Directly integrate all post-SP3 hotfixes, plus a few other updates.

This pack is designed to bring a Windows XP CD with SP3 integrated fully up to date with all of the latest hotfixes released by Microsoft since SP2's release. It accomplishes this task via direct integration, where files on the CD are directly overwritten by the updated files.

What's Included Latest Version:

Windows XP Hotfixes
KB887606 - Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) uses cached credentials incorrectly
KB898461 - Permanent copy of the Package Installer for Windows version 6.3.13.0
KB909520 - Software update for Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider
KB917275 - Windows Rights Management Services for Windows XP
KB922120 - Network Map in Windows Vista does not display computers that are running Windows XP
KB931125 - Microsoft Root Certificate Update (May 2008)
KB932716 - Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) update
KB940648 - "You might not have permission to use this network resource" error when trying to open My Documents folder after resuming from hibernation
KB942213 - The MMC.exe program randomly becomes unresponsive when the user clicks OK or Cancel several times to close a Windows form
KB942288 - Windows Installer 4.5
KB943326 - Overlapping layered windows are not displayed in the correct order
KB943729 - New Group Policy preferences in Windows Server 2008
KB944043 - Windows Server 2008 read-only domain controller compatibility pack
KB944505 - DFS clients may access the DFS root server in the remote site even though the DFS root server in the local site is available
KB945015 - An extra forward slash mark is appended to the query path of a WebDAV PROPFIND request when visiting a SharePoint Portal Server site
KB946648 - Security update for Windows Messenger 4.7
KB947100 - After a COM application handles an access violation, the COM application stops responding
KB947460 - ": is not accessible" error when trying to open a mapped DFS folder after coming out of standby
KB948101 - USB keyboard does not work after restarting a computer that has an NVIDIA 680i motherboard
KB948720 - Cannot install device drivers in a Windows Server 2008 cluster environment if the drivers contain LZ-compressed files
KB949127 - Cannot establish a wireless connection using EAP authentication if the Service Set Identifier (SSID) includes a comma
KB949764 - A USB device no longer works after resuming computer from hibernation (S4)
KB949900 - The RunOnce.exe process may stop responding during the driver installation process
KB950312 - "The application failed to initialize properly (0xC0000142)" error when trying to start a console-based application
KB950582 - Vulnerability in Windows Explorer could allow remote code execution
KB950616 - An audio application that uses the Portcls.sys file may stop responding
KB950762 - Vulnerabilities in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) could allow denial of service
KB950974 - Vulnerability in Event System could allow remote code execution
KB951066 - Security update for Outlook Express
KB951072 - August 2008 cumulative time zone update
KB951126 - Multiprocessor computer stops responding on a black screen after resuming from hibernation
KB951163 - When trying to connect to the local computer using the MSTSC command, a black screen may appear for several minutes
KB951376 - Vulnerability in Bluetooth stack could allow remote code execution
KB951531 - The W32Time service does not synchronize the CMOS clock time to the Internet time after the W32Time service stops
KB951618 - A black screen occurs when upgrading the operating system on a computer that has Onekey Recovery 5.0 installed
KB951698 - Vulnerabilities in DirectX could allow remote code execution
KB951709 - Event ID 26 when attaching two IDE ATA/ATAPI devices as master and subordinate IDE devices
KB951830 - Client computer on network can't access the Internet when disabling and re-enabling the LAN-side network adapter
KB951978 - Script output is not displayed as expected when running VBScript or JScript scripts
KB952020 - "The necessary security algorithm is not supported" error when trying to open a clear-text signed message in Outlook 2007
KB952206 - Printer-driver upgrade fails on printer clients when multiple printer queues are upgraded at the same time
KB952287 - An application that uses the ADO interface may malfunction or data loss may occur when the application connects to SQL Server
KB952825 - IEEE 1394-compliant storage devices that are connected to an OHCI host controller are not displayed
KB952954 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management could allow remote code execution
KB953028 - An application experiences an access violation and then crashes if the computer has more than four cores or more than four logical processors
KB953609 - "At least one of your changes was not applied successfully to the wireless configuration" error when adding a wireless network
KB953761 - Some DHCP Options are not recognized when the DHCP server offer includes option 43
KB953838 - Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer (August, 2008)
KB953839 - Cumulative security update for ActiveX (August, 2008)
KB953955 - Win32_Processor class returns an incorrect Name property for the processors on a computer that has Intel Core 2 Duo processors installed
KB954193 - Jet 4.0 Database Engine cumulative hotfix package: July 2, 2008
KB954232 - On-Screen Keyboard behavior does not mimic the physical keyboard behavior in certain scenarios
KB954494 - Can't view XPS or XBAP files in Internet Explorer
KB954708 - Update to add support for the serialization of complex Extensible Metadata Platform (XMP) data types in the Windows Imaging Component
KB954956 - Stop error when heavily using the Server Message Block redirector component
KB955109 - 0xC0000005 (Access Violation) error when running an application that uses the Application Desktop Toolbar (AppBar) component
KB955417 - Protected storage (PStore) uses a lower-quality cryptographic function when the system locale is set to French (France)
KB955576 - TAPI-based applications stop responding, and you cannot disconnect telephone calls on a Windows XP-based telephony server

