Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 - Integral Edition 2023.11.26

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

(#) 2023.11.26 Changes:

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

ReadMe File:

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

Includes ALL the latest Windows XP and POSReady 2009 Updates/Hotfixes until 22.5(May).2019 and will also automatically receive new Windows XP (POSReady 2009) Updates until at least April 2019 and no Windows XP Activation or Crack or CD-Key is required.
Also included are over 330 MB of additional LAN, WLAN, SATA/AHCI, NVMe and USB3 drivers. Including with some Themes, Runtimes, Patches, Fixes, Tweaks and some optional Programs and Preconfigured Settings.
A Help file is also included in the ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE" with lots of useful information, such as on how to install Windows XP with an USB Flash Drive and on how to integrate your own SATA/AHCI drivers and much more.

[---------- INCLUDES ----------]

(#) Windows XP Updates:

* Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929).
* Windows XP and POSReady 2009 Updates/Hotfixes until 22.5(May).2019.
* Windows Genuine Advantage Validation v1.9.42.0 (KB905474) {Cracked/LgtCkCtl.dl_}.
* Windows Internet Explorer v8 (Roll Back to 6 possible).
* Windows Media Player v11 (Roll Back to 9 possible).
* Windows Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 (KB969084, KB2813347-v2).
* Windows Rights Management Client (KB979099).
* Windows Driver Frameworks 1.9 - User Mode (KB970158) and Kernel Mode (KB970159).
* Windows Feature Pack for Storage v1.0 (KB952013) - Image Mastering API v2.0 (KB932716-v2, KB952011).
* Windows Feature Pack for Storage v1.0 (KB952013) - ICCD Smart Card Driver.
* Windows Installer v4.5.6002.24298 (KB942288, KB4087398).
* Windows XP exFAT file system driver update package v1.0 (KB955704).
* Windows XP Root Certificates Update [August 2023 v41.0.2195.2308] (KB931125).
* Windows XP Revoked Roots Certificates Update [September 2023 v8.0.2195.2309] (SA3123040).
* Windows XP CAPICOM v2.1.0.2 (KB931906).
* Microsoft European Union Expansion Font Update v1.2.
* Microsoft WinUSB 2.0 (KB971286).
* Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack v1.2 (KB971276-v3, KB977585-v2, KB2958997-v4).
* Microsoft XML Core Services v4.0 SP3 4.30.2117.0 (KB2758694).
* Microsoft XML Core Services v6.0 SP2 6.20.2509.0 (KB2957482, KB4493790).
* Microsoft Web Folders v12.0.6606.1000 (KB907306, KB2526086=msdaipp.dll,msonsext.dll).
* Windows High Definition Audio "Function" Driver v1.0a (KB888111).
* Windows Browser Choice (KB976002-v5).
* Windows Update v7.6.7600.256.
* Windows Update Web Control v7.6.7600.257.
* Microsoft Update Web Control v7.6.7600.257.
* Microsoft Update Catalog Web Control v7.4.7057.249 (build timestamp 130620-1021).

(#) Windows XP Runtime Libraries:

* Microsoft DirectX 9.0c End-User Runtimes v9.29.1974 (June 2010).
* Microsoft .NET Framework [Up-to-Date/20.6(June).2022]: 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 4.0 Full - {Optional}.
* Microsoft Visual C++: 2002 (v7.0.9975.0), 2003 (v7.10.6119.0), 2005 SP1 (v8.0.50727.6229), 2008 SP1 (v9.0.30729.7523), 2010 SP1 (v10.40219.473), 2012 Update 5 (v11.0.61135.400), 2013 Update 5 (v12.0.40664.0), 2015-2019 (v14.28.29213.0) - {Optional}.
* Microsoft Visual Basic: v1.00, v2.0.9.8, v3.0.5.38, v4.0.24.22 (16-bit), v4.0.29.24 (32-bit), v5.2.82.44, v6.1.98.39 (SP6 Update KB3096896) - {Optional}.
* Microsoft XNA Framework 1.0 (v1.1.10405.0), 2.0 (v2.0.11128.1), 3.0 (v3.0.11010.0), 3.1 (v3.1.10527.0), 4.0 (v4.0.30901.0).
* Microsoft Visual F# 2.0 SP1 (v2.0.40219.1).
* Microsoft Visual J# 2.0 (v2.0.50727.937).
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime (v10.0.60828.0).

(#) Windows XP Applications:

* Microsoft Calculator Plus v1.0.0.908 {Replaces the default Calculator}.
* Microsoft BitLocker To Go Reader v1.0 (KB970401).
* Microsoft Active Directory Application Mode SP1 - {Standalone Installer}.
* Windows Management Framework Core v6.3.15.0 (KB968930) - {Standalone Installer}.
* Windows PowerShell 1.0 (KB926139-v2) - {Standalone Installer}.
* Windows XP Powertoy - ClearType Tuner v1.01 - {Optional}.
* Windows XP Powertoy - Alt-Tab Replacement v1.0 - {Optional}.
* Windows XP User Profile Hive Cleanup Service v2.0.49 Beta - {Optional}.
* Windows XP GDI+ Detection Tool v1 (KB873374).
* Windows XP QFEcheck v6.2.29.0 (KB282784).
* Windows Movie Maker 2.1.4028.0 Plus - {Standalone Installer v1.4.2}.
* Outlook Express 6 - {Standalone Installer v1.0.2}.

(#) Additional Applications:

* 7-Zip v23.01 - {Optional}.
* MyPal v68.13.7b (Backported Firefox v68.12.0 with Firefox JavaScript engine v78) - {Optional}.
* 360 Extreme Explorer v13.0.2310.0 (Backported Chromium v86.0.4240.198) - {Standalone Installer v1.0.2}.
* XP Codec Pack v2.1.2 (Includes: MPC-BE, LAV, ffdshow, madVR, xy-VSFilter, XySubFilter, Icaros) - {Optional}.
* Unlocker v1.9.2 - {Optional}.
* ImDisk Toolkit v2022.08.26 - {Optional}.
* HashCheck v2.4.1.58-alpha - {Optional}.
* Open Command Prompt Shell Extension v2.1.0.1 - {Optional}.
* Take Ownership XP v1.2.1 (Allows to take ownership of a file or folder from the Right-click menu) - {Optional}.
* Windows XP Certificate Updater v1.6 - {Standalone Installer}.
* Naraeon SSD Tools v5.4.0 (For SSD Trim with IDE&SATA) - {Standalone Installer}.
* Paragon GPT Loader v11.0.0.175 - {Standalone Installer v1.0.2}.
* WinSetupFromUSB v1.10 - {Standalone Installer}.

(#) Windows XP Patches/Fixes:

* Extended Update Support Patch v1.0: Extends the Windows XP update support from "April 2014" till at least "April 2019" (POSReady 2009 Updates).
* TCP/IP Patch v1.0: Increase the number of Half-Open outgoing TCP connections from 10 to 16777215 (Maximum) [tcpip.sys].
* UxTheme Patch v1.0: Allows you to apply unsigned Custom Visual Styles (Windows XP Themes) [uxtheme.dll].
* TermSrv Patch v1.0: Allows you to have multiple concurrent remote desktop connections [termsrv.dll].
* SFC Patch v1.0: Allows you to disable and enable the Windows File Protection with the registry entry "SfcDisable" [sfc_os.dll].
* FlopX NT5.1 Patch v1a: Allows Non-standard Floppy Formats [flpydisk.sys].
* SndRec32 Patch v2.0: Fixes a Sound Recorder error message on computers that have more than 2GB of RAM and Increases the Recording Time Limit from 60 Seconds to 999 Seconds [sndrec32.exe].
* Shell32 Patch v1.0: Fixes the missing Icons in the notification area [shell32.dll].
* WOW32 Patch v1.0: Fixes the Win 16 Subsystem insufficient resources problem [wow32.dll].
* NTDETECT Patch v1.1: Deactivates the resetting of the USB controller to prevent a crash of the USB drive on which the Windows XP installation is carried out [NTDETECT.COM].
* RAID-5 Patch v1.0: Enables Software RAID-5 Support [dmadmin.exe, dmboot.sys, dmconfig.dll].
* SERVICES Patch v1.0: Includes more assigned port numbers for well-known services defined by IANA [services].
* NF4SBF v3.1: Fixes a Microsoft .NET Framework 4 bug that causes a slow Windows XP boot up (File is placed in the Startup menu).
* Fixed missing ClipBook Viewer shortcut in the Start Menu (accessor.inf).
* Fixed missing dll registry entries for the Microsoft Jet and OLE files (KB4034775 Update Bug).

(#) Windows XP Tweaks:

* Preconfigured Windows XP Settings - {Optional}.
* Preconfigured Program Settings - {Optional}.
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications v1.9.40.0 (KB905474).
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows XP End Of Service Notifications (KB2934207).
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool v5.39.12900.0 (KB890830).

