Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 - Integral Edition 2024.11.29

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(#) 2024.11.29 Changes:

* Added Microsoft IME 2002 Japanese Zip Code Dictionary Update 2008 11 Month Edition (imjpzp.dic v8.0.9602.0).
* Added a Windows XP GroupOrderList SCSI and Filter registry improvement.
* Added Tutorial for USB Boot via Firadisk (In folder ".\Information\Tutorials").
* Added Supermium 126 R5 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Added Microsoft AppLocale v1.3.3.31 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Added Microsoft Silverlight v5.1.50918.0 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Added Java SE 8 Update 111 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Added Clean Flash Player v34.0.0.321 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Updated Microsoft .NET Framework AIO Pack from "v2024.4.10" to "v2024.10.10".
* Updated 7-Zip from "v24.06" to "v24.08".
* Updated MyPal from "v68.13.7b" to "v68.14.5b".
* Updated Thorium "M122 v3" to "M122 R4".
* Updated Patch Integrator script from "v4.0.3" to "v4.1.2" (New acpi.sys file and 2 GUI fixes).

Description

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

Includes ALL the latest Windows XP and POSReady 2009 Updates/Hotfixes until 22.5(May).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).
* Microsoft IME 2002 Japanese Zip Code Dictionary Update 2008 11 Month Edition (imjpzp.dic v8.0.9602.0).
* 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/10.10(October).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).
* Microsoft Silverlight v5.1.50918.0 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Java SE 8 Update 111 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Clean Flash Player v34.0.0.321 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").

(#) 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"}.
* Microsoft AppLocale v1.3.3.31 - {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 v24.08 - {Optional}.
* MyPal v68.14.5b (Backported Firefox v68.12.0 with CSS engine v85 and JavaScript engine v88) - {Optional}.
* Supermium 126 R5 (Backported Google Chrome v126.0.6478.256 Browser) - {In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies"}.
* Thorium M122 R4 (Backported Google Chrome v122.0.6261.171 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 v4.1.2:

* 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 v5.1.2600.7777.8 (2024.11.7): 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 64 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 file "Extra Goodies"):

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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    ccr
    ccr · 1 years ago
    Are there backported Intel Wifi Drivers as I cant install the Win 7 one on my AC 7260 card
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @ccr
      There are no backported Intel Wifi drivers in WinXP-IE.
      And the AC7260 WiFi card also never had any Windows XP drivers.
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    Ten3O
    Ten3O · 1 years ago
    Is the version of 360 Extreme Explorer the one with the telemetry removed as found here?
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    Demian
    Demian · 1 years ago
    The XP iso download I got is missing boot files. I'm not sure how to proceed. Am I supposed to pull them from a CD?
    • This commment is unpublished.
      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @Demian Read the instruction in ReadMe file under ->
      (#) How to do a fresh Windows XP installation:
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    Paul Navarro
    Paul Navarro · 1 years ago
    @Ramsey Your work is amazing. Could you please point me in the right direction? I want to install Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and though I can install it, the key expires after 60 days, regardless of what I do. Is there a way to remove the license check? Or a way to install the Tablet components onto your Windows XP?
    • This commment is unpublished.
      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @Paul Navarro Looks like you did an upgrade instead of a fresh installation.
      You need to Format/Delete the Windows XP partition at the Blue Installation Text screen.
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      Paul Navarro
      Paul Navarro · 1 years ago
      @Ramsey I installed a fresh copy of vanilla WXP Tablet Edition. Of course, your edition of Windows XP works perfectly in my tiny Acer TravelMate C110, but short of requesting you to give a Tablet Edition the Ramsey treatment, I wanted to know if you could point me in the direction of resources to crack the registration myself, my googlefu is clearly lacking...
    • This commment is unpublished.
      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @Paul Navarro The cracked WGA file "LegitCheckControl.dll" from WinXP-IE will work on all Windows XP versions. Simply copy and replace it.
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      Paul Navarro
      Paul Navarro · 1 years ago
      @Ramsey Ramsey, thank you for your guidance, most likely I'll run into snags, but I'll let you know how it goes!
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      Paul Navarro
      Paul Navarro · 1 years ago
      @Ramsey @Ramsey I am having trouble implementing the LegitCheckControl.dll file, I copied it from the "INTEGRAL EDITION 2023.6.16" version windows/system32 location and pasted it into a new Tablet Edition fresh install. Tried to register the dll, notification pop up said the integration was successful but I am still getting the 60 day countdown... I'm clearly not doing it right, I'm afraid to say. Could I bother you for more guidance? 
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @Paul Navarro Looks like you have the Retail version of Windows XP Tablet Edition. Try to downland the Volume License version of Windows XP Tablet Edition.
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    Sunsun
    Sunsun · 1 years ago
    i got warning from avira, https://prnt.sc/wUXjG4mAA2Al
    i believe before this version, avira never give warning
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    Calmer_now
    Calmer_now · 1 years ago
    I paid a few bucks to neural AI upscale a bunch of the stock Windows XP sounds.
    The upload is good for 7 days. Do with it what you want.
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    Dj Agfev
    Dj Agfev · 1 years ago
    HTTP download does not works for me
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      Andalu
      Andalu · 1 years ago
      @Dj Agfev Just tried: the download works smoothly.
      Try changing your current DNS addresses to Google's (8.8.8.8 - 8.8.4.4)
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    Dj Agfev
    Dj Agfev · 1 years ago
    Can it works out of the box on SSD and AHCI mode?
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      Andalu
      Andalu · 1 years ago
      @Dj Agfev Try it yourself after completing the download ;)
      On my systems it has always worked.
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    Droopster
    Droopster · 1 years ago
    Ramsey 🙂

