 7, which is faster than N E Micro$cam OS after that, etc.  They just keep getting more bloated & slow with the 'required' threads running.  Where '95/98 etc only need 1 'process' XP needs 5 or so (pretty much) & 7 way more, & 10 even more, etc.  Just because U have a CPU that can do 64 bit doesn't mean it is faster if U run a 64 bit OS.  The exact opposite is true = the fewer the bits, the faster U get =)  64 bit is a total $cam =P

      4 instance, even without the 'PAE' extension working 2 'address more RAM' U could always just boot with a RAM disk thing 2 dump the 'swap file' there & grow it N E size, same way U can run 'giant' drives on old Win 98 & whatever by using 'drive overlay software' 2 get around BIOS limitations.  Newer does not mean better.  With operating systems it's usually the opposite.  Micro$oft spends the majority of their effort DESTROYING the user interface & other features, but maybe 'Nobara' will finally give us another option =)  Even 'Chrome' OS can run on regular PC hardware & do Windows apps, so the easier we can switch the better.  Even Windows 7 is a total wreck compared 2 XP, like the file management interface is totally broken, relatively speaking.  It all just keeps getting worse with Micro$hit =P

      'Chrome Fan' stuff ~>
      "Why I Love Google Docs"
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCUzdz00jDc


      iGuess my point here is if U R curious it seems maybe (??) finally there R some potential 'replacements' 4 Widows that can actually work = instead of flakey 'hacks' 2 run Windows apps on Linux or whatever. All people need is a 'compatibility layer' 2 run the PROGRAMS they like. It's not so much about the OS itself, & Google Dox (among others) R in many ways superior alternatives 2 Micro$oft $tuff = interesting if U R curious . . .

      Chrome OS Flex: Google’s New PC OS
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFAg1FkGgMM


      Chrome OS Flex: Installing Linux Apps & 4 Month Review of Google’s New PC OS
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsWgzH3OzYY


      How to run Windows Applications on a Chromebook
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2q7DuBd_8E


      How to install or run Windows 10 on a Chromebook
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qg5s4wMs0A


      Install Any Application on Chrome OS
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2L-_MnGGDA


      Chrome OS Made Simple = semi-confusing computer voice, but exact instructrions in descriptions =)
      https://www.youtube.com/@ChromeOSMadeSimple/videos

      Can also use 'Micro$oft Office 365' free online (which iGuess U already know? Don't need 2 pay 4 it) ~>
      Quote: "Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more for free on the web"
      https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/free-office-online-for-the-web

      & 'Think Or Swim' app can run on Chrome OS 4 PC = can run on 'Windows' laptops = replacing OS with something more stable, etc. = don't need an 'ARM' CPU based 'Chromebook' N E more ~>
      "How to install Thinkorswim Desktop on a Chromebook in 2024"
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKKE0i7RGoY

      https://www.linuxmadesimple.info/2024/01/how-to-install-thinkorswim-desktop-on.html

      How to install Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfEsi3AKXuA

      https://www.linuxmadesimple.info/2024/03/how-to-install-microsoft-edge-on.html

      How to install FireFox on a Chromebook
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArkeM-WOJwY

      https://www.linuxmadesimple.info/2022/04/how-to-install-firefox-on-chromebook.html

      How to install Firefox ESR on a Chromebook in 2023 (Older XP-able version =)
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0QvcecESi4

      https://www.linuxmadesimple.info/2023/05/how-to-install-firefox-esr-on.html

      Alternative Office Suites for Chromebooks (Playlist)
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz8LyqzdTzg
      &list=PL9sfmG_n24wJ0WrX8mXdZgYtqc8y5vKuf

      Blabla ~>
      "FINALLY! the perfect Linux Distro"
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtY_KPgHCWE


      Supposedly with 'Nobara' U don't need 2 use 'terminal window script' stuff 2 run Windows apps = just copy them over & they work? iWill B experimenting with this =)
      https://nobaraproject.org/
      https://github.com/GloriousEggroll
      https://kde.org/plasma-desktop/

      Nobara is enhanced 'Fedora', which is the 'public' free version of 'Red Hat' Linux, which is a division of IBM ~>
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hat#IBM_subsidiary

      Red Hat Linux is headquartered in North Carolina, but 'Glorious Eggroll' is in Denver & works 4 them ~>
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Progress_Plaza

      They say he made it 2 get games working on Linux 4 his dad, meaning it's a 'Linux 4 regular people' type thing iGez =) The 'Explaining Computers guy uses mainly 'Linux Mint'. Here's his 'playlist' about 'migrating' ~>
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI7QQqnV1P8
      &list=PL2m2YvnrOYxJ6458uYtllXkAxjF9gzx-_

      He also uses Windows 7 (nothing later) 2 run Adobe Premiere & some other thing i4get, 2 do graphics 4 videos ~>
      1M Subscribers Desk Tour
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOK108FHZ_s