(#) Extras:

* Windows XP SP3 (POSReady 2009) SSE2 Updates Remover v1.1 (For the CPUs that don't support the SSE2 instruction set).
* Compatible Updates/Hotfixes and RTM files from Office 2000, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows POSReady 2009, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (More details in the ReadMe file).
* DriverPacks BASE v11.09.01.2f with Driver Pack Mass Storage v18.04.21 (SATA/AHCI) - Compressed = 10 MB / Uncompressed = 62 MB. 
* Separate Driver Packs: LAN (Cable Ethernet) v18.04.21 - Compressed = 12 MB / Uncompressed = 81 MB - {Optional}.
* Additional Drive Packs: WLAN (Wireless Ethernet) v15.01.23.1 - Uncompressed = 188 MB - {Standalone Installer v1.1.1}.
* 9 Additional Windows XP Themes - {Optional}: "Windows XP Embedded", "Black Mesa v2.0", "ChaNinja Style RC5 v1.0", "Disney - It's a Magical World v2.0", "NeoGeniX LS v1.0", "Luna Element Black v5.1 + CSS", "Royale Remixed v1.47", "Windows 7 Colors v1.1", "Zune Final v1.0".
* Windows File Protection Utility v1.6.2 (In "Start Menu -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools").
* Windows XP CD-Key Changer v1.2 (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* Windows NT Registration Changer v1.0 (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* Text file with some valid WGA CD-Keys (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* Help file with lots of useful information (In ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\WinXPPx86IE").
* All Modified and Patched files are digitally signed with a custom certificate.

(#) Patch Integrator v4.0.1:

* Kai-Schtrom SATA/AHCI driver v1.0 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* Microsoft SATA/AHCI driver v6.3.0.1 (Backported Windows 8.1 driver).
* ASMedia SATA/AHCI driver v2.3.0.1 (Best for GPT disks on Intel boards).
* AMD SATA/AHCI driver v1.2.001.0337 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Universal Intel SATA/AHCI/RAID Drivers+Software v11.2.0.1006.2 (For RST Series).
* Microsoft NVMe driver v6.1.7601.23403 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Kai-Schtrom NVMe driver v1.3 (Backported Windows 7 Open Fabrics Alliance driver).
* Intel NVMe driver v4.0.0.1007 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Samsung NVMe driver v3.3.0.2003 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Silicon Motion NVMe driver v10.4.49.0 (Backported Windows 7 driver).
* Microsoft USB3.x xHCI driver v2.2 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* AMD/Intel USB3.0 xHCI driver v3 (Patched Windows 7 AMD driver).
* Microsoft SD+MMC Card driver v6.2.8056.0 (Backported Windows 8 driver).
* ACPI Patch v5.1.2600.7777 (2023.4.6): Adds support for mainboards that are newer than 2016.
* PAE Patch v3.6: Allows you to set the RAM limit from 3.5 Gigabyte to 4 Gigabyte or to 128 Gigabyte.
* PM/RTC Timer Fix: For 2015 or newer Intel CPUs.
* Intel USB3.x HC-Switch v1.2.1 (Uses ACPI v5048).
* AVX/AVX2 Enabler v1.1: Allows you to use AVX 256-bit on Multi-Core CPUs with Physical Address Extension.
* Live USB Setup configuration settings: Allows you to Install and Boot Windows XP from a USB Hard Drive Drive.
* DriverPacks BASE Remover (Also removes all the included Driver Packs).
* Windows XP SSE2 Updates Remover: For CPUs without SSE2 support.

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

(#) Windows XP Components:

* Nothing was removed that could cause System or Software problems, only outdated and unneeded components were removed.
1. Applications: "Address Book", "Internet Games", "Program Manager".
2. Multimedia: "Images and Backgrounds", "Movie Maker", "Music Samples".
3. Network: "MSN Explorer", "Netmeeting", "Outlook Express", "Windows Messenger".
4. Operating System Options: "Blaster and Nachi removal tool", "Desktop Cleanup Wizard", "Out of Box Experience (OOBE)", "Tour".
5. 3rd-party Drivers: "Display Adapters", "ISDN", "Logitech WingMan", "Scanners", "Sony Jog Dial", "Toshiba DVD decoder card".
6. Disc Files: "clock.avi", "flash.ocx", "mmc.chm", "plugin.ocx", "rdsktpw.chm", "swflash.inf", "swtchbrd.bmp", "yahoo.bmp".
7. Disc Folders: "DOTNETFX", "SUPPORT", "VALUEADD", "I386\WIN9XMIG", "I386\WIN9XUPG".

(#) Bugged Updates/Files that have not been added (Manual installers in ISO/Disc folder ".\OEM\Bugged Updates"):

1. KB960921 (Including default SP3 file "videoprt.sys") / This update was not added as it will reduce the 2D performance by around 150% and also slows down the browser scrolling when using PAE (Physical Address Extension) with a AMD Radeon graphics card.
2. KB2926765 (shlwapi.dll) / This update was not added due to a Microsoft bug with the changing of the Internet and E-mail item on the Start menu.

[---------- INFORMATION ----------] + [---------- HELP GUIDES ----------]
http://www.zone54.com/ddl/WXPPx86IE_-_ReadMe.txt

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  • This commment is unpublished.
    NESCAFÉ
    NESCAFÉ · 9 months 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 · 9 months 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 · 9 months 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 · 9 months ago
      @Rickz Did you try this settings below? I added them already in WinXP-IE 2023.6.16.
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      Rickz
      Rickz · 9 months 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 · 9 months 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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    blackdoomer
    blackdoomer · 9 months 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 · 9 months 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
      blackdoomer · 9 months 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 · 9 months 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 · 9 months 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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    firleo
    firleo · 9 months ago
    how about “one-core-API”？

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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 9 months ago
      @firleo A link for this is in the "Recommended Programs.txt" file.
      To per-install this this, is probably not a good idea.
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    Rickz
    Rickz · 10 months ago
    getting bsod with your gpt loader driver, installation went ok, reboot and bannggg classic bsod :) , replace the modified (patch 1-2 applied) .sys file  with same name as the one you provided and everything working...please check and fix.....i have uploaded good and bad guys,,, here: https://www.upload.ee/files/15389335/gptmount.rar.html

    My Best Regards
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    tb23-athlon
    tb23-athlon · 10 months ago
    Hello Ramsey! First of all thank you! o)
    Is this correct? The default ISO from the download, it will not work with an Athlon-XP CPU, because it does not have SSE2? Win-Setup fails for me at some point (Registering Components..), I wonder whether it's the SSE2 thing. 

    I tried the patch integrator script on my Win10 setup to remove SS2 updates, unfortunately it fails as well (in the ---[ Final Steps]--- section). Is this normal? I already tried the patch integrator as well in the past, at that time it did not work either. I'd like to make it work, maybe you have an idea?! o) 

    This is the cmd output:
    --------------------------------[ Final Steps ]--------------------------------

    Adding Patch to disable Auto ReBoot on BSOD after GUI-mode Setup . . .

    Copying modified WinXP-IE files into the Temp folder for digital signing . . .
    The system cannot find the path specified.


    Creating catalog file 9-WXPIE.cat . . .

    Digitally Signing catalog file 9-WXPIE.cat . . .
    The system cannot find the path specified.

    Adding catalog file 9-WXPIE.cat to the Windows XP Setup source folder . . .
    The system cannot find the path specified.

    Deleting Temp folder in the Compile folder . . .
    D:\WinXPProSP3\Patch Integrator v3.5.0\_compiling\_temp\catalog - The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

    Creating new ISO file . . .
    The syntax of the command is incorrect.
    --> END OF OUTPUT ------------------------------------------------------

    I ran the cmd in this path: "D:\WinXPProSP3\Patch Integrator v3.5.0"
    Are there any prerequisites I need to have installed or something?
    Thank you! o)
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 10 months ago
      @tb23-athlon Yes AthlonXP CPU's don't have SSE2 support.
      I also never run into such a problem on Win10 or Win11.
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      tb23-athlon
      tb23-athlon · 9 months ago
      @Ramsey Ok, thank you! o) I got the patch integrator to work now, on a freshly installed Win10 system, it created a new ISO file with "*..(Customized Option; F).iso" suffix.
      However, the WinXP setup now shows a message right at the beginning. After copying some driver files it stops, it does not get to the license F8 screen.

      "3waregsm.sys in [SourceDisksFiles] section is missing or corrupt."

      A file "3WAREGSM.SY_" is present in I386 folder on the disc and it seems to be fine (can be copied). 