    Do you also know or have a solution how i can use skype on winxp ???

    Greetz and many many thanks for your awesome work and support 👏🙏
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @Droopster The last Skype version for Windows XP won't connect anymore. So you out of luck.
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      Rickz
      Rickz · 1 years ago
      @Droopster i believe sky is discontinued, if not, will be soon., Microsoft Teams is the new skype.......
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    NESCAFÉ
    NESCAFÉ · 1 years ago
    Hello. I can't install intel RST 11.2
    there's an error prompt that says this system doesn't meet minimum requirements.
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    ytp
    ytp · 1 years ago
    MyPal 68.13.1b Hotfix released, fixes BSOD issue
    https://github.com/Feodor2/Mypal68/releases/tag/68.13.1b
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      Rickz
      Rickz · 1 years ago
      @ytp sorry to say it... but these lately versions of mypal are a mess, too buggy, after using it a little, after close it and got BSOD, i don't recommend it, basilik is stable and works ok
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @Rickz Did you try this settings below? I added them already in WinXP-IE 2023.6.16.
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      Rickz
      Rickz · 1 years ago
      @Ramsey you mean ? : layers.mlgpu.enabled = false
      layers.omtp.enabled = false
      browser.tabs.unloadOnLowMemory = true

      haven't try but can't understand how pressing  a close (X) makes XP crash badly.. this can't be a safely browser until these bsod problems are solved.
      also , sites like netflix don't work since ask for html5 , mypal don't have html5 ??


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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @Rickz Yes this settings have fixed the BSOD for some people.
      MyPal 68 also supports HTML5 but NetFlix uses copywrite protections and i think that doesn't work with Windows XP.
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      CAPUCCINO
      CAPUCCINO · 1 years ago
      @Rickz Mypal 68 has never been safe to use and it will take a lot of time to improve because there's only 1 developer behind the project. 
      Basilisk is not supported I can't understand why stupid dumbs are unable to remember the official name of a browser they use on a daily basis. LOL
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      Rickz
      Rickz · 1 years ago
      @CAPUCCINO what about  ArcticFox ? have a look..
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    blackdoomer
    blackdoomer · 1 years ago
    @Ramsey,

    0. First of all, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE EFFORT! You literally saved me from doing the same project as I'm a big fan of Windows XP and plan to use it at until least 2038. I'm really considering to donate.

    1. Will you update Multilingual Pack along with new WinXP-IE releases?

    2. Can I hope for a distribution of the latest Microsoft Office for XP from you? :)

    3. Why "Launch folder windows in a separate process" (from "Folder Options") doesn't have any effect whatsoever? Bugged update or smth?

    4. Typo in ReadMe.txt: "5. You can restarted" (correct is "restart").

    5. Patch Integrator have a visual glitch when it finishes: https://s1.hostingkartinok.com/uploads/images/2023/06/dc3cd5ade9b89865cabe0b3427b96132.png

    6. "Toggle [X] to Start" in Patch Integrator can be semantically confused with pressing the close button. :D Maybe something other (Space/Enter/...) would be better?

    7. Please consider adding note somewhere about Patch Integrator that it generates A NEW ISO BASED ON THE VANILLA ONE, and doesn't install anything on the current system, because it's really VERY counterintuitive atm.

    8. Maybe it's worth updating list of countries in Regional Standards? There's no "FYR Macedonia" anymore, for example.

    9. Maybe it's worth updating default fonts with their newer versions from newer Windowses?

    10. Consider adding these rare NTVDM fixes as optional ones:

    - intelvidfix.zip - A patch that fixes a glitch in the BIOS of some Intel VGA onboard graphics adapters
    https://superuser.com/questions/943966/dos-program-has-8-second-delay-on-startup-under-win-7
    https://softclipper.net/clipper-faqvopros-otvet/programma-dos-imeet-5-8-sekundnuyu-zaderzhku-pri-zapuske-pod-win-7.html

    - videoprt.zip - Videoport driver patch for VESA in NTVDM
    https://www.phatcode.net/downloads.php?id=196

    11. I can't install Guest Additions in VirtualBox 6.1.44 with the latest WinXP-IE, after reboot it results into black screen just after loading screen. Do they work on other VirtualBox versions? (I use 6.1.44 because it's the latest one for Windows 7.)

    12. Could you plese add somehow "Device Manager" in the right click menu of "My Computer" please?

    13. How about adding WinXP support for NTFS symlinks in post-install menu? The "Link Shell Extension" could be also useful, it's compatible with it.
    https://superuser.com/questions/117127/using-symbolic-link-in-windows-xp
    https://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/hardlinkshellext.html#legacy

    Thanks in advance!! And please sorry for poor and non-proofread English.
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @blackdoomer 1. Yes the Multilingual Pack will also be update if there is anything that can be added.
      2. The last LibreOffice for Windows XP will give you more functionality than Office 2010.
      3. The launch folder in a separate process, will avoid crashing all folders when one folder crashes.
      4. Typo fixed.
      5. That visual glitch Batch bug is coming from the "cdimage.exe" file.
      6. The Batch tool "choice.exe" only supports A-Z or 0-9, so Enter or Space key can not be used.
      7. I had planned to add a message like this but forgot to add it. 😅
      8. Microsoft has remove Macedonia from the Time Zone list with the latest Time Zone updates.
      9. The "Microsoft European Union Expansion Font Update v1.2" and the  KB2756651-v2 are already updating the fonts. Anything else is more of an experiment.
      10. I could add the IntelVidFix installer to the Extra Zip folder. But preinstalling it has not effect because it will be overwritten when a user installs the Intel Graphic Card driver. And the Videoport driver will causes another problem, see KB960921 section in the ReadMe file. We would need that Videoport patch for the KB917332 (videoprt.sys) update.
      11. Yes the Guest Additions on VirtualBox v6.1.44 is bugged for Windows XP but v6.1.42 works fine.
      12. I will add this to the "Windows XP - System Settings.reg" file. Below is the code.
      13. I really don't see any real use for this NTFS symlinks. It only makes thinks more confusing for normal computer users. It's another Microsoft invention that no one uses, except themselves. 😅

      Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

      ; Adds "Device Manager" in the right-click menu of "My Computer".

      [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\DevMgr]
      @="Device Manager"
      [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\DevMgr\command]
      @=hex(2):22,00,25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,\
      00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,6d,00,\
      6d,00,63,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,22,00,20,00,2f,00,73,00,20,00,22,00,25,\
      00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,\
      73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,64,00,65,00,76,00,6d,\
      00,67,00,6d,00,74,00,2e,00,6d,00,73,00,63,00,22,00,00,00
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      blackdoomer · 1 years ago
      @Ramsey
      > 3. The launch folder in a separate process, will avoid crashing all folders when one folder crashes.
      I know what this option does. %-) What I meant is that it doesn't work in the latest build - all folders are still launched in the same explorer.exe process, regardless of this option being set.

      > 6. The Batch tool "choice.exe" only supports A-Z or 0-9, so Enter or Space key can not be used.
      Okay, but maybe then replace it with any other letter that doesn't resemble neither a crossed close button nor a Cyrillic X? For example, something like "J", "L", "S" or "Z" would be good, as they're clearly distinguishable from anything.

      > 8. Microsoft has remove Macedonia from the Time Zone list with the latest Time Zone updates.
      Well, but I'm talking about "Regional and Language Options" window from Control Panel, not "Time Zones". The lists of countries there are slightly outdated.

      > 13. I really don't see any real use for this NTFS symlinks. It only makes thinks more confusing for normal computer users. It's another Microsoft invention that no one uses, except themselves.
      It's pretty debatable. Symlinks are quite a thing in the *nix world, that's why Microsoft has implemented them too. They are used quite often by programmers, including myself. The main benefit of this would be greater compatibility with partitions of newer versions of Windows, which could be important in case of multi-boot.
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @blackdoomer
      > 3. This registry key is comment out in the "Windows XP - Profile Settings.reg" file, because this setting will also take more resources.
      > 6. I will use Z to start process and change X to exit in the Patch Integrator.
      > 8. Part of the "Regional and Language Options" are hard code, so it's not that easy to change.
      > 13. I also use Linux but i never used Symlinks in Windows. And I think such things confuse the normal users more than it helps. The ones that need this will know what tool to install. 😉
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      blackdoomer
      blackdoomer · 1 years ago
      @Ramsey
      > 3. This registry key is comment out in the "Windows XP - Profile Settings.reg" file, because this setting will also take more resources.

      Dear Ramsey, but that's not what I'm talking about! I meant that when I turn on MANUALLY the "Launch folder windows in a separate process" option in "Folder Options" window (which is BTW corresponds to the 'CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced:SeparateProcess' registry key, not to the 'CurrentVersion\Explorer:DesktopProcess' you referenced, which is different), it has NO effect. Everything is still opened in the same process (I see always only one explorer.exe in Task Manager). I also tried to set 'DesktopProcess' (both together and instead), but that not helped. This could be related to some buggy update of explorer.exe or somewhat.

      Also I've mentioned a typo in the "Windows XP - Profile Settings.reg" file:
      "Sytem Performance" - must be "System Performance"
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 1 years ago
      @blackdoomer
      After checking I noticed that the "DesktopProcess" entry is only a Windows 2000 setting, but for some reason it's being posted on the internet as a Windows XP setting. 🤔
      The correct Windows XP entry is:
      Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

      ; Runs each folder in a separate part of the memory.

      [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
      "SeparateProcess"=dword:00000001
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      blackdoomer
      blackdoomer · 1 years ago
      @Ramsey
      As I wrote above, I already tested it as well and it didn't work either. ;(

      Also, exactly this setting is available in GUI as "Launch folder windows in a separate process" option in "Folder Options" window (please read what I write for you!), so there's no need to edit the registry manually.