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== Description ==
== Description ==
The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO, with DriverPack version 12.09 integrated.
The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO, with DriverPack version 12.09 integrated. It comes with many themes and wallpapers, and programs. It is unattended and preactivated.


The bootleg was made using nLite and Windows Unattended CD Creator 0.9.8.
The bootleg was made using nLite and Windows Unattended CD Creator 0.9.8.
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== Changes from Windows XP SP3 ==
== Changes from Windows XP SP3 ==
=== Minor changes ===
=== Minor changes ===
* Many of the applets and system dialogs have been modified to look like Windows 7.
* Plenty of system strings have been modified, for example "New Folder" when you make a new folder will now say "GENIUS".
* The text-mode setup OS text is changed
* The text-mode setup OS text is changed


=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
* New setup graphics. The setup screen has been changed entirely to an orange background with a window showing the logo and titled as "WINDOWS GENIUS XP". It also has its own tagline saying, "Genius software and computer science"
* New setup graphics. The setup screen has been changed entirely to an orange background with a window showing the logo and titled as "WINDOWS GENIUS XP". It also has its own tagline saying, "Genius software and computer science"
* New boot screen
* New boot graphics
* New pre-OOBE graphics. It is changed to show the Windows 7 logo, which has the text "WELCOME GENIUS" written on it
* New pre-OOBE graphics. It is changed to show the Windows 7 logo, which has the text "WELCOME GENIUS" written on it
* New login graphics
* New login graphics
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* 78 new wallpapers included
* 78 new wallpapers included
* One new screensaver included, "Holiday Clock"
* One new screensaver included, "Holiday Clock"
* New icon set. The folder icon now says "GENIUS" on it.
* All cursors are removed, and can only be applied with the built-in themes
* 583 cursors, using the set from [[Windows Elmasry XP 2013]]. All cursors are removed, and can only be applied with the built-in themes
* 586 new fonts included
* 586 new fonts included
* 583 cursors, using the set from [[Windows Elmasry XP 2013]]


== Software ==
== Software ==
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* GOM Player 2.1.47
* GOM Player 2.1.47
* ImgBurn 2.5.7.0
* ImgBurn 2.5.7.0
* Internet Download Manager 5.17 build 2
* Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007
* RocketDock 1.3.1
* RocketDock 1.3.1
* KMPlayer 3.0.0.1439 (in Arabic)
* KMPlayer 3.0.0.1439 (in Arabic)
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* Vista Rainbar 4.3
* Vista Rainbar 4.3
* RocketDock 1.3.1
* RocketDock 1.3.1
* ViStart Build 2646
* ViStart VTP Edition Build 2646
* VisualTaskTips 3.4
* VisualTaskTips 3.4


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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
=== Bootleg quirks ===
* ViStart will not work, until you register APITypes with the <code>installme</code> batch script.

=== WINNT.SIF metadata ===
=== WINNT.SIF metadata ===
* The full name and organization is set to "GAMALGOOAD" and "FAKRAA".
* The full name and organization is set to "GAMALGOOAD" and "FAKRAA".

Revision as of 08:43, 28 February 2024

Windows Genius XP
Crusty Windows bootleg
"Genius software and computer science" -Gamal Gooad
"Genius software and computer science" -Gamal Gooad
Original OSWindows XP SP3
Release dateMarch 11, 2015
AuthorGamal Gooad
CountryEgypt
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size696 MB
Download linkGENIUSXP_2_2015.iso
Date addedJanuary 3, 2023

Not to be confused with Windows XP Genius Edition 2010.

Windows Genius XP is a bootleg Windows XP SP3 edition, which was created by Gamal Gooad. It released on March 11, 2015, and was added to the archive on January 3, 2023.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO, with DriverPack version 12.09 integrated. It comes with many themes and wallpapers, and programs. It is unattended and preactivated.

The bootleg was made using nLite and Windows Unattended CD Creator 0.9.8.

Changes from Windows XP SP3

Minor changes

  • Many of the applets and system dialogs have been modified to look like Windows 7.
  • Plenty of system strings have been modified, for example "New Folder" when you make a new folder will now say "GENIUS".
  • The text-mode setup OS text is changed

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • New setup graphics. The setup screen has been changed entirely to an orange background with a window showing the logo and titled as "WINDOWS GENIUS XP". It also has its own tagline saying, "Genius software and computer science"
  • New boot graphics
  • New pre-OOBE graphics. It is changed to show the Windows 7 logo, which has the text "WELCOME GENIUS" written on it
  • New login graphics

Look and feel

  • New default theme, and wallpaper
  • 15 new themes included
  • 78 new wallpapers included
  • One new screensaver included, "Holiday Clock"
  • New icon set. The folder icon now says "GENIUS" on it.
  • 583 cursors, using the set from Windows Elmasry XP 2013. All cursors are removed, and can only be applied with the built-in themes
  • 586 new fonts included

Software

  • CCleaner v2.19.901
  • doPDF 7
  • FastStone Image Viewer 4.7
  • GOM Player 2.1.47
  • ImgBurn 2.5.7.0
  • Internet Download Manager 5.17 build 2
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007
  • RocketDock 1.3.1
  • KMPlayer 3.0.0.1439 (in Arabic)
  • WinRAR 4.20
  • EasyDRV (During Installation)
  • Opera 11.01

Customization Utilities

  • LClock 1.0
  • Vista Rainbar 4.3
  • RocketDock 1.3.1
  • ViStart VTP Edition Build 2646
  • VisualTaskTips 3.4

Updates

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • ViStart will not work, until you register APITypes with the installme batch script.

WINNT.SIF metadata

  • The full name and organization is set to "GAMALGOOAD" and "FAKRAA".
  • The computer name is set to "GENIUSXP".
  • The workgroup name is set to "GENIUSSESTYM".

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