      He likes Nobara 2 = maybe will switch 2 it sometime? ~>
      Nobara Linux: Modified Fedora for Creators & Gamers
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfLiugL_ZOQ


      = Includes free 'DaVinci Resolve', etc. ~>
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyzO2MTKwY0
      &list=PL2m2YvnrOYxLl55X8xK7sq8hnSUqnJuUk

      = Maybe already uses it more than he implies in the office tour LOL That 'Explaining Computers' guy is the best overall channel 4 accurate information, as he's focused on 'educating' rather than '#ClickBait' lies ~>
      Don't use Linux! Just use Windows!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6u39w60iwI


      = This 'Chris Titus Tech' guy makes most of his money $elling a tool 2 hack Windows 4 increased performance so naturally wants those problems 2 continue 2 keep profiting from the $cam, & even admits it outright in the video = he has no moral center = saying he deliberately contradicts whatever people tend 2 already think or know 'so they can learn' = no, just 2 'stir up controversey' 4 views, etc. = lame =)) But funny how quickly U can learn 2 'filter' these clowns, like how he pretends 2 think that 'Arch Linux' & 'Chrome OS' R based on Debian, which is a lie ~>
      "The Linux Tier List"
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyADkmRVe0U


      You Only NEED 3 Linux Distributions
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9e3NvTnCOA


      The Linux Tier List Stream Deep Dive
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-5MRPgbi3o


      & pretends 2 think there isn't a good Windows desktop replacement, which isn't really the reason people tend 2 avoid Linux in the 1'st place =)) ~>
      "The Desktop Environment Tier List"
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLtl_urvHZM


      All people really want is something with an intuitive 'point & click' interface that will run the software they like, be it written for 'Windows' or whatever else. It's not about being 'Linux' or 'Mac' or whatever else, with a kind of exception with Mac being a kind of $tatus $ymbol & '(((Political)))' statement =;-o With 'Nobara' & 'down stream' variations on that maybe this problem has finally been solved =) Or between that & Chrome OS 4 PC = 4 $impler $ystems =D

      BTW: Speaking of 'Texans', this chik has a fun channel about phones. The horror show of fraud in the used market but especially the fragility of the 'folding' stuff is interesting ~>
      I Bought RETURNED Smartphones for CHEAP
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0msyYUjTDU


      Some of them R a GR8 bargain = funny how she pretends 2 think the cameras R 'bad' but a couple of the cheap things look better than her main 'expensive' (iGez) 1 $heez uzen 2 $hoot tha $cene with LOL ~>
      I Bought The CHEAPEST iPhones From Amazon!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=811gQmlCD_s


      L8R! ~@~
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    Martino Contento
    Martino Contento · 11 days ago
    Hi Ramsey
    I wanted to ask you if you can tell me (for assemby), a brand of motherboard + a Version of AMD Rizen 3 or 5, compatible with XP, of which you have a feedback , for good stability and good functioning.
    Thanks for the reply.
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 11 days ago
      @Martino Contento
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      Dood McMan
      Dood McMan · 9 days ago
      @Martino Contento
      U R better off going with Intel Xeon + nVidia =)  Don't use the official drivers site, because they deliberately break it 2 try & discourage & sabotage people who buy their cards on the used market.  Go here instead ~>
      Latest XP driver (depending on model) ~>
      Supported card list for that particular driver (others available) ~>
      Etc.  I've tried AMD stuff in the past & they R less compatible with Windows, & same goes 4 ATI stuff = less flexible than nVidia.  U can try 2 save a bit of money on new prices for the same or faster speed maybe going AMD or ATI but U do pay 4 it in the long run with 'compatibility issues' =P  Also avoid the 'i' prefix series of Intel CPUs, as they have 'spin lock loop' issues or whatever, slowing '.NET' type stuff like crazy 2 try & get fake 'low power efficiency' ratings on the 'spec sheet' = kind of like an audio brand listing 'peak watts', as if that even matters =))  The best indicator of the sound quality of a regular ('class A/B) audio amplifier/receiver is the physical weight, as that tells U how 'slammin' the bass & stuff will B, because bigger transformer = more current =)

      iWould suggest 'old' used Dells, like the T3500, or T5810 (iHav 12 of those currently, running XP). iMay $ell them off with Win 10 or 11 garbage 2 profit but iLike how they're all identical as a 'testing platform' & 'backups' & would rather get even more & 'rent' them various ways =D Like with multi-boot Nobara, 10, etc. Nobody likes 11. Fools 'tolerate' it thinking they 'need' it but they don't. Win 7 is also a good option but people even think that is '2 old' if they R a 'sheep' not interested in doing N E research =P 7, 10, 11, etc. = they're all $hit compared 2 XP. Nobara may B better but not sure yet = still in the learning phase 4 me =)
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    Ramsey
    Ramsey · 13 days ago
    Here we have now a Tablet PC 2005 Standalone Installer.

