This Windows XP is updatable and there no Windows XP Activation or Crack needed, A CD-Key and all the other user required inputs during the Windows XP installation will be filled in automatically.
This Windows XP has also a few extra useful programs included and some preconfigured settings, but you can choose after the Windows XP installation if you want to integrate them or not.
There are also some useless Windows XP components removed to make Windows XP slimmer and a little bit faster, but nothing has been removed that could cause system problems or any problems with other software applications.
[#] INCLUDES ->
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(o) Windows XP Updates:
* Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929).
* All Windows XP Service Pack 3 Updates till 11.9.2012.
* Windows Internet Explorer 8.
* Windows Media Player 11.
* Microsoft European Union Expansion Font Update v1.2.
* Microsoft XML Core Services v4.0 Service Pack 3 (KB973685).
* Windows XP Root Certificates Update (KB931125) Version April 2012.
* Windows XP CAPICOM v2102.
* Microsoft XML Core Services v4.0 SP3 4.30.2107.0.
* 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.
(o) Windows XP Runtimes:
* Microsoft Silverlight v5.1.10411.0 {Optional}.
* Microsoft DirectX v9.29.1962.
* Microsoft Visual C-family (Up-to-Date) v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7, v8, v9, v10.
* Microsoft Visual Basic (Up-to-Date) v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7.
(o) Additional Runtimes:
* Flash Player ActiveX Control v11.4.402.265.
* Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) v7 Update 7 {Optional}.
(o) Windows XP Applications:
* Windows XP Powertoy - ClearType Tuner v1.01 {Optional}.
* Windows XP Powertoy - Alt-Tab Replacement v1.0 {Optional}.
* Windows User Profile Hive Cleanup Service v1.6g {Optional}.
* Microsoft BitLocker To Go Reader v1.0 (KB970401).
* Windows Feature Pack for Storage v1.0 (KB952013).
* Windows XP exFAT file system driver update package v1.0 (KB955704).
* Windows XP GDI+ Detection Tool v1 (KB873374).
* Windows XP QFEcheck v6.2.29.0.
* Microsoft Windows Browser Choice (KB976002 v5).
* Windows Genuine Advantage Validation v1.9.42.0.
(o) Additional Applications {Optional}:
* 7-Zip v9.20 (Free File archiver).
* Open Command Prompt Shell Extension v2.1.0 (Free tool that adds an "Open Command Prompt" menu item in the Windows Explorer right-click context menu).
* HashCheck Shell Extension v2.1.11 (Free checksum verifier and creator).
* SumatraPDF v2.1.1 (Free PDF, eBook and Comic Book reader).
* Unlocker v1.9.1 (Free tool that can terminate processes that are used by a certain file and force the processes to stop using this file).
* WinCDEmu v3.6 (Free tool for mounting ISO, CUE, NRG, MDS/MDF, CCD, IMG images).
* K-Lite Mega Codec Pack v9.2.0 (Free Codec Pack that will decode and encode almost every Audio and Video file formats).
(o) Extras:
* Driver Packs (Over 200 MB additional drivers): MassStorage v12.06 (SATA/AHCI), LAN v12.05, WLAN v12.02, CPU v10.05.
* Windows Genuine Advantage crack {Optional}.
* 7 new Windows XP Themes {Optional}.
* Some new Web Links {Optional}.
* Key Changer (Keyfinder v1.51) in the ISO file and on the burned disc.
* Working WGA Keys .txt file in the "(source)\OEM\INFOS" directory (No need to enter a CD-Key one is already inserted).
(o) Patches:
* MF4SBF Patch v2.0: Fixes the Windows XP slow boot bug which is caused by the "Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v4.0.30319" Service.
* TCP/IP Patch: Allows you to have 16777214 (Max) Half-Open TCP Connections instead of 10.
* Uxtheme Patch: Allows you to use un-signed Custom visual styles.
* SFC Patch: Allows you to disable and enable Windows File Protection with a registry key.
* RAID-5 Patch: This will enable Software RAID-5 Support.
(o) Tweaks:
* Preconfigured Windows XP Settings and 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 Malicious Software Removal Tool v4.12 (KB890830).
[#] REMOVED WINDOWS XP COMPONENTS ->
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* Nothing has been removed that could cause system problems or any problems with other software applications.
- Applications: Address Book
- Multimedia: Images and Backgrounds, Movie Maker, Music Samples, Old CDPlayer and Sound Recorder.
- Network: Communication tools, MSN Explorer, Netmeeting, Outlook Express, Windows Messenger.
- Operating System Options: Blaster/Nachi removal tool, Desktop Cleanup Wizard, Out of Box Experience (OOBE), Tour, Zip Folders.
- Drivers: Display Adapters, IBM ThinkPad, Logitech WingMan, Microsoft SideWinder, Scanners, Serial Pen Tablet, Sony Jog Dial, Toshiba DVD decoder card.
- Files: clock.avi, swtchbrd.bmp, yahoo.bmp.
- Folders: DOCS, DOTNETFX, SUPPORT, VALUEADD, I386\WIN9XMIG, I386\WIN9XUPG.
[#] INFORMATIONS ->
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(o) Important:
* This Windows XP is not for Upgrading you must make a clean installation on a formatted Hard disk drive or Partition.
* I recommend to test the Windows XP installation first on a Virtual Machine to make sure you won't run into any problems if you are installing it live, If you use a Virtual Machine you need to set the Virtual Hard disk drive to SATA and not IDE, You can use the free Virtual Machine program VirtualBox from
www.virtualbox.org to run a test installation on your computer.
* It is possible to add Extra Programs or Custom Settings by using an ISO Editor and editing the files "*.cmd" with an Text Editor in the directory "(source)\OEM\RunOnce" and the file "WINNT.SIF" in the directory "(source)\I386".
* If you like a full automated installation then use an ISO Editor and replace the file "WINNT.SIF" in the directory "(source)\OEM" with the one in the directory "(source)\I386". If you then Boot from your Burned Disc, then the main Hard disk drive gets automatically fornated and a new partition will be created and Windows XP will be automatically installed on this partition. If you are replacing this "WINNT.SIF" file then you will loss the Recovery Console and the Repair Option that you normally can run from a Windows XP Disc.
* If you get a Blue Screen Error during the installation or the Windows XP installation hangs then this is probably because of a SATA driver problem. To fix this you need to do the steps under "How to Remove the included Drivers and include your own Drivers". If you have a Blue Screen Error during the Windows XP installation then you can try a workaround by go into your BIOS and set the option SATA/AHCI to OFF or change the SATA Mode option to IDE. This should normally fix the Blue Screen Error but you will loss around 2 to 8 percent of your Hard disk speed if do this.
(o) General:
* The Minimum Computer Requirements is a "600 MHz Processor" with a "256 MB RAM" and with a "4 GB Hard disk drive" and with a "Super VGA (800x600) Video Adapter".
* This Windows XP is based on the original Windows XP Professional SP3 32-bit (Volume License) ISO from Microsoft.
* The default installation process of this Windows XP is Unattended with the Prompt repair option.
* This Windows XP is updatable and there is no Windows XP Activation required a Valid WGA CD-Key is also already inserted and a WGA crack will be also installed.
* Booting and Running a little bit faster because some useless Windows XP files and Programs are removed and all Windows XP Updates are slipstreamed.
* After the Windows XP installation you have 60 seconds to choose if you want the Preconfigured Settings and the other Optional things to be included, If nothing is chosen in 60 seconds then the option Yes will be automatically selected.
(o) For Newbies:
* If you miss some of default Windows XP programs then take a look in the Windows XP Favorites folder there you will find alternative links to better programs. Some of the Windows XP programs are removed because they are outdated and you will find better free programs on the internet or they got replaced a lomg time ago by Microsoft with an newer version, for example the Outlook Express program was replaced years ago with the free Windows Live Mail program.
* If you want to change the Windows XP CD-Key then use the Tool "Keyfinder (Key Changer) v1.51.exe" in the directory "(source)\OEM\INFOS", You can also change the Windows XP Owner and Company with this Tool.
* If you get a malware warning about the files "Keyfinder (Key Changer) v1.51.exe" and the "Windows Genuine Advantage Crack for v1.9.0042.0.exe" that's normal because almost all Anti-Virus Programs are detecting Key Changers and Cracks as malware.
* If you have a question or a problem then visit the Website "www.zone54.com", but first make sure that you can't find a solution for your problem in 10 minutes in a Web Search Engine or over the forum search engine at "www.msfn.org".
[#] HELP GUIDES ->
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(o) How to Remove the included Drivers and include you own Drivers:
1. Download the SATA Driver for your computer and then make a new folder on your hard disk and extract all the files with a Zip Program like 7-Zip into this folder (If there is no "txtsetup.oem" file in the downloaded Zip file then use google to find the SATA Driver that has a this file included because without this file it won't work.
2. Make a new folder and name it "WINXPCD".
3. Open the ISO file "Windows XP Professional 32-bit en-US - Black Edition v201X.XX.XX.iso" with a Zip Program like 7-Zip and extract all the files into the "WINXPCD" folder.
4. If you see a "[BOOT]" folder in the "WINXPCD" folder then delete it.
5. Now go to the "WINXPCD\OEM" folder and run the file "DriverPacks BASE - Remover vX.X.X.cmd".
6. Download the program nLite from "www.nliteos.com/download.html" and install it.
7. Start the program and click Next and Browse to the folder "WINXPCD" and after it's done loading click two time on Next button and then select the option "Drivers" and the option "Bootable ISO only" and then click the Next button.
