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List of Most Vista Applications and Features for Xp - WinMatrix

Vista and/or Windows 7 Applications, Tools, and Features for Xp / 2003 (MS and Third Parties, Will Always Keep Updating...) 1.

Official Vista to Xp applications from Microsoft (Down level)->Credits to MS : A.

Vista WPF and WCF (Codename: Avalon and Indigo)->

It's .Net Framework 3.0/3.5 for Xp now (as most Vista apps/OS based on new .Net Framework) ->

Required to install most future Vista-only apps to Xp!

(included 3rd parties i.e.

Yahoo Messenger for Vista etc): ->

Very recommended Download .Net framework 3.5: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=333325fd-ae52-4e35-b531-508d977d32a6&DisplayLang=en - Some/Other Vista built In binaries/dependencies for Xp (please also see about Alky in this thread): PS: They might also be needed by some Vista apps that ported to Xp: * Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Packages: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32bc1bee-a3f9-4c13-9c99-220b62a191ee&displaylang=en * Windows Imaging Components (already built in both Vista and Xp SP3) required for some apps/features i.e Windows Live PhotoGallery and Pro Photo Tools in Xp Sp2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=8E011506-6307-445B-B950-215DEF45DDD8&displaylang=en * Updated IMAPI V2 for Xp (Vista DVD Burning API for Xp) (same link with below): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932716 * MSXML 6.0 SP1: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d21c292c-368b-4ce1-9dab-3e9827b70604&displaylang=en * Wireless LAN API (built in Vista and 2003): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=52a43bab-dc4e-413f-ac71-158efd1ada50&displaylang=en * Windows Installer 4.5: New Windows Installer for down level OS (Xp/2003) as well as new .Net Framework 3.0->

Recommended: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en * Windows Powershell: ->

As it's built in Windows Server 2008 Longhorn/Windows 7 (as optional component), Powershell is new generation command line shell and scripting language (for advanced users/Professional only): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/management/powershell/download.mspx * Windows Script 5.7: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=47809025-D896-482E-A0D6-524E7E844D81&displaylang=en * XML Lite (See also MSXML below): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D7B5DC81-AD14-4DE2-8AD5-8C4A9AAB5992&displaylang=en B.

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) for Windows Xp: ->

Very Recommended/Critical Update since update IE for safety and reliablity: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx Note: IE 8 Beta has also come there.

I just strongly recommend to install only full version (IE7 for now) for stability and reliabilty, unless you are a beta tester... C.

Windows Media Player 11 (WMP 11) for Windows Xp: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/11/default.aspx D.

Windows Defender for Windows Xp : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en Another Anti-Malware Stuff from MS (updated once a month/monthly) for Xp and Vista, 2003, 2008 (Also supports Windows 2000): Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en E.

Windows Search 4.0 (Original Vista Desktop Search engine for Windows Xp) : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/default.mspx F.

Windows Cardspace (part of Vista and .Net framework 3.0/3.5 or higher for Windows Xp).

You can get it on Xp by installing .Net Framework 3.0 (.

Net Framework 3.5 has included better/updated version): Download .net framework 3.5: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=333325fd-ae52-4e35-b531-508d977d32a6&DisplayLang=en G.

Updated MSCONFIG.EXE for Windows Xp (with tools tab like built in Vista version): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9689f6e9-aded-44b8-bbbb-beae1b4a4bc9&DisplayLang=en H.

Updated Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 for Windows Xp (as well as MMC 3.0 built in Vista): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=61FC1C66-06F2-463C-82A2-CF20902FFAE0&displaylang=en 2.

Some Vista features Above May Also have been parts of Windows Xp SP3 and updates : - I.e.

MMC 3.0 (Link above), -Network Access Protection, -Windows Imaging Components, New WPA (All Built in Vista) etc.

If you prefer to stick with SP2, at least please always update your Windows->Recommended A.

Download Windows Xp SP3 - (better through http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en 3.

Vista new fonts for Xp (official/legal Microsoft Installers!): Segoe UI, Cambria, Colibri, Corbel etc A.

Segoe UI font installer for Windows Xp (also apart of http://download.live.com/): http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/6/E/76EE3260-D212-4D9B-B8D6-79C014B0593B/EN/SegoeFont.cab B.

Office 2007 Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel and Powerpoint Formats (install this to get more Vista fonts: Calibri, Cambria, Candara, Consolas, Constantia, Corbel etc): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en 4.

Some Microsoft Xp Powertoys/apps have already been included in Vista as new standard OS GUI/features, finally: - Download all Xp Powertoys (final/RTM) here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx - Download all cancelled Xp PowerToys here + other old useful apps for Windows/Xp: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm A.

Open Command Window Here on context menu extension for Windows Xp (built in Vista): http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/CmdHerePowertoySetup.exe B.

Clear Type Tuner for Windows Xp (built in Vista): http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/7/0/b7019730-0fa3-47a9-a159-98b80c185aad/setup.exe C.

Alt+Tab Thumbnail Preview for Windows Xp (TaskSwitch)-(built in Vista): http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/TaskswitchPowertoySetup.exe D.

Color control panel applet for Windows Xp (built in Vista): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=1E33DCA0-7721-43CA-9174-7F8D429FBB9E&displaylang=en E.

Microsoft Time Zone Premium-free (The function is built in Vista Clock): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=bff59fcf-3148-40b8-a286-fe7274f6e4d8&displaylang=en F.

Microsoft PhotoStory 3 for Windows (Some functions are built in Vista PhotoGallery, Slideshow, and Windows DVD Maker): ->

You can burn dvd using DVD plugin below like Xp MCE, Movie Maker, and Vista DVD Maker http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/PhotoStory/default.mspx Download Sonic DVD Plugin for Photostory 3: Download http://www.4shared.com/file/88956933/c6816f35/Sonic_DVD_plugin_for_Photostory_3_for_Windows_-_Full_Version.html You can also create slideshows by using: [/b]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3c04d993-dbb4-4fb1-96dd-4b806a9ef1a4&displaylang=en (link below) as well as built in Xp feature. Other apps for SlideShow (resemble one in Vista): - MS PowerToy CD Slide Show Generator: Burn Slideshow in CD (for Xp and Windows 9x): http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/SlideshowPowertoySetup.exe - HTML Slideshow: create HTML slideshow from images and publish it: http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/c/a/fca6767b-9ed9-45a6-b352-839afb2a2679/HTMLSlideShowSetup.exe Moving Desktop ("poor" version of "DreamScene"?).

Though not similar, you can get some "Motion Desktop (Allows you to switch the background image periodically.) by installing this cancelled PowerToy : - Background Switcher as part of (cancelled) Xp PowerToy 1.0.

Only 41 Kb: MD5:A20BD0CB04047F9E6C9A9246F3080A7C http://www.4shared.com/file/66756604/72be677/BackGround_Switcher_Powertoys_for_Xp.html G.

Microsoft Digital Right Management (DRM).

I know it's crap, (included in WMP 10-11 in Vista and Xp) : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=02da5107-2919-414b-a5a3-3102c7447838&DisplayLang=en H.

XPS Viewer (Built in Vista) you will also get this by installing IE7/IE8 for Windows Xp (Link above). Also it's recommended to install/update if you have not: MSXML 6.0 for Xp and updates http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=993C0BCF-3BCF-4009-BE21-27E85E1857B1&displaylang=en - Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack: http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showforum=88 I.

Network Diagnostics Tool for Xp (the down level version of Vista one): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ea541e8e-85a3-4d2f-a3a4-b329d03fc2fa&DisplayLang=en J.

Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder (built in Vista): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4F01A31D-EE46-481E-BA11-37F485FA34EA&displaylang=en K.

SyncToy and Microsoft ActiveSync (Built in Vista Windows Mobile Device Center and Synchronization): - SyncToy 2.0: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=C26EFA36-98E0-4EE9-A7C5-98D0592D8C52&displaylang=en - Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/synchronize/device-synch.mspx L.

Vista CD Autoplay Manager applet (previously part of TweakUI for Windows Xp): - Download TweakUI powertoy for Xp Here:->

Has many other features, very recommended for all Xp! http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx Add Tweak UI applet to Control Panel: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_addtweak.htm K.

Vista Speech Recognition for Xp (convert speech to text, very cool and useful Vista feature: http://thirderror.com/speech-recognition-for-xp/ - Download Vista Speech Recognition Control Panel Applet for Xp: http://www.4shared.com/file/72957425/fbcd4295/Vista_Speech_Recognition_Control_Panel_Applet_for_Xp.html Download Microsoft Speech SDK 5.1 (please also visit the link above for more information): Note: Name of the Speech SDK file/installer: SpeechSDK51.exe http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5E86EC97-40A7-453F-B0EE-6583171B4530&displaylang=en Microsoft Speech Recognition Engine for Microsoft Agent and Xp Control Panel Applet (like Vista): http://www.microsoft.com/MSagent/downloads/user.aspx - Vista Voice Recognition to Command in Your Xp PC: e-Speaking: (May need MS Speech 5.1 SDK) http://www.e-speaking.com/ L.

Other MS Applications that resemble Vista features (Vista Meeting Space for Xp): - Microsoft Shared View: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=bbdbd839-9597-4133-9b86-6d440fe9522b&displaylang=en - Live Meeting 2007: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA101733831033.aspx M.

Windows Steady State for Xp: Some features are included in Vista User Account and Vista Parental Control + Many features: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D077A52D-93E9-4B02-BD95-9D770CCDB431&displaylang=en - Windows Live Family Safety - some Vista (internet) parental control features for Xp: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/family/onecarefamilysafety.mspx N.

Windows Easy Transfer: Transfer data from your computer to another Vista based computer (Built in Vista): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2B6F1631-973A-45C7-A4EC-4928FA173266&displaylang=en O.

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007: Create virtual PC in Xp OS for free.

This feature already built in Vista Ultimate/Business (optional): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=28C97D22-6EB8-4A09-A7F7-F6C7A1F000B5&displaylang=en P.

QuickView and Folder Content Previewer ported to Windows Xp (Additional): The best and simplest original Microsoft file viewer in Windows 9X fixed and ported back to Xp and even Vista by me: .

You can use it as companion with Vista Explorer previewer (preview pane) as context menu viewer: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19748 5.

Some MS Windows Live Applications as successors/replacements for standard Vista app (Credit to MS and Live Team) : You can get them on Xp: Windows Live Mail (successor of Windows Mail), Windows Live PhotoGallery (successor of Windows PhotoGallery), and Windows Live Messenger (successor of Windows/MSN Messenger) + some other Windows Live applications: http://download.live.com/ Note: - You can also get offline installers of latest live apps above (Windows Live 2008 + 2009 final version - offline installers) here (Credits to MS, Live Team, Amirz) : http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19984 [b]6.

Original Vista applications that ported to Xp as well (Credits to MS and these people, thx alot for their hard work!

) - Some of them also require Alky and/or some dependencies - prerequisites Links above : - Vista new APIs (Application Programming Interface) in Xp: Some Vista apps that ported to Xp may need this well-known binary installer as well: Alky (formerly VAIOXp )->

Implementing Vista only APIs in down level OS such as Xp and 2003: Visit the Website FYI and Download Alky for Xp and 2003 fromVistatoXp : http://www.fromvistatoxp.com/ A.

Original Windows Sidebar ported to Xp/2003 (Credit to Rafael, Zoronax, Alky team, Ricktendo) : http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1442 Note: Sidebar Requires: IE7, WMP 11, .Net Framework 3.0, MSXML 6.0, WLAN API hotfix, C++ Redistributable package. About only add ons to install Windows Sidebar etc, dont worry as always you can still install Vista apps manually by using .inf format (right click .inf file->

Install) on Xp OS as well as common/other exe installers... Windows Sidebar Styler (works on both Xp and Vista!) credits to Stanimir Stoyanov: http://www.stoyanoff.info/blog/code/styler/ Note: Windows Sidebar Styler requires .Net Framework 3.0 in Xp. B.

Windows Vista Games (Beta) + Vista Games Explorer for Xp (Credit to Raphael, Jonny) : http://jonnyw1989.wordpress.com/2007/01/31/windows-vista-games-for-xp-update/ - Download latest fixed versions of all Vista Games beta and RTM for Xp: Wincert FTP: http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Vista_Games_For_Xp_and_2003_Installer_(All).zip and/or also 4shared: http://www.4shared.com/dir/14281223/d52c5ee5/All_Vista_Games_For_Xp.html (Included Freecell, Mahjong/Shanghai, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, Hearts, Purble Place, Mineweesper, Inkball etc)...

Note: If you can't download FTP link version, then you should be able to download from the same link on my similar thread on Wincert http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4594 (don't worry you're not required to register/log in there, but again just visit my similar thread there, just find the same sentence/download link).

Or alternative download on 4shared link above as usual (similar games but as separated downloads ->

Recommended too). - Vista Chess (Substitute) for Xp/Linux: Brutal Chess (Thx to fediaFedia): Download Brutal Chess Installer (Windows, Linux): -> http://sourceforge.net/projects/brutalchess Portable version here: http://www.4shared.com/file/67840613/cf7e8d98/Brutal_Chess_Game_Portable.html - Vista Games Explorer (credits to Rakshit) ->

Links to all Vista Games for Xp above: http://rakshits.wordpress.com/2007/06/24/vista-game-explorer-for-xp/ C.

Some Windows Vista Applications (NotePad, Paint, Calculator) for Xp (Credit to Rafael, Zoronax, Alky team, Ricktendo) : http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=682 - Alternative: Vista (Skinned) NotePad, Paint, Calculator for Xp: MD 5: 9F0D9CF10A7721CBEF51B59B31B0FA17 http://www.4shared.com/file/66763214/6947f508/Vista-Like_Application_for_XP__Accessories_.html Note: They all have been included in most Vista Transformation packs (VTP, Bricopack, VistaMizer etc) with more apps. D.

Windows Vista Screensavers for Xp (Aurora, Mistify, Bubble, Ribbons) (Credit to Rafael, Timbertide WinMatrix) : http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12202 - Download all Vista RTM version screensavers (Alky): http://www.4shared.com/file/92814596/b911686a/Vista_RTM_Screensavers__Bubbles_Aurora_Mystify_Ribbons_Energy__for_Xp.html - Other Vista Screensavers for Xp : http://www.4shared.com/file/69333606/3c62b036/Vista_Energy_Screensaver_ported_to_XP__Flowbubbles_Screensaver.html E.

Windows Vista Snipping Tool, Inkball, Sticky Notes, Texas Hold'Em for Xp (Vista TPC & Ultimate extra) (Credit to Rafael, Zoronax, Alky team, Amirz) : http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718 F.

Windows Journal for Xp (Credits to Raphael, Amirz) : http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19894 G.

Windows Mail for Xp (Semi-Ported/alpha) (Credits to Alky team, Cihan) : Edit: Don't know, but what's different with OE (look)?

I think Windows Live Mail is much better: http://www.aeroxp.org/board/index.php?showtopic=9541 - Download Windows Mail for Xp (credits to Cihan): http://www.4shared.com/file/90064563/870fcf7e/Windows_Mail_for_Xp.html H.

Windows Vista Movie Maker for Xp: :http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Vista-s-movieMaker-for-XP-76165507?offset=10 - ready to use) - Credits to MS and fediaFedia for this!

(you can also visit previous thread about it on WinMatrix by fediaFedia http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17180): Download original Vista Movie Maker 2.6 "ported" to Xp - MM files: http://www.4shared.com/file/64569368/9b981595/Vista_Movie_Maker_26_for_Xp.html Note: - MS official download link for Vista MM 2.6 installer & information (Note: This official installer from MS can't be installed on Xp) : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d6ba5972-328e-4df7-8f9d-068fc0f80cfc&displaylang=en - You can also enhance both Windows Movie Maker 2.6 and 2.5/2.1 for Xp with some powertoys i.e: Windows Movie Maker 2 Winter Fun Pack 2003: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/mmfunpack.mspx or Just browse in http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx?displaylang=en... I.

Vista DirectX 10 "ported" to Xp: Alky DirectX 10 Compatibility Libraries Preview (discontinued) : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/Components-Libraries/Alky-DirectX-Compatibility-Libraries.shtml J.

Make Xp better to play some games and multimedia: DirectX 10 final version by KM-Software + Alky - complete, 13,7 Mb: http://www.4shared.com/file/95529018/5c4882d3/DirectX_10_For_Xp__Complete-Final_.html Also don't forget to still always update your DirectX and DirectX 9 redistributable version by visiting Microsoft/Windows Update etc! To check/see DirectX version on Xp: (after installing DX 10 above) Start menu >

Run > Type "dxdiag" (Without Quote: s). DirectX Redistributable Package (August 2008): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=C1367BC3-4676-481A-BFAA-5C15D1D7199D&displaylang=en 7.

Vista Media Center for Xp: Windows Media Center Installer for Xp Pro/Home/Tablet and Server 2003 SP2/SP3 and Server 2003 : Visit my Thread: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22552 If you already have Windows Xp MCE 2005 OS installed, then what you only need is to download this Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005 (to make Xp Media Center look like Vista all the way!): http://www.4shared.com/file/83004700/39da028f/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005.html - Guide (Converting Xp Pro/Home to Xp MCE 2005 OS): TheGreenButton: Installing Media Center 2005 on WinXP Home or Pro and avoiding a clean install: credits to tmksnyder, TheGreenButton : http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/thread/18937.aspx - Microsoft PowerToys for Windows Media Center 2005 (only for original Xp MCE 2005): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/mcepowertoys.mspx Xp To Xp MCE 2005 Convertor Credits to Orbit30, (254 Mb) included prerequisites frameworks and Update Rollup 2. (You still need Bart PE disk/load hive function from another OS though to change MCE registry installed = 1 later) http://skitechnology.pointclark.net/downloads/MCE_Installer.rar. 8.

Built in Xp Equivalent (down level) tools of Vista ones (different names with same function): A.

Windows Meeting Space ->

Net Meeting in Xp (also all Windows since 95, except Vista) or NetMeeting +Windows Messenger: OK, Meeting Space is a Vista huge update, but most people still use Xp NetMeeting: - To create shortcut and use Xp NetMeeting at first time: By default, no shortcut is automatically created for NetMeeting on XP -- to run NetMeeting ( and also configure the program shortcut), just go to Start Menu - >

Run -> type "conf.exe" (without Quote: s) ->

OK Again, as alternatives you can also use Microsoft Shared View or Office Live Meeting (See link above) B.

Windows Mail ->

Outlook Express in Xp (Windows Mail is only skinned OE) C.

Windows DVD Maker: Xp (and also Vista) actually has built in CD burning capability in Explorer to burn any data without using any 3rd party (licensed from http://www.sonic.com/ technology).

However most Xp MCE 2005 (OEM) has Sonic DVD and Record Now for Media Center and Movie Maker that actually better than Vista DVD Maker etc: - How to burn CD in Windows XP without any software: http://minerva.stkate.edu/ithelpguides.nsf/dir/BurningFilestoCDusingWindowsExplorerforWindowsXP - How to burn ISO image in Windows Xp and download ISO Recorder PowerToy: http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm - Download the Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) for Windows XP: Extend Vista 0nly support DVD to XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932716 - One of best Vista IMAPI V2 Implementation for Xp: XP Vista Folder Burn: http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/Data-CD-DVD-Burning/XP-Vista-Folder-Burn.shtml D.

Windows Firewall in Vista for Xp: Vista firewall is better than Xp SP2 one (Vista Firewall filters both incoming and outgoing network traffic.).

But in most circumstances it's still good enough, especially if you have P2P.

It's better if you have a good antivirus/security suite/3rd party firewall (see below).

You can also try/use Windows Live One Care http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm?mkt=en-usfrom Microsoft Windows Live although i personally think other 3rd party tools below (AVG, McAfee, Kaspersky, etc) are still much better... E.

Vista Tablet PC for Xp (Link above): Vista Tablet PC apps also available in Xp Tablet PC:Windows Journal, Inkball, Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool.

All of them (Vista Snipping Tool, Inkball etc) have been Updated and ported to all Xp versions (their links above).

Tablet PC Input Panel installer has already been available for all Xp Editions (Pro, Home, MCE): - Tablet PC Input Panel for Xp Pro, Home, MCE like Vista and Xp Tablet PC (Installer, uninstallable): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199 - Tablet PC only Apps (PowerToys, Experience pack etc) ported to Normal Xp. Just visit may thread on WinMatrix here (Maybe they are not parts of Vista, but still fun n' cool for me): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19910 F.

Some remaining apps/Tools (Notepad, Wordpad, Disk Clean Up etc) are actually same (not much different) with Xp in Vista.

But some of them have also been ported to Xp (Notepad, Paint, Calculator - with their "alternatives"/skinned apps.

See link above). - Enable Status Bar in Xp Notepad (Like Vista): Just simply download the vbs file to enable Status Bar in Xp Notepad: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/notepadstatusbar.vbs G.

Windows Update Vista (Offline) for Xp: Windows Update in vista is a huge update since it's offline application instead of IE browser.

To get it in Xp, just use New AutoPatcher Updater with same behavior/function (it works on both Xp and Vista): - AutoPatcher Updater: http://www.autopatcher.com/downloads/ H.

Vista AutoDefrag Feature: Not like Xp, Vista has autodefragmentor feature.

You can still get the feature manually in Xp as "down level" one though not as well as Vista without installing any software (you can still use better some 3rd party tools though): - Scheduled disk defragmentation in Windows Xp: Credits to Chris Rathjen, http://blogs.msdn.com/crathjen/archive/2006/04/14/576448.aspx I.

Vista Windows Fax and Scan for Xp: - Faxing in Windows Xp: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/crawford_02october21.mspx - Microsoft: Use Xp to scan and fax: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/hwandprograms/printfaxscan.mspx 9.

Windows Calendar for Xp (Best Offline Calendar Replacement from Microsoft): Download Microsoft Works Calendar 9 Stand Alone Installer (The Best Replacement for Windows Calendar in Xp so far from MS) ->

Free full version (OEM): Works on both Xp and Vista.

Again, you need .Net Framework 2.0 or higher before installing (Xp only) only about 2,8 Mb !: MD5 : 9865B60186D53F5F177CAD9DAEC025B2 http://www.4shared.com/file/64127170/112eb6d/Microsoft_Works_90_Calendar_Stand_Alone_Installer.html - Windows Live Mail 2009 has already included calendar feature like Windows Calendar, athough it still based on online calendar (Live) database but on desktop app.

(Live Mail=still online based calendar but on a desktop app, while Works Calendar is the 100% offline based calendar).

It would be better if you also have Outlook 2007 though or plus Mozilla Thunderbird: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/ . Download Windows Live Mail 2009 final version here: http://download.live.com/wlmail or visit my thread for offline installers: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19984 10.

Skins - Vista GUI for Microsoft Applications: (Some from the best resource ever as well: "Xp to Vista Tutorial" by fediaFedia-Credits to fediaFedia WinMatrix/Deviantart.

Thx alot mate! http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Windows-XP-to-Vista-tutorial-59987691 A.

Vista GUI for WMP 11 in Xp (Credits to Pierdelp) : http://pierdelp.deviantart.com/art/WMP11-Skin-Pack-for-XP-fr-52531261 B.

Vista GUI for Windows Xp Media Center 2005 (Credits to fediaFedia WinMatrix Deviantart) : http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Vista-skin-for-MCE-XP-76165197 C.

Vista GUI for Windows Xp Movie Maker (Credits to fediaFedia WinMatrix Deviantart) : http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Vista-s-movieMaker-for-XP-76165507?offset=10 D.

Original Vista Wallpapers, Music, Videos, MCE recorded TV files etc for Xp : http://www.4shared.com/dir/15132099/900f5dbb/Original_Vista_and_Windows_7_Files__Music_Pictures_Wallpapers_Videos__for_Xp.html E.

Original Vista apps Icons for Xp (Credits to fediaFedia WinMatrix Deviantart) : http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/20-Vista-RTM-high-px-ico-png-59907934 F.

Vista Sounds + Cursor for Xp (Credits to Joshoon) : http://joshoon.deviantart.com/art/Vista-Final-Sounds-Cursors-44430059 G.

Original Vista User Account Pictures for Xp (Credits to joshu4) : http://joshu4.deviantart.com/art/Vista-account-photo-s-for-XP-71132548 H.

Vista Cursor for Xp - Credits to fabiano80-WinMatrix http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11302 I.

Vista Sounds for Xp - Credits to ~joshoon-Deviantart: http://joshoon.deviantart.com/art/Vista-Final-Sounds-Cursors-44430059 - Vista Ultimate Extra : Vista Ultimate Glass, Pearl, And Tinker Sounds Installer For XP (all Windows versions): MD5: D7FAB293D3060ED53EB76D0463B95B73 , 12,48 mB: http://www.4shared.com/file/67526011/334829a4/Vista_Ultimate_Glass_Pearl_And_Tinker_Sounds_For_XP.html J.

Windows Picture and Fax Viewer for Xp (Vista Style) -credits to fediaFedia-WinMatrix/Deviantart: Vista Style Task Manager for Xp and Vista (Blue)-credits to Lsdmeasap-Keznews : http://stevejobs.blogs.keznews.com/2007/06/06/blue-task-manager-for-xp-and-vista/ 11.

Some Vista Like Skin/VS for Xp (Official black ones, From MS): A.

MS Zune: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Themes/Microsoft-Zune-Theme.shtml B.

Royal Noir: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Themes/Royale-Noir-Theme.shtml C.

Royal (MCE, Blue): http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Themes/Royale-Theme-for-WinXP.shtml D.

Xp Embedded (Blue) Thx to Vishal Gupta and WinMatrix: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20401 E.

Extra: The best Vista Skin for XP Ever: Vista Xp by Kol (Credits to him): http://www.4shared.com/file/66166941/8988090c/VistaXp_Theme_for_Windows_Xp_by_KOL.html - WinMatrix Visual Styles and themes (Also please visit http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showforum=57 12.

Very Recommended: The Best Tutorial About Transforming Xp to Vista, Ever!: (Thx alot to my Best Friends and Gurus: fediaFedia and Vishal Gupta for their kind permissions, you guys rock!) : A.

Xp to Vista Tutorial by fediaFedia Deviantart/WinMatrix, credits to him: http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Windows-XP-to-Vista-tutorial-59987691 Added: Make Firefox like IE7 (as a loyal FF user, thx alot fediaFedia for this): http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Firefox-to-IE7-look-tutorial-71478905 B.

Transform Windows XP into Windows Vista (without any 3rd party software) by Vishal Gupta, WinMatrix/Deviantart, MS-MVP, etc, credits to him: http://www.askvg.com/transform-your-windows-xp-in-windows-vista-without-any-customization-pack/ C.

Explore all about Windows Xp Customizations (Thanks to WinMatrix) ->

Best and recommended: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showforum=3 13.

Some Xp to Vista Transformation Packs : Btw I agree and prefer fediaFedia's and Vishal's ways: "You can transform Xp to Vista without installing any pack like them" (Manually).

However, in some cases they can still be useful (Especially to "common" people) as long as you select only components you need when installing them i.e.

Icon only etc (Dont install any other crap, self explanatory)... A.

Vista Transformation Pack/VTP (only future 9.0 very compatible with Xp SP3) thx to WindowsX: (To me personally, the best VTP is only 6.0 (only for Xp SP2)->Google): http://www.jcxp.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=23824 C.

BricoPack Vista Inspirate 2.0 Ultimate (Compatible with Xp SP3): http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.130.htm D.

VistaMizer (Not rather compatible with Xp SP3): http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Themes/VistaMizer.shtml 14.

Vista Features and functions : A.

