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    as the title says I am considering buying a 'tweaked' os off ebay, has anyone had any experiance with these?

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    ''Windows XP Performance Edition SP3 - October 2008

    Original Size: 595 mb
    New Size: 242 mb (Difference of 353 mb)
    (This is the Size of the ISO)

    This supports ALL Languages and ALL Keyboard Layouts.

    This is a FULL Install. You CANNOT Upgrade from previous versions of Windows.
    There is no validation required. This PASSES WGA.
    I have included the CD-Key already in the install process. This means at no point will you have to enter it. See Serial.txt if you do need it.
    This has all windows updates through October 2008. This is has been tested in VMWare Numerous times with no errors.
    This works 100% with Windows Update.

    The Following has been Removed From This OS...

    Applications:
    Briefcase
    ClipBook Viewer
    Games
    Internet Games
    Pinball
    Screensavers

    Drivers:
    Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
    Cameras and Camcorders
    Display Adapters
    Display Adapters (old)
    IBM PS/2 TrackPoint
    IBM ThinkPad
    ISDN
    Logitech WingMan
    Microsoft SideWinder
    Modems
    Multifunctional
    Portable Audio
    Printers
    Scanners
    SCSI/RAID
    Serial Pen Tablet
    Sony Jog Dial
    Tape drives
    Toshiba DVD decoder card

    Hardware Support:
    Brother Devices
    Gravis Digital GamePort
    Iomega Zip drive
    Multi-port serial adapters
    Ramdisk
    Teletext codec
    Windows CE USB Host

    Multimedia:
    AOL ART Image Format Support
    Images and Backgrounds
    Media Center
    Mouse Cursors
    Movie Maker
    Music Samples
    Old CDPlayer and Sound Recorder
    Speech Support
    Tablet PC
    Windows Media Player
    Windows Media Player 6.4

    Network:
    Client for Netware Networks
    Communication tools
    Comtrol Test Terminal Program
    Connection Manager
    FrontPage Extensions
    H323 MSP
    Internet Connection Wizard
    Internet Information Services (IIS)
    IP Conferencing
    MSN Explorer
    Netmeeting
    Network Diagnostic
    Peer-to-Peer
    Share Creation Wizard
    Synchronization Manager
    Vector Graphics Rendering (VML)
    Web Folders
    Windows Messenger

    Operating System Options:
    NET Framework
    Administrative Templates
    Administrator VB scripts
    Blaster/Nachi removal tool
    Color Schemes
    Desktop Cleanup Wizard
    Document Templates
    DR Watson
    Extra Fonts
    FAT to NTFS converter
    File and Settings Wizard
    File System Encryption
    Help and Support
    Input Method Editor
    Manual Install and Upgrade
    MS XML 2.0
    Out of Box Experience (OOBE)
    Private Character Editor
    Remote Installation Services (RIS)
    Search Assistant
    Security Center
    Service Pack Messages
    Shell Media Handler
    Symbolic Debugger (NTSD)
    Tour

    Services:
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    Fax Service
    Indexing Service
    Messenger
    Network DDE
    Remote Registry
    Removable Storage
    Route Listening Service
    RPC Locator
    Telnet

    Directories:
    DOCS
    SUPPORT
    VALUEADD

    I have disabled and deleted the Classic Windows XP Install Screens with the info about XP and the blue Background.
    You will just see a black background now and the install will look similar to 2000. This saves Space and gives more
    info while installing.

    The Minimum HD and RAM Requirements have been lifted. You can try and install this on whatever machine you like now.
    High ISO Compression has been enabled to save space.

    Patches:
    TCP/IP Half-Open Connections = 100 (Default 10)
    UXTheme Patch (Allows Unsigned Themes to be applied to XP)
    Windows System File Checker Disabled (SFC)

    Tweaks:
    Boot and Shutdown-Auto-End tasks immediately
    Boot and Shutdown-Auto-Kill hung applications immediately
    Boot and Shutdown-Auto-Kill hung services immediately
    Boot and Shutdown-Ctrl-Alt-Del at logon-Disabled
    Boot and Shutdown-Logon Page-Classic
    Boot and Shutdown-Setup Prefetch-Cache-Disabled
    Boot and Shutdown-Status Messages-Extended
    Desktop-Desktop icons size-32
    Desktop-Internet Explorer icon-Show
    Desktop-My Computer icon-Show
    Desktop-My Documents icon-Show
    Desktop-My Network Places icon-Hide
    Desktop-Recycle Bin icon-Show
    Explorer-Add 'Command Prompt' to folder context menu
    Explorer-Advanced Search: preconfigure options
    Explorer-Associate additional file types with Notepad
    Explorer-Change Windows Explorer folder view-List
    Explorer-Classic Control Panel
    Explorer-Disable Prefix: Shortcut to
    Explorer-Disable shortcut arrow
    Explorer-Disable Web Files and Folders connection
    Explorer-Display the contents of system folders
    Explorer-Launch folder windows in a separate process
    Explorer-Remove Send To on context menu
    Explorer-Show Drive Letters in front of Drive Names
    Explorer-Show extensions of known file-types
    Explorer-Show hidden files and folders
    Explorer-Show Map Network Drives buttons in Explorer bar
    Explorer-Show protected operating system files
    Explorer-Show Statusbar in all windows
    Explorer-Show the full path in the Address Bar
    Explorer-Show the full path in the Title Bar
    Explorer-Use small icons in Explorer bar
    Internet Explorer-Disable information bar when popup is blocked
    Internet Explorer-Disable Internet Explorer link creation
    Internet Explorer-Disable Market Place bookmark
    Internet Explorer-Disable Media Player 6.4 created bookmarks
    Internet Explorer-Disable Outlook Express link creation
    Internet Explorer-Disable Password-Caching
    Internet Explorer-Disable sound when popup is blocked
    Internet Explorer-Enable Google URL-Search
    Internet Explorer-Keep IE URL-History for-0 Days
    Internet Explorer-Set Homepage-www.google.com
    Internet Explorer-Set Internet Explorer to accept 10 connects at a time
    Internet Explorer-Set popup-blocker to high
    My Computer-Add Administrative Tools
    My Computer-Add Control Panel
    My Computer-Add Device Manager to Context Menu
    My Computer-Add Network Connections
    Network-Allow receiving Remote Assistance-Disable
    Performance-Disable Info Tips on Files and Folders
    Performance-Disable Last accessed Timestamp on files
    Performance-Disable Optimize harddisk when idle
    Performance-Disable Tracking of Broken Shortcut Links
    Performance-Disable Warn on low disk space
    Performance-Disable WBEM logging
    Performance-Do not cache thumbnails
    Privacy-Disable Driver Update Internet prompt
    Privacy-Disable File MRU-List
    Privacy-Disable Tracking of most used programs
    Privacy-Remove Alexa
    Security-Always show Updates under Software
    Security-Disable Web Open With prompt
    Start Menu-Add Administrative Tools menu
    Start Menu-Clear most recently opened documents list on logoff
    Start Menu-Control Panel-Display as a menu
    Start Menu-Disable and remove Documents list from the Start Menu
    Start Menu-Disable Highlight newly installed programs
    Start Menu-Do not use Personalized Menus
    Start Menu-My Computer-Display as a menu
    Start Menu-My Documents-Display as a menu
    Start Menu-My Music-Don't display this item
    Start Menu-My Network Places-Don't display this item
    Start Menu-My Pictures-Don't display this item
    Start Menu-Network Connections-Display as Connect to menu
    Start Menu-Reduce popup delay
    Start Menu-Remove Search For People from Search
    Start Menu-Remove Search the Internet from Search
    Start Menu-Remove Set Program Access and Defaults
    Start Menu-Remove Windows Catalog shortcut
    Start Menu-Scroll Programs
    Start Menu-Use small icons in Start Panel
    Taskbar-Disable Balloon Tips
    Taskbar-Disable Group similar Taskbar buttons
    Taskbar-Disable Hide inactive icons
    Taskbar-Disable Language-Bar
    Taskbar-Hide Volume Control Icon in System Tray
    Taskbar-Lock the Taskbar-Yes
    Visual Effects-Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing-Disable

    Additional Features:
    VLK Serial Number
    Firewall Disabled
    System Restore Service Disabled
    Automatic Updates Disabled (Can be re-enabled)
    Default Theme Set on Classic (Can Change to Luna Which is Still Included)

    Install Notes:
    1. Unrar the ISO from the archives using Winrar.
    2. Burn the ISO using a program such as Nero, Alcohol 120, Blindwrite, ect... (Burn at a slow Speed to ensure no errors, 4x-8x)
    3. Change Bios Priority settings so it boots from the CD-ROM Drive First. (You may be able to skip this step)
    4. Insert Disc and Reboot PC, Follow the on screen prompts and enjoy.

    Notes:
    If you are getting errors while copying files. It's your CD, not the release. Try burning it to different brand of cd/media and try burning at the slowest speed possible.
    I just tested this in VMWare and it works flawless. You should get between 16-19 Processes and under 100mb of ram usage when using the computer initially. Everything you install/use will obviously increase this, however its the leanest XP Copy around.

    ChangeLog:
    -Added All Languages and Keyboards.
    -Left Smart Card Service In. (Possibly Fixing ITunes Issue)
    -Fixed Start Menu Issues.
    -Removed IE8 Beta - Kept IE6
    -Updated through October 15th
    -Integrated Latest Version of Flash Player 10 for IE6.
    -And More.

    *TidBits*
    People are always like, "IE Sucks, Take it out." I would if I could, but removing IE can cause a lot of problems with other applications. Its better left in and just not used. Same goes for Outlook Express. This also contains NO drivers. Don't ask why you have low resolution, go install your graphics drivers. Don't ask why your wireless card won't work, go install its drivers.

    ITS 32BIT DON'T ASk''
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    highly illegal. it's one thing to make and pass around a modified xp disk. it's another to sell one with a Vlk on the disc.i would not expect that auction to last
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    It's illegal.

    Report him and move on.
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    not really the answer I wanted... let's say for arguments sake it was a friend who gave me it...

    ??
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by poindextermatic View Post
    not really the answer I wanted... let's say for arguments sake it was a friend who gave me it...

    ??
    Ermm....what exactly do you want to know then?
    Tweaking a Windows install is not illegal (it's designed to be done), bypassing WGA and using a non authenticated serial is.
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by poindextermatic View Post
    as the title says I am considering buying a 'tweaked' os off ebay, has anyone had any experiance with these?
    I have.

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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    It's an nlite'd xp installation, not illegal. (to an extent atleast)

    Inclduding the cd key is the illegal bit

    It's 4.98*

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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Wouldn't go near it with a bardge pole!!

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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by Koolpc View Post
    Wouldn't go near it with a bardge pole!!
    well... why not?
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by poindextermatic View Post
    well... why not?
    how do you know whats in it....

    could call home (like windows does anyway ) but with malicious details...

    all you have is there word that it doesn't...
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    well you could test it out, it might be good, there is a lot of bloat and things you never need in windows... isn't there? Possibly it is faster... possibly legel if you use your own cd key & sticker//
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by poindextermatic View Post
    well you could test it out, it might be good, there is a lot of bloat and things you never need in windows... isn't there? Possibly it is faster... possibly legel if you use your own cd key & sticker//
    or you could just make it yourself using nlite which is free and goes through everything step-by-step...
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by poindextermatic View Post
    well... why not?
    As Taktak said and others have given very good advice.

    The answer to your question is don't bother with this (esp off ebay) - clear and simple.
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    its still illegal to charge for it!

    You have come here and asked a question

    the Answer is...

    Its against the law and should not be done so don't buy it. If you want another answer you are not going to get it here.
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    o-really? I'll check that out :-)
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    Re: buying tweaked OS's off ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by poindextermatic View Post
    well you could test it out, it might be good, there is a lot of bloat and things you never need in windows... isn't there? Possibly it is faster... possibly legel if you use your own cd key & sticker//
    doesn't make it legal to redistribute your modified version.

    there's a reason people distribute tools like nlite instead of full-blown ISOs

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