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Language: English
Author: Ramsey
File Size: 1.22 GB (Gigabytes)
File Format: ZIP (Compressed File Archive)
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[---------- CHANGELOG ----------]

(#) 2024.6.6 Changes:

* Added a few cosmetic improvements.
* Added new Registry Settings for the TermSrv Patch.
* Added some additional Windows XP Preconfigured Security Settings.
* Added IconRestorer v2.8.1-SR1.
* Added PC Tools Firewall Plus v7.0.0.123 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Added Sandboxie v5.40-XP (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Added Microsoft Tablet PC 2005 v1.7.2600.5685 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Added MCI-MIDI Patch v1.0 (Fixes a 4 second freeze when switching MIDI tracks with the Media Control Interface).
* Re-Added Toshiba UDF2.5 Reader Driver v1.0.0.3 (Still needed for reading UDF 2.5 discs).
* Changed the "Extra Goodies" Pack from a ZIP-Archive file to an ISO file so that it can be mounted without having to extract it.
* Replaced "360 Extreme Explorer" with "Thorium" (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Updated Microsoft .NET Framework AIO Pack from "v2022.6.20" to "v2024.4.10".
* Updated Windows XP Time Zone from "November 2023" to "May 2024" (Backported from Windows 11 23H2.3593 - May 2024).
* Updated Windows XP Revoked Roots Certificates (SA3123040) Update from "September 2023 v8.0.2195.2309" to "May 2024 v41.0.2195.2405".
* Updated RAID-5 Patch from "v1.0" to "v2.0" (Now also supports 2TB Mirror RAID).
* Updated 7-Zip from "v23.01" to "v24.06".
* Updated ImDisk Toolkit from "v2022.08.26" to "v2024.01.13".
* Updated Patch Integrator script from "v4.0.1" to "v4.0.3".
* Removed Paragon GPT Loader (Causes data corruption when partition storage exceeds 2TB).
* Removed Server 2003 GPT files (Causes data corruption with some GPT drivers when a partition storage exceeds 2TB).
* Removed Vista Update KB2756651-v2 (Can cause problems with some Windows XP language packs).


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 Desktop Personalizations, 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) {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 [May 2024 v41.0.2195.2405] (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 v9.29.1974.1 (June 2010).
* Microsoft .NET Framework [Up-to-Date/10.4(April).2024]: 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 - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Windows Management Framework Core v6.3.15.0 (KB968930) - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Windows PowerShell 1.0 (KB926139-v2) - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* 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 - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Outlook Express 6 - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Microsoft Tablet PC 2005 v1.7.2600.5685 - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.

(#) Additional Applications:

* 7-Zip v24.06 - {Optional}.
* MyPal v68.13.7b (Backported Firefox v68.12.0 with Firefox JavaScript engine v78) - {Optional}.
* Thorium M122 v3 (Backported Google Chrome v122.0.6261.168 Browser) - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* XP Codec Pack v2.1.2 (Includes: MPC-BE v1.4.7, LAV v0.70.2.17, ffdshow v1.3.4534, madVR v0.92.17.0, xy-VSFilter v3.0.0.306, XySubFilter v3.1.0.752, Icaros v3.0.3.0) - {Optional}.
* IconRestorer v2.8.1-SR1 - {Optional}.
* Unlocker v1.9.2 - {Optional}.
* HashCheck v2.4.1.58-alpha - {Optional}.
* ImDisk Toolkit v2024.01.13 - {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 you to browse HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs in Windows Explorer) - {Optional}.
* PC Tools Firewall Plus v7.0.0.123 - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Sandboxie v5.40-XP (Allows you to run programs in an isolated environment) - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Windows XP Certificate Updater v1.6 - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Naraeon SSD Tools v5.4.0 (For SSD Trim on IDE&SATA) - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* WinSetupFromUSB v1.10 (For creating a Windows USB Installation) - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.