    This Installer includes all the Tablet PC 2005 updates and .NET Framework v1.0 updates.
    For some stage reason .NET Framework v1.0 is required for the Tablet PC 2005 to work correctly. If .NET Framework v1.0 is not found on your computer then the Installer will add it. The Uninstaller can also remove the .NET Framework v1.0 from your computer if selected.

    version 1.0.1: https://pixeldrain.com/u/uGPBAuLg
    Report any bugs or Improvements in this topic.
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      Isaac
      Isaac · 11 days ago
      @Ramsey It is like 28.8kbps trying to download it. :(
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    MorningGlory
    MorningGlory · 17 days ago
    Hey Ramsey, should WinNTSetup be able to install XP Integral? Tried in a VM with the Patched ISO, and it complains about wdf01000.sys not being found.
    Tried with an unpatched ISO on a separate VM - it complained about nvraid.sys not being found.
    Seems that WinNTSetup works it out with a "Floppyless" install, checking for stuff in the $WIN_NT$.~BT folder in the Boot (aka in MS nomenclature: System) volume.
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 17 days ago
      @MorningGlory
      If the WinNTSetup tool is messing around with the ISO files then it can cause problems.
      The Windows XP setup files "DOSNET.INF" and "TXTSETUP.SIF" have all the infos on how the files should be copied at the installation stage.
      https://msfn.org/board/topic/127677-txtsetupsif-layoutinf-reference/
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      MorningGlory
      MorningGlory · 17 days ago
      @Ramsey Not sure, but I have noticed that since it follows the "Floppyless" method, it seems to copy files that are included in the "FloppyFiles" sections in dosnet.inf (I wonder what are the fundamental differences between .1,.2,.3 and .x FloppyFiles sections)?
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      MorningGlory
      MorningGlory · 17 days ago
      @Ramsey Not sure, but I have noticed that since it follows the "Floppyless" method, it seems to copy files that are included in the "FloppyFiles" sections in dosnet.inf (I wonder what are the fundamental differences between .1,.2,.3 and .x FloppyFiles sections)?

      Here's a tl;dr (hope it won't eat that again!):
      1. Moved relevant lines of wdf01000.sys, wdf01011.inf and wdfldr.sys from [SourceDisksFiles] to [SourceDisksFiles.x86] in txtsetup.sif - the section seems to be proper for handling at text-mode setup stage.
      DOSNET.inf changes: put d1,wdf01000.sys and d1,wdfldr.sys under ucx01000.sys in [FloppyFiles.2].
      2. Handled duped lines of sdbus.inf & sdbus.sys (not handling it will cause the i386 setup to yell about not being able to copy these files). Kept only lines under SourceDisksFiles.x86, and removed the duped lines in [Files] under dosnet.inf.

      These steps allowed me to get past through the "Copying files..." i386 text-mode stage. Will keep you posted and see if I can actually get the system installed and work just like if I installed traditionally, via disc o7
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      MorningGlory
      MorningGlory · 17 days ago
      @MorningGlory Coming with results of the WinNTSetup experiment - the OS actually installed correctly when relevant changes mentioned below are done, and so far I haven't noticed any drawbacks compared to the traditional method of installing via disc. See the hell-of-a-mozaic-for-a picrel attached. 😄

      It's gonna be one hell of a moloch trying to fix that in the Vanilla ISO, considering the driverpack integration and helluva lot of storage drivers to be solved, and whatnot.

      Don't really have that much experience in manually modifying dosnet.inf and txtsetup.sif, just tinkering until it gets to work. 😂
      But the DOSNET config seems not to be just for handling files when winnt32 is ran & the source is from some kinda remote location. I've attached these files for those more knowledgeable on that to have a say. (txtsetup.inf needs to have the extension set to .SIF, as it wouldn't attach otherwise).

      Used WinNTSetup v4.2.5 (last version running in x86 Windows host systems, the latest version of the application seemed to silently crash just after the "Copying source files" prompt, not sure if it's Integral-specific or if it happens with vanilla XP SP3 images too) to image the medium to a 120GB NTFS Windows volume (and drop the bootfiles to a 32MB FAT16-formatted boot volume, similar partition layout to later versions of Windows). Of course, had to set the VBR for the boot volume to NTLDR with BootICE so that it won't bork, and the volume was active.
      Had WinNTSetup use the unattended answer file, and set the proper OEM folder path.

      By the way, Ramsey, it was a mistake to remove the UDF 2.5 driver as the Feature Pack for Storage update just pertains to IMAPI stuff - which for this case is the ability of burning/mastering discs that will use the UDF2.5 filesystem. Reading such discs is still a problem without using a 3rd-party driver:

      Tested it myself by creating a test ISO image using UDF 2.5 in ImgBurn, unfortunately trying to access it will burst a "Disk is not formatted" error, mentioning an incompatible format.

      Looking forward to a new release 😉
      Files attached: