Before the install/reinstallation of Windows XP, I highly recommend that you download Service Pack 3 “for multiple computers” and burn it onto a CD. The download is approximately 316.4MB. If you choose not to do this step, your system could become infected with a virus or worm exploiting the vulnerabilities that Service Pack 3 fixes. I also recommend that you do not have your system connected to the Internet until after the installation of Service Pack 3. This means that you cannot activate your XP installation during setup, but you can accomplish that task following a reboot after Service Pack 3 is installed.
Service Pack 3
Along with this new update, things are included that were missed in the original 8 pack, but were present in the 7 to XP Pack. Some of these features are Screensavers, the start button (and menu), sounds, icons, better XP colors, and much more (surprises)! Oct 19, 2013 Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows XP Service Pack 1a (SP1a) must already be installed before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3). To determine which service pack is currently installed on your computer, click 'here'. To install previous Windows XP service packs, use one of the following options. Download from Google Docs (7 to XP Pack.exe) Old Version (From 2010-2011) This is the one that is identified by a self extracting file with the TLG logo. Jun 21, 2018 I made a scenery pack for Asheville, NC. I used Ortho to make a tile base on ZL 17 and then Overlay Editor to insert a bunch of stock objects. For the buildings and objects I couldn't find in the XP libraries, I created them in Sketchup, texturized them with Gimp, and then conveted them into XP Objects with an extension. I made about a 1/2 dozen custom objects like this, and it helped to give. Windows XP Service Pack 3 includes all the previously released updates for the operating system. This update includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly alter the users experience with the operating system. This download is the self-extracting executable, which contains the update package for Windows XP Service.
After installing Service Pack 3 on different configurations, I have found the following:
- The Default and “Safe” Service configurations for Windows XP Home and Pro work just fine while installing Service Pack 3.
What I did do:
- I installed Service Pack 3 “for multiple computers”. I did not use Automatic Update to accomplish the task. The complete download is about 316.4MB. If I tested multiple computers with the Autoupdate installation, it would take more time than what I would enjoy spending.
What I am not going to do:
- Predict on an individual basis whether Service Pack 3 “will work for you.”
- Test whether or not System Restore will “undo” Service Pack 3 or if you will be able to go back to a previous install point before Service Pack 3 installation. My guess is “No, you cannot.”
With that said, this is my recommendations:
- No matter what, I would recommend to install SP3. If for nothing else, the knowledge that all of the “security” updates are current, not to mention the “bug” fixes and several updates not offered through auto update.
- Back up everything you cannot afford to lose.
- Contact Microsoft for any Technical issues that arise with the Service Pack 3. I do not work for them. I do not have a direct line to them. They can answer and fix your problems much faster than I.
Service Pack 2
After installing Service Pack 2 on different configurations, I have found the following:
- The Default and “Safe” Service configurations for Windows XP Home and Pro work just fine while installing Service Pack 2.
- A minimal amount of services (eight) running on automatic also work fine as long as Cryptographic Service is running.
What I did do:
- I installed Service Pack 2 “for multiple computers”. I did not use Automatic Update to accomplish the task. The complete download is about 272MB. If I tested multiple computers with the Autoupdate installation, it would take more time than what I would enjoy spending.
What I am not going to do:
- Predict on an individual basis whether Service Pack 2 “will work for you.”
- Test whether or not System Restore will “undo” Service Pack 2 or if you will be able to go back to a previous install point before Service Pack 2 installation. My guess is “No, you cannot.”
With that said, this is my recommendations:
- No matter what, I would recommend to install SP2. If for nothing else, the knowledge that all of the “security” updates are current, not to mention the “bug” fixes.
- Back up everything you cannot afford to lose.
- Contact Microsoft for any Technical issues that arise with the Service Pack 2. I do not work for them. I do not have a direct line to them. They can answer and fix your problems much faster than I.
Service Pack 1
After installing Service Pack 1 on different configurations, I have found the following:
- The Default, “Safe” and “Internet Gateway” Service configurations
for Windows XP Home and Pro work just fine while installing Service Pack 1. - A minimal amount of services (eight) running on automatic also work fine.
- Cryptographic service is required to install SP1.
- If you “archive” or keep the ability to “uninstall” SP1, you will require 130 to 400 MB of disk space.
What I did do:
- I installed Service Pack 1 from a “full” or “network” download. Not the Express. The full is about
137 MB. If I tested multiple computers with the “Express” installation, it would take weeks.
What I am not going to do:
- Install SP1 from an “Express” download.
- Predict on an individual basis whether Service Pack 1 “will work for you.”
- Test whether or not System Restore will “undo” Service Pack 1 or if you will be able to go back to a previous
install point before Service Pack 1 installation. My guess is “No, you cannot.”
With that said, this is my recommendations:
- No matter what, I would recommend to install SP1. If for nothing else, the knowledge that all of the “security”
updates are current, not to mention the “bug” fixes. - Back up everything you cannot afford to lose.
- Contact Microsoft for any Technical issues that arise with the Service Pack 1. I do not work for them. I do not have a
direct line to them. They can answer and fix your problems much faster than I.
Windows 8.1 to XP
Windows 8.1 Preview was just released. We are hard at work getting a new pack for 8.1 while improving upon the 8 to XP Pack.
Along with this new update, things are included that were missed in the original 8 pack, but were present in the 7 to XP Pack.
Some of these features are Screensavers, the start button (and menu), sounds, icons, better XP colors, and much more (surprises)!
Screensavers
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Coming in this Pack:
Logon - Displays what Windows XP Version you have
Windows 8.1 - Home Edition
Windows 8.1 Pro - Professional
3D Flying Objects - Windows logo flies across the screen
Flowerbox - a mix of shapes with the Windows logo color fly around
Pipes - Watch pipes shoot across the screen
- And many more! -
Start Menu and XP Styling
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Colors can also be customized - we have tools that let you change the color to original colors, that being Luna, Silver, Green, Zune, Royale, and Royale Noir. That way Windows 8.1 can be even closer to the colors you favor.
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Coming Soon!Many requested a better 8 to XP Pack, however due to limitations we were not able to get were we wanted. With Windows 8.1 that is now possible! Our goal is to have the pack out before Windows 8.1 get's RTM'd whenever that happens. | DOWNLOAD8.1 Coming Soon - Sept 2014 |