Windows Light XP 2012

Windows Light XP 2012

Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows Light XP 2012
Original OS	Windows XP SP3
Release date	February 22, 2012
Author	Captain Majid of Mz-Files
Country	Egypt
Language(s)	English
Architecture(s)	x86 (32-bit)
File size	700.4 MiB
Download link	Windows.XP.light.iso
Date added	November 25, 2022

Windows Light XP 2012 is a bootleg Windows XP SP3 distribution created as part of the Light XP series, which was created by Captain Majid of Mz-Files. It released on February 22, 2012 and was added to the archive on November 25, 2022.

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Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO, with Windows XP Post-SP3 Update Pack (QFE) version 20120110 integrated. It comes with a boot selector integrated. For the software listing, see Software section.

It comes with many programs, themes and wallpapers. It comes with many updates. It comes with Arabic and French MUIs.

It is unattended, and preactivated. The bootleg was made using nLite 1.4.9.1, and the boot selector used was EasyBoot v6.5.

Changes from Windows XP SP3

Minor changes

• Nearly all of the programs have their look updated to match Windows 7's
• Animated graphics have been added to notably Display Properties' Desktop and Screensaver tab
• New avatar set
• VistaDriveIcon is set to start on startup
• OEM branding is included, along with Support Information

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

• The text-mode setup text changes first to "Windows Light", then " .: Windows XP Light Setup :. ".
• New pre-setup graphics
• New setup graphics. The setup background has been changed. There are now some graphics included in the bottom left and top right. The progress bar is updated.
• New boot graphics
• The pre-OOBE segment, along with the entirety of the OOBE segment has been removed
• New login graphics

Look and feel

• New default theme, and wallpaper
• 6 new themes added, including the default theme
• 30 new wallpapers included
• 1 new screensaver included - Auslogics Disk Defrag Screensaver
• Many system icons are replaced
• New icon set
• New cursor set. Some cursors are replaced
• New sound scheme

Software

Bootleg software

Tools

• 3DP Chip 12.01
• Alfa Fixit
• Almoramem 3.1.1
• Auslogics Disk Defrag Screensaver
• AutoIt v3 Window Info
• AvaFind 1.5 build 218.040106-1056
• Console 2.00.148
• Core Temp 1.0
• Desktop Bird
• Desktop Wallpaper Master 2.14
• Desktops 1.0
• Directory Lister 0.9.1
• FastCopy 2.08
• Folder Guide 1.2
• GoogRank
• HashMyFiles 1.68
• Iridium Global Time Converter (World Clock)
• Itty Bitty Process Manager 1.04
• Microsoft Calculator Plus 1.0
• Notepad++ 5.9
• POP Peeper 3.8.1
• PowerMenu 1.5.1
• PhraseExpress 8.0.133
• Process Explorer 15.0
• Registry Workshop 4.2.4 (cracked, registered to SuperPaylas)
• Remove Restriction Tool
• Ruler
• ServiWin 1.45
• Shredder for BART CD
• Smart Driver Backup 2.12
• SpaceMonger 2.1.1 build 1553 / 20060908-0-A4E4E660
• Switch Off 2.3.0.1
• Symantec Ghost 11.5.1 for Windows
• TaskSwitchXP Pro
• Unknown Devices 1.4 beta
• Unlocker 1.9.1 (in Arabic)
• Virtual Magnifying Glass 3.2.2
• Win32Pad 1.5.10.4
• WinUpdatesList 1.23

Customization Utilities

• iColorFolder
• LClock 1.62b
• TransBar 1.4.2
• TrueTransparency 0.9.4
• UberIcon 1.0.4
• VistaDriveIcon 1.3
• Vista Rainbar 4.3
• VisualTaskTips 3.4
• WinFlip 3D 0.50
• Y'z Shadow 1.9

Games

• Chess Nx
• Deluxe Snake
• Diamond Mine 1.21 (RealArcade)

Updates

• Internet Explorer 8
• Windows Media Player 11

nLite addons

As seen in SYSOC.INF.

• Nightwolf81's Orb
• POSReady 2009 Updates Addon v20150310 (addon by 5eraph)
• UrInf

Software on the CD

• Adobe Reader 9 Lite
• IE7Pro 2.5.1
• Internet Download Manager 6.07 build 16 (cracked)
• K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 8.1.0
• PageDefrag 2.32
• Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.4.0
• Panda Research USB Vaccine 1.0.1.4)
• WinRAR 4.00 (cracked, registered to Imfamous)

Updates

• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2

Boot selector software

• MS-DOS 7.10
• AIDA Sysinfo Tool 2.14
• Active@ Password Changer 3.0 build 0420
• Active@ Uneraser 3.0
• Astra System Info 5.52
• CMOS Resetter
• HDD Regenerator 1.71
• MPXPlay 1.59 Final
• Navratil Software System Information 0.60.45
• Paragon Hard Disk Manager 15 Premium Edition 10.1.25.431
• Partition Magic 8.0
• Paragon Partition Manager 7.0
• Partition Table Doctor 3.5
• QuickView Pro 2.58
• Sea 1.3
• Super Fdisk 1.0
• Symantec Ghost 11.5.1 (cracked, registered to pca of symc)
• Universal TCP/IP Network Bootdisk 6.5
• Volkov Commander 4.99
• Windows Registry Editor for DOS

Along with:

• Mini Windows XP

Notes

Bootleg quirks

• The Documents and Settings, Program Files and WINDOWS folder have custom icons.
• Microsoft Calculator Plus 1.0 replaces the default Calculator.
• Virtual Magnifying Glass 3.2.2 replaces the default Magnifier.
• Win32Pad 1.5.10.4 replaces the default Notepad.

CD contents and other info

• You can transform any OS into Light XP using the XP Light Transformation Pack 1.8.2 on the CD root, which is mentioned in the README. You can also find L2USB there.
• The autorun has been removed.
• The CD label is set to "LightXP-SP3".

WINNT.SIF metadata

• The full name and organization is set to "Light.user" and "Light.company" respectively.
• The computer name is set to "Light-SP3".

Gallery

• 

  Pre-boot selector

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  Boot selector

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  Pre-setup

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  Setup in the graphical phase

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  Boot screen

• 

  Login screen

• 

  Pre-desktop

• 

  Desktop on first boot

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  Empty desktop

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  Start menu ("Royal (Enhanced)" theme)

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  System Properties, Support Information, Run and About Windows

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  XP Light's Readme!

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  CD root

• 

  C: root

Themes

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  "Royal (Enhanced) Plus" theme

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  "Royal AIO (compact)" theme

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  "Royal AIO" theme

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  "Vista Black" theme

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  "Vista White" theme

Mini Windows PE

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  Boot screen

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  Empty desktop

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  Start menu

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  Regular start menu

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  System Properties, Support Information and About Windows