Vista Applications (Ports), Tools, and Games for Xp (IE7, WMP11, Mail etc) ->

See Above B. Windows Shell - BootScreen: Stardock Bootskin (free): http://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/ TuneUp Styler (part of Tuneup Utilities - Shareware) so many functions->

My Choice: http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/ - Logon Screen : Stardock Logon Studio (free) change logon screen: http://www.stardock.com/products/logonstudio/ TuneUp Styler (part of Tuneup Utilities - Shareware) so many functions->

My Choice: http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/ - Theme: Uxtheme Patch (Credits to Raphael, Liskiller WinMatrix -Free) : http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18059 TuneUp Styler (part of Tuneup Utilities - Shareware) so many functions->

My Choice: http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/ - Icon (Packer): Stardock Icon Packager (shareware): http://www.stardock.com/products/iconpackager/ TuneUp Styler (part of Tuneup Utilities - Shareware) so many functions->

My Choice: http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/ Vista Drive Icon for XP: Changes the drive icons shown in Windows "My Computer", to a nearly Vista drive icon, with "measure"->

My choice: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Icons-Related/Vista-Drive-Icon.shtml C.

Vista Desktop Window Manager in Xp (DWM): - Transparency and Shadow etc (also animation): Window Blinds 6 (shareware) for blurred Vista Skin and best skinning engine etc: http://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/ Window FX (shareware) also for transparency, shadow, anymation etc: http://www.stardock.com/products/windowfx/ TrueTransparency (free) ->

My Choice, credits to Lefreut - WM: http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.5139-truetransparency-lefreut-explorer-tools.htm Yz Shadow (free) for Transparency, shadow->

My Choice: http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.9607-yz-shadow-thevineskid-explorer-tools.htm (Updated) Fast Aero (free) for blurred border ->

My Choice, credits to timbertide and lol13lol, WinMatrix: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14079 Border Skin (best) ->

My Choice, credits to Mohamed Komalo, WM: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23691 Transbar (Transparent Taskbar)->My Choice: http://home.no/aksoftware/ PowerMenu (free) for transparency, Window always on top, Minimize to tray etc->

My Choice: http://www.abstractpath.com/powermenu/ UberIcon (Not related with Vista Animation, but still good!) http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.85-ubericon-skunkie-explorer-tools.htm Nimi (animation and transparency) credits to SamiWiecieKto, WM: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23239 Mouseover Icon Effect Xp (Vista Icon effect for Xp), credits to ~Desktop-Squared, Deviantart: http://desktop-squared.deviantart.com/art/Mouseover-Icon-Effect-for-XP-77728307 IColor Folder (Vista/Longhorn Folder for Xp though you can still get it from icon pack, fully customizable, good!) http://icolorfolder.sourceforge.net/?page_id=33 - Vista Taskbar Thumbnails: Visual Tooltip->

My Choice: http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.197-visual-tooltip-chsalmon-explorer-tools.htm Visual Tasktip: http://www.visualtasktips.com/ Window FX (shareware) also for transparency, shadow, anymation etc: http://www.stardock.com/products/windowfx/ - Vista Alt+Tab Thumbnail Switcher: As said before: MS Powertoys Alt+Tab Switcher for Xp: http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/TaskswitchPowertoySetup.exe TaskSwitchXp 2.0 ->My Choice, better: http://www.ntwind.com/software/taskswitchxp/download.html - Window Flip 3d (Win+Tab): TopDesk->The best Choice: Download http://www.4shared.com/file/100451706/c47fade0/TopDesk_1541_Full_Version.html Original Vista Flip 3d icon for TopDesk: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19627 WinFlip: http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.12609-winflip-legace-explorer-tools.htm Shock3D: http://www.docs.kr/entry/Download-Shock-4Way3D-en D.

Vista Start Menu for Xp: - Vistart: http://www.lee-soft.com/vistart/ - Vista Start Menu Emulator: http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.4774-vse---vista-start-menu-emulator-geeq-explorer-tools.htm - Viorb (Vista Orbit Ball for Xp): Recommended for most Vista VS (MSStyles) for Xp.

Included in some packs i.e VTP 8.0: http://lee-soft.com/viorb/index.html - Also please visit my thread about "How to make Xp start menu behave like Vista without Vistart" i.e to get Searchbar on Xp Start Menu etc : http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20450 - Also please visit Vishal Gupta's tutorial about "Change look n' feel of Xp start menu (without 3rd party software)" http://www.askvg.com/change-look-n-feel-of-windows-xp-start-menu/ E.

Vista Explorer Window - Real Vista Glass Explorer / Browser for Xp->

Visplore: http://lee-soft.com/visplore/ - The Best 3rd Party Explorer Replacement: Dopus: Better than any Windows Explorer included Vista: Download http://www.4shared.com/file/95543170/e5f6d294/Directory_Opus_9118_Full_Version.html - Vista Favorite Link: Findexer: http://tomseffect.com/ - Vista BreadCrumb Address: Folder Pilot ->

My Choice : Download http://www.4shared.com/file/65094214/5a2d7045/Folder_Pilot_10_full_version_-_Vista_BreadCrumb_Address_Bar_for_Xp_all.html QTAddressBar (free) , Recommended!: http://qttabbar.wikidot.com/ Minimalist Explorer Breadcrumb (donationware): http://minimalist.com/software/ExplorerBreadcrumbs/ - Vista Searchbar and B/F button: Styler (free) I dont use this anymore though, since the searchbar fake.

But still looks good (GUI only): http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.551-styler-1-401.html - Vista "Slide" button for Thumbnail: QTTabbar (Free), Explorer Tab (like Mozilla), tooltip preview etc Recommended: http://qttabbar.wikidot.com/ - Vista Live Icon and thumbnail preview (part of Vista DWM): You can get some features ("down level/less) in Xp by visiting my thread on WinMatrix here: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19751 - Vista Metadata pane (Viewer/Editor): (It's actually updated Xp webview/Details pane + Status bar + Summary context menu. You can get some features ("down level/less) in Xp by visiting my thread on WinMatrix here: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19751 - Vista Exporer Preview Pane on Xp (Vista File Viewer): You can get some features ("down level/less) in Xp by visiting my thread on WinMatrix here: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19634 - Original Vista Explorer Search (Engine and Features) on Xp (Vista Desktop Search): Microsoft has launched Windows Search 4.0 for Xp.

Also see my threads thread: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19634 Direct Download Windows Search 4.0 for Xp: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/default.mspx 15.

Additional: Miscellaneous and functions (Some Xp Equivalent 3rd parties of Vista Features): A.

Vista UAC for Xp: http://www.jcxp.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=29598 ->

Download: http://www.4shared.com/file/93141554/85ec6374/UAC_for_Xp.html http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=37&t=20011&st=0#entry185066 - WinGuard Pro: http://www.winguardpro.com/ B.

Vista Bitlocker (Encryption): - TrueCrypt (Free): http://www.truecrypt.org/ - PGP Desktop (both shareware and free): http://www.pgp.com/ C.

Vista Firewall: - Zone Alarm Firewall (Free): http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/home.jsp and All Internet Security Suites (AVG, Kaspersky, McAfee, Windows Live OneCare etc) D.

Vista Ready Boost: - E-Booster for Xp (shareware): http://www.eboostr.com/download/ E.

Vista Superfetch: (Actually Xp already has built in "Prefetch".

Dont misunderstand This is not Vista Superfetch, but still not bad) - SystemBoosterXp: http://www.disktrix.com/SBIntroduction.htm F.

Vista Ultimate Extra: Dream Scene (Motion Desktop) - DreamRender (Freeware): http://www.dreamrender.com/ - Dreamscapes (Freeware) (Thx to Island Dog-WinMatrix): http://dream.wincustomize.com/ - Desktop Effects (Thx to timbertide-WinMatrix): http://www.desktopfx.net/ G.

Better Vista Task Manager for Xp and Vista: - Process Explorer: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx H.

Vista Shadow Copy: - FileHamster: http://www.mogware.com/FileHamster/ I.

Vista BackUp: Norton Ghost: http://www.symantec.com/norton/ghost J.

Vista Windows Fax and Scan: Snappy Fax: http://www.snappysoftware.com/ K.

Vista alternative Desktop Search for Xp (Non MS/Windows Search): ->

Simple Locate 32 - The simplest, best 3rd party search tool ever (Thx to Tosbsas, WinMatrix):[/b] http://locate32.net/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ A.

Tweaking and fixing Xp (Kelly Corner): http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm B.

Tweak Xp: http://www.tweakxp.com/ C.

Tweaking with Vishal Gupta: http://www.askvg.com/ 17.

Vista-only Control Panel Applets: Xp Control Panel Applets for Windows Defender, Synchronization, etc as they are in Vista (By default Xp has no them even for i.e Windows Defender).

Just download and install Folder2MyPC and create it.

Very useful to create control panel applets/My Computer applets to some apps/tools/folders ->My Choice - Download Folder2MyPC: http://eng.softq.org/Folder2mypc 18.

Create Custom Xp OS Set-Up DVD/CD (like OEM) with add ons by using NLite: ->

Very useful as you can customize Xp OS setup (and installation result) like Vista one, from beginning to ending, and so on...(SORRY NO MORE SPACE AVAILABLE) - Tutorial (Thanks to MSFN) ->

Multilanguage!: http://unattended.msfn.org/unattended.xp/ - Wincert Add on Forum (Thanks to Wincert): http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showforum=88 19.

Applying Webview in Windows Xp (Active Desktop/Windows 98/ME-like Webview for Xp, Recommended "Classical" GUI feature for Xp): http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4192 20.

New: Windows 7 Applications, Tools, and GUI Features for Xp (some for Vista too): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21246 21.

Btw you guys can also visit my 4Shared Sharing Dowload Page to download more Vista or 7 stuffs for Xp for free : http://www.4shared.com/dir/6883450/cb252562/sharing.html (also don't forget to http://www.google.com/ Lol ) If you know more apps/features for Xp to Vista/Windows 7 transformation, please don't hesitate to post here.

Thanks! Finally, Long Live Xp!

...Please Continue to read My Post #3 below and the next ones... Attached image(s)

This is absolutly the best job this way i have ever seen.

Thank you very much.

It is greaaat!

Very Important Note: Again, to everybody you are 100% free to copy/rewrite/link/use/upload/spread all of this list and topic etc without any stupid permission from me xD bcoz i love freedom and most of them are not my works too lol, just give the links here.

Anyway thanks alot to your for helping, spreading this list.

Long live Xp and Cya... Quote: This is absolutly the best job this way i have ever seen.

Thank you very much.

It is greaaat! Thx mate.

I hope this can be useful to us and other Xp users, or at least just for the info.

In my opinion, still say welcome to Windows Vista and Windows 7, but otherwise it's our "duty" to make our Xp better...It's already been our best friend for years... Btw, my other recommended links to visit: *) Since especially Windows 7 is just an enhanced version of Vista, you can use the first List of Vista Applications and Features for Xp above for most of new Vista (and also Windows 7) features on Xp.

After that, you can also visit and read my second thread/topic as well: "Windows 7 Applications, Tools, and Features on Xp (Simpler)" : (Very Recommended): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21246 Updated: i have copied the content of above thread/topic ("Windows 7 Applications, Tools, and Features on Xp (Simpler)") completely to this post below.

Please read below and enjoy...

Btw you can still visit the same link to read the possible future update on there though... - About Vista Games on Xp: http://jonnyw1989.wordpress.com/2007/01/31/windows-vista-games-for-xp-update/ I have fixed some executables of the Vista games package to download below i.e without annoying ugly Oct 4 2005″ on the title bar of some of these Vista games anymore: - Added: (New ->

More Recommended versions of Vista Games for Xp to download) Download latest fixed version of Vista Games beta and RTM ported to Windows Xp: (Original Freecell, Mahjong/Shanghai, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, Hearts, Purble Place, Mineweesper, Inkball etc + Texas Hold'em and Brutal Chess (Chess Titan alternative on Xp by far) + Window Journal Viewer as prerequisite for Inkball without WGA validation ->

Usually not required if you already have Office Suite/Onenote 2003/2007 though + Latest Alky for Vista Applications and Games on Xp/2003 :(Btw i have removed ugly Oct 4 2005″ on the title bar of some of these Vista games too!, "fixed" binary info from Oberon to MS etc) GUI etc: http://www.4shared.com/dir/14281223/d52c5ee5/All_Vista_Games_For_Xp.html To know that how to install/run original Vista Games RTM (Inkball and Hold'em), as well as Vista Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes which required Alky/VAIO with Vista Serial on Windows Xp etc: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718 Windows 7 games for Xp?

Lol so far the games in latest Windows 7 Beta is similar with Vista's (except the internet versions/MSN e.g Internet Backgammon, Checkers, Spades), not sure about the final version/RTM or higher.

Don't worry you can also play them on Xp desktop online/offline (please read the next list of Windows 7 applications, tools, and features for Xp below...) - Get Useful and Enhanced Windows 95-98 context menu file viewer: Microsoft QuickView ported to Xp!: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19748 - Get Thumbnails of more file types on Xp Explorer (included thumbnails of text and document on Windows Explorer!/Vista Live Icon in Xp): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19751 - Get original Vista Snipping Tool, Inkball, Sticky Notes, Texas Hold'Em etc ported to Xp: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718 - Get Vista Explorer File Viewer ( Vista Explorer Preview Pane ) "ported" to Xp: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19634 * Since especially Media Center and Tablet PC are integrated nice features into Vista / Windows 7...: - Get Windows Vista/7 Media Center Skin and application on Xp: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22552 - Get Tablet PC Input Panel on Xp like Vista and Windows 7: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199 Edit: Btw this is the additional second/next list (Change Xp like Windows 7), after you already have some/most Vista applications and features installed on Xp as listed in the first list above of course (Since Windows 7 is just an enhanced/updated version of Windows Vista, please believe me you will still have to get some similar Vista enhancements for Xp as listed above)...

Anyway Good luck! - You can also visit "Vista and Windows 7 Application and Features for Xp" (Wincert) : http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4594 Added New Applications and Features for Xp to Windows 7 Transformation (The Second List): 1).

Transformation Guides & Info about Windows Xp to Windows 7: - Vishal Gupta's Guide (Credits to him) for Xp to Windows 7: "Transform Windows Xp to Windows 7 Without Using Any Transformation Pack" (Most GUI Elements: Bootsecreen, Logon Screen, Wallpapers, Themes, etc): http://www.askvg.com/transform-windows-xp-into-windows-7-without-using-customization-pack/ - Kyosan's Guide (WinMatrix, Credits to him): "Make Windows Xp Look Like Seven" (Most GUI Elements: Bootsecreen, Logon Screen, Wallpapers, Themes, etc): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21106&st=0 All About Windows 7 (WinMatrix Forum): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showforum=61 2).

Some Windows Xp to Windows 7 Tools/Apps: - Original Windows 7 New Font for Xp/Vista (Gabriola, Again Thx and Credits to Bro Jdd/JeremyDDual, Dev): http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/MS-Windows-7-Font-Gabriola-104351955 - Windows 7 Calculator for Xp (Credits to grdcityboy, Dev ): http://grdcityboy.deviantart.com/art/Seven-Calculator-102484514 Other Alternatives for Windows 7 Calculator in Xp (functional): You can also use Microsoft Powertoys ->

Power Calculator : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx or Microsoft Calculator Plus for Xp : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=32b0d059-b53a-4dc9-8265-da47f157c091&displaylang=en (Although they look different with original Windows 7 calculator, but have nearly similar features, and they all are from Microsoft too/with same flavors)... Or you can also use better Microsoft Math : Requires .Net Framework 2.0 or higher and (optional) Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 installed for inking feature): http://www.4shared.com/file/73827667/ad2036d2/Microsoft_Math_Full_Setup__Windows_7_Math_Input_Panel_for_Xp_and_Vista_.html (much better stuff, even with inking support as a good replacement for both Windows 7 Math Input Panel and Calculator in Xp and Vista, etc). - Windows 7 Like Wordpad (with Ribbon UI) for Xp and Vista (Credits to Solo/Villain, Dev/WM): http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-like-wordpad-with-ribbon-ui-in-windows-xp-and-vista/ - Windows 7 Aero Shake Feature: http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-aero-shake-feature-in-windows-xp-and-vista/ - Windows 7 Aero Snap: http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-aero-snap-feature-in-windows-xp-and-vista/ - Windows 7 Safe Guard feature for Xp and Vista (MS Steady State): http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-PC-Safeguard-Feature-Available-for-Vista-SP1-and-XP-SP3-97229.shtml - Windows 7 Superbar for Xp (Credits to flawless 02, Dev): http://flawless02.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Taskbar-4-Windows-XP-104538761 - Windows 7 Taskbar Iconizer (Credits to Solo/Villain, Dev/WM): http://solo-dev.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Taskbar-Iconizer-102860893 - (Microsoft) Windows 7 Desktop Slideshow for Xp (Recompiled By me / Credits to MS): MD5 Checksum: 60E4C5B0C5FB0925F841A7C7A747A038 Size: Only 188 Kb ->

Zipped installer by me, uninstallable. http://www.4shared.com/file/74811150/ba4afdb5/Windows_7_Desktop_Slideshow_for_Xp.html - Original Windows 7 Math Input Panel (MIP) ported to Xp and Vista (Credits to Jdd/JeremyDDual): http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4865 http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Win-7-M3-MathInputPanel-on-xp-104354090 Or: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199 (By me + Alternatives for MIP on both Xp and Vista etc) - Replacement for Windows 7 Paint in Xp and Vista: Too bad i can't still find anything for it (at least for now), but you can use Paint.net (Officially Powered by Microsoft and Washington State University (WSU) as part of .Net Development as replacement for standard Windows Paint in every Windows OS) as much better replacement for Xp and Vista (though it still doesnt have Ribbon UI, or not yet for now...). Download Paint.

Net (Requires .Net Framework 2.0 or higher): http://www.getpaint.net/download.html - Windows Internet Explorer 8 (Default Windows 7 Browser): http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/default.aspx - All Windows 7 Original Wallpapers (full credits to Bro Jdd): http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-6956-Wallpaper-pics-106034849 - All Windows 7 Original Icons (full credits to Bro Jdd again, lol U rockn roll Bro): http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-6956-57-all-icons-106040043?loggedin=1 - Windows 7 - Windows Media Player 12 Skin/resource for Xp (Full credits to fediaFedia and Bogo, thx to Jdd for the info): http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Win7-wmp11-for-XP-106429599 Credits to bogo-d http://bogo-d.deviantart.com/ and fediafedia http://fediafedia.deviantart.com - The Best Windows 7 Theme/Skin/VS for Xp: Seven VG Refresh with superbar (credits to Vishal Gupta): http://www.askvg.com/download-sevenvg-refresh-theme-with-superbar-for-windows-xp/ - Windows 7 Aero Peek for Xp and Vista (thx to lifehacker): http://lifehacker.com/5123338/aeropeek-puts-windows-7s-desktop-showing-into-xpvista 3).

Other Ones: Since Windows 7 (Beta) is still updated version of Vista at least for now (it still has Vista features but much more enhanced), alternatively you can still use many more replacements for Vista features and applications in Xp or Vista : - List of Most Vista Applications and Features for Xp (By me): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20480 - Removable applications feature in Windows 7: In Windows 7 (since build 7048), you will may be able to remove any Windows application such as WMP, Media Center, even IE (Internet Explorer) which has been integrated into all Windows OS for years.

Get the same and better feature using Xp Lite here (worked on 98 and 2000 too!): http://www.litepc.com/ You can also use http://www.nliteos.com/ and http://www.vlite.net/ for prepare the lite installation CD. Thats all so far.

Cheers! Lol sorry that's all as far i know, very/too short, just "copying n pasting" (the content and sources).

Need your inputs.

Thank U so much for your attention!

Cheers and Long Live Xp! 4).

Updated/Added Some Special Windows 7 Stuffs/Features to Xp (Originally from Microsoft): (Full Credits and Thanks to Blake Handler from Windows Live Space for the infos): (Btw, some of them and also other ones might already be included on the previous list or the other ones are more completely on http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20480, e.g Internet Explorer 8, Windows Search 4.0, XPS Viewer and Support, Windows 7 Gabriola TTF font, Windows 7 Desktop Slide Show for Xp and so on...

, but might repeat them again here.

You can please check it out too after reading this...as well as other related threads by people on WinMatrix).

So here they are: - Clear Type Tuner: makes it easier to read text on your screen by installing ClearType technology in the Control Panel just like Windows 7. http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/7/0/b7019730-0fa3-47a9-a159-98b80c185aad/setup.exe - Data Execution Prevention (DEP): monitors programs to verify whether they are using system memory securely.

Unlike Windows 7 (and Vista), Windows XP's DEP is only enabled for necessary operating system programs and services because not all software programs run smoothly with DEP: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700810.aspx - Windows Search 4.5: updated search component in Windows 7.

Get Windows Search 4.0 on both Xp and Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.aspx - exFAT: advanced file system format support for Windows XP as well as Windows 7: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-b727-c2dff5e30f61&DisplayLang=en - Fingerprint Reader - Windows 7 has advanced built-in support for biometric devices.

Only useful if yo own a biometric device), install Microsoft's Digital Persona Password Manager 2.0: See: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;899626 Download Fingerprint Reader tool (English): http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/5/1/5512b610-d605-4b7c-8cbf-dda8dd9fd05e/DPPM_201_ENG.exe - Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0): Burn images to CD and DVD optical storage media using the new APIs (Vista too).

Download the tool for Xp: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b5f726f1-4ace-455d-bad7-abc4dd2f147b&DisplayLang=en - Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6): - Built-into Windows 7;

Support for this new suite of standard protocols for the Network layer of the Internet.

It has come as Advanced Networking Pack for Windows XP : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e88cc382-8ce6-4739-97c0-1a52a6f005e4&DisplayLang=en - Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder: The network map on a computer running Windows 7 shows a graphical view of the computers and devices on your network and how they are connected by using the LLTD protocol.

The LLTD responder must be installed on a computer running Windows Xp before it can be detected and appear on the network map. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4f01a31d-ee46-481e-ba11-37f485fa34ea&DisplayLang=en - New Xp MSCONFIG - Window XP's System Configuration Utility has been updated to add a Tools tab "just like" Windows 7 (and Vista): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9689f6e9-aded-44b8-bbbb-beae1b4a4bc9&DisplayLang=en - .Net Framework 3.5/next 4.0: - Just like Windows 7 (included by default), install .Net Framework 3.5 with Service Pack 1 (Vista only included .Net Framework 3.0, so it's recommended to install it on Vista too): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ab99342f-5d1a-413d-8319-81da479ab0d7&displaylang=en - Windows PowerShell (V2) command-line shell & scripting language allows managing computers via commands or scripts, improving productivity through system automation on Windows 7.

You can get it (V1.0) on Xp too: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6ccb7e0d-8f1d-4b97-a397-47bcc8ba3806&DisplayLang=en - VHD Support: you can have the same functionality with MS Virtual PC 2007 on Xp http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=28C97D22-6EB8-4A09-A7F7-F6C7A1F000B5&displaylang=en - Developers and Advanced/Corporate/Enterprise Users only: WIM Image Deployment for Windows 7: While Windows 7 is distributed as a WIM image file, Windows XP is not distributed as a WIM image.

Tools included in the Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 do support creating file-based Windows XP images, but these images are not componentized in a way that allows IT pros to inject drivers (at least still better than nothing lol): See: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749528.aspx Download Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=94BB6E34-D890-4932-81A5-5B50C657DE08&displaylang=en Download Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=3BD8561F-77AC-4400-A0C1-FE871C461A89&displaylang=en - Windows Feature Pack for Storage 1.0: enables the Windows platform to do master style optical burning on Blu-Ray media, as well as support for new Smart Card Driver form factors, such as ICCD. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=63ab51ea-99c9-45c0-980a-c556746fcf05&DisplayLang=en - Windows Live Applications : Windows 7 can run faster than Vista since it has removed some "bloatwares" there such as some programs (Calendar, PhotoGalllery so on) and services beside the new architecture (based on Server 2008 codebase).

However some Windows Live programs can be installed as replacements/substitutes for "missing" progs (such as Windows Live PhotoGallery for Windows PhotoGallery).

All supported except Windows Live Movie Maker Beta on Xp (Wave 3): http://download.live.com/ - Windows 7 Codec Supports: Windows 7 includes native support for a wide range of advanced video & audio codecs.

Just download and install awesome K-Lite Codec Pack etc and you'll always be fine with WMP and some multiplayers programs on Xp (you can also install another free codec package you like/prefer): http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_lite_codec_pack.htm - Windows Rights Management Services Client (DRM): required for your computer to run applications that provide functionality based on Windows RMS technologies (it's crap though ) : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=02da5107-2919-414b-a5a3-3102c7447838&DisplayLang=en - XML Support: Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0 & XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack view, generate & index XPS Docs (as MS replacement for .PDF format) is now built-in in Windows 7 (as XPS Viewer and so on).

Viewer plugin of the component is also built in both IE7 and IE8 on Xp and Vista: See http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/xps/default.mspx Download MSXML 6.0: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=993C0BCF-3BCF-4009-BE21-27E85E1857B1&displaylang=en Download XPS Viewer for Windows Xp: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B8DCFFDD-E3A5-44CC-8021-7649FD37FFEE&displaylang=en - Windows 7 like - energy monitoring app: to actively control PCs energy consumption "sorta like" Windows 7.

Install and use Mirosoft Edison on Xp (by MS and third party dev): http://www.microsoft.com/environment/campaign_edison.aspx - New Windows 7 Internet Games on Xp: 7 introduces 3 new Windows Internet Games: Backgammon, Checkers, and Spades.

They (old versions) might already be included on Xp.

However you can still play the newer version on Xp online with updated GUI and features as well as (or like) Windows 7 (MSN Games) ->

Requires min Xp SP2/3 and IE 6 SP1/IE 7/IE 8: Internet BackGammon: http://zone.msn.com/en/backgammon/zpadefault.htm Internet Checkers: http://zone.msn.com/en/checkers/zpadefault.htm Internet Spades: http://zone.msn.com/en/spades/zpadefault.htm - Download the free offline versions (Bicycle Games demos - Microsoft Games Studios) of them: Download Offline Backgammon & Checkers: http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/board/ Download Offline Spades: http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/card/ - Windows 7 Systray Clock on Xp: Credits to nemesiscult, WM & Deviantart: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23093 http://nemesiscult.deviantart.com/art/Win7-Systray-Time-Date-on-XP-118343542 - New Windows 7 Sticky Notes on Both Xp and Vista: As we know, Beside new Windows 7 Math Input Panel (MIP) which has already been "ported" to Xp/Vista previously etc http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199, Windows 7 has also included a new version of http://wakoopa.com/software/microsoft-sticky-notes application that's different with Vista or Tablet PC.

It's just more like desktop gadget app rather than Tablet PC components (still with inking though), yeah simpler but still has some new features.

It's a very useful app if you wanted to write simple daily note etc on desktop.

You can still stick with older standard MS sticky notes with inking on Xp Tablet PC 2005 and Vista and the port version for Xp Pro, Home, MCE which you can download http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718 (original Vista and Xp Tablet PC Sticky Notes ported to Xp etc) and/or you can also use better free alternative 3rd party app on Xp with the same name just like the one in Windows 7, download Sticky Notes for free here, only about 449 Kb (credits to Igor Vigdorchik): http://www.igorv.com/Content/Applications/StickyNotes.aspx (or the "hacked/customized" one with only Vista/7 Sticky Notes icon here: http://www.4shared.com/file/101086732/b09e8f90/Windows_7_like_Sticky_Notes_for_Xp_and_Vista.html ) again, it also works on Vista. Another option: Sticker Lite: http://sticky-notes.net/ If you used Windows sidebar in Vista/Xp (port), you already have Sticky Notes gadget by default, or maybe by using Vista Inkpad Gadget http://journals.tuxreports.com/lch/archives/004004.html (may need inking component i.e Microsoft.Ink.dll etc/Journal Viewer only on Xp Pro/Home/MCE). - Windows 7 with PC Virtualization Feature: Since MS would include PC virtualization in Windows 7 by default (i.e for running Xp/Vista/Other OSes in Windows 7, etc), you can also download Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 for Xp/Server 2003/Vista/2008: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=04D26402-3199-48A3-AFA2-2DC0B40A73B6&displaylang=en or better VMware Workstation : http://www.vmware.com/products/ws/ - RAIL QFE Beta Windows XP SP3: This package lets you to run many Windows XP productivity applications from a Windows 7-based PC using Windows Virtual PC (Thanks to Ricktendo for the info): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=943b6ac7-87f2-45df-a516-21321d559ac3&displaylang=en Vista SP1 version: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=DB29EB2B-F095-4172-8E83-9C5623045D4E&displaylang=en http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=79817713jg0.jpg CONVERT XP HOME/PRO AND 2003 TO XP TABLET PC AND/OR MCE 2005 OR BOTH OF THEM OS TRANSFORMATIONS (XP/2003): GET XP MCE 2005 AND/OR TABLET PC 2005 COMPONENTS IN ONLY ONE OS Included: Transform Xp Tablet PC 2005 to MCE 2005 or vice versa and so on.... No components removed, but even adding more ones (i.e MCE to Tablet PC etc) This awesome project is usually called "Xp Ultimate Edition" (Xp Pro/Home + MCE 2005 + Tablet PC 2005, meant it will have features of all Xp editions) and also "Server 2003 Ultimate Edition" (Windows Server 2003 + MCE 2005 + Tablet PC 2005) ->

All done in same way...(as found in MSFN site and Rafael's about several years ago...). No hack/patch needed, your Windows will still always be genuine as before, all done by official MS tools/binaries and some command... You can still do only one (i.e only convert Xp Pro to Xp MCE 2005 OS) Additional MCE and Tablet PC Stuffs for Xp (OS Transformation) : It reminds me about MSFN/Rafael "Xp Ultimate" project several years ago ...although it's been "officially" removed on their sites, but you can still find and download some torrents of it though...).

However you can still create your own "Xp Ultimate yourself", more customizable by converting Xp Pro/Home to either or both Xp MCE 2005 and Xp Tablet PC 2005 (OSes).

Since they are supersets of Xp Pro with add ons (still based on same code base), hopefully there's no compatibility issue (exception maybe some OEM or unsigned drivers and settings though i.e Tablet PC 2005 basic driver is not compatible with my Toshiba Notebook OEM Battery driver, btw based on my own experience) and don't worry, there's no Xp Pro/Home feature removed. Here is the simple way without need to reinstall/reformat the OS (you may need some tools that can be downloaded/googled below).

Anyway Good luck :thumbsup_anim: : - Convert Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC to Xp MCE 2005 without reinstalling the OS: If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp MCE 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!) Some files already included in the package (mediactr.cab, inf so on).

You can download my package below (1.)Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3. Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705" (Optional) Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1. Install WMP 10 or 11 and Supported MCE DVD Decoder such as ones from NVIDIA, Sonic, or WinDVD. (2.)modify MCE registry Open regedit.exe, goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA, create key named MediaCenter.

Create DWORD Value named Installed in key and valued 1. Installed value in MediaCenter of XP (VLK Ver) OS must be String Value but DWORD value.

And Installed value in MediaCenter key in all server 2003 OS must be string values.

Because there are no WinXP MCE VLK and Win 2003 MCE versions.

You cant login if these values are DWORD! If there is Installed valued 0 in MediaCenter in your Windows XP, you can not modify it in current OS. You must use load HIVE function in another OS (in another PC/partition) like this: Click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. From the File menu, choose Load Hive, Navigate to the registry location on your OS such as c:\windows\system32\config\system,name it temp. after you modified the value to 1,click temp,choose unload HIVE to save it. You can also use Bart PE bootable disc or my fave: ERD Commander 2005 CD (google them) (3.)install Media Center Get medctroc.inf, plusoc.inf, sonic.inf (all included) .copy them to C:\windows\inf\ ;

Then Run following commands to install Media Center Open Command Prompt (Run ->

Type "CMD" without Quote: s) or directly double click"MCE.cmd" to run the MCE commands (included). CODE Install Media Center (Need MEDIACTR.CAB): rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection Freestyle 128 medctroc.inf Install Windows Digital Media Enhancement (Need plus.cab): rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusGold 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusSpac 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusDavn 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusNatr 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusMpix 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusDancer 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusParty 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusAudio 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusCDLM 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusTheme 128 plusoc.inf Install Sonic DVD and CD Burning (Need sonic.cab): rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection SonicDVDandCDBurning 128 sonic.inf Note: After executing command, it will open new dialog window and ask you to navigate/browse to where you placed mediactr.cab, sonic.cab, and plus.cab.

Follow and do it. 4) update your MCE 2005 to UR2 (Update Rollup 2).

Download it from Microsoft Download Center for free (also with other higher MCE updates if available). NOTE: 1.Please open full Video and Audio acceleration in Windows Server 2003 Create a folder named "ehome" if it doesnt exist on Server 2003.

Copy "CUSTSAT.dll" to it. 2.this way also can be applied to Windows XP/2003 x64 Edition, Both Installed must be string values 3.if you have MCE remote control,MCE remote keyboard U can use Drives for XP in Windows Server 2003. 4.Can not install MCE upgrades in Windows Server 2003 because the OS is not WinXP,and there're some other problems by this cause. 5.Can not install Update Rollup 2 for MCE2005 when "Installed" is string value.so when you use XP VOL, you can expand "WindowsXPMediaCenter2005-KB900325-XXX.exe",and install upgrades listed in "paths.ini" manual. Thanks to neo.JoeJoe - Download Xp to Xp MCE 2005 OS transformation package (no need to reinstall the OS), guide included: also included mediactr.cab, plus.cab, sonic.cab and their .inf files etc after extracting it : Name : Convert_Xp_to_Xp_MCE_2005.zip Size : 165 Mb MD5 :92c24a535857516fc10ecdf513b86dea http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Convert_Xp_to_Xp_MCE_2005.zip After you have converted Xp to Xp MCE 2005, then please download and install: - Download Update Rollup 2 for MCE 2005 KB900325 : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e5daf37e-e243-4410-bc51-81cf2b56fe6e&displaylang=en - Download April 2006 Update Rollup KB914548 : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=c446a8d8-639b-4e36-bd5c-577078529407&displaylang=en - Download Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005: File Name: Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005.zip MD5: 4c8233a128ed5220548852ccc92b1821 Size: 9,73 Mb http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005.zip Updated MCE version + skin: - Download update Rollup October 2006 KB925766 : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925766 and some other latest updates.

Note: Again They are not included in SP3 for Xp, you have to download and install them all manually. - Download Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005 (Build 5.1.2715.3011): File Name: Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005 (Build 5.1.2715.3011).zip Size: 9,73 Mb MD 5: c70dd446bd4eed909378abe450a61f0b http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005_(Build_5.1.2715.3011).zip - Convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE 2005 to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling the OS: If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!). Useful i.e you have Tablet PC with Vista installed but still want to: dual boot it with Xp but you only have original Xp Pro.

Just convert it to Xp Tablet PC for free. 1) Install: -Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 -Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3. -Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705" -Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1. 2) Navigate : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA and create a key named TabletPC now add a string value named "Installed" and set as 1 Or directly double click "TabletPC.reg" to merge it into registry->Optional though to finally convert the OS to Xp Tablet PC 2005 as you can see the System Properties changed. But finally the system will still be Tablet PC 2005 OS after some MS updates and boots though. Install Tablet PC 2005 U can replace above commands for MCE or add both MCE+TPC with these commands Get tabletpc.inf (included) .copy to C:\windows\inf\ ;

Then Run following commands to install Tablet PC components: Open Command Prompt (Run ->

Type "CMD" without Quote: s) or directly double click"TABLETPC.cmd" to run the Tablet PC commands (included). CODE rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection TPG 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection System 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection OOBE 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection Notebook 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection StickyNotes 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllShortcuts 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection SRInstall 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllReg 128 tabletpc.inf C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705\Copy2Gac.exe /i /a /p:"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Ink\1.7\" Note: After executing command, it will open new dialog window and ask you to navigate/browse to where you placed TabletPC.cab.

Follow and do it. To make Tablet PC Input Panel etc working/updated, just download and reinstall SP2/SP3 on Xp.

Done. Thanks to neo.JoeJoe - Download Xp to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS transformation package (no need to reinstall the OS), guide included: also included tabletpc.cab, tabletpc.inf files etc after extracting it : Name : Convert_Xp_to_Xp_Tablet_PC_2005.zip Size : 71 Mb MD5 :24fa6c9fb208ba60c81eb8f30fff6f43 http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Convert_Xp_to_Xp_Tablet_PC_2005.zip After that, please download and/or reinstall SP2 or SP3 for Xp (SP3 is recommended since it's the last one) (i.e to fix/update Tablet PC Input Panel version etc) or using Windows Update. Xp SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en Xp SP3: http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en Note: The process is not reversible/uninstallable though... Updated: If you can't download from the links above, then you can download them (both, Media Center and Tablet PC packages) on my thread Wincert http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5602 (please read Post #1 and #7) seems that bcoz of "hotlink protection" by Wincert so you can only download them there (don't worry, you're not required to register or login on Wincert, but again just visit my thread there on Wincert).

Thanks to my friend Ricktendo64 for the info. - Added/Updated for Xp to MCE 2005 Transformation Above (Thanks to Kyosan, WinMatrix): Here are the steps by tmksnyder on The Green Button : Quote: 1) Get a hold of 'Bart's Preinstalled Environment (BartPE) bootable live windows CD/DVD'(http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/) This is a tool that can take your windows CD and make a bootable windows CD for doing system maintenance.

Follow the instructions from the tool.

It will create an ISO image that can be burned. 2) Boot from your BART PE disk 3) Run Regedt32.exe (choose run from the start/go menu etc) 4) Load the system hive (\windows\system32\config\system) See http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_load_hive.mspx for instructions on loading and unloading hives.

Use test as your keyname for the hive. 5) Modify the following registry entries in the loaded system hive. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA\MediaCenter "Installed"=dword: 1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup "SystemPrefix"=hex:ce,13,00,00,00,00,3e,c8 6) Unload the system hive 7) Reboot 8) Check your system properties.

It should say 'Media Center Edition'.

This means the registry change worked. 9) Proceed with a repair install using your MCE 2005 CD's. The installer will think it is repairing an MCE 2005 system and will install all the files need for MCE.

Good instructions on repair installs are at http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm . 10) Run Media Center via Start Menu->Accessories->Media Center->Media Center Special Added Here: VERY WORTH PLUG INS FOR WINDOWS XP FAX AND PICTURE VIEWER: (Thanks to http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/12/22/extend-200-image-support-for-windows-picture-and-fax-viewer-in-windows-xp/): Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is an image viewer that is a part of the Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems.

It is based on GDI+ and is capable of viewing images format supported by GDI+: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF (including animated GIFs), ICO, WMF, EMF and TIFF format files.

It can still be improved to have more for 200+ image support such as *.msp, *.gem, *.cals and *.dpx.

Many etc by Installing imageXtender (very recommended): Download it here: http://www.imagextender.com/ SPECIAL VISTA PACK FOR XP TABLET PC 2005 APPLICATIONS: This special pack is to change some Xp Tablet PC 2005 Applications (Tablet PC Input Panel/TIP, Journal, Inkball, Sticky Notes) look like the ones in Vista Ultimate/Premium/Enterprise (or even maybe on Windows 7) "little" xD.

Working on original Windows Xp Tablet PC 2005 and the "converted versions" of it (e.g Xp Pro/Home which have been "converted" yet to Tablet PC 2005 OS) all.

Btw you can also get "vistaized" Inkball game and Sticky Notes working fine "portably" on Xp Pro/Non tablet PC only by installing Windows Journal Viewer and .Net framework 1.1.

If you don't have Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS but still want some of its components on Xp Pro/Home by default (just like Windows Vista/Seven) Google it or you can read my threads (Wincert and WinMatrix) about how to easily convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE to Tablet PC 2005 or have some components of it etc: http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5023 and you can also do the same with MCE 2005 on Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC (Windows Media Center): http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5602 Yeah, the versions of above Tablet PC applications in Vista only have little different GUIs, especially icon (and toolbar on Journal).

So you can change/replace them for having the same icons with Vista's ones.

This pack even will add some additional components which are some Vista-like Tablet PC control panel applets (Vista Tablet PC and Pen applets) on Xp control panel, yeah just really like Vista xD (as well as my Tablet PC Input Panel Installer for Xp Pro, Home, MCE etc on Wincert and WinMatrix forums).

Completely with guide (included) for more info...: - Download Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC 2005 Applications: Name: Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC Applications.zip Size: only 2,38 Mb MD5 check: 1ee15a35a8397b36ded9ba6c0a420f0e http://www.4shared.com/file/100354314/1eb895db/Vista_Pack_for_Xp_Tablet_PC_Applications.html - Please also visit my 4shared page to download more free Vista / 7 to Xp stuffs etc: http://www.4shared.com/dir/6883450/cb252562/sharing.html Again good luck and again Long Live Xp!

Cya (may need vacation now xD) ->

Still continue... Recommendation: Again, if you only want to get working MCE and/or Tablet PC applications on your Xp Pro/Home/MCE (for tablet apps)/Tablet PC (for MCE app)/Server 2003 especially for "Windows customization and standard usability purposes" e.g make it like Vista etc, then it might be enough to install them using my instant Windows Media Center and Tablet PC installers etc.

But if you really want to build a real Media Center PC or install it on real Tablet PC with all equipments, then it might be better (recommended) to get original Xp MCE 2005 or Tablet PC 2005 (legal or...lol) or at least you can also convert your current Xp/2003 OSes to Xp MCE 2005 and/or Tablet PC 2005 (or even both) using above ways as recommended.

Especially since they might have been intentionally designed and optimized for the purpose by MS (e.g some settings, basic drivers, etc).

Please consider about the advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons, before doing the job.

You can still use the same skin/GUI on them using e.g My Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005 or Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC 2005 applications to make the apps like the ones in Vista / Windows 7, get them here or from my other related threads.

Anyway good luck and long live Xp. Please Note: Since some app files might have been "patched" or "compressed" (packed) to work properly on another Xp OS editions etc and it might be a necessary effort for that beside the installing code itself, then some "false alarm" or "false positive" may happen to some clean exe installers/apps /installation process (rare) although they are actually clean and safe.

Usually some great and famous antiviruses (such as Kaspersky, AVG, Norman, McAfee, etc) won't have the such problem so far bcoz they will work better.

If that happens, then you can simply ignore it and continue installing as it's guaranteed actually 100% safe and clean by me.

But again, it's still 100% your own choice and right to decide. Wait a second, Xp is being old?

We're all just talking an operating system, and XP is a great and very stable operating system, and its main purpose is just for running applications, not being themselves and XP does that just fine by far.

And we can always use it as long as it really does...(even i have often seen some people who are still using Windows 98, nowadays)...Microsoft, OEM partners, and 3rd party software developers will still support Xp for years (MS security/critical/bug updates until 2014) and all/most 3rd party apps and drivers, hardwares are still compatible with Xp nowadays as well as some years forward, still more than Vista and Windows 7 Beta when i wrote this, fact, so don't worry.

Anyway long live Xp!

Fantastic list!

Really great list

I have nothing to say...only...

I am so stunned.. Great list man!

Holy . That list is huge bro, thanks for the add it is very very useful.

How to fix it?? Thank you Quote: 7.

Vista Media Center (MCE) for Xp: Windows Media Center Installer (MCE 2005) for Xp Pro/Home SP2/SP3 and 2003: (Credits to Orbit30, very good job) included prerequisites frameworks and Update Rollup 2.

If you only have Xp Pro/Home/2003 but still want Windows Media Center application that only previously available for Xp Media Center Edition 2005, instead of installing Xp MCE 2005 OS, just get it installed by using MCE installer from here.

You will get original MCE in your Xp Pro/Home!

(and you can also easily make it look like Vista MCE GUI later!) : http://skitechnology.pointclark.net/downlo...E_Installer.rar Important Note for MCE: - You need to unzip rar file by using WinRAR or 7-Zip etc - Make sure you have created this registry entries manually before installing!

(VERY IMPORTANT!!) Open regedit.exe, goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA, create a key named MediaCenter, then Create DWORD Value named Installed with value 1 (Otherwise It must be a string value not DWORD value in XP Vol Corporate) ->

All without Quote: s! CODE Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA\MediaCenter] "Installed"="1" - Due to strict hardware requirement, Make sure your hardware and also driver (especially for video card) support required (at least minimal) level of standard Media Center/multimedia applications: - 1.6 GHz processor - DirectX 9.0 hardware-accelerated GPU - 256 MB RAM Anyhow I think most people's computer already have the required specs, even higher today.

Please also see about MCE in Wikipedia

Wow, great job AMIRZ!

You are the best!

Thx alot PeterRollar, crestind, CommonSense, _akier_, Freka, kyosan, Secured Tim all my friends here.

I hope they can be really useful to all of us.

Again, thx alot for all your nice comments here.

I wish you luck! God bless us, WinMatrix, Xp, Vista, and Windows 7 and all people To Kyosan, what version of your Xp mate?

Or 2003? It determines what type of the sub key (i.e.

String for Xp Corporate edition, Dword for Xp OEM, all always have same value=1).

You have to make sure it's corrected (edit: using Bart PE Bootable CD or load hive to write the registry) Since the mediacenter key with all its contents will be locked, and you wont be able to restore them back (I'm very sorry if it was not clear before.

I have added this additional information to the main thread ). Edit: I have already created Windows Media Center installer for Xp Pro and Home http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22552 (Installer, Uninstallable) ->

Recommended too For more/further information You can read the guide about installing Windows MCE in Xp Pro/Home Pro the best and easiest guide for installing MCE in Xp Pro also Tablet PC).

Credits to wbpluto, neo, all MSFN: (Edit: MSFN thread, seems that link dead) - TheGreenButton: Installing Media Center 2005 on WinXP Home or Pro and avoiding a clean install, credits to tmksnyder, TheGreenButton : http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/thread/18937.aspx Of course you can also google.

There are more sources about it.

I hope your problem can be solved soon bro.

Good luck kyosan! (Edit: Sorry Hamed pack won't directly install MCE (unless you have CD2 MCE2005) but only MC like theme (VS) and other goodies) Edit: Again i have already created Windows Media Center installer for Xp Pro and Home http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22552 (Installer, Uninstallable) ->

Recommended too lol twice And dont forget to make sure your computer (hardwares) meets minimal requirements for Xp MCE (Read the thread) PS: I'll also PM you about this bro cya

Thanks, AMIRZ . My OS: xp sp3.

I found out for this problem, use winPE and BartPE.

Next problem, I don't know how to use them Topic on msfn.org make me crazy

OMG. I'm speechless.

Thats tremendous job mate.

Awesome. I was waiting for the end of first post.

I think this thread shud be pinned ....

^^ No doubt. This topic deserves to be pinned.

You are right. Thread pinned and posted a news about it!

Quote: You are right.

Thread pinned and posted a news about it! Excellent.

Nice list! Thanks for sharing

Thx alot Vishal Gupta, Lord Devrexster, Jatin, and fediaFedia all my friends here Also special thanks to my Guru/Mentors Vishal Gupta and fediaFedia for their kind permissions and helps for including all their greatest and awesome works and tutorials etc in the list, and absolutely WinMatrix and all WinMatrixians here for the best customization forum i have ever known.

I have learnt and got soo many great things and knowledge for customizing Xp and Vista even other OSes such as Mac and Linux from this great forum and people.

Also for Software help, IT news etc.

Again Thank you so much WinMatrix, God bless you all

^^ You are always welcome mate.

Amazing job AMIRZ!

Quote: Amazing job AMIRZ! Thx alot Gragier_521

Thank for all, up

Quote: Thank for all, up you're always welcome Bro.

Wish U luck

UPDATED: Hello everybody.

But I have to tell here: Since one post has limited word/paragraphs/links etc in WinMatrix (inc the main thread, for example 700 words in one post etc/one post is enough for limited several words) as you can read "(SORRY NO MORE SPACE AVAILABLE)" above.

It seems i have to repost for new items in same thread here if new ones have been available.

(Even i have to edit previous items/links before).

Sorry and thx for your understanding. Again i also hope if you already found more Apps/features/tweaks etc that can make Xp look and behave like Vista (in both GUI and feature/function), don't hesitate to post here, as i would be happy to add them to the continued list as they can be useful to more people, and i will also give full credits to you.

Thx alot for your real gift and contribution , it's not only for WinMatrix but all people especially Xp users around the world who may take advantage of it for Xp or even other OSes and things (as they can read through Google, then share with their friends etc).

Again thank you so much and may God Bless You all always!

Cheers! PS: Sorry for my bad English...

UPDATE 1 FOR THE LIST: As i said since one post is enough for only several hundreds words in WinMatrix so i have to create a new post in this thread for adding new updates.

Here is one: INSTALLING MCE IN XP PRO/HOME WITH DUAL BOOTING VISTA-XP Thx alot to jdd from Wincert and also Kyosan from WinMatrix for this useful information/way.

If you have problem Editing the registry key installed on mediacenter its value is 0 i'm trying to change it to 1 to use mediacenter on xp pro but it says error : cannot edit installed: error writing the value's new contents. Solution: YOU cant simple edit the Installed key cuz its using on your xp and its WPA if your dual booting XP and vista boot on your vista and then open an notepad paste this command CODE cls @echo Loading the standard windows Registry reg load HKLM\Sys c:\windows\system32\config\system @echo Making Changes to the Registry reg add HKLM\Sys\WPA\MediaCenter reg add HKLM\sys\WPA\MediaCenter /v Installed /t REG_SZ /d 1 @echo @echo Done. pause reboot and then save it as code.cmd IF your xp is in D drive change the C to D. Added: - If you have had the problem of MCE2005 where you get the above error (or something like it;

I don't remember the exact message" and are not able to play DVDs or Videos, here is how you fix it. 1.

Make sure you have the .Net Framework 1.1 SDK http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9B3A2CA6-3647-4070-9F41-A333C6B9181D&displaylang=en.

They can all be download from The Microsoft Download Center 2.

Copy ehshell.exe (in the %windir%\ehome) directory to a tempory location. 3.

In C:\Program Files\Microsoft.NET\SDK\(either v1.1 or v2.0)\bin folder (or wherever you installed the SDK), open ildasm.exe. 4.

Click File>Open and open ehshell.exe in your temporary directory. 5.

Click File>Dump.

Check only Dump IL code and Expand try/catch.

Click OK. Once that process is finished, close ildasm.exe. 6.

Open Notepad. Browse to your the temp directory that ehshell is, and you should see two new files, ehshell.il and ehshell.res.

Open ehshell.il. This may take a while, depending on the power of your computer. 7.

Search for the string get_UsableVideoMemory in the file.

Just below that, you should see the value 0x2 .

Change that to 0x1 .

Save the file and close notepad. 8.

Go to your temp directory, and delete the copy of ehshell.exe that you have. 9.

Using the Open Command Window Here powertoy, open Command Prompt to your tempory directory.

Type "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\(v1.1.4322 or v2.0.40607)" \ilasm /resource:ehshell.res /exe ehshell.il and press enter.

If this process fails, download a new version of ehshell.res Here, and replace the old version with this version. 10.

Start Safe Mode 11.

Backup your old ehshell.exe in the ehome directory to a different folder. 12.

Copy and paste the new ehshell.exe from your temp directory to the ehome directory, replacing the old version (MAKE SURE YOUR OLD VERSION IS BACKED UP!!!!!). 13.

Boot the computer again normally. 14.

Start Command Prompt at the ehome directory. 15.

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft .NET\FrameworkSDK\(v1.1 or v2.0)\bin\sn -Vr ehshell.exe Now You Should have a completely working version of Windows Media Center 2005 in Xp! (full credits to WBHoenig - MSFN, thx alot ) - If you want to link, copy, share, spread, recreate this thread/list etc for any purpose, please always feel free to do it without need to get any permission from me / WinMatrix, since it can be useful to more people especially XP users.

Thx alot mate for your real contribution to spread it! - If you know more, better, or anything (info/tools/apps/tutorial etc) about all from Vista to Xp, please dont hesitate to post here on WinMatrix (i also have same thread on http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4594), since that can be useful to more people and i can update the thread by it.

Again, thx alot for your information and/or work here, it would be so kind of you .

Cheers! That's all.

Thx for your attention.

Good luck and enjoy!

Again, Long live Xp!

Could you include Locate32 as search replacement -I find it to be fast and very low on resources http://locate32.net/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ Ruben

Quote: Could you include Locate32 as search replacement -I find it to be fast and very low on resources http://locate32.net/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ Ruben OK (for third party) i'll do.

. Thx for your input tosbsas

When you set "Installed"=1 and restarting, your windows may show "The product key is invalid...".

So, you can not log on to windows. Here are the steps by tmksnyder on The Green Button : Quote: 1) Get a hold of 'Bart's Preinstalled Environment (BartPE) bootable live windows CD/DVD'(http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/) This is a tool that can take your windows CD and make a bootable windows CD for doing system maintenance.

Follow the instructions from the tool.

It will create an ISO image that can be burned. 2) Boot from your BART PE disk 3) Run Regedt32.exe (choose run from the start/go menu etc) 4) Load the system hive (\windows\system32\config\system) See http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_load_hive.mspx for instructions on loading and unloading hives.

Use test as your keyname for the hive. 5) Modify the following registry entries in the loaded system hive. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA\MediaCenter "Installed"=dword: 1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup "SystemPrefix"=hex:ce,13,00,00,00,00,3e,c8 6) Unload the system hive 7) Reboot 8) Check your system properties.

It should say 'Media Center Edition'.

This means the registry change worked. 9) Proceed with a repair install using your MCE 2005 CD's. The installer will think it is repairing an MCE 2005 system and will install all the files need for MCE.

Good instructions on repair installs are at http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm . 10) Run Media Center via Start Menu->Accessories->Media Center->Media Center

Quote: When you set "Installed"=1 and restarting, your windows may show "The product key is invalid...".

So, you can not log on to windows. Here are the steps by tmksnyder on The Green Button : Quote: 1) Get a hold of 'Bart's Preinstalled Environment (BartPE) bootable live windows CD/DVD'(http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/) This is a tool that can take your windows CD and make a bootable windows CD for doing system maintenance.

Follow the instructions from the tool.

It will create an ISO image that can be burned. 2) Boot from your BART PE disk 3) Run Regedt32.exe (choose run from the start/go menu etc) 4) Load the system hive (\windows\system32\config\system) See http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_load_hive.mspx for instructions on loading and unloading hives.

Use test as your keyname for the hive. 5) Modify the following registry entries in the loaded system hive. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA\MediaCenter "Installed"=dword: 1 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup "SystemPrefix"=hex:ce,13,00,00,00,00,3e,c8 6) Unload the system hive 7) Reboot 8) Check your system properties.

It should say 'Media Center Edition'.

This means the registry change worked. 9) Proceed with a repair install using your MCE 2005 CD's. The installer will think it is repairing an MCE 2005 system and will install all the files need for MCE.

Good instructions on repair installs are at http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm . 10) Run Media Center via Start Menu->Accessories->Media Center->Media Center Thx for your input Kyosan, i will update the thread.

Thanks alot Bro

EDIT: Hello Kyosan lol sorry as i have ever tried before it seems each post is still limited only for several hundreds words by WinMatrix/Admin, so i cant still include your updates/correction for awhile, but only a new link from Tosbas (Locate32).

As you can read my previous post about MCE update above.

But i will rewrite and rearrange the thread about MCE by your inputs soon, sometime.

Thx Kyosan FYI please keep posting here if something new available.

Again Thx alot guys

No problem, AMIRZ Big topic

Thx again Bro (lol the list should be longer, but as i said since each post has been limited only for several hundreds/thousand words in WinMatrix, and my thread has also been "overloaded" ).

Too bad i can't add anything now unless i've rearranged it before (Please Admin?

) But still be grateful...

Hello everybody, a new item added here: Vista File Rename for Xp : Phlox 1.2 Phlox provides Windows Vista style file renaming to your Windows XP.

It replaces classic F2 function on desktop and explorer windows.

It selects only filename when renaming, not include extension (very similar with Vista Explorer): - Software Review (Thanx to freewaregenius.com): http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/08/15/phlox-use-f2-in-xp-to-rename-files-without-overwriting-file-extensions/ - Download Phlox 1.2 or newer version (Softpedia): http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/Phlox.shtml - Homepage: http://www.mystercrowley.com/sw_phlox_en.php PS : Once again, If you're interested, please always feel free to spread/share/copy/rewrite/recreate this thread etc (also all my other threads on WinMatrix) with all download links etc without any permission...As i hope more Xp user can know to get them early...I also need ur inputs here (thx alot to Kyosan and Tosbsas before).

Again, Thx alot everybody! Long Live Xp!

Cheers!

I need help with the Magnifier PowerToy please.

I downloaded it but I don't know where to access it on my computer besides in the Add/Remove section.

Also, is there a tutorial for them?

Can someone show me how to use them? Thanks for any reply.

Quote: I need help with the Magnifier PowerToy please.

I downloaded it but I don't know where to access it on my computer besides in the Add/Remove section.

Also, is there a tutorial for them?

Can someone show me how to use them? Thanks for any reply. Carlos, after installing it, then right click Taskbar ->

Toolbars -> Select "Tasbar Magnifier".

It's to magnify anything on your screen.

Good luck!

Thank you for this programs

My god awesome you tiik so much pain to create this post.very much appreciated.anyways i want huge thumbnails like vista in xp?can anyone help me.

Quote: my god awesome you tiik so much pain to create this post.very much appreciated.anyways i want huge thumbnails like vista in xp?can anyone help me. mmm...maybe mine http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19751 ?

(Vista Live Icon for Xp) Or if you meant "big thumbnail" is file preview (in Vista: Organize >

Layout > Preview Pane), then you can also use "Vista file previewer for Xp" (both Windows Explorer and Windows Search): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19634 Good luck mate

Sorry everybody, excuse me: (New) Updated (Bump?

Or should i create a new one for this later?

(done lol) Download Windows Media Center Installer for Xp Pro/Home/Tablet and Server 2003 SP2/SP3 and Server 2003: ->

(MCE 2005 Post Rollup 2 with Vista GUI port) Installer, uninstallable, without hacking/changing the OS and system files to get Windows Media Center application installed.

Full tweaked with full Vista Media Center GUI skin for Xp (The best by far): http://www.4shared.com/file/81804447/ba587f35/Windows_Media_Center_for_Xp_Pro_Home_and_2003_Installer.html Prerequisites: .Net Framework 1.1 SP1 and WMP 10/WMP 11 (WMP 11 is recommended).

Also MPEG-2/DVD Decoder and some codecs installed to play DVD and some other 3rd party multimedia files in MCE (Note included).

Hardware limitation has been removed (fully tweaked) so even you can install it on old machine! If you already have Windows Xp MCE 2005 OS installed, then what you only need is to download this Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005 (to make Xp Media Center look like Vista all the way!) ->

Fully tweaked and enhanced Vista-like GUI: Screenshot of Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005 : http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vistaskinforxpmce2005scjq3.jpg Well it's still not 100% perfect yet though, but at least still better than nothing for Xp ...(Thanx alot to my good friend Ricktendo64 (Author of Windows Sidebar installer/add on 4 Xp in Wincert) for kind permission to use some of his DA skin resource also MythemesMCE...) - Download Vista Skin for Xp Media Center 2005 above (The best one by far): http://www.4shared.com/file/83004700/39da028f/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005.html Windows Plus!

Digital Media Enhancement (Windows Dancer, Party Mode, CDLM, AC) ported to Xp Pro, Home, Vista, 7: http://www.4shared.com/file/81824918/258856d2/Windows_Plus_MCE_2005_for_Xp_Pro_Home_Tablet_Vista.html Original Windows MCE 2005 Screensavers (Aquarium, Davinci, Space, Nature) ported to Xp/2003/Vista: http://www.4shared.com/file/83009263/228ee85/Xp_MCE_2005_Screensavers___Aquarium_Da_Vinci_Nature_and_Space__.html Original Windows MCE 2005 Skins, themes, cursors, wallpapers etc for all Windows OSes: http://www.4shared.com/file/83016102/4430fe2a/Xp_MCE_2005_Themes_Skin_Screensavers_Wallpapers_etc.html All installers are uninstallable.

They don't hack the OS/touch any system file, and easy to remove. - Note: For More Info, Updates for them, apps etc please also visit my another thread on WinMatrix about Windows Media Center / Vista Media Center GUI "ported" to Xp here (Recommended): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22552 - Guide (Converting Xp Pro/Home to Xp MCE 2005 OS): TheGreenButton: Installing Media Center 2005 on WinXP Home or Pro and avoiding a clean install: credits to tmksnyder, TheGreenButton : http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/thread/18937.aspx - Microsoft PowerToys for Windows Media Center 2005 (only for original Xp MCE 2005): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/mcepowertoys.mspx (Added by This Simple List Again): HeHe 1).

Transformation Guides & Info about Windows Xp to Windows 7: - Vishal Gupta's Guide (Credits to him) for Xp to Windows 7: "Transform Windows Xp to Windows 7 Without Using Any Transformation Pack" (Most GUI Elements: Bootsecreen, Logon Screen, Wallpapers, Themes, etc): http://www.askvg.com/transform-windows-xp-into-windows-7-without-using-customization-pack/ - Kyosan's Guide (WinMatrix, Credits to him): "Make Windows Xp Look Like Seven" (Most GUI Elements: Bootsecreen, Logon Screen, Wallpapers, Themes, etc): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21106&st=0 All About Windows 7 (WinMatrix Forum): http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showforum=61 2).

Some Windows Xp to Windows 7 Tools/Apps: - Original Windows 7 New Font for Xp/Vista (Gabriola, Again Thx and Credits to Bro Jdd/JeremyDDual, Dev): http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/MS-Windows-7-Font-Gabriola-104351955 - Windows 7 Calculator for Xp (Credits to grdcityboy, Dev ): http://grdcityboy.deviantart.com/art/Seven-Calculator-102484514 Other Alternatives for Windows 7 Calculator in Xp (functional): You can also use Microsoft Powertoys ->

Power Calculator : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx or Microsoft Calculator Plus for Xp : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=32b0d059-b53a-4dc9-8265-da47f157c091&displaylang=en (Although they look different with original Windows 7 calculator, but have nearly similar features, and they all are from Microsoft too/with same flavors)... Or you can also use better Microsoft Math : Requires .Net Framework 2.0 or higher and (optional) Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 installed for inking feature): http://www.4shared.com/file/73827667/ad2036d2/Microsoft_Math_Full_Setup__Windows_7_Math_Input_Panel_for_Xp_and_Vista_.html (much better stuff, even with inking support as a good replacement for both Windows 7 Math Input Panel and Calculator in Xp and Vista, etc). - Windows 7 Like Wordpad (with Ribbon UI) for Xp and Vista (Credits to Solo/Villain, Dev/WM): http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-like-wordpad-with-ribbon-ui-in-windows-xp-and-vista/ - Windows 7 Aero Shake Feature: http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-aero-shake-feature-in-windows-xp-and-vista/ - Windows 7 Aero Snap: http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-aero-snap-feature-in-windows-xp-and-vista/ - Windows 7 Safe Guard feature for Xp and Vista (MS Steady State): http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-PC-Safeguard-Feature-Available-for-Vista-SP1-and-XP-SP3-97229.shtml - Windows 7 Superbar for Xp (Credits to flawless 02, Dev): http://flawless02.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Taskbar-4-Windows-XP-104538761 - Windows 7 Taskbar Iconizer (Credits to Solo/Villain, Dev/WM): http://solo-dev.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Taskbar-Iconizer-102860893 - (Microsoft) Windows 7 Desktop Slideshow for Xp (Recompiled By me / Credits to MS): MD5 Checksum: 60E4C5B0C5FB0925F841A7C7A747A038 Size: Only 188 Kb ->

Zipped installer by me, uninstallable. http://www.4shared.com/file/74811150/ba4afdb5/Windows_7_Desktop_Slideshow_for_Xp.html - Original Windows 7 Math Input Panel (MIP) ported to Xp and Vista (Credits to Jdd/JeremyDDual): http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4865 http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Win-7-M3-MathInputPanel-on-xp-104354090 Or: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199 (By me + Alternatives MIP for Xp etc) - Replacement for Windows 7 Paint in Xp and Vista: Too bad i can't still find anything for it (at least for now), but you can use Paint.net (Officially Powered by Microsoft and Washington State University (WSU) as part of .Net Development as replacement for standard Windows Paint in every Windows OS) as much better replacement for Xp and Vista (though it still doesnt have Ribbon UI, or not yet for now...). Download Paint.

Net (Requires .Net Framework 2.0 or higher): http://www.getpaint.net/download.html - Windows Internet Explorer 8 (Default Windows 7 Browser), Beta: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/default.aspx - All Windows 7 Original Wallpapers (full credits to Bro Jdd): http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-6956-Wallpaper-pics-106034849 - All Windows 7 Original Icons (full credits to Bro Jdd again, lol U rockn roll Bro): http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-6956-57-all-icons-106040043?loggedin=1 - Windows 7 - Windows Media Player 12 Skin/resource for Xp (Full credits to fediaFedia and Bogo, thx to Jdd for the info): http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Win7-wmp11-for-XP-106429599 Credits to bogo-d http://bogo-d.deviantart.com/ and fediafedia http://fediafedia.deviantart.com - The Best Windows 7 Theme/Skin/VS for Xp: Seven VG Refresh with superbar (credits to Vishal Gupta): http://www.askvg.com/download-sevenvg-refresh-theme-with-superbar-for-windows-xp/ - Windows 7 Aero Peek for Xp and Vista (thx to lifehacker): http://lifehacker.com/5123338/aeropeek-puts-windows-7s-desktop-showing-into-xpvista - Removable applications feature in Windows 7: In Windows 7 (since build 7048), you will may be able to remove any Windows application such as WMP, Media Center, even IE (Internet Explorer) which has been integrated into all Windows OS for years.

Get the same and better feature using Xp Lite here (worked on 98 and 2000 too!): http://www.litepc.com/ You can also use http://www.nliteos.com/ and http://www.vlite.net/ for prepare the lite installation CD. Sorry everybody first i have to say, i beg your pardon, not mean to bump this thread but since i have recently updated it by adding some more informations and links that based on some new Windows 7 apps and features that can be applied on Xp (even some on Vista) as well (original Microsoft tools) , thx to our friend Blake Handler.

Yeah i hope they can be useful for us at least just for your information, anyways....

. For "integrity and continuity" reasons, please read the entire topic/my first post again (already included).

That's all, thank you for your understanding and attention.

Cheers!

@ AMIRZ : is there anyway of completely removing the splash screen that pops up on the standalone microsoft works 9 calendar that was posted? if so could this be incorperated into the portable version also? would just like to know. if anyone else knows please post also,thanks in advance.

Quote: @ AMIRZ : is there anyway of completely removing the splash screen that pops up on the standalone microsoft works 9 calendar that was posted? if so could this be incorperated into the portable version also? would just like to know. if anyone else knows please post also,thanks in advance. I'll look forward for that (it came with the original code as the way it is ).

Anyhow If it could be removed i'll post here or PM you, and yes if so it can be incorporated into the portable version.

Thanx 4 the input mate Edit (little): Also to everybody yes again you can use both Works Calendar and Windows Live Mail app (that included live calendar) on Xp as good replacements for Windows Mail and integrated Windows Calendar on Vista.

(Live Mail=still online based calendar but on a desktop app, while Works Calendar is the 100% offline based calendar).

It would be better if you also have Outlook 2007 though. - Download MS Works Calendar 9 free stand alone installer : http://www.4shared.com/file/64127170/112eb6d/Microsoft_Works_90_Calendar_Stand_Alone_Installer.html or as a portable application : http://www.4shared.com/file/64296871/303cc4ae/Microsoft_Works_90_Stand_Alone_Calendar___Portable__.html - Download Windows Live Mail Calendar: http://download.live.com/ or as offline installers on my thread http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19984 (Windows Live 2008 + 2009 offline installers / final version).

Cya

Quote: Quote: @ AMIRZ : is there anyway of completely removing the splash screen that pops up on the standalone microsoft works 9 calendar that was posted? if so could this be incorperated into the portable version also? would just like to know. if anyone else knows please post also,thanks in advance. I'll look forward for that (it came with the original code as the way it is ).

Anyhow If it could be removed i'll post here or PM you, and yes if so it can be incorporated into the portable version.

Thanx 4 the input mate i was thinking that if it was maybe just a .bmp or .png maybe it could be replaced with a blank one or something.

Actually yes it should be included in file resources.

I think that we could remove it using resource hacker or any other binary res editor but just remember there are some files of some apps thar can't be (edit:) easily edited (unpacked/decompiled) since they might intentionally have some protection to prevent them tampered as they can special "hide" the real routine and resource depending on the method how to compile/compress the resource into files (i.e exe/dll packer) and the used code.

So you'd better use another advanced tool and hacking effort for that special case (or hey its even maybe much better to know the original source code of them lol , only for changing the GUI components alittle...)

Would be cool to change the brown to blue or something also.

I have PM you please check it out.

Cya later

Vini, vidi... beside I'm disappointed about some things(but I've got pretty used to them) - that I will focus on weekend, after my 2 last exams: good idea, a lot of work, however formatting would be nicely seen and overall good work

Cool words that are impressive to say, as so deep Thanx Bro for the cool comment, input and sharing Anyways happy customization and i love all of your great works too

Additional MCE and Tablet PC Stuffs for Xp (OS Transformation) : It reminds me about MSFN/Rafael "Xp Ultimate" project several years ago ...although it's been "officially" removed on their sites, but you can still find and download some torrents of it though...).

However you can still create your own "Xp Ultimate yourself", more customizable by converting Xp Pro/Home to either or both Xp MCE 2005 and Xp Tablet PC 2005 (OSes).

Since they are supersets of Xp Pro with add ons (still based on same code base), hopefully there's no compatibility issue (exception maybe some OEM or unsigned drivers and settings though i.e Tablet PC 2005 basic driver is not compatible with my Toshiba Notebook OEM Battery driver, btw based on my own experience) and don't worry, there's no Xp Pro/Home feature removed. Here is the simple way without need to reinstall/reformat the OS (you may need some tools that can be downloaded/googled below).

Anyway Good luck :thumbsup_anim: : - Convert Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC to Xp MCE 2005 without reinstalling the OS: If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp MCE 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!) Some files already included in the package (mediactr.cab, inf so on).

You can download my package below (1.)Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3. Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705" (Optional) Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1. Install WMP 10 or 11 and Supported MCE DVD Decoder such as ones from NVIDIA, Sonic, or WinDVD. (2.)modify MCE registry Open regedit.exe, goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA, create key named MediaCenter.

Create DWORD Value named Installed in key and valued 1. Installed value in MediaCenter of XP (VLK Ver) OS must be String Value but DWORD value.

And Installed value in MediaCenter key in all server 2003 OS must be string values.

Because there are no WinXP MCE VLK and Win 2003 MCE versions.

You cant login if these values are DWORD! If there is Installed valued 0 in MediaCenter in your Windows XP, you can not modify it in current OS. You must use load HIVE function in another OS (in another PC/partition) like this: Click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. From the File menu, choose Load Hive, Navigate to the registry location on your OS such as c:\windows\system32\config\system,name it temp. after you modified the value to 1,click temp,choose unload HIVE to save it. You can also use Bart PE bootable disc or my fave: ERD Commander 2005 CD (google them) (3.)install Media Center Get medctroc.inf, plusoc.inf, sonic.inf (all included) .copy them to C:\windows\inf\ ;

Then Run following commands to install Media Center Open Command Prompt (Run ->

Type "CMD" without Quote: s) or directly double click"MCE.cmd" to run the MCE commands (included). CODE Install Media Center (Need MEDIACTR.CAB): rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection Freestyle 128 medctroc.inf Install Windows Digital Media Enhancement (Need plus.cab): rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusGold 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusSpac 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusDavn 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusNatr 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusMpix 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusDancer 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusParty 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusAudio 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusCDLM 128 plusoc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusTheme 128 plusoc.inf Install Sonic DVD and CD Burning (Need sonic.cab): rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection SonicDVDandCDBurning 128 sonic.inf Note: After executing command, it will open new dialog window and ask you to navigate/browse to where you placed mediactr.cab, sonic.cab, and plus.cab.

Follow and do it. 4) update your MCE 2005 to UR2 (Update Rollup 2).

Download it from Microsoft Download Center for free (also with other higher MCE updates if available). NOTE: 1.Please open full Video and Audio acceleration in Windows Server 2003 Create a folder named "ehome" if it doesnt exist on Server 2003.

Copy "CUSTSAT.dll" to it. 2.this way also can be applied to Windows XP/2003 x64 Edition, Both Installed must be string values 3.if you have MCE remote control,MCE remote keyboard U can use Drives for XP in Windows Server 2003. 4.Can not install MCE upgrades in Windows Server 2003 because the OS is not WinXP,and there're some other problems by this cause. 5.Can not install Update Rollup 2 for MCE2005 when "Installed" is string value.so when you use XP VOL, you can expand "WindowsXPMediaCenter2005-KB900325-XXX.exe",and install upgrades listed in "paths.ini" manual. Thanks to neo.JoeJoe - Download Xp to Xp MCE 2005 OS transformation package (no need to reinstall the OS), guide included: also included mediactr.cab, plus.cab, sonic.cab and their .inf files etc after extracting it : Name : Convert_Xp_to_Xp_MCE_2005.zip Size : 165 Mb MD5 :92c24a535857516fc10ecdf513b86dea http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Convert_Xp_to_Xp_MCE_2005.zip After you have converted Xp to Xp MCE 2005, then please download and install: - Download Update Rollup 2 for MCE 2005 KB900325 : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e5daf37e-e243-4410-bc51-81cf2b56fe6e&displaylang=en - Download April 2006 Update Rollup KB914548 : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=c446a8d8-639b-4e36-bd5c-577078529407&displaylang=en - Download Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005: File Name: Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005.zip MD5: 4c8233a128ed5220548852ccc92b1821 Size: 9,73 Mb http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005.zip Updated MCE version + skin: - Download update Rollup October 2006 KB925766 : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925766 and some other latest updates.

Note: Again They are not included in SP3 for Xp, you have to download and install them all manually. - Download Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005 (Build 5.1.2715.3011): File Name: Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005 (Build 5.1.2715.3011).zip Size: 9,73 Mb MD 5: c70dd446bd4eed909378abe450a61f0b http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005_(Build_5.1.2715.3011).zip - Convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE 2005 to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling the OS: If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!). Useful i.e you have Tablet PC with Vista installed but still want to: dual boot it with Xp but you only have original Xp Pro.

Just convert it to Xp Tablet PC for free. 1) Install: -Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 -Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3. -Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705" -Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1. 2) Navigate : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA and create a key named TabletPC now add a string value named "Installed" and set as 1 Or directly double click "TabletPC.reg" to merge it into registry->Optional though to finally convert the OS to Xp Tablet PC 2005 as you can see the System Properties changed. But finally the system will still be Tablet PC 2005 OS after some MS updates and boots though. Install Tablet PC 2005 U can replace above commands for MCE or add both MCE+TPC with these commands Get tabletpc.inf (included) .copy to C:\windows\inf\ ;

Then Run following commands to install Tablet PC components: Open Command Prompt (Run ->

Type "CMD" without Quote: s) or directly double click"TABLETPC.cmd" to run the Tablet PC commands (included). CODE rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection TPG 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection System 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection OOBE 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection Notebook 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection StickyNotes 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllShortcuts 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection SRInstall 128 tabletpc.inf rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllReg 128 tabletpc.inf C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705\Copy2Gac.exe /i /a /p:"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Ink\1.7\" Note: After executing command, it will open new dialog window and ask you to navigate/browse to where you placed TabletPC.cab.

Follow and do it. To make Tablet PC Input Panel etc working/updated, just download and reinstall SP2/SP3 on Xp.

Done. Thanks to neo.JoeJoe - Download Xp to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS transformation package (no need to reinstall the OS), guide included: also included tabletpc.cab, tabletpc.inf files etc after extracting it : Name : Convert_Xp_to_Xp_Tablet_PC_2005.zip Size : 71 Mb MD5 :24fa6c9fb208ba60c81eb8f30fff6f43 http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Convert_Xp_to_Xp_Tablet_PC_2005.zip After that, please download and/or reinstall SP2 or SP3 for Xp (SP3 is recommended since it's the last one) (i.e to fix/update Tablet PC Input Panel version etc) or using Windows Update. Xp SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en Xp SP3: http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

Special Added Here: VERY WORTH PLUG INS FOR WINDOWS XP FAX AND PICTURE VIEWER: (Thanks to http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/12/22/extend-200-image-support-for-windows-picture-and-fax-viewer-in-windows-xp/): Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is an image viewer that is a part of the Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems.

It is based on GDI+ and is capable of viewing images format supported by GDI+: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF (including animated GIFs), ICO, WMF, EMF and TIFF format files.

It can still be improved to have more for 200+ image support such as *.msp, *.gem, *.cals and *.dpx.

Many etc by Installing imageXtender (very recommended): Download it here: http://www.imagextender.com/ Recommended Links by me! - Get Vista File Viewer ( Vista Explorer Preview Pane ) "ported" to Xp http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19634 - Get Windows Vista Journal ( Windows Journal ) ported to Xp http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19894 - Get Tablet PC Input Panel ported to Xp Pro, Home, MCE : http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199 - List : Most Vista Applications and Features for Xp (Microsoft and 3rd parties).

All from Vista to Xp, included Vista Ports (Recommended for all Xp and 2003 users) http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20480 - Windows Media Center Vista/7 (Skin and application) for Xp: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22552 - Windows 7 Applications, Tools, and Features for Xp " http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21246 - VistaXp theme by KOL for Windows Xp ->

Full MSStyles + wallpapers, only 2,9 Mb The coolest and most famous Vista-like VS / theme skin for Windows Xp.

Even better than both Zune and Royal ones.

Credits to KOL, i hope it's OK here. Download VistaXp theme skin for Xp (full): http://www.4shared.com/file/66166941/8988090c/VistaXp_Theme_for_Windows_Xp.html Additional: If you want to get more Vista Games that ported to Xp , please visit : http://jonnyw1989.wordpress.com/2007/01/31/windows-vista-games-for-xp-update/ (Note: All of them are from Vista Beta, but look and behave as similar as Vista RTM games.

Only Chess Titan that still can't be ported to Xp yet since it also requires some DirectX 10 and Vista API only...maybe in the future we can...Ameen Bro' and Sis'...) - (New update for Vista Games for Xp ->

More recommended): Download latest fixed version of Vista Games beta and RTM ported to Windows Xp: (Original Freecell, Mahjong/Shanghai, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, Hearts, Purble Place, Mineweesper, Inkball etc + Texas Hold'em and Brutal Chess (Chess Titan alternative on Xp by far) + Window Journal Viewer as prerequisite for Inkball without WGA validation ->

Usually not required if you already have Office Suite/Onenote 2003/2007 though + Latest Alky for Vista Applications and Games on Xp/2003 :(Btw i have removed ugly Oct 4 2005″ on the title bar of some of these Vista games too!, "fixed" binary info from Oberon to MS etc) GUI etc: http://www.4shared.com/dir/14281223/d52c5ee5/All_Vista_Games_For_Xp.html To know that how to install/run original Vista Games RTM (Inkball and Hold'em), as well as Vista Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes which required Alky/VAIO with Vista Serial on Windows Xp etc: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718 Windows 7 games for Xp?

Lol so far the games in latest Windows 7 Beta is similar with Vista's (except the internet versions/MSN e.g Internet Backgammon, Checkers, Spades), not sure about the final version/RTM or higher.

Dont worry you can also play them on Xp desktop online/offline by going to MSN online games: ->

Requires min Xp SP2/3 and IE 6 SP1/IE 7/IE 8: - Internet BackGammon: http://zone.msn.com/en/backgammon/zpadefault.htm - Internet Checkers: http://zone.msn.com/en/checkers/zpadefault.htm - Internet Spades: http://zone.msn.com/en/spades/zpadefault.htm Download the free offline versions (Bicycle Games demos - Microsoft Games Studios) of them: - Download Offline Backgammon & Checkers: http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/board/ - Download Offline Spades: http://www.microsoft.com/games/bicycle/card/ SPECIAL VISTA PACK FOR XP TABLET PC 2005 APPLICATIONS: This special pack is to change some Xp Tablet PC 2005 Applications (Tablet PC Input Panel/TIP, Journal, Inkball, Sticky Notes) look like the ones in Vista Ultimate/Premium/Enterprise (or even maybe on Windows 7) "little" xD.

Working on original Windows Xp Tablet PC 2005 and the "converted versions" of it (e.g Xp Pro/Home which have been "converted" yet to Tablet PC 2005 OS) all.

Btw you can also get "vistaized" Inkball game and Sticky Notes working fine "portably" on Xp Pro/Non tablet PC only by installing Windows Journal Viewer and .Net framework 1.1.

If you don't have Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS but still want some of its components on Xp Pro/Home by default (just like Windows Vista/Seven) Google it or you can read my threads (Wincert and WinMatrix) about how to easily convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE to Tablet PC 2005 or have some components of it etc: http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5023 and you can also do the same with MCE 2005 on Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC (Windows Media Center): http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5602 Yeah, the versions of above Tablet PC applications in Vista only have little different GUIs, especially icon (and toolbar on Journal).

So you can change/replace them for having the same icons with Vista's ones.

This pack even will add some additional components which are some Vista-like Tablet PC control panel applets (Vista Tablet PC and Pen applets) on Xp control panel, yeah just really like Vista xD (as well as my Tablet PC Input Panel Installer for Xp Pro, Home, MCE etc on Wincert and WinMatrix forums).

Completely with guide (included) for more info...: - Download Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC 2005 Applications: Name: Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC Applications.zip Size: only 2,38 Mb MD5 check: 1ee15a35a8397b36ded9ba6c0a420f0e http://www.4shared.com/file/100354314/1eb895db/Vista_Pack_for_Xp_Tablet_PC_Applications.html Original Vista Wallpapers, Music, Videos, MCE recorded TV files etc for Xp : http://www.4shared.com/dir/15132099/900f5dbb/Original_Vista_and_Windows_7_Files__Music_Pictures_Wallpapers_Videos__for_Xp.html

Well done and thank you for all your great efforts so far dude they are very helpful

Quote: Well done and thank you for all your great efforts so far dude they are very helpful You're always welcome Bro thanks for your nice comment and support Anyways happy customizing, tweaking, and enhancing your OS especially Xp everybody...

Please stay tuned i'll always keep this being updated especially for Xp users as said, cheerz and cya...




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