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Author: Ramsey
File Size: 1.47 GB (Gigabytes)
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Changelog

(#) 2025.5.5 Changes:

* Added Windows XP Update KB2962872 (browsewm.dll).
* Added Windows XP MSXML6 Update KB3078311 (Replaces KB2957482).
* Added Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Update KB2971850 (Replaces KB2835364).
* Added Compatible Windows 10 "msvbvm60.dll" file (Replaces KB983234/KB2575928).
* Added NLS Patch v1.0 (Updates the Japanese 2019 calendar era to Reiwa).
* Added TZ-Map Patch v1.0 (Fixes a bug in the time zone map where Poland was falsely displayed as water).
* Added ThemeUI Patch v1.0 (Fixes a bug with the ".theme" files where the "Link Select" cursor did not change).
* Added SMB Patch v1.0 (Removes the max limit of 10 incoming connections for the Server Message Block communication protocol).
* Added WinLogOn Patch v1.1 (Disables the license checking, which improves the Startup time and Shutdown time).
* Added Registry tweak to enable l3codecp.acm (shipped with WMP10/11) for encoding MP3 files at up to 320Kbps.
* Added Screensaver Plus! Aquarium v1.0.1.14 (EULA Patch).
* Added a few deployment script improvements.
* Added Time Zone Editor v1.0.0.0 (In ISO/Disc file "Extra Goodies").
* Changed DirectX 9.0c Runtime installation order to install after the .NET Framework installation.
* Changed the default setting for Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop to Disabled.
* Fixed a WinXP-IE problem with the Windows PE installation and with the In-place Upgrade/Install option.
* Removed Windows 3.1 TaskMan (Old Windows 95 task manager which no longer works properly on Windows XP).
* Removed GroupOrderList SCSI and Filter registry tweak.
* Updated SysSetup Patch from "v1.0" to "v1.2" (Replaced the "nLite" Hex code method with the "Mr. Dusha" Hex code method).
* Updated TCP/IP Patch from "v1.0" to "v1.1" (The file "tcpip6.sys" is now also patched).
* Updated Windows XP Time Zone from "October 2024" to "April 2025" (Backported from Windows 11 24H2.3775).
* Updated Windows XP Root Certificates Update (KB931125) from "May 2024 v41.0.2195.2405" to "February 2025 v41.0.2195.2502"
* Updated Windows XP Revoked Root Certificates (SA3123040) Update from "September 2023 v8.0.2195.2309" to "December 2024 v8.0.2195.2412".
* Updated Windows Movie Maker from "2.1.4028.0-P1" to "2.1.4028.0-P2" (Added extra translation effects).
* Updated MyPal from "v68.14.5b" to "v68.14.8b".
* Updated Supermium from "126 R5" to "132 R3".
* Updated 7-Zip from "v24.08" to "v24.09".
* Updated Clean Flash Player "v34.0.0.321" to "v34.0.0.325".
* Updated Patch Integrator script from "v4.1.2" to "v4.2.1".

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 (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 [February 2025 v41.0.2195.2502] (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 Runtime v9.29.1974.2 (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 v34.0.0.325 (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 v24.09 - {Optional}.
* MyPal v68.14.8b (Backported Firefox v68.12.0 with CSS engine v85 and JavaScript engine v88) - {Optional}.
* Supermium 132 R3 (Backported Google Chrome v132.0.6834.222 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 v5.22/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].
* 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].
* 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].
* 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-Keys 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-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 v4.2.1:

* 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 v5.1.2600.7777.8 (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

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  • This commment is unpublished.
    Jenix · 10 months ago
    Thanks for maintaining this incredible OS, you're like the hero for many people.
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    Jay · 10 months ago
    Hey bro, good job for doing this project but i need help cuz idk how to install this on my 
    https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_E490s/ThinkPad_E490s_Spec.PDF
    Thinkpad e490s specs on above do you mind teaching me which options to choose? thx for ur help in this
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      Ramsey · 10 months ago
      @Jay You need to use the "Patch Integrator" scrpt for this LapTop and see what options works best for you. Normally the first options are the ones that works best for most users
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      Jay · 10 months ago
      @Ramsey thx brother. i used windows xp when i was small but was very sad when microsoft killed it, wanted to relive the memory. still crying that win xp out of support. once thx bro
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      Algoflex · 10 months ago
      @Jay Its been out of support more than 10 years now, insane to think about!
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      Jay · 10 months ago
      @Algoflex damn bro
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      Jay · 10 months ago
      @Ramsey i actually forgot to mention i installed windows 7 in the laptop and im looking to dualboot not install and overwrite my bad 
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    John Doe · 10 months ago
    I think things are going decent so far. Having one problem though: I'm noticing a common issue among a few different programs where they throw an error: "The directory name is invalid. Could not find 'sample_program.exe.dat"'. XP Certificate Updater is an example of this phenomenon, and as such it never finishes its tasks. Could this be a group policy prevention of some kind?
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    Nicholas · 10 months ago
    Hi Ramsey, I've picked options 1,4,6,8,B,E,F for WinXP Integral for my Lenovo x220 ThinkPad. The CPU IS i5-2520M. Did I make the right choices?
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    Stel Pats · 10 months ago
    Thanks for the new release ,
    I am using Filezilla client to access an office FTP server and I have a problem.

    When I use windows 7/8/10 version of Filezilla , and I am entering subfolders , the foler structure is automatically created !

    Latest Filezilla version that supports XP doesn't have that feature and it is annoying to create on local xp machine the same remote folder in order to see the remote folder 's contents!

    Does anyone know another Ftp client that has this functionality?
    Any help or advice is welcome!
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    Bedfford · 10 months ago
    Hi, sorry if this was already answered, but it's possible to apply the XPize DarkSide to this XP ?  Thanks!
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    ajthenoob · 10 months ago
    Have you tried to include the UEFI patch made by the famous NTDEV? https://archive.org/details/windows-xp-efi-patch
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    Z · 11 months ago
    Heard about this project years ago but I installed XP & updated with legacyupdate.net which is an amazing site! However it seems this version has many more enhancements & should be used instead of a stock iso, so doing that now.

    But then! I see that for donations XMR is accepted & is the only one listed!! Well I gotta donate now!

    Thank you for continuing to bring life to this fantastic operating system & supporting financial privacy, you have lifted my mood!
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    Grissa · 11 months ago
    Good  night

    For optimal . Maximum Windows XP performance   at  work
    How much RAM does it need exactly 

    DDR2  . 4 slot  : 2 gb  - ASUS  2A73H  ..
    THANKS
    . . . 🚬   🚀
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      Ramsey · 11 months ago
      @Grissa It all depends on what programs you use and how many of them are open at the same time. You can always try to increase the size of the Windows paging file to offload some things from your RAM.
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    Lam · 11 months ago
    Hey, I tried to install Windows XP on my HP laptop. And it always stuck at this setup page. Any ideas about this error? Appreciate for your help. I was using options 1,2,3,5,A,B,C,F
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      Ramsey · 11 months ago
      @Lam Only add the things you really need and do it one by one, then you will see what option is causing this problem.
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    John Doe · 11 months ago
    Hey, got a strange problem that seems to have some kind of pattern, and I'd like to know if someone here might recognize what's going on: I've got XP IE installed with Panda Dome and Microsoft Security Essentials (from Legacy Update) and they don't have any observable conflicts on my system. They both worked fine, until I installed some games - one of them (likely either Battlefield 2 or Crysis) must have installed an old version of a file/files, because Panda refuses to open now with no error and MSE throws error code 0x80070003 (usually a problem of windows update). Not to mention, normal startup takes forever and a soft shutdown is impossible, forcing me to press the power button; both of these were very quick to work beforehand. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

    Update:
    MSE now errors out with code 0x80000003, instead. Also, I noticed Windows File Protection.cmd hangs on the custom title line (no menu) when run from the local drive - but works after 1 or 2 tries when run from the copy on my usb install drive. Process Hacker reveals that it hangs on a 'findstr' command that runs right after start.
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      Ramsey · 11 months ago
      @John Doe I think it's clear that someone has messed up your Windows XP. Reinstall and keep track on when this problem pops up. You can also try the Restore option or Repair options.
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      John Doe · 11 months ago
      @Ramsey Well, I've been the only one to use this system and to my knowledge, none of my game installers contain trojans or other malware. I can tell you that I'm quite certain one of three game installers created this problem: BF2, CSS, or Crysis. If I were to do a repair install (where programs/data are supposed to be maintained), do you think it'd be a better idea to try it now and see if it works (other game installs might reintroduce the problem, requiring me to do it again), or install the other games first and then do a repair install at the end - maybe mitigating all of possible issues in one go? I'll have my current machine state backed up either way, ofc.
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      Ramsey · 11 months ago
      @John Doe If it's a game then I support the copy protection of the game that is causing this problem.
      If you reinstall then install all programs and games step by step and see when this problem occurs. After that you can google why XYZ game or program is causing this problem.
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      John Doe · 11 months ago
      @Ramsey That makes sense. What I think I'll do is reinstall everything up to the games, and then back up the whole system @ that point using Clonezilla. Then, I'll have a 'last resort' backup in case System Restore doesn't work when that problem happens, and I shouldn't have to reinstall everything again.
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    muhamed · 11 months ago
    how do i donwload this to usb drive 
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      John Doe · 11 months ago
      @muhamed You mean how do you make a usb boot drive with it? Use an app called "WinSetupFromUSB", it'll get a usb drive ready to use an XP image. If you mean just downloading the image to a usb drive, you do it just like every other download in a browser.