Other Updates
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 ActiveX Control
Microsoft European Union Expansion Font Update 1.2
Microsoft Qfecheck 6.2.29.0
Microsoft Update 7.2.6001.784
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (Includes KB941833 Hotfix)

Miscellaneous Tweaks
KB873374 - Microsoft GDI+ Detection Tool Registry Entry
KB890830 - Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 2.1
Windows XP SP3 WBEM Fix

Author: RyanVM
Date: 2008-08-28
Size: 20.8 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP

Publisher's Description:

Internet Explorer 8 takes the Web experience beyond the page and introduces a new way to seamlessly experience the power of the Web whether you are a Web developer writing to standards, or an end user discovering a new online service. This beta release is available to everyone, but is primarily for Web developers and designers to test the new tools, layout engine, and programming enhancements.

Released: August 23, 2008
Publisher: Microsoft Corp.
License: Freeware
OS Support: Windows 2008/Vista

This tool removes Desktop Hijack malware: AdwarePunisher, AdwareSheriff, AlphaCleaner, AntiSpyCheck, Antispyware Soldier, AntiVermeans, AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, AntiVirGear, AntivirusGolden, AVGold, Awola, BraveSentry, IE Defender, MalwareCrush, MalwareWipe, MalwareWiped, MalwaresWipeds, MalwareWipePro, MalwareWiper, PestCapture, PestTrap, PSGuard, quicknavigate.com, Registry Cleaner, Security iGuard, Smitfraud, SpyAxe, SpyCrush, SpyDown, SpyFalcon, SpyGuard, SpyHeal, SpyHeals, SpyLocked, SpyMarshal, SpySheriff, SpySoldier, Spyware Vanisher, Spyware Soft Stop, SpywareLocked, SpywareQuake, SpywareKnight, SpywareRemover, SpywareSheriff, SpywareStrike, Startsearches.net, TitanShield Antispyware, Trust Cleaner, UpdateSearches.com, Virtual Maid, Virus Heat, Virus Protect, Virus Protect Pro, VirusBlast, VirusBurst, VirusRay, Win32.puper, WinHound, Brain Codec, ChristmasPorn, DirectAccess, DirectVideo, EliteCodec, eMedia Codec, EZVideo, FreeVideo, Gold Codec, HQ Codec, iCodecPack, IECodec, iMediaCodec, Image ActiveX Object, Image Add-on, IntCodec, iVideoCodec, JPEG Encoder, Key Generator, LookForPorn, Media-Codec, MediaCodec, MMediaCodec, MovieCommander, MPCODEC, My Pass Generator, NetProject, Online Image Add-on, Online Video Add-on, PCODEC, Perfect Codec, PowerCodec, PornPass Manager, PornMag Pass, PrivateVideo, QualityCodec, Silver Codec, SearchPorn, SiteEntry, SiteTicket, SoftCodec, strCodec, Super Codec, TrueCodec, VideoAccess, VideoBox, VidCodecs, Video Access ActiveX Object, Video ActiveX Object, Video Add-on, VideoCompressionCodec, VideoKeyCodec, VideosCodec, WinAntiSpyPro, WinMediaCodec, X Password Generator, X Password Manager, ZipCodec...

Editors Note: This may flag some antivirus programs like Avast and AVG. Running from safe mode would be best. Visit the authors homepage for detailed instructions on removal.

