Changelog

(#) 2025.8.19 Changes:

* Added a few cosmetic improvements.
* Added IExpress-2.0 Patch v1.0 (Fixes title font and dialog size).
* Added MSVCRT Patch v1.1 (Fixes the "_except_handler4_common" error that can occur with some old programs).
* Added RNDIS Patch v1.0 (Adds the inf installation script for the RNDIS-over-USB host driver for Internet Sharing device).
* Updated Windows XP Root Certificates Update (KB931125) from "February 2025 v41.0.2195.2502" to "June 2025 v41.0.2195.2506".
* Updated Microsoft DirectX 9.0c End-User Runtimes from "v9.29.1974.2" to "v9.29.1974.3".
* Updated 7-Zip from "v24.09" to "v25.01".
* Updated MyPal from "v68.14.8b" to "v74.1.1".
* Updated Supermium from "132 R3" to "132 R5.02".
* Updated Clean Flash Player "v34.0.0.325" to "v34.0.0.330".
* Updated Patch Integrator script from "v4.2.1" to "v4.2.3".
* Removed Thorium (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").

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 needed.
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 (KB892130).
* 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 [June 2025 v41.0.2195.2506] (KB931125).
* Windows XP Revoked Root Certificates Update [December 2024 v8.0.2195.2412] (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 (KB3078311, 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 (June 2010) v9.29.1974.3 - {Optional}.
* 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) - {Optional}.
* Microsoft Visual F# 2.0 SP1 (v2.0.40219.1) - {Optional}.
* Microsoft Visual J# 2.0 (v2.0.50727.937) - {Optional}.
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime (v10.0.60828.0) - {Optional}.
* 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 v34.0.0.330 (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-P2 - {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 v25.01 - {Optional}.
* MyPal v74.1.1 (Backported Firefox v68.12.0 with CSS engine v85 and JavaScript engine v88) - {Optional}.
* Supermium 132 R5.02 (Backported Google Chrome v132.0.6834.226 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 v5.22/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"}.
* Time Zone Editor v1.0.0.0 - {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:

* ClipBook Patch v1.0: Fixes missing ClipBook Viewer shortcut in the Start Menu [accessor.inf].
* FlopX-NT5.1 Patch v1a: Allows Non-standard Floppy Formats [flpydisk.sys].
* IExpress-2.0 Patch v1.0: Fixes title font and dialog size [iexpress.exe].
* Jet-OLE Patch v1.0: Fixes missing dll registry entries for the Microsoft Jet and OLE files (KB4034775 Update Bug) [winxpup.inf].
* MCI-MIDI Patch v1.0: Fixes a 4 second freeze when switching MIDI tracks with the Media Control Interface [mciseq.dll].
* MSVCRT Patch v1.1: Fixes the "_except_handler4_common" error that can occur with some old programs [mfc42.dll, mfc42u.dll, msvcirt.dll, msvcrt.dll].
* NF4SBF v3.1: Fixes a Microsoft .NET Framework 4 bug that causes a slow Windows XP boot up [VBS file is placed in the Startup menu].
* NLS Patch v1.0: Updates the Japanese 2019 calendar era to Reiwa [locale.nls, spmsg.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].
* POS9U Patch v1.0: Extends the Windows XP update support from "April 2014" until "April 2019" (POSReady 2009 Updates) [HKLM\SYSTEM\WPA\POSReady].
* RAID-5 Patch v2.0: Enables RAID-5 software support and enables 2TB Mirror RAID support [dmadmin.exe, dmconfig.dll, dmboot.sys, dmio.sys].
* RNDIS Patch v1.0: Adds the inf installation script for the RNDIS-over-USB host driver for Internet Sharing device [wceisvista.inf].
* SERVICES Patch v1.0: Includes more assigned port numbers for well-known services defined by IANA [services].
* SFC Patch v1.0: Allows you to disable and enable the Windows File Protection with the registry entry "SfcDisable" [sfc_os.dll].
* SMB Patch v1.0: Removes the max limit of 10 incoming connections for the Server Message Block communication protocol [srvsvc.dll].
* Shell32 Patch v1.0: Fixes the missing Icons in the notification area [shell32.dll].
* 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].
* SysSetup Patch v1.2: In the setup mode, it allows the use of a modified syssetup.inf file and it disables the driver sign check and the OOBE menu at T-O, as well as the SFC file scan at T-8 [syssetup.dll].
* TCP/IP Patch v1.1: Increase the number of Half-Open outgoing TCP connections from 10 to 16777215 (Maximum) [tcpip.sys, tcpip6.sys].
* TermSrv Patch v1.0: Allows you to have multiple concurrent remote desktop connections [termsrv.dll].
* ThemeUI Patch v1.0: Fixes a bug with the ".theme" files where the "Link Select" (Hand) cursor did not change [themeui.dll].
* TZ-Map Patch v1.0: Fixes a bug in the time zone map where Poland was falsely displayed as water [timedate.cpl].
* UxTheme Patch v1.0: Allows you to apply unsigned Custom Visual Styles (Windows XP Themes) [uxtheme.dll].
* WinLogOn Patch v1.1: Disables the license checking, which improves the Startup and Shutdown time (It also allows the removal of the 13MB OEMBIOS files which are only needed for the embedded CD-K3ys in OEM mainboards) [winlogon.exe].
* WOW32 Patch v1.0: Fixes the Win16 Subsystem insufficient resources issue [wow32.dll].

(#) 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).
  Screensavers = Plus! Aquarium v1.0.1.14 (EULA Patch).
* 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 v4.2.3:

* 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 v5.1.2600.7777.8 (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 (Will also removes all the included Driver Packs).
* Windows XP SSE2 Updates Remover v1.4.2: 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: "Windows 3.1 TaskMan", "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", "oembios.*", "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