(#) 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 Win16 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 v2.0: Enables RAID-5 software support and enables 2TB Mirror RAID support [dmadmin.exe, dmconfig.dll, dmboot.sys, dmio.sys].
* MCI-MIDI Patch v1.0: Fixes a 4 second freeze when switching MIDI tracks with the Media Control Interface [mciseq.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:

* 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 - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Desktop Personalizations - {Optional}:
  Themes = "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".
  Wallpapers = Windows XP Pirated Edition, Bliss (1920x1080), Seychelles - La Digue - Beach (1920x1080).
  Fonts = "Noto Emoji Regular".
* 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 v4.0.3:

* 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 v1.2.1: 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 v1.3.3: 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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  • This commment is unpublished.
    Jimmy · 3 years ago
    Hey Ramsey, I can't find the command that removes the built in SATA/AHCI drivers. I've looked everywhere, I just can't find it
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      Jimmy · 3 years ago
      @Jimmy Nevermind I just downloaded an old version that had the file
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @Jimmy No don't use an old version use the "Optional Patch Integrator" script that is included in the Zip-Archive file.
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      Jimmy · 3 years ago
      @Ramsey Oh, alright. Thanks!
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    Alex · 3 years ago
    Hi Ramsey, do I need to do anything else to make concurrent senssions work well 😓? If I try to connect remotely on the same user that is already open locally then the local session logs out and I am left with a blue screen that does not allow me to do anything.
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    PopuriAO29 · 3 years ago
    Hey ramsey
    I have usp10.dll greater unicode for Windows Vista SP2. Build 6002.24183
    Although i saw December 2009 changes, but the one latest of usp10.dll was XP Version.
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @PopuriAO29 The latest Windows XP "usp10.dll" file is from August 2017 (KB4039384). Not sure if the file "usp10.dll" from the Vista KB4039384 will 100% work on Widows XP. 🙃
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      AyamiOoruri29 · 3 years ago
      @Ramsey Yeah, also the 7-zip is outdated. The latest 7-Zip version is 21.02 Alpha. It does work fine on XP.
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @AyamiOoruri29 I think it's better to wait on the beta to be on the safeside.
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    Martino Contento · 3 years ago
    Hi Ramsey
    Root Certificates updates, what are they for ?😎
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    Paul Smith · 3 years ago
    This doesn't work with a Compaq Presario 2100 which was designed for XP!  Keeps crashing in a loop with 'Windows explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close'. Modname: gdiplus.dll - also crashes during options selector windows installer. Even after closing or rebooting it keeps popping up the error in a loop that I can never exit.  Is there something I can do in safe mode to fix the issue?
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      infuscomus · 3 years ago
      @Paul Smith best solution is a fresh install from scratch.
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      Paul Smith · 3 years ago
      @infuscomus This is a fresh install. Tried 3 times including an older release. 
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @Paul Smith
      It looks like you CPU doesn't support the SSE2 instructions.
      This is required for some of the latest Windows XP updates.
      But you can remove those Windows XP SSE2 updates form the ISO file with the included "Optional Patch Integrator" script in the Zip-Archive file.
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      Paul Smith · 3 years ago
      @Ramsey Wow thank you!  I changed the option and will be trying it now thanks!
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    ale98111 · 3 years ago
    I wonder if you can install this on nvme
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @ale98111
      ReadMe file ->

      (#) Extras:

      * MovAX-Gen2 NVMe driver v2.0 (Backported Windows 7 driver) - {Optional / Not integrated by default}.
      * Samsung NVMe driver v1.2 (Backported Windows 7 driver) - {Optional / Not integrated by default}.
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      ale98111 · 3 years ago
      @Ramsey Ok but when another version will come out
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @ale98111 No new version on the horizont, because there is nothing new to add.
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    Question · 3 years ago
    @Ramsey it always get stuck during the installation process ( Copying ) do you know why ? no BSOD
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @Question What's the computer model? and with what are you installing Windows XP, USB or Disc?
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      Question · 3 years ago
      @Ramsey Crosshair VI hero x370   USB    Samsung 970 EVO
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      infuscomus · 3 years ago
      @Question
      does it get stuck in textmode setup? or GUI setup?