8. Now Click on the "Insert" button and then choose the option "Multiple driver folder" and then Browse to the 32-bit SATA Drivers folder you downloaded and then click the OK button.
9. Now Select the SATA driver for the Windows XP 32-bit and then click the OK button and then choose the option "Textmode driver" and select all the options in the Box "Textmode integration options" and then click the OK button and then click the Next button and then the click Yes button and then if the integration is done click the Next button.
10. At the Option "Label" write "WinXP_32-bit_BE" or whatever you want (Maximum 16 characters) and then click the "Make ISO" button and then Browse to the location where you want to save the new Windows XP ISO file and then you done.
(o) How to install Windows XP from an USB Flash drive:
* First make sure that your Computer (motherboard) is also supporting USB Booting, if you don't find any option like this in your BIOS then your Computer (motherboard) is not supporting this and without it you can't do a Windows XP flash installation.
1. Make a new folder and name it "WINXPCD".
2. Open the ISO file "Windows XP Professional 32-bit en-US - Black Edition v201X.XX.XX.iso" with a Zip Program like 7-Zip and extract all the files into the "WINXPCD" folder.
3. If you see a "[BOOT]" folder in the "WINXPCD" folder then delete it.
4. Now download and install the Program WinToFlash from "www.wintoflash.com/home/en/" website.
5. Now Start the WinToFlash Program and the Wizard will help you to do the rest (The "Windows files path:" is the "WINXPCD" folder you created and the "USB drive:" is the USB Flash drive that is pluggedin into your Computer).
6. If you done then restart your computer and press the key for the "Boot Menu Option" and then select the USB Flash device which has the Windows XP on it (If you don't see any key for the "Boot Menu Option" then press the key for the for the "BIOS Settings Menu" and set the Boot Priority for the USB device above the Hard disk drive and then select save and exit).
* If you have a problems installting Windows XP from an USB Flash drive then visite the WinToFlash forum at "www.wintoflash.com/forum/index.php" and post a topic about your problem. But first make sure that you can't find the solution for your problem over the forum search engine before posting a new topic in the forum.
* You can use any program you want to make a Windows XP flash installation this Windows XP works like any other Windows XP.
(o) How to install Windows XP new:
1. FIRST BACKUP YOUR FILES ON A STORAGE DEVICES OR STORAGE DISC.
2. Download all the Up-to-Date Drivers that you need for your Computer from the "Chip Cards" manufacturer Websites.
3. Go to your Mainboard or Computer manufacturer Website and look if there's no a new BIOS update for your Mainboard (You can skip this but it's always better to have an bug free BIOS).
4. Select in your Burn program the option for Burning an Image file and then select the file "Windows XP Professional 32-bit en-US - Black Edition v201X.XX.XX.iso" and then Burn it to a Disc at a slow speed like 4x to avoid missing file errors if the Windows XP gets installed. If you need a good Burn Program i recommend the free ImgBurn program at "www.imgburn.com".
5. Insert the Windows XP Disc you burned in your Optical Disc Drive and then restart your Computer. If your Computer starts you should see the message "Press any Key to boot from the CD." do this. If you don't see this message then you need go into your "BIOS Settings Menu" and set the Boot Priority for the Optical Disc drive above the Hard disk drive.
6. If the Windows XP is done loading then press the key "ENTER" on your Keyboard and then press the key "F8" on your Keyboard and then press the key "ESC" on your Keyboard.
7. Now select the Hard disk drive where you want to install Windows XP (Default is "C:") and then press the Key "D" on your Keyboard and then press the Key "ENTER" on your Keyboard and then press the Key "L" on your Keyboard.
8. Now select the same Hard disk drive again (Default is "C:") and press the Key "ENTER" on your Keyboard and then you should select the option "Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick)" and then press the key "ENTER" on your Keyboard.
9. After the Windows XP installation you need to install all the Up-to-Date Drivers for your Computer and you done. :-)
* If you're getting corrupted file error(s) or missing file error(s) during the Windows XP installation then you need to do this:
1. Burn the Disc at the lowest possible speed.
2. Don't use old scratched Discs.
3. Try to clean your Optical disc drive(s).
4. Use another Optical disc drive.
5. Try to install Windows XP from a USB Flash drive (WinToFlash).
(o) 2012.9.12 Changelog:
* Updated K-Lite Mega Codec Pack from "v9.1.9" to "v9.2.0".
* Updated Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 from "v9.0.30729.6276" to "v9.0.30729.6313".
* Updated Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 from "v10.0.40219.406" to "v10.0.40219.414".
* Updated Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) from "v7 Update 6" to "v7 Update 7".
* Updated Flash Player ActiveX Control form "v11.3.300.271" to "v11.4.402.265".
* Updated Tweak "Suppressing Microsoft Update nagging to install Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)" from "v4.11" to "v4.12".
* Integrated all Windows XP Service Pack 3 Updates form 15.8.2012 till 11.9.2012.
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