# Windows XP
Windows XP was released in 2001. A period of nostalgia for it is probably before the release of Windows Vista, so *2001-2006*.

If using a version similar to ``en_windows_xp_professional_with_service_pack_3_x86_cd_x14-80428.iso``, Windows can be activated with the key ``CD87T-HFP4C-V7X7H-8VY68-W7D7M``. For volume licenses, use ``XCYBK-2B3KV-G8T8F-WXJM7-WCTYT``
Other CD keys can be found at [fuwn’s github gist](https://gist.github.com/fuwn/e0f320abe52e9433f6c6a7b9256749e3)


# File sharing
You can serve folders over LAN (or over internet if port forwarding is configured) with [hfs server](https://www.rejetto.com/hfs/?f=intro). It serves folders with a simple HTTP interface.


# Web browsers
<https://github.com/rmottola/Arctic-Fox> works pretty well on XP with at least 2GB of RAM.
<https://win32subsystem.live/supermium/> works on XP and is probably the most up-to-date browser available.


# Classic software
**Productivity:** 

* Office 2003 - serial ``GWH28-DGCMP-P6RC4-6J4MT-3HFDY``
* Encarta 2003
* Frontpage 2003 - serial ``MB4Y8-JMBK4-GXG6Q-RD9VW-PD7GD`` 
* Adobe Reader 8


**Games:** 
* Starcraft
* Jazz Jackrabbit 2
* Delta Force
* Quake & Quake II
* Virtual Cop
* Elf Bowling Hawaiian Vacation


# Virtualization
**Windows XP SP3 VMware on Arch Linux**


1. Read wiki
2. Install vmware-workstation from AUR
3. Enable required services (vmware-* (networks, usbarbitrator))
4. Load vmmon module (modprobe -a vmw_vmci vmmon)
5. Enable 3D acceleration for unsupported hardware
	1. Add ``mks.gl.allowBlacklistedDrivers = "TRUE"`` to ~/.vmware/preferences and vmx file of vm
	2. Enable 3D acceleration in VM
	3. Test 3D acceleration with dxdiag
6. Setup shared folders
	* Under VM -> Settings -> Options -> Shared folders
7. Optimise VM settings
	* For windows hosts, append this in the corresponding vmx file:


```sh
mainMem.useNamedFile = "FALSE"
MemTrimRate = "0"
prefvmx.useRecommendedLockedMemSize = "TRUE"
MemAllowAutoScaleDown = "FALSE"
sched.mem.pshare.enable = "FALSE"
```

Sources: 
https://gist.github.com/plembo/f0767e4fbcd42c6c98f8271c15ee785d
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/VMware


# Sysprep
**XP doesn't include sysprep**, you need to copy it from the install CD: Support -> Tools -> Deploy.cab (open and copy somewhere)

You can install Windows XP to a host computer, run sysprep and then put the bootdrive in the target computer. Sysprep generalizes the install (drivers and OOBE experience)
Run sysprep and select minisetup (OOBE experience).


## Different HAL types (uni/multi CPU)
*If your build machine is Uniprocessor (UP) add ``UpdateUPHAL="APCIAPIC_MP,%windir%\inf\hal.inf"`` to the ``[unattended]`` section of your sysprep.inf file then run sysprep, capture and deploy. Change the MP to UP if it is built on a Multiprocessor and you are deploying to UP.* ([source](https://msfn.org/board/topic/71121-sysprep-with-hal/))


See also
--------
* [Windows XP in 2023/2024 - Eclipse Community](https://board.eclipse.cx/viewtopic.php?t=626)
	* [Windows XP Guide for everyday use](http://www.prints.pink/unlisted/windowsxp.html)

* https://youtu.be/5ELGvqACqH4?feature=shared -> install Windows XP in unattended mode using WDS server. This is useful for installing windows to devices with broken I/O, drivers.