      is USB mouse and keyboard working?
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      Question · 3 years ago
      @infuscomus Text mode 
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      infuscomus · 3 years ago
      @Question
      and the USB mouse and keyboard is working?

      which of the optional patches did you integrate?

      have you tried waiting 5 minutes? just to be certain it is actually stuck?
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    Katie Boundary · 3 years ago
    I have a friend who claims that Windows Server 2003 R2 can see/understand GUID partition tables on both internal and external hard drives, and that if you transplant two files - disk.sys and partmgr.sys - from 32-bit Server 2003 R2 to 32-bit WinXP, you can get WinXP to see GPT on external hard drives as well. He also says that Paragon GPT loader does something similar, but uses older versions of disk.sys and partmgr.sys from the first release of Server 2003, which is why it only works for internal hard drives. Do you think this is something you can experiment with, and if successful, incorporate into future versions of XP IE?
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    Martino Contento · 3 years ago
    Hi Ramsey
    I have a question. In XP I got the message
    "Password expires in 14 days".
    How can I act on the register to have "Password never expires" ?
    Thank you🕺
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    RuLan · 3 years ago
    ENGLISH
    Windows XP mod 2021 - system build for the modern PC (edition 06.06.2021)
    The information doesn't fit into a forum post - so download the text file and read it in Notepad.
    TXT (91 KB) - https://yadi.sk/d/k4ilwz5gjKr1jw

    RUSSIAN
    Windows XP мод 2021 - сборка системы для современного ПК (редакция 06.06.2021)
    Информация не помещается в форумный пост - поэтому скачайте текстовый файл и читайте в Блокноте.
    TXT (104 КБ) - https://yadi.sk/d/xAoSmxRNYaIpkg
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    Katie Boundary · 3 years ago
    For the record: Windows XP cannot see DRIVES larger than 2 TB. It doesn't give a damn about partitions. Taking an 8 TB external hard drive and cutting it up into 4 partitions of 2 TB each will not allow XP to see ANY of them.

    This was very unfortunate, because I thought that Ganymede, Callisto, Io, and Europa were great partition names.

    Ramsey, fix this somehow LOL.
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      Ramsey · 3 years ago
      @Katie Boundary Spiting it into 2TB partitions should work, if you use the MBR for storing the partitioning information on your hard disk drive. You can also try and use the "Paragon GPT Loader v8.0.1.2" tool from the Extra folder in the Zip-Archive file.
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      infuscomus · 3 years ago
      @Katie Boundary
      This isn't widely known, but there is a workaround for XP so that it can read/write to drives and partitions larger then 2TB if it is connected through a USB enclosure.

      I have no idea why this works, but it does.


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      Andalu · 3 years ago
      @infuscomus Recognition of drives larger than 2TB works with Western Digital external drives by formatting them using the dedicated utility. It can also work with other brands but only by using an adapter/pcb from a WD enclosure. Tested on Seagate and Hitachi drives with a single 4TB MBR partition and it worked. Such drives are also correctly recognized in other windows operating systems.
      If you are referring to something else instead, please share with us ;)
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      Katie Boundary · 3 years ago
      @Ramsey Well I tried splitting the drive into 2TB partitions and Windows XP couldn't see any of them. However, I'm not 100% sure if the drive was MBR or GUID. I just assumed it was MBR. I might be able to check using Linux.

      Paragon GPT loader only works for internal hard drives, not external ones.
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      infuscomus · 3 years ago
      @Katie Boundary GParted will tell you if it's GPT or MBR - you should be able to convert to MBR using GParted too.
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      Katie Boundary · 3 years ago
      @Ramsey Well I'll be damned. You're right. Those Seagate assholes sent these drives to me as GPT, not MBR. The good nes is that with two 8 TB hard drives, each of which is less than half full, I can convert both of them to MBR without losing any of the data.
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    Grissa · 3 years ago
      i search for vpn software compatible with win-xp-ie 

    Didn't find any one

    Only support  win 7_8_8.1_ and win_10