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[#] SHORT SUMMARY:
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1. Contains all the latest official and some unofficial Windows XP updates inclu
ding Windows Media Player 11, Internet Explorer 8, .NET Framework 1.1-4.0 and ov
er 100 MB of additional SATA/AHCI, LAN and CPU drivers (With Recovery Console an
d Repair option) and including with some optional things and with much more.
2. Fully Updatable and passes all Validation Checks and no Windows XP Activation
or Crack or CD-Key needed, A valid WGA CD-Key and all the other user required i
nputs are filled in automatically during the Windows XP installation (Unattended
Installation).
3. Runs a little faster than a regular Windows XP because all Windows XP Update
are slipstreamed and because some outdated things have been removed. (Nothing ha
s been removed that could cause system or software problems).
4. Contains also a text file with a lot of useful informations, such as on How t
o install Windows XP new and on How to install Windows XP with a USB Flash Drive
and on How to integrate your own drivers and much more.
5. System Requirements are (Recommended/Minimum): 1200/400 MegaHertz x86 Process
or, 512/128 MegaBytes of RAM, 1024768/800x600 Video Adapter, 10/4 GigaByte of ava
ilable Hard Disk space.
[#] INTEGRATED:
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(o) Windows XP Updates:
* Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929).
* All official and some unofficial Windows XP (QFE/LDR) Updates until 11.3.2014.
* Windows Genuine Advantage Validation v1.9.42.0 (Cracked).
* Windows Internet Explorer 8 (Up-to-Date).
* Windows Media Player 11 (Up-to-Date).
* Windows Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 (Up-to-Date).
* Windows Feature Pack for Storage v1.0 (KB952013).
* Windows Installer v4.5 (KB942288).
* Windows XP exFAT file system driver update package v1.0 (KB955704).
* Windows XP Root Certificates Update Version March 2014 (KB931125).
* Windows XP CAPICOM v2.1.0.2 (KB931906).
* Microsoft European Union Expansion Font Update v1.2.
* Microsoft XML Core Services v4.0 SP3 4.30.2114.0 (KB973685).
* Microsoft Compression Client Pack v1.0 (KB927374).
* Microsoft Update Catalog Web Control v7.4.7057.249.
* Microsoft Update Web Control v7.6.7600.257.
* Microsoft Windows Update Web Control v7.6.7600.257.
* Microsoft Windows Browser Choice (KB976002 v5).
(o) Windows XP Runtime Libraries Updates:
* Microsoft .NET Framework (Up-to-Date) 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 4.0
Full - {Optional}.
* Microsoft DirectX v9.29.1974.
* Microsoft Visual C-family (Up-to-Date) v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7, v8, v9, v10
, v11 v12.
* Microsoft Visual Basic (Up-to-Date) v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7.
(o) Additional Runtime Libraries:
* Flash Player ActiveX v12.0.0.77.
* Flash Player Plugin v12.0.0.77.
* Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) v7 Update 51 - {Optional}.
(o) Windows XP Applications:
* Windows XP Powertoy - ClearType Tuner v1.01 - {Optional}.
* Windows XP Powertoy - Alt-Tab Replacement v1.0 - {Optional}.
* Windows XP User Profile Hive Cleanup Service v1.6g - {Optional}.
* Microsoft BitLocker To Go Reader v1.0 (KB970401).
* Windows XP GDI+ Detection Tool v1 (KB873374).
* Windows XP QFEcheck v6.2.29.0.
(o) Additional Applications:
* 7-Zip v9.20 - {Optional}.
* Mozilla Firefox v27.0.1 - {Optional}.
* Open Command Prompt Shell Extension v2.2.1 - {Optional}.
* HashCheck Shell Extension v2.1.11 - {Optional}.
* SumatraPDF v2.4 - {Optional}.
* Unlocker v1.9.2 - {Optional}.
* WinCDEmu v3.6 - {Optional}.
* K-Lite Mega Codec Pack v10.3.5 - {Optional}.
(o) Extras:
* DriverPacks BASE v11.09.01.2d with the Driver Packs: MassStorage v14.01.28.2 [
IntelIDE v14.01.19.1] (SATA/AHCI), LAN v14.01.26.1, CPU v10.05 - Compressed = 20
MB / Uncompressed = +100 MB - {Removable}.
* Windows XP Common Printer Drivers Update Pack and XPS Addon v1.2.3.
* 6 Additional Windows XP Themes - {Optional}: "BlackMesa v1.1", "ChaNinja Style
RC5 v1.0", "Disney - It's a Magical World v1.0", "Luna Element Black v5.1 + CSS
", "Royale Remixed v1.47", "Windows 7 Colors v1.0".
