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Hi there

I've tried this on a Windows VM - seems to work fine.

Some people are keeping XP alive with their own updates - some probably back ported from W2003 server which still has a bit of life left in it too.

Anyway it works fine on an XP VM running under VMware player or workstation. Host machines I'm using are Windows 7 / OPENSUSE LINUX rel 13.1

Introducing - Unofficial Windows XP SP4 - Windows XP - MSFN Forum

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Guys, if I download one of these home-grown SP4 things, how do I actually install it in my brand-new XP Mode AND so that the Windows Update in XP Mode thinks the updates are in?

I'm missing the basic steps. Thanks.
 

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Hi there

I think it's primarily intended for HOST XP systems or for full XP VM's run under vmware / VBOX. I never liked XP mode - always seemd too much of a "Bolt on Cludge" or panic measure from Ms to assist in W7 migration.

If you need an XP VM then I'd install a full XP VM. Then if you want to apply the "SP4" it works fine. !!!

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Jimbo - thanks. For me, XP Mode is just the first learning step before I try BOTH VMWare and VBox over the next few weekends.

Nevertheless, I don't have the basic steps how to use the SP4 thing at your link, which points to ryanvm.net.

For a noob like me, what does one DO with the download? There are no instructions - the audience seems to know what to do, but not me. Thanks.
 

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Dual boot - Win 10 Pro 64-bit (good) and Win ...Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz16GB RAM DDR3 (Four x 4GB)Intel HD Graphics (on the CPU)
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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 7010 MT
OS
Dual boot - Win 10 Pro 64-bit (good) and Win 7 Pro 64-bit (won't boot on the NVMe)
CPU
Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz
Motherboard
Dell 0GY6Y8 - what would the Intel number be? - Q77 chipset
Memory
16GB RAM DDR3 (Four x 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics (on the CPU)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio - and Intel Display Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell E176FP - nothing fancy
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
Now a Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD NVMe, which works for the Win 10 only

Used to be two 500GB WDC WD5000AAKX (SATA @ 6GB/sec)

- External WD My Book 1110 USB device
PSU
What means PSU? I'm at sea level
Cooling
Ice cubes
Keyboard
Noisy
Mouse
Micky
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Verizon FIOS 500 Mbps (was 1Gbps but I can't type that fast)
Antivirus
Win 10 Windows Defender - Win 7 Avast Free
Browser
Firefox only with lots of security drives my wife crazy
Other Info
Also I still have an old but important XP SP3 machine that can run - Optiplex 755 Desktop w 4GB RAM and Momentus XT hybrid HD-SSD 500 GB hard drive. Used the registry hack to get more updates through "XP Embedded" or "POS" so now the machine rings like a cash register and the CD drawer opens to give change.
glnz said:
Jimbo - thanks. For me, XP Mode is just the first learning step before I try BOTH VMWare and VBox over the next few weekends.

Nevertheless, I don't have the basic steps how to use the SP4 thing at your link, which points to ryanvm.net.

For a noob like me, what does one DO with the download? There are no instructions - the audience seems to know what to do, but not me. Thanks.
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Hi there

Start off from here --it's got all the files etc.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7k-l_4omFECNWRGNHBEdVBsTTA&usp=sharing

Cheers
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My Computer My Computer

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Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and se...Intel i7 Intel i58GB, 16GBOn Motherboard
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built, several laptops HP/ASUS
OS
Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
CPU
Intel i7 Intel i5
Memory
8GB, 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
On Motherboard
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Apple Cinema display, Samsung LCD
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
4 X 1TB SATA
Mouse
Toshiba wireless laser
Internet Speed
> 20MB up
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