WinXP SP1 Beta 1050

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Last night(5 juni), Microsoft released the first beta release of the highly-anticipated Service Pack 1 for Windows XP! This first beta build 1050 includes a whole bunch of spicy features that may catch your attention:

 

In compliance with the settlement that Microsoft agreed upon with the Justice Department and nine states, the Service Pack 1 introduces a new Control Panel component named Set Programs Access and Defaults. This tool allows users to hide Microsoft middleware products like Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, etc. in favor of similar third-party products.

 

As result of Microsoft's "Trustworthy Computing" initiative, this service release addresses lots of security flaws that have been discovered during a nearly two-month security analysis of the Windows source code. Of course, it also includes all the patches and bug-fixes that have been issued for Windows XP since its release last October.

 

Additionally, this beta release of the Windows XP SP1 includes Windows Messenger 4.7 (build 31), Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 (build 2800.1050), a slightly updated version of Windows Media Player 8.0 (build 4483), full support for USB 2.0, and IPv6.

 

Despite these goodies, some people may find the Service Pack 1 to include a rather unpleasant surprise: Microsoft has blacklisted one of the famous Volume License Keys out there (FCKGW...) in order to prevent pirated copies of Windows XP from updating.

 

If you want to give this puppy a try, feel free to snag the considerably small express installer below... Though, please be aware that this version will only work on english language systems!

 

Windows XP SP1 Beta (Build 1050) Express Installer:

http://www.nvplanet.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=79

 

Takes about 20 minutes to dl and install all patches i did notice XP runs a bit faster now but style xp does not work anymore and offcourse the old VLK from devilsown.

BTW it's limited to 180 days of use but on 18 august sp1(gold) will be ready for dl on m$ servers

 

btw:

IF you installed WinXP corp edition

 

and by accident used the Volume License Key: FCK....

 

and some stranger emailed you XP sp1 Beta

 

and you want to install the XP sp1 beta

 

and you have your own correct VLK

 

Follow these instructions:

 

0. Run a system resore to create a new checkpoint in case you need it.

1. Run regedit and go to: HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents, on the right double click on "oobetimer" and change at least one digit of this value to deactivate windows.

2. Choose run from start menu and type in this command: %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a to get the activation screen and go to the second option which is activate by phone.

3. In the new screen choose the option to change product key, and type in the new product key (your Corporate one only).

3a. If it brings you back to the prior screen after entering the new key click remind me later and then reboot.

4. Close that window, reboot your system and enter the command in step 2 for the second time to verify your activation , you should see "windows is already activated".

4.1 Now install SP1

5. If you have done this wrong or without a valid key you will not be able to boot. hit F8 and select last known good configuration <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />