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|release_date = June 22, 2008
|release_date = June 22, 2008
|creator = [[:Category:Bootlegs created by eXPerience|eXPerience]]
|creator = [[:Category:Bootlegs created by eXPerience|eXPerience]]
|country = United Kingdom
|language = English
|language = English
|arch = x86 (32-bit)
|arch = x86 (32-bit)
|size = 100 MB
|size = 100.0 MiB
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%20XP/MicroXP-v0.82.iso MicroXP-v0.82.iso]
|download = {{link|url=https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%20XP/MicroXP-v0.82.iso|name=MicroXP-v0.82.iso}}
|archiveadd = December 12, 2021
|archiveadd = December 12, 2021
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'''MicroXP''' is a bootleg build of [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]] created by [[:Category:Bootlegs created by eXPerience|eXPerience]]. It was released on June 22, 2008, and was added to the archive on December 12, 2021. MicroXP is one of eXPerience's most popular bootlegs alongside [[Tiny7]]. MicroXP has many, '''''many''''' variants and versions, such as [[MicroXP (Dark Reverser)|MicroXP 0.82]] by Dark Reverser, and many more.
'''MicroXP''' is a bootleg build of [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]] created by [[:Category:Bootlegs created by eXPerience|eXPerience]]. It was released on June 22, 2008, and was added to the archive on December 12, 2021. MicroXP is one of eXPerience's most popular bootlegs alongside [[Tiny7]]. MicroXP has many, '''''many''''' variants and versions, such as [[MicroXP (Dark Reverser)|MicroXP 0.82]] by Dark Reverser, and many more.

The bundled browser, Browzar, was one of the browsers originally installed on the early CollabVM VMs, along with Green Browser (which isn't in this bootleg).


== Description ==
== Description ==
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== Changes from Windows XP SP3 ==
== Changes from Windows XP SP3 ==
=== Minor changes ===
* Most programs and drivers have been removed.
* OEM branding has been added.
* Protected operating system files, file extensions, and hidden files are now shown by default.

=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
* Like most slim XP bootlegs, the setup now uses the classic Windows 2000 style and is partially unattended.
* Like most slim XP bootlegs, the setup now uses the classic Windows 2000 style and is partially unattended.
* The logging on splash screen logo has been replaced with appropriate MicroXP branding.
* The logging on splash screen logo has been replaced with appropriate MicroXP branding.

=== Look and feel ===
* Several settings have been added to My Computer, like opening msconfig, services, editing the registry, etc.
* Several settings have been added to My Computer, like opening msconfig, services, editing the registry, etc.
* OEM branding has been added.
* Most programs and drivers have been removed.
* Protected operating system files, file extensions, and hidden files are now shown by default.


== Software ==
== Software ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
=== Remarks ===
* Google Chrome marks the ISO as "dangerous", so you will have to allow it to download.
* Google Safe Browsing marks the ISO as "dangerous", so you will have to allow it in order to download this bootleg.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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=== Interface ===
=== Interface ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
MicroXP_Login.png | Log in
MicroXP_Login.png | Login screen
MicroXP_First_Boot.png | First boot
MicroXP_First_Boot.png | Pre-desktop
MicroXP_DesktopFB.png | First boot
MicroXP_DesktopFB.png | Desktop on first boot
MicroXP_Desktop.png | Empty desktop
MicroXP_Desktop.png | Empty desktop
MicroXP_StartMenu.png | Start menu
MicroXP_StartMenu.png | Start menu
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</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Bootlegs originating from Europe]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP]]
[[Category:Bootlegs created by eXPerience]]
[[Category:Bootlegs created by eXPerience]]

Latest revision as of 11:35, 18 June 2024

MicroXP (eXPerience)
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of MicroXP (eXPerience)
The desktop of MicroXP (eXPerience)
Original OSWindows XP SP3
Release dateJune 22, 2008
AuthoreXPerience
CountryUnited Kingdom
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size100.0 MiB
Download linkMicroXP-v0.82.iso
Date addedDecember 12, 2021

MicroXP is a bootleg build of Windows XP SP3 created by eXPerience. It was released on June 22, 2008, and was added to the archive on December 12, 2021. MicroXP is one of eXPerience's most popular bootlegs alongside Tiny7. MicroXP has many, many variants and versions, such as MicroXP 0.82 by Dark Reverser, and many more.

The bundled browser, Browzar, was one of the browsers originally installed on the early CollabVM VMs, along with Green Browser (which isn't in this bootleg).

Description

The bootleg is a heavily stripped down Windows XP SP3 ISO. On first boot up, it applies several registry tweaks and settings. It is unattended and preactivated.

Changes from Windows XP SP3

Minor changes

  • OEM branding has been added.
  • Protected operating system files, file extensions, and hidden files are now shown by default.

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • Like most slim XP bootlegs, the setup now uses the classic Windows 2000 style and is partially unattended.
  • The logging on splash screen logo has been replaced with appropriate MicroXP branding.

Look and feel

  • Several settings have been added to My Computer, like opening msconfig, services, editing the registry, etc.
  • Most programs and drivers have been removed.

Software

  • Browzar 1.5.0.0 Black

Notes

Remarks

  • Google Safe Browsing marks the ISO as "dangerous", so you will have to allow it in order to download this bootleg.

Gallery

Setup

Interface