Windows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded

Windows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded (version 7.5) is a bootleg Windows XP SP2 edition, which was created by DryKillLogic. It released on January 18, 2008, and was added to the archive on October 9, 2023.

Windows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded
The desktop of Windows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded
Original OSWindows XP SP2
Release dateJanuary 18, 2008
AuthorDryKillLogic
CountryArgentina
Language(s)Spanish
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size4.4 GiB
Download linkWindows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded.iso
Date addedOctober 9, 2023

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP2 ISO, which comes with DriverPacks version 712 integrated.

It comes with a boot selector integrated. Through it, you can choose to install the OS with or without drivers, and Hiren's Boot CD 9.3. It comes with its own autorun, and WPI. Through the autorun, you can access "Herramientas" (Tools) which has some more programs for you to use, installers for various video drivers from different brands around the world (such as 3DFX, Asiliant, ATI, Intel, Matrox, nVidia, PowerVR, S3, SiS, Triton, VIA and XGI), an instruction manual, and others.

It comes with a completely new look (which, a large chunk of it carries over from one of two of the transformation packs from the WPI), along with some wallpapers and some visual styles. There are plenty of niceties on the CD such as a manual, a HTML-based README which heavily utilitizes framesets, and two other folders which can be just as easily accessed through the autorun. Although it has over 100+ programs included in its WPI (some being very large such as Microsoft Office 2003, Photoshop/Illustrator CS3, CorelDRAW and Macromedia Flash), only a handful are actually installed, and as a result the default software selection doesn't leave very much to desire.

It comes with registry tweaks. It is unattended and preactivated.

The ISO was made using nLite 1.4.1, or nLite 1.4 beta in the case of the XP setup base. The boot selector used was CDShell 2.0, and the autorun was made with AutoPlay Media Studio 7.1.1000.0.

Changes from Windows XP SP2

Minor changes

  • OEM branding is included

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • New setup graphics
  • New boot graphics (only when using XPize)
  • New login graphics (only when using Vista Inspirat 2/XPize)

Look and feel

  • New default theme (only when using Vista Inspirat 2/XPize), and wallpaper
  • 12 new visual styles included
  • 9 new wallpapers included

Software

  • SCSI Pass Through Driver 1.53

Updates

  • Adobe Flash Player 6.0 r88 (KB923789)
  • MSXML 4.0
  • Malicious Software Removal Tool
  • Microsoft GDI Detection Tool 1.37
  • Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications 1.7.0018.7
  • Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool 1.7.0059.1
  • Windows Media Player 11
  • Windows Update Agent 3.0

Software on the CD (WPI)

  • 7-Zip 4.57
  • AIMP 2.09
  • AVG Antivirus FREE 7.5.516a
  • Ad-Aware 2007 7.0.2.5 PRO
  • Adobe Flash Player 9.0 r115
  • Adobe Illustrator CS3 (cracked)
  • Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended (cracked)
  • Adobe Reader 8.1.1 Lite
  • Adobe Shockwave Player 10.3 r24
  • Advanced WindowsCare 2.5.7.941
  • Alcohol 120% 1.9.6 build 5429 (cracked, registered to GEGTER)
  • Ares 2.0.9
  • aMSN 0.97
  • Audacity 1.2.6
  • Auto Gordian Knot 2.4.0
  • Avast! Antivirus Pro 4.7.1098
  • Azureus 2.5.0.4
  • Azureus 3.0.4.2
  • BSPlayer Pro 2.22 build 952
  • Babylon Pro 7.0 r16 (cracked)
  • CCleaner 2.03.532 (cracked)
  • CPU-Z 1.43
  • Combined Community Codec Pack 2007-07-22
  • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 (cracked, serial key specified through command line argument)
  • CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 Deluxe
  • DAEMON Tools Lite 4.11.1
  • DAMN NFO Viewer
  • dbpowerAMP Music Converter 12.0 (cracked; comes with codecs)
  • DOSBox 0.72
  • DVD Decrypter 3.5.40
  • DVD Shrink 3.2.0.16
  • DVDFab Platinum 4.0.3.0
  • eMule 0.48a Xtreme 6.1
  • Driver Cleaner PE 2.1 build 4 (cracked, registered to Colossus User)
  • Driver Genius Pro 7.1.622 (cracked)
  • ESET NOD32 Antivirus System 2.7.39 (cracked, thanks to NOD32 FiX)
  • ESET NOD32 Antivirus System 3.0.621 (cracked, thanks to NOD32 FiX (different copy from NOD32 v2); comes with Spanish patch)
  • Everest Corporate Edition 4.20.1170 (cracked)
  • FileMenu Tools 5.3.1
  • FileZilla Server 0.9.25
  • FlashGet 1.9.6
  • Foxit Reader 2.2 build 2129
  • GMail Drive 1.0.11
  • Google Talk 1.0.0.93 beta
  • Google Toolbar 4
  • ICQ 6.0.6039
  • IcoFX 1.5.01
  • Image Grabber II
  • ImageShack QuickLoad 1.0.36
  • Incredimail XE 5.65 build 3265 (cracked)
  • Internet Explorer 7
  • Java 6 Update 3
  • K-Lite Basic Codec Pack 3.6.5
  • K-Lite Full Codec Pack 3.6.5
  • Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0.0.125
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 (cracked)
  • Macromedia Fireworks 8 (ditto)
  • Macromedia Flash 8 (ditto)
  • MakeTorrent 2.1
  • Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 Professional (portable version; comes with File Format Converters)
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11 (comes with extensions integrated)
  • Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0.0.9
  • Nero 8 Lite 8.2.8.0 (cracked, serial key specified through command line argument)
  • Norton Partition Magic 8.05
  • Notepad++ 4.7.5
  • Opera 9.25
  • Orbit Downloader 2.4.3
  • Paint.NET 3.22
  • Passmark BurnInTest 5.3 b1012 Professional (cracked)
  • Picasa 2.7.0
  • PowerISO 3.8
  • PuTTY 0.60
  • QuickTime Alternative 2.2.0
  • Quintessential Media Player B119
  • R-Studio 4.2 (cracked)
  • RapGet 1.40
  • Real Alternative 1.75
  • Recuva 1.09.194
  • Right Click Image Converter 2.2.2 (cracked)
  • Skype 3.6.0.224
  • Soulseek 156c
  • SpywareBlaster 3.5.1
  • Subtitle Workshop 2.51
  • Total Video Converter 3.10 (cracked)
  • TuneUp Utilities 2007 6.0.2311 (cracked)
  • UltraISO 8.6.6.2180 (cracked)
  • Unlocker 1.8.5
  • uTorrent 1.7.6
  • VLC Media Player 0.8.6d
  • VSO ConvertXtoDVD v2.1.18.242
  • Virtual PC 2007
  • WinRAR 3.71 Edicion Corporativa (cracked, registered to DarkReloaded; comes with 4 themes, WinRAR Artistic, Design, Money and Objects)
  • WinSCP 4.06
  • WinZip 11.1 build 7466e (cracked, registered to Windows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded)
  • Winamp 5.51 Pro (cracked, registered to Windows XP CE2 Reloaded; comes with Spanish language pack)
  • Windows Defender 1.1.1593
  • Windows Live Messenger 8.5.1302.1018 (comes with Windows Live Safety Scanner)
  • Messenger Plus! Live 4.50.0.312
  • XnView 1.92
  • Yahoo! Messenger 8.1
  • ZoneAlarm Pro 7.0.462 (cracked, serial key specified through command line argument)

Customization Utilities

  • Stardock ObjectDock 1.9
  • TaskSwitchXP Pro 2.0.11
  • TweakUI 2.10
  • Vista Inspirat 2.1.0
  • WinFlip 0.42
  • XPize 4.7b2 Lite
  • Yod'm 3D 1.4

Games

  • Bejeweled 2 Deluxe 1.0
  • Big Money Deluxe 1.3
  • Dynomite Deluxe 2.71
  • Heavy Weapon Deluxe 1.0
  • Peggle Deluxe 1.0
  • Vista Games
  • Zuma Deluxe 1.0

Screensavers

  • Dream Aquarium Screensaver

Updates

  • DirectX 9.0c November 2007
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, 3.0 SP1, 3.5

Extras

  • Pack Wallpapers Dibujos/Anime/Juegos (33 wallpapers)
  • Pack Wallpapers Mujeres Argentinas (19 wallpapers)
  • Pack Wallpapers Paisajes/Animales/Varios (47 wallpapers)
  • Windows Vista Sounds Pack (links to Vista Inspirat's sound pack)

Browser Extensions and Themes

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11
  • Adblock Filterset.G Updater 0.3.1.2
  • Adblock Plus 0.7.5.3
  • BBCodeXtra 0.2.5.6
  • Context Highlight 0.3
  • CuteMenus - Crystal SVG 1.9.1
  • IE Tab 1.3.3.20070528
  • MR Tech Local Install 5.3.2.6
  • PDF Download 0.9.3.2
  • Print Preview 0.6.1.1
  • ShowIP 0.8.05
  • Unhide Passwords 1.1.3.1
  • United States English Dictionary 2.0.0.6
  • VideoDownloader 1.1.1
Themes
  • Blue Ice 1.2.4

Software on the CD (Herramientas)

  • ADSL Autoconnect 2.0.5 F13
  • Crear Accesos directos mas usados (batch script (CMD extension); copies a bunch of program shortcuts to Quick Launch)
  • CS3 Clean
  • No-IP Duc 2.2.1
  • Process Explorer 11.04

Recuperar Passwords

  • Dialupass 2.44
  • Mail PassView 1.42
  • MessenPass 1.16
  • NetPass 1.12

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • This bootleg comes with Intel HD Audio drivers integrated.
  • The taskbar is unlocked by default.
  • 22 unused wallpapers can be found in Thumbs.db.

CD contents and other info

  • There are commented out entries for AppServ 2.5.9 in the WPI (they do not exist in the actual WPI files). Another copy of what is presumably the old config.js from an earlier period in development (or possibly an older release) has it uncommented, among other differences.
  • Hiren Boot CD's Mini Windows 98 is broken because the files for it do not exist.
  • You can find the instruction manual for this bootleg on the CD root, as the last option in the autorun and a file on the CD root, titled Manual de instalación.pdf.
  • The CD has its own icon.
  • The CD has its own label, titled "XPCE2R".

WINNT.SIF metadata

  • System Restore is disabled by default, as specified in WINNT.SIF (the XP setup base, PRO1/PRO2 on the CD).
  • The full name and organization is set to "Colossus User" and "Windows XP Colossus Edition 2 Reloaded". PRO1 is the one with drivers and PRO2 is the one without drivers, by the way.
  • The computer name is set to "COLOSSUS".
  • The workgroup name is set to "INICIOMS" or "inicioms" in the case of the XP setup base.

Gallery

Visual styles