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ALTERNATIVES/FUNCTIONAL REPLACEMENTS FOR WINDOWS 7 MATH INPUT PANEL IN XP/VISTA + NEW VISTA STUFFS (TABLET) PORTED TO XP ALL EDITIONS + SOME LINKS FOR "XP TO WINDOWS 7"

PS: If you want more Vista and Windows 7 applications and features on XP, then please also visit (Recommended):

"List of Most Vista and Windows 7 Applications for XP"

:) Hello everybody. Since our friend (n' my Bro) Jdd has ported Windows 7 Math Input Panel to Xp and Vista HERE. However it's not 100% functional (inking recognition feature still doesn't work), but still better than nothing at all (like beta stage). So after uploading Tablet PC Input Panel for Xp Pro, Home, MCE here (All Editions) here, then i have uploaded some replacement applications (functional, from MS) for Windows 7 Math Input Panel in both Xp and Xp Tablet PC 2005, also Vista, + some new Vista/Tablet PC stuffs that ported to Xp All Editions (Pro, Home, MCE). Also added some links for "Xp to Windows 7 OS" (New). Again, thx alot to Bro Jdd for the inspiration for this thread. All have installers, so they are easier to get for most end users. Hopefully useful to enhance our Xp, cheers! :D

Please also read more info about it (Tablet to Xp)/Visit previous threads by Me :

- Vista Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Inkball for Xp (+ Vista Texas Hold'em and Tablet PC 2005 Snipping Tool ported to Xp):

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19718

- Windows Journal for Xp:

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19894

- Xp Tablet PC PowerToys Ported to Xp All Editions (Tablet APIs Emulation in Xp Pro/Non Tablet)

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19910

- Tablet PC Input Panel for Xp Pro, Home, MCE (Installer, Uninstallable):

http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5023

Download Vista / Windows 7 Icons for TIP, Journal, Sticky Notes, Inkball (XP Tablet PC Applications):

http://www.4shared.com/file/131121973/3bdfa356/Vista_7_Icons_for_TIP_Journal_Inkball_Sticky_Notes.html

IMPORTANT NOTE, PLEASE READ THIS FIRST:

1). Installing too many apps may need more resource (depends on your system/specs). Please consider about that.

2). For Windows Xp : Xp Tablet PC 2005 (in Tablet PC) and Xp Pro/Home/MCE in Desktop PC/Laptop with Mouse (minimal, just for fun) or better Tablet-like hardware (e.g Mouse Pen, please read below), Also Windows Vista (some apps)

3). About Inking/Handwriting in PC and Laptop -> Recommended for Tablet PC Behavior in PC/Laptop: Although you can still use Mouse (with its limitation) To make handwriting and inking more easier in PC/Laptop (non-Tablet) with Xp Pro/Home/MCE, then you can also use Mouse Pen Tablet Hardware for PC (recommended, e.g the ones from Wacom and Genius) which you can get only for less than $60, much cheaper than real Tablet PC. It's also more helpful if you're a Graphic Designer (by using some apps such as Corel Painter or Photoshop etc), especially when you're working with PC/Conventional Laptop.

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1). Microsoft Equation Writer (Functional Replacement/Alternative for Math Input Panel in Xp and Vista, Stand Alone)

Too bad the original MIP can be ported to Xp and Vista but still miss the functionality (at least for now, till fixed) but you can still "mimic/simulate" New Windows 7 Math Input Panel in Xp and Vista (that still lack of some functionality) though it can't solve the equation and only export as image). Looks poor, so if you need more, you can also use Microsoft Math below (with more advanced features) or even only Microsoft Equation Editor (built in Office Edition) for mathematical Expression.

PS: Other more powerful 3rd parties which you can also consider as replacement: i.e XThink Calculator and Math Journal.

NOTE: This version of Microsoft Equation Writer (as original part of Microsoft Experience Pack for Windows Vista) has already been ported to Windows Xp All Editions (Pro, Home, MCE, and Tablet PC) as a stand alone application. (The Readme and EULA files are still remained original (for the main points) except some updated parts e.g this box, for info only).

Prerequisites: (Windows Xp Pro, Home, MCE, Tablet PC 2005, and Windows Vista. See the required editions for Windows Vista below):

- Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 (v2.0.50727) and/or higher -> Required for Windows Xp only.