      Thank you, appreciate your response! o)
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 9 months ago
      @tb23-athlon It's a small bug in a regex code.
      You can select the option "E" to overcome this problem or use the fixed "*.cmd" file below.
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      tb23-athlon
      tb23-athlon · 9 months ago
      @Ramsey Ramsey! Thank you, it worked! I have successfully installed on the AthlonXP with your patched cmd-file, wonderful! o)

      Regarding the problem with the "Patch Integrator" whenever I tried it. It seems the "Options Menu.cmd" only works correctly when double clicked. I always open CMD and change to the directory of the bat/cmd file before executing it, but "Options Menu.cmd" does not like that. It will throw a lot of errors. It took me some time to figure that out! o) Normally changing to the directory of a script helps to prevent errors, not this time! o)

      Thank you again, wish you all the best and please keep them IE releases coming, much appreciated, see you! o)
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    Not Getting pissed off, ARIVE
    Not Getting pissed off, ARIVE · 10 months ago
    I tried using Resource Hacker and tried to copy accets from ntoskrnl.exe of a VM install of XP SP1 and transplant it into a VM of either a vanilla install of XP SP3 or a VM of XP Integral, I deleted and replaced the backups in all the places I thought Windows would hoard files for self-healing.
    No luck. same ugly post SP1 boot screen.
    What I learned is that in the post SP1 boot screen, the graphics for the copy write date and Professional are just missing from ntoskrnl.exe. I tried to put them back, I even transplanted a virgin SP1 copy of ntoskrnl.exe into the the VM of XP SP3. No luck, ugly bland boot up. But no blue screens even after all my butchery.
    I guess nobody knows the secret BBQ sauce to make a SP3 install of XP look nice N sharp like it did before SP2. I guess I have to pretend like its still 2004 and use Windows XP Pro SP1. Thanks pros!
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    Getting pissed off
    Getting pissed off · 10 months ago
    I hope the next edition has the XP SP1 startup screen restored AND the AI up scaled hires Bliss wallpaper too. Don't fumble the ball bro, its a sweet QoL finishing touch.
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      Cal
      Cal · 10 months ago
      @Getting pissed off Totally Agree. Don't like new start upscreen at all!
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 10 months ago
      @Getting pissed off The Windows 2000 installation screen give you more correct information on what is being installed than the fancy Windows XP installation screen which also eats up CD space.
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      Not Getting pissed off, ARIVE
      Not Getting pissed off, ARIVE · 10 months ago
      @Cal
      I tried using Resource Hacker and tried to copy accets from ntoskrnl.exe of a VM install of XP SP1 and transplant it into a VM of either a vanilla install of XP SP3 or a  VM of XP Integral, I deleted and replaced the backups in all the places I thought Windows would hoard files for self-healing.
      No luck. same ugly post SP1 boot screen.
      What I learned is that in the post SP1 boot screen, the graphics for the copy write date and Professional are just missing from ntoskrnl.exe. I tried to put them back, I even transplanted a virgin SP1 copy of ntoskrnl.exe into the the VM of XP SP3. No luck, ugly bland boot up. But no blue screens even after all my butchery.
      I guess nobody knows the secret BBQ sauce to make a SP3 install of XP look nice N sharp like it did before SP2. I guess I have to pretend like its still 2004 and use Windows XP Pro SP1. Thanks pros!
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    Hostos Fernandez
    Hostos Fernandez · 10 months ago
    Interesting article about installing gpt support on winXp: https://article-pchome-net.translate.goog/content-1324506-all.html?_x_tr_sch=http&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=es&_x_tr_pto=wapp
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    NESCAFÉ
    NESCAFÉ · 10 months ago
    I have downloaded the latest ISO and still run across the same crap issue and once the setup is over the panel control and other functions are unusable. 
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      Ramsey
      Ramsey · 10 months ago
      @NESCAFÉ Post your hardware specifications of your computer. And also try to remove the SSE2 updates with the Patch Integrator.
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      Dietmar
      Dietmar · 10 months ago
      @NESCAFÉ
      Use a real CD, burned with xp.iso
      Dietmar
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      NESCAFÉ
      NESCAFÉ · 10 months ago
      @Dietmar @Dietmar are you kidding ? 
      I have no problems with the genuine XP ISO and patch integrator.
      this only happens with XP integral edition ISO. 
       
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      NESCAFÉ
      NESCAFÉ · 10 months ago
      @Ramsey Acer Veriton VX4630.
      why should I remove SSE2 updates if the CPU actually supports this feature ?