* Windows XP CD-Key Changer v1.0 [In folder "*.iso\OEM\WXPPx86BE\"].
* Text file with few valid WGA CD-Keys [In folder "*.iso\OEM\WXPPx86BE\"].
(o) Patches:
* MNF4SBF Patch v3.0: Fixes a Microsoft .NET Framework 4 bug that causes a slow
Windows XP boot up.
* TCP/IP Patch: Allows you to have 16777215 (Maximum) Half-Open TCP Connections
instead of only 10.
* Uxtheme Patch: Allows you to use un-signed Custom Visual Styles (Themes).
* RAID-5 Patch: Enables Software RAID-5 Support.
* NTDETECT Patch: Fixes a Pre-Boot BSOD error with older computers when installi
ng Windows XP with a USB Flash Drive.
(o) Tweaks:
* Pre-Configured Windows XP and Program Settings - {Optional}.
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows Genuine Advantage Noti
fications v1.9.40.0 (KB905474).
* Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows Malicious Software Rem
oval Tool v5.10.10001.0 (KB890830).
[#] REMOVED:
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* Nothing has been removed that could cause system or software problems.
1. Applications: "Address Book".
2. Multimedia: "Images and Backgrounds", "Movie Maker", "Music Samples", "Old CD
Player and Sound Recorder".
3. Network: "Communication tools", "MSN Explorer", "Netmeeting", "Outlook Expres
s", "Windows Messenger".
4. Operating System Options: "Blaster/Nachi removal tool", "Desktop Cleanup Wiza
rd", "Out of Box Experience (OOBE)", "Tour", "Zip Folders".
5. Drivers: "Display Adapters", "IBM ThinkPad", "Logitech WingMan", "Microsoft S
ideWinder", "Scanners", "Serial Pen Tablet", "Sony Jog Dial", "Toshiba DVD decod
er card".
6. Files: "clock.avi", "swtchbrd.bmp", "yahoo.bmp".
7. Folders: "DOCS", "DOTNETFX", "SUPPORT", "VALUEADD", "I386\WIN9XMIG", "I386\WI
N9XUPG".
[#] INFORMATIONS:
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(o) General:
1. Based on the original English (International) Windows XP Professional SP3 x86
(Volume License) ISO file from Microsoft.
2. All the integrated Windows XP Updates are based on the QFE/LDR branch this me
ans that the updates have security fixes and bug fixes instead of the GDR branch
that have only security fixes (GDR Update branch = Windows XP Update Center) an
d (QFE/LDR Update branch = Manual Update.exe file installation or Service Pack i
nstallation).
3. Fully Updatable and passes all Validation Checks and no Windows XP Activation
or Crack or Key needed.
4. The installation process is Unattended with the Recovery Console and Repair o
ption, A valid WGA CD-Key and all the other user required inputs are filled in a
utomatically during the Windows XP installation.
5. Runs a little faster than a regular Windows XP because all Windows XP Update
are slipstreamed and because some outdated things have been removed (Nothing has
been removed that could cause system or software problems).
6. After the Windows XP installation a menu will appear to choose which {Optiona
l} extras to integrate. If nothing was selected after 5 minutes then the default
selected {Optional} extras are integrated.
7. All Custom Settings are also applied on new created user accounts on the firs
t account login.
(o) Important:
1. This Windows XP is not for Upgrading you must make a clean installation on a
formatted Hard disk drive or Partition.
2. Before doing a real installation it is recommended to do a test installation
with a Virtual Machine program, such as VirtualBox (http://www.virtualbox.org).
(o) For Rookies:
1. System Requirements are (Recommended/Minimum): 1200/350 MegaHertz x86 Process
or, 512/128 MegaBytes of RAM, 1024768/800x600 Video Adapter, 10/4 GigaByte of ava
ilable Hard Disk space.
2. If you can't find the drivers for your computer then try out the tools "Ma-Co
nfig" (http://www.ma-config.com) or "DriverPack Solution" (http://drpsu.com), bu
t It's recommend to download the drivers directly from the Website of the chipse
t manufacturers.
3. If you miss some default Windows XP programs then take a look in the Windows
XP Favorites folder for Weblinks to better alternative programs. Some of the def
ault Windows XP programs are removed because they have been replaced by Microsof
t a long time ago. For example the Outlook Express program was replaced years ag
o with the freely available Windows Live Mail program.
4. You can change the Windows XP CD-Key with the tool "Windows XP CD-Key Changer
vX.X.vbs" that you find in the directory "*.iso\OEM\WXPPx86BE\".
5. If you have a question or a problem then visit the Website "http://www.zone54
.com", But first make sure if you can't find the solution in 10-20 minutes on a
Web Search Engine like Google (http://www.google.com) or over the MSFN Forum Sea
rch Engine (http://www.msfn.org).
(o) Administrative:
1. For getting a list of all the Windows XP installed Updates run the DOS Comman
d Line "qfecheck" in a Command Prompt window.
2. With some scripting knowledge it is possible to integrate additional Programs
and Custom Settings by editing the files with a Text Editor in the directory "*
.iso\OEM\RunOnce\" and the also files "WINNT.SIF", "NLITE.IN_", "RUNONCE.INF" "R
OHKLM.CM_" and "ROHKCU.CM_" in the directory "*.iso\I386\" (DOS uncompress Comma
nd Line is [expand -r "FOLDER\FILE.IN_"] and DOS compress Command Line is [makec
ab "FOLDER\FILE.INF"]).
3. A full automated installation can be done by removing the ";FUI#" with a Text
Editor from the file "WINNT.SIF" in the directory "*.iso\I386\". If setting the
"Repartition" option from "No" to "Yes" then the Windows XP Setup will not only
skip the EULA agreement but will then also automatically format the main Hard D
isk Drive and install itself on a new created partition. Note when doing this ch
anges then the Recovery Console and Repair option can then no longer be accessed
anymore directly from disc.
* To modify this Windows XP open the ISO file "Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 -
Black Edition 201X.XX.XX.iso" with a Zip-Archive Program (http://www.7-zip.org)
and extract everything except the "[BOOT]" folder (if present) into an empty fo
lder and use nLite (http://www.nlite.com) to make a Bootable ISO file after the
modifications.
[#] HELP GUIDES:
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(o) How to install Windows XP new:
1. BACKUP ALL YOUR FILES ON A SEPARATE STORAGE DEVICES.
2. Download all the Up-to-Date Drivers for your Computer.
3. Burn the "Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 - Black Edition 201X.XX.XX.iso" ISO
file as a Image file with your burn program (http://www.imgburn.com).
4. Insert the Windows XP disc into your CD/DVD-ROM drive and restart your comput
er and boot from the Windows XP disc.
5. Now follow the Windows XP Setup wizard instructions and make a clean installa
tion on a formatted Hard Disk drive or Partition.
* If you install Windows XP on a Solid State Drive (SSD) then it is recommended
to align the Windows XP Solid State Drive (SSD) or Partition to increase the Sol
id State Drive (SSD) performance, because at the Windows XP installation Windows
XP does not align a new created Partition correctly for a Solid State Drive (SS
D). The easiest way to do this on WIndows XP is to install the free prgram versi
on of "MiniTool Partition Wizard" (http://www.partitionwizard.com) and then you
have to simply Start the program and Right-Click on the Windows XP Solid State D
rive (SSD) or Partition and then Click on "Align" and then Click on "Apply".
(o) How to remove the extra drivers and slipstream (integrate) your own SATA Dri
vers into Windows XP:
1. Find the SATA Driver for your computer that includes a "txtsetup.oem" file an
d then extract all the driver files into an empty folder.
2. Create a new folder and name it "WinXP-BE" and then open the ISO file "Window
s XP Professional SP3 x86 - Black Edition v201X.XX.XX.iso" with a Zip-Archive Pr
ogram (http://www.7-zip.org) and then extract everything except the "[BOOT]" fol
der (if present) into the "WinXP-BE" folder.
3. Remove the DriverPacks BASE and the extra drivers by starting the file "Drive
rPacks BASE - Remover vX.X.X.cmd" in the "(source)\WinXP-BE\OEM\" folder.
4. Download and Install the Program nLite from the Website "http://www.nliteos.c
om".
5. Start nLite and click on Next and then Browse to the "WinXP-BE" folder and af
ter the loading process click then two times on "Next" and then select the optio
ns "Drivers" and "Bootable ISO only" and then click on again "Next".
6. Now Click on "Insert" and choose "Multiple driver folder" and then Browse to
downloaded x86 (32-bit) SATA Drivers folder and then click on "OK".
7. Select the correct Windows XP x86 (32-bit) SATA driver for your computer and
click on "OK" and then choose "Textmode driver" and select all the options in th
e "Textmode integration options" Box and click on "OK" and then on "Next" and th
en on "Yes" and after the integration is completed click on "Next".
8. In the "Label" field write "WXPPX86BE" or whatever you want and then click on
"Make ISO" and browse to the directory where you want to save the new Windows X
P ISO file.
* For more informations visit the forum on the website (http://www.win-raid.com)
or use a Web Search Engine like Google (http://www.google.com) and search for t
he keywords "Windows XP nLite SATA".
(o) How to install Windows XP from a USB Flash Drive:
* For this to work you need to make sure that you Computer (Motherboard BIOS) ha
s a USB Booting option.
1. BACKUP ALL YOUR FILES ON A SEPARATE STORAGE DEVICES.
2. Download the latest WinSetupFromUSB version from the Website "http://www.wins
etupfromusb.com".
3. Create a new folder and name it "WinSetupFromUSB" and extract the WinSetupFro
mUSB ZIP file with a Zip-Achive program (http://www.7-zip.org) into the "WinSetu
pFromUSB" folder.
4. Create a new folder and name it "WinXP-BE" and then open the ISO file "Window
s XP Professional SP3 x86 - Black Edition v201X.XX.XX.iso" with a Zip-Archive Pr
ogram (http://www.7-zip.org) and then extract everything except the "[BOOT]" fol
der (if present) into the "WinXP-BE" folder.
5. Plug-in a USB Flash Drive into the computer and then start the WinSetupFromUS
B tool from the "WinSetupFromUSB" folder.
6. Now select the USB Flash Drive in WinSetupFromUSB and then select the option
"Auto format it with FBinst" and choose "NTFS" or "FAT16" and "FAT32" when Windo
ws XP is installed on an old computer.
7. Select the option "Windows 2000/XP/2003 Setup" and then click on the button "
..." and browse to the "WinXP-BE" folder.
8. Now click on the "GO" button and after WinSetupFromUSB is done restart your c
omputer and Boot from the USB Flash Driver.
* Alternative tools for making a Windows XP Flash installation are "WinToFlash"
(http://www.wintoflash.com) and "Rufus" (http://rufus.akeo.ie).
(o) Troubleshootings:
* If you do a USB Flash installation and you get a "hal.dll" error then try this
:
1. Boot from the USB Flash Driver and select the Setup Option 1 and if that does
n't help then select the Setup Option 2 and if that also doesn't help then selec
t the Setup Option 3.
* If you can't boot from the Windows XP disc or USB Flash Drive then try this:
1. Restart your computer, and if the computer startS press the key on your keybo
ard to enter the "Boot Priority Menu" and then select the Windows XP Setup Drive
.
2. Restart your computer, and if the computer starts press the key on your keybo
ard to enter the "BIOS Menu" and then set the Boot Priority for the Windows XP S
etup Drive above the Hard Disk Drive.
* If during the Windows XP installation you get Corrupted file error(s) or Missi
ng file error(s) then try this:
1. Burn the Disc at the lowest possible speed and enable the option to check the
disc for errors after the burning process.
2. Do not use old scratched Disc.
3. Clean your CD/DVD-ROM device(s).
4. Use another or buy another CD/DVD-ROM device.
5. Install Windows XP from a USB Flash drive.
* If during the Windows XP installation you get a Blue Screen Error or if the Sc
reen stays Black for more than 2 minutes or the Windows XP Setup Hangs for more
than 10 minutes or when no Hard Disk Drive(s) are found or if there is a Hard Di
sk RAID problem then try this:
1. Use a Floppy disk and load the SATA driver with the F6 option at the beginnin
g of the Windows XP Setup.
2. Slipstream your own SATA drive into Windows XP, Read the HELP GUIDES section
on how to slipstream your own SATA driver into Windows XP.
3. Try to change the BIOS setting SATA/AHCI to OFF or the SATA Mode to IDE (This
option is a workaround and will reduce the Hard Disk Drive performance around 3
to 8 percent).
* If you have a Microsoft .NET Framework problem then try this:
1. Uninstall all the Microsoft .NET Framework versions and restart your computer
and then reinstall all the Microsoft .NET Framework versions over the Windows X
P Update Center.
2. Uninstall all the Microsoft .NET Framework versions and restart your computer
and then download and run the .NET Framework Cleanup Tool (http://blogs.msdn.co
m/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx) and after that restart your comput
er and install all the Microsoft .NET Framework versions over the Windows XP Upd
ate Center.
* If you plugin a Device and you get the error that the MTP Device cannot be ins
talled (General Windows XP issue) then try this:
1. Go into your Device menu settings and turn off the USB Debugging and then unp
lug your Divice from your computer and then restart your Device and your Compute
r.
2. Go into your Device menu settings and switch your Device from MTP to MSC and
then unplug your Divice from your computer and then restart your Device and your
Computer.
3. Use a Web Search Engine like Google (http://www.google.com) and try if you ca
n't find a Windows XP MTP hack for your Device (Search example: "Device Model" M
TP Windows XP).