(Windows Vista has included built in .Net Framework 3.0, which is higher. Usually they don’t need .Net Framework 2.0 anymore except some cases)

- Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 (Pro, Home, MCE) -> Required for Inking/Handwriting support in Xp Pro, Home, MCE only.

Mouse Pen hardware is highly recommended and better for inking/handwriting in Xp Non Tablet instead of standard mouse.

Windows Xp Tablet PC Edition 2005 and Windows Vista don’t need Windows Journal Viewer at all and can’t also install it.

Also, if you have Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 installed in Windows Xp, it seems then usually you don’t need Windows Journal Viewer anymore (in most cases).

(All download links of prerequisites above in Tablet PC Input Panel/Math Input Panel Section)

Note:

This is also an updated version of Microsoft Equation Writer in previous Microsoft Education Pack for Xp Tablet PC Edition 2005. This customized version can also be installed in Windows Vista as well as the original one and even might be in other supported OSes. It's a stand alone application. It's also available as part of Vista Experience Pack for Xp installer below (with bigger size).

Screenshot:

equationwriterqc1.jpg

* DOWNLOAD MICROSOFT EQUATION WRITER STAND ALONE INSTALLER FOR XP/VISTA:

Microsoft Equation Writer Installer, Uninstallable:

Size: Only 6,35 Mb

MD5 Checksum: 863C53D473898A43AD154D01598C7763

http://www.4shared.com/file/73821933/f90d1...and_Vista_.html

- Download unpacked version (without installer) if you had a problem with the installer (e.g false positive/alarm etc):

http://www.4shared.com/file/129418896/41d4fa70/Microsoft_Equation_Writer_for_XP__Unpacked_.html

2). Microsoft Math (A Better Functional Replacement for Math Input Panel and Calculator too)

This one is better than Microsoft Equation Writer and even the original W7 Math Input Panel Itself. It can recognize both handwriting and typing, solve, and paste any Mathematical Equation and some mathematical problems (Algebra, Arithmatic, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, Statistic, and many more etc!). It also has Calculator which even better than any standard Windows Calculator...

Screenshot 1 (MS Math: The Calculator, Display, and Inking Features):

msmath1rj3.jpg

As you can see, it also has a calculator too. Actually you're not required to use Microsoft Math in only Tablet PC environment since it's basically not Tablet-only application (the inking/handwriting is just an additional feature which can be enabled only if you install it in Xp Tablet PC 2005 and Vista Premium/Ultimate or Xp Pro/Home/MCE with Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 installed). You can use it to count, calculate, solve some mathematic problems, draw curve graphic, and many more like a super calculator application. You can also use Microsoft Math as a good replacement for both Windows 7 Calculator and Math Input Panel in Xp and Vista (See list on the bottom). Get Microsoft Math for free here...

Note/Tips To mimic New Windows 7 Math Input Panel in Xp and Vista (PC, Laptop, and Tablet PC) with inking enabled:

After installing then stretch the inking preview pane so it's larger (like Windows 7 Math Input Panel).

Also select: Toolbar -> View -> Check "Use Handwriting Input" as default view setting. You can even use the calculator feature that more powerful than Windows 7 standard calculator (in some cases).

Then uncheck "Show on Start Up" on Math Tools Box and close it,so it doesn't start up/cover the inking preview pane anymore (make it looks clearer).

Don't forget to explore the other features which can be very useful for us (read the help file). Enjoy!

Prerequisites: (Windows Xp Pro, Home, MCE, Tablet PC 2005, and Windows Vista. See the required editions for Windows Vista below):

- Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 (v2.0.50727) and/or higher -> Required for Windows Xp only.

(Windows Vista has included built in .Net Framework 3.0, which is higher. Usually they don’t need .Net Framework 2.0 anymore except some cases)

- Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 (Pro, Home, MCE) -> Optional (you can still run Microsoft Math without installing it), only for Inking/Handwriting support in Xp Pro, Home, MCE only.

Mouse Pen hardware is highly recommended and better for inking/handwriting in Xp Non Tablet instead of standard mouse.

Windows Xp Tablet PC Edition 2005 and Windows Vista don’t need Windows Journal Viewer at all and can’t also install it.

Also, if you have Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 installed in Windows Xp, it seems then usually you don’t need Windows Journal Viewer anymore (in most cases).

(All download links of prerequisites above in Tablet PC Input Panel/Math Input Panel Section)

Screenshot 2 (Handwriting and Equation Recognition):

microsoftmathdm2.jpg

* DOWNLOAD MICROSOFT MATH INSTALLER:

Microsoft Math Installer, Uninstallable:

Size: Only 12,1 Mb

MD5 Checksum: 86E9D6C2F9B8ECE8ADC89FB145496971

http://www.4shared.com/file/73827667/ad203...and_Vista_.html

- Download unpacked version (without installer) if you had a problem with the installer (e.g false positive/alarm etc):

http://www.4shared.com/file/129422089/ee7e1dac/Microsoft_Math_30__Unpacked_No_Installer_.html

-> Free Bonus:

Microsoft Equation Editor (Stand Alone Installer) (Previously it was only built in MS Office feature):

It's very Useful for inserting any Equation/Mathematical Symbol into a document -> (Algebra, Arithmetic, Trigonometry etc). For Students/Professionals.

Size: Only 359 Kb

MD5: CC92F9962CB23764F18BE1B2A1D3185A

http://www.4shared.com/file/73820450/863a1..._Installer.html

NEW VISTA PORTS (FOR XP):

3). Microsoft Sudoku (From Origami Experience Pack for Windows Vista, ported to Xp)

This is a Tablet PC Game from both Vista and Tablet PC that ported to Xp Pro/Home/MCE like Inkball (both of them based on "inking").

Note: Some (Joined) OEM Distributors and Microsoft have also released “Microsoft Touch Pack” for UMPC (Ultra-Mobile Project with Xp Tablet PC Edition 2005 OS (as well as “Microsoft Origami Experience Pack” for Vista) that has already included Sudoku Games as part of “Origami Project” (code named for UMPC -. Ultra Mobile Personal Computer, with Xp and Vista OS by Default). Since now you can also enjoy it in Xp All Editions (Pro, Home, MCE) as an enhancement too by using this port.

This customized version can also be installed in Windows Vista as well as the original one and even might be in other supported OSes.

Please download/get and install some prerequisites below (Required only for Windows Xp Pro, Home, and MCE. Since Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS has included them/their features):

- Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 and/or higher (Pro and Home –> MCE and Tablet PC have included it).

- Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 (Pro, Home, MCE).

Mouse Pen hardware is highly recommended and better for inking/handwriting in Xp Non Tablet instead of

standard mouse.

Note: Windows Xp Tablet PC Edition 2005 and Windows Vista don’t need Windows Journal Viewer at all and

can’t also install it.

Also, if you have Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 installed in Windows Xp, it seems then usually you don’t

need Windows Journal Viewer anymore (in most cases).

- Tablet PC Handwriting and Gesture Recognizer or TPR/TRP/TPG –> (Pro, Home, MCE).

Note: For English Users only, you can also use TPR Lite (US or UK) for only about ±3 Mb instead of

downloading 80 Mb Multi-Languages version from Microsoft.

- Tablet PC SDK 1.7.

Note: It seems if you already have Tablet PC Input Panel for Windows Xp All Editions installed before (as

a “Port” by me), then you may not need Tablet PC SDK 1.7 only for running Sudoku, since they

might use some shared binaries.

(All download links of prerequisites above in Tablet PC Input Panel/Math Input Panel Section)

Screenshot:

mssudokulo2.jpg

* DOWNLOAD MICROSOFT SUDOKU INSTALLER FOR XP AND VISTA (GAME) :

Microsoft Sudoku for Xp (Game):

Size: Only 1,23 Mb

MD5 Checksum: 799BBA1232198B25B5B625BA30795855

http://www.4shared.com/file/73820163/32d5d...Pack-Port_.html

- Download unpacked version (without installer) if you had a problem with the installer (e.g false positive/alarm etc):

http://www.4shared.com/file/129418246/f9ed01eb/Microsoft_Sudoku_Games_for_XP__Unpacked_.html

4). Microsoft Experience Pack for Windows Vista (ported to Xp)

Like previous Microsoft Experience Pack for Tablet PC, this is just updated versions for Windows Vista that already ported to Xp.

The Experience Pack contains 4 main applications:

- Ink Crossword

- Media Transfer

- Equation Writer

- Ink Flash Cards

Please download/get and install some prerequisites below (Required only for Windows Xp Pro, Home, and MCE. Since Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS has included them/their features):

- Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 (v2.0.50727) and/or higher.

- Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 (Pro, Home, MCE) for inking/handwriting support.

Mouse Pen hardware is highly recommended and better for inking/handwriting in Xp Non Tablet instead of standard mouse.

Note: Windows Xp Tablet PC Edition 2005 and Windows Vista don’t need Windows Journal Viewer at all and can’t also install it.

Also, if you have Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 installed in Windows Xp, it seems then usually you don’t need Windows Journal Viewer anymore (in most cases).

- Tablet PC Handwriting and Gesture Recognizer or TPR/TRP/TPG –> (Pro, Home, MCE).

Note: For English Users only, you can also use TPR Lite (US or UK) for only about ±3 Mb instead of downloading 80 Mb Multi-Languages version from Microsoft.

(Please visit some Amir’z threads in winMatrix.com or wincert.net or browse to get TPR Lite).

- Tablet PC SDK 1.7 for Windows Xp Non Tablet (Pro, Home, MCE. Required for Ink Crossword and Ink Flash Cards).

- Windows Media Player 10 or 11 or higher (Optional but required for Media Transfer to work properly).

- Windows Media Connect (Optional, for Media Transfer in “Second PC” and (recommended) vice versa).

Note: By using Media Transfer, it seems you can “simulate” your first PC/Laptop as Tablet PC for transferring multimedia data. Install Windows Media Connect for second PC

(as the second peer or the PC) and also (recommended) vice versa.

(All download links of prerequisites above in Tablet PC Input Panel/Math Input Panel Section)

Some built in Xp Features which have to be enabled by default (as well as Vista):

- Internet Connection is required for Ink Crossword – Don’t forget to set up the default Firewall to permit it.

- Universal Plug and Play Device Host service is required for Media Transfer.

- Some Desktop Settings (Optional. Please read below as default settings for Windows Vista).

Please read some specific settings and features below for each program that included.

Some Screenshots:

Ink Flash Cards:

inkflashcardea6.jpg

Ink CrossWord:

inkcrosswordsy0.jpg

Microsoft Media Transfer (With Windows Media Player 11):

mediatransferox6.jpg

* DOWNLOAD MICROSOFT EXPERIENCE PACK INSTALLER FOR WINDOWS VISTA (PORTED TO XP):

Updated: V2:

- For All Users (Installed by administration rights)

- Fixed Ink Crosswords (+More Offline Games Options) and Flashcards (COM Registration)

- Fixed Registry Settings and environment variables

- Etc

- MD5 Checksum (DF6F942F3D8D27532145CD6F5660FBC7) coz the code changed lol

By Amirz

Vista Experience Pack for Xp installer:

Size: Only 12,14 Mb

MD5 Checksum: DF6F942F3D8D27532145CD6F5660FBC7

http://www.4shared.com/file/73831764/2de07..._Xp__Port_.html

Please Note: Since some app files might have been "patched" or "compressed" (packed) to work properly on another Xp OS editions etc and it might be a necessary effort for that beside the installing code itself, then some "false alarm" or "false positive" may happen to some clean exe installers/apps /installation process (rare) although they are actually clean and safe and does not pose a threat to your system.. The term false positive is used when antivirus software wrongly classifies an innocuous ( inoffensive ) file as a virus. The incorrect detection may be due to heuristics or to an incorrect virus signature in a database.Usually some great and famous antiviruses (such as Kaspersky, AVG, Norman, McAfee, etc) won't have the such problem so far bcoz they will work better. If that happens, then you can simply ignore it and continue installing as it's guaranteed actually 100% safe and clean by me. But again, it's still 100% your own choice and right to decide.

TIPS N' TRICKS: LIST OF SOME LINKS FOR WINDOWS XP TO WINDOWS 7 "TRANSFORMATION":

Important note: Since Windows 7 (Beta) is just an updated version of Vista at least for now (it still has Vista features but much more enhanced), alternatively you can still use many more replacements for Vista features and applications in Xp or Vista, please visit here also (very recommended) :

- List of Most Vista Applications and Features for Xp (Very Recommended):

1). Transformation Guides & Info about Windows Xp to Windows 7:

- Vishal Gupta's Guide (Credits to him) for Xp to Windows 7: "Transform Windows Xp to Windows 7 Without Using Any Transformation Pack" (Most GUI Elements: Bootsecreen, Logon Screen, Wallpapers, Themes, etc):

http://www.askvg.com/transform-windows-xp-...omization-pack/

- Kyosan's Guide (WinMatrix, Credits to him): "Make Windows Xp Look Like Seven" (Most GUI Elements: Bootsecreen, Logon Screen, Wallpapers, Themes, etc):

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?...=21106&st=0

All About Windows 7 (WinMatrix Forum):

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showforum=61

2). Some Windows Xp to Windows 7 Tools/Apps:

- Original Windows 7 New Font for Xp/Vista (Gabriola, Again Thx and Credits to Bro Jdd/JeremyDDual, Dev):

http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/MS-W...riola-104351955

- Windows 7 Calculator for Xp (Credits to grdcityboy, Dev ):

http://grdcityboy.deviantart.com/art/Seven...lator-102484514

Other Alternatives for Windows 7 Calculator in Xp (functional):

You can also use Microsoft Powertoys -> Power Calculator : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloa...ppowertoys.mspx or Microsoft Calculator Plus for Xp : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en (Although they look different with original Windows 7 calculator, but have nearly similar features, and they all are from Microsoft too/with same flavors)...

Or you can also use better Microsoft Math: Requires .Net Framework 2.0 or higher and (optional) Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 installed for inking feature): http://www.4shared.com/file/73827667/ad203...and_Vista_.html

(much better stuff, even with inking support as a good replacement for both Windows 7 Math Input Panel and Calculator in Xp and Vista, etc).

- Windows 7 Like Wordpad (with Ribbon UI) for Xp and Vista (Credits to Solo/Villain, Dev/WM):

http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-like-wo...s-xp-and-vista/

- Windows 7 Aero Shake Feature:

http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-aero-sh...s-xp-and-vista/

- Windows 7 Aero Snap:

http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-aero-sn...s-xp-and-vista/

- Windows 7 Safe Guard feature for Xp and Vista (MS Steady State):

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-P...SP3-97229.shtml

- Windows 7 Superbar for Xp (Credits to flawless 02, Dev):

http://flawless02.deviantart.com/art/Windo...ws-XP-104538761

- Windows 7 Taskbar Iconizer (Credits to Solo/Villain, Dev/WM):

http://solo-dev.deviantart.com/art/Windows...nizer-102860893

- (Microsoft) Windows 7 Desktop Slideshow for Xp (Recompiled By me / Credits to MS):

MD5 Checksum: 60E4C5B0C5FB0925F841A7C7A747A038

Size: Only 188 Kb -> Zipped installer by me, uninstallable.

http://www.4shared.com/file/74811150/ba4af...how_for_Xp.html

- Original Windows 7 Math Input Panel (MIP) ported to Xp and Vista (Credits to Jdd/JeremyDDual):

http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4865

http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Win-...on-xp-104354090

Or: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21199 (By me + Alternatives MIP for Xp etc)

- Replacement for Windows 7 Paint in Xp and Vista:

Too bad i can't still find anything for it (at least for now), but you can use Paint.net (Officially Powered by Microsoft and Washington State University (WSU) as part of .Net Development as replacement for standard Windows Paint in every Windows OS) as much better replacement for Xp and Vista (though it still doesnt have Ribbon UI, or not yet for now...).

Download Paint. net (Requires .Net Framework 2.0 or higher):

http://www.getpaint.net/download.html

- Windows Internet Explorer 8 (Default Windows 7 Browser), Beta:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-...ta/default.aspx

- All Windows 7 Original Wallpapers (full credits to Bro Jdd):

http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Wind...-pics-106034849

- All Windows 7 Original Icons (full credits to Bro Jdd again, lol U rockn roll Bro):

http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Wind...0043?loggedin=1

- Windows 7 - Windows Media Player 12 Skin/resource for Xp (Full credits to fediaFedia and Bogo, thx to Jdd for the info):

http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Win7-...or-XP-106429599

Credits to bogo-d http://bogo-d.deviantart.com/ and fediafedia http://fediafedia.deviantart.com

- The Best Windows 7 Theme/Skin/VS for Xp: Seven VG Refresh with superbar (credits to Vishal Gupta):

http://www.askvg.com/download-sevenvg-refr...for-windows-xp/

- Windows 7 Aero Peek for Xp and Vista (thx to lifehacker):

http://lifehacker.com/5123338/aeropeek-put...ng-into-xpvista

3). Others:

Since Windows 7 (Beta) is still updated version of Vista at least for now (it still has Vista features but much more enhanced), alternatively you can still use many more replacements for Vista features and applications in Xp or Vista :

- List of Most Vista Applications and Features for Xp (By me):

NOTE: Some/Other Advantages for All Desktop PC, Laptop, and Tablet PC Users:

Mmm, as i said above, For Desktop/Laptop users with Xp