Author: S!Ri
Date: 2008-08-28
Size: 1.50 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K

Publisher's Description:

Process Lasso improves system performance, responsiveness, and stability in high load situations. It watches for processes consuming too much of the CPU and automatically restrains them to improve system responsiveness. It can also automatically terminate undesired processes, apply default priorities and CPU affinities to processes, or log all processes executed. It is not a task manager replacement, but does have task manager like capabilities only as a compliment to its core functions.

Latest Changes:

* Change.GUI: Now has a much more accurate per-process historical average CPU utilization calculation
* Change.GUI: The 'aggressively trim GUI working set' option now defaults to TRUE. This will cause it to more aggressively trim its virtual memory. This does not affect the core engine, whose memory use is negligible already
* Change.Core: Changed default OOC settings a bit, lowering the per-process restraint threshold
* Addition.InstallHelper: Added capability to set the 'show all processes' option for Vista UAC at install-time
* Addition.InstallHelper: Added capability to tweak GUI startup type as well as governor startup type
* Addition.InstallHelper: Second dialog, wizard-look, to make room for more options
* Change.Installer: Added new section to launch the InstallHelper and let the user configure Process Lasso before starting it
* Change.Installer: Several misc. tweaks
* Change.Installer: Update to NSIS 2.39

Released: August 27, 2008
Publisher: Bitsum Technologies
License: Freeware
OS Support: Windows 2000/2003/2008/Vista/XP
Uninstaller?: Yes
Skin Support?: No; Supports XP Themes

Publisher's Description:

cFosSpeed is a high-performance network driver for DSL modems and routers. Highlights of this program include Traffic Shaping, For DSL modems and routers, Fully compatible with conventional PPPoE drivers, Automatic router detection, Self-calibrating, Highly responsive when used with online games and Peer-to-Peer networks like eMule or Kazaa, and Freely configurable priority classes.

Released: August 26, 2008
Publisher: cFos
License: Shareware; $11.00 to buy
OS Support: Windows 2000/2003/2008/Vista/XP

Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) increases download speeds by up to 300 percent. It searches for mirror sites that most effectively serve your downloads through multiserver connections for optimal utilization of dial-up or broadband connections. DAP automatically recovers from shutdowns, lost connections, and other errors. DAP is fully integrated into Netscape, Internet Explorer, and Opera, and offers a toolbar for Internet Explorer with a links catcher and a highlighter. DAP features auto-hang-up after download, proxy settings, scheduling, and a unique AlwaysResume service. New features in DAP 7.2 include a self explanatory Configuration Wizard for optimal settings, a graphic Bandwidth Controller for a convenience bandwidth allocation; and a dynamic Info pane with various services such as: Reviews service. DAP offers a multilingual support, including German, Dutch, French, Chinese (traditional), Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, and Italian.

This software is ad-supported and may install components that use your Internet connection to serve ads or track your Web surfing habits.

A pro version is available without ads.

Author: SpeedBit Ltd.
Date: 2008-08-26
Size: 6.89 MB
License: Adware
Requires: Win All

Publisher's Description:

n-Track Studio allows to use your computer as a complete recording studio. You can record and playback a virtually unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks, depending on your computerâ??s speed. Realtime Audio effects can be added to each track, to the master, group or aux channels non-destructively: you can adjust the effect settings and listen to the result in real time. Besides its native effects (Reverb, Compression, EQ, Echo, Auto volume, Pitch Shift and Chorus) the program also supports third party DirectX and VST 2.0 plug-ins. The program works with any standard or multichannel 16 and 24 bit soundcards at sampling frequencies up to 192 Khz.

Latest Changes:

* Realtime crossfade between parts overlapped in timeline, crossfade option in timeline popup menu [New feature]
* RMS Level meters, with RMS+Peak option and support for K-System metering [New feature] Allows for more accurate metering of audio loudness and enables monitoring using Bob Katz K-System, with presets for K-12, K-14 and K-20)
* Signal Path View window [New feature] (Shows a realtime representation of the routing of audio signals in the audio engine, enables to intuitively alter signal routing parameters and connections)
* Support for Wave64 file format [New feature] (Support for wave files that have length that exceeds the 2 Gb limitation of regular .wav files, using either .wav or .w64 extensions)
* The program no longer requires Microsft .NET to be installed and the 'Enable Microsoft .Net' setting in Preferences/Option can be disabled so that n-Track will not use .NET even if it is installed on the computer (a few UI features will be then disabled s
* Duplicate waveform dragging while holding down Windows key [New feature]
* Per part volume knob in part properties box (that appears double clicking on waveform). Volume adjustment is visually to waveform [New feature]
* Dragging a waveform beyond the end loops the wave file [New feature]
* Angled edges of waveform frame, more angled when waveform end is open or looped [New feature]
* Volume Envelopes: "Click adds node" toggle option to avoid inadvertedly adding envelope nodes. When "Click adds node" is disabled "Add node" must be selected from popup menu [New feature]
* Volume Envelopes: when "Click adds node" is disabled mouse drags envelope segments
* Volume Envelopes: set selected node to Maximum, Center, Minimum context menu commands [New Feature]
* Volume Envelopes: text entering of selected node value [New Feature]
* Fixed Mixdown dialog box asking twice if you want to overwrite destination file [Bug fix]
* Fixed mixer stripe selection toolbar and mixer buttons not updating when skin is changed [Bug fix]

Released: August 26, 2008
Publisher: Flavio Antonioli
License: Shareware; $45.00 to buy
OS Support: Windows 2000/2003/9x/XP

IntelŪ Graphics Media Accelerator Driver

The IntelŪ Graphics Media Accelerator Driver contains support for the following IntelŪ Chipsets:

· IntelŪ G31 Express Chipset
· IntelŪ G33 Express Chipset
· IntelŪ G35 Express Chipset
· IntelŪ G965 Express Chipset
· IntelŪ Q33 Express Chipset
· IntelŪ Q35 Express Chipset
· IntelŪ Q963 Express Chipset
· IntelŪ Q965 Express Chipset
· Mobile IntelŪ GL960 Express Chipset
· Mobile IntelŪ GLE960 Express Chipset
· Mobile IntelŪ GM965 Express Chipset
· Mobile IntelŪ GME965 Express Chipset

Author: Intel Corp.
Date: 2008-08-26
Size: 19.8 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Vista

Publisher's Description:

ZoneAlarm includes five interlocking security services that deliver easy-to-use, comprehensive protection. Unlike any other security utility, it incorporates a firewall, Application Control, an Internet Lock, dynamically assigned Security Levels and Zones. Combined, these elements yield the strongest security possible.

Released: August 25, 2008
Publisher: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
License: Shareware; $39.95 to buy
Limitations: Yes; 15 day timeout
OS Support: Windows 2000/Vista/XP
Uninstaller?: Yes

REAPER is a powerful but sensible Windows application designed for the recording, arrangement, editing, mixing and rendering of audio. REAPER provides a flexible but easy to use interface that is equally suited to amateurs and professionals alike.
REAPER highlights:

Extremely small footprint
REAPER is full featured, but its installer is barely over 1 megabyte. It starts and closes fast, and is easily installed on new systems or on portable drives.
Easy to use
Simply drag and drop one of many kinds of files in to edit existing material, or insert a track and arm it for recording. No complex project or definitions to set up.

Fast and powerful editing facilities
Split, resize, fade/crossfade, pitch shift, timestretch, copy/paste and loop media items with ease. Ripple editing is available, too.

Unrivaled routing capabilities
Send tracks to any number of other tracks or hardware outputs, with lots of options (pre-fx, post-fx, independent faders, mono or stereo). Not interested in advanced routing? You donīt have to use it (and it certainly wonīt get in the way.)

Powerful recording options
Supports pre-fx, post-fx recording, can record mixed output of multiple tracks, etc, supports switching record inputs/modes on the fly, input monitoring options (including tape-style auto input monitoring mode), supports auto-punch-in/punch-out, and more. If you want. Otherwise, it just behaves as you would expect.

Wide open compatibility
Sane, human readable, human editable project file format. Support for reading and writing many common file formats. Support for consolidating track edits and rendering track stems, to enable easy export for other applications. EDL import/export for Samplitude and Vegas.

MIDI support
Support for MIDI files, recording MIDI, and VSTi/DXi softsynths. MIDI can be integrated and mixed with audio.

Customizeable user interface
User arrangeable user interface with color themes: make REAPER look how you want it to look, and arrange (or hide) elements of the user interface to suit your needs.

Bundled Effects and 3rd party plug-in Support
Includes built in effects including a compressor, gate, FFT EQ, and some basic synthesizers, and includes many Jesusonic effects, and supports many plug-ins (including VST and DX plug-ins) with full plug-in delay compensation.

0.99 is the last freeware version of REAPER, starting with version 1.0 the license was changed to very reasonably priced uncrippled nag-free shareware.

Author: Cockos Incorporated
Date: 2008-08-25
Size: 3.27 MB
License: Shareware $50.00
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista

Publisher's Description:

System Safety Monitor (SSM) is a host intrusion prevention system software. SSM protect your systems from various malware and spyware programs by monitoring all running programs' behavior and blocking malicious or suspicious actions. It provides protection against attacks that can bypass traditional firewalls, anti-virus, and other signature based security tools that can only deal with known threats.

Released: August 3, 2008
Publisher: System Safety
License: Shareware; $24.95 to buy
Limitations: Yes; 60 day timeout
OS Support: Windows 2000/2003/9x/XP
Uninstaller?: Yes
Skin Support?: No; Supports XP Themes

This is the most complete and most effective PC Tuning program ever written. It is the Ultimate Startups Manager : a Task, Services, and Startups Manager which, thanks to included recommendations on about every Windows background task, empowers any user to streamline and configure their PC for speed and, above all, long term stability. As its name implies, this is also an absolutely essential tool for troubleshooting nagging and frustrating problems, as all the information you need in order to make an informed decision, is right there in a clear and instantly understandable presentation using down-to-earth language that all users will understand whatever their level of technical competence. And to complement the troubleshooting features of the program, The Ultimate Troubleshooter (TUT) also boasts a "Regular Housekeeping" module to help you keep your PC mean and clean. As for network specialists, TUT also includes PING, Trace Route, Name Server Lookup, and WHOIS utilities to troubleshoot network problems. This is an absolute must alongside a good antivirus program. From the people who brought The Task List (www.TheTaskList.com) to the PC users community.

Author: AnswersThatWork
Date: 2008-08-25
Size: 21.1 MB
License: Shareware $29.00
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista

Using the built-in Windows administration tools to manage a medium to large Windows NT or Windows 2000 network can be a challenge. Add multiple domains, hundreds or thousands of servers, workstations, and users, and before you know it, things can get out of hand. Hyena is designed to both simplify and centralize nearly all of the day-to-day management tasks, while providing new capabilities for system administration. This functionality is provided in a single, centralized, easy to use product. Used today by tens of thousands of system administrators worldwide, Hyena is the one tool that every administrator cannot afford to be without.

Hyena uses an Explorer-style interface for all operations, including right mouse click pop-up context menus for all objects. Management of users, groups (both local and global), shares, domains, computers, services, devices, events, files, printers and print jobs, sessions, open files, disk space, user rights, messaging, exporting, job scheduling, processes, and printing are all supported. The example at the bottom of this page is just one of the many enterprise-wide displays that can be seen in Hyena.

In addition to supporting standard Windows NT system management functions, Hyena also includes extensive Active Directory integration. In fact, Hyena can be used on any Windows NT/2000/XP client to manage any Windows NT 3.51, 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows.Net installation.

Author: SystemTools.com
Date: 2008-08-20
Size: 3.10 MB
License: Shareware $199.00+
Requires: Win All

Publisher's Description:

Cloudmark Desktop (formerly SafetyBar) consists of over a million email users, all sending feedback to Cloudmark about which messages are spam or phishing and which ones are legitimate. This information helps everyone in the network. When a user clicks the Block Spam or Block Phish buttons, Cloudmark compares this feedback with feedback from other users. If other users in the network also consider the message to be spam or fraud, then similar messages are automatically blocked in the future, for all users in the network.

Released: August 20, 2008
Publisher: Cloudmark, Inc.
License: Shareware
OS Support: Windows Vista

AML Free Registry Cleaner is Registry-cleaning software. It will safely clean and repair Windows Registry problems with a few clicks and enable you to enjoy a cleaner and more efficient PC. The Registry is the nerve center of your PC, and problems with the Windows Registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages.

Author: AML Software
Date: 2008-08-20
Size: 2.43 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista