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Bootleg of the Month

The desktop of Windows Abo Fouda XP 2012

Windows Abo Fouda XP 2012 (also known as Windows Abo Fouda XP SP3 V.1 2012 or Windows Abo Fouda XP V.1 2012) is a bootleg Windows XP SP3 edition, which was created by Mahmoud Tarek Fouda. It released on December 25, 2012, and was added to the archive on December 12, 2021.

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO with DriverPack integrated. It is mostly focused towards using Windows 7 and 8's looks, which is done with various customization programs. It is loaded with themes and Windows 8 wallpapers.

It comes with a WPI, with a few programs in it. It has an autorun where you can install the bootleg, run the WPI, browse the CD contents and access the author's Facebook page.

It is unattended and preactivated. The ISO was made using nLite 1.4.9.1, and the autorun was made with AutoPlay Menu Builder 6.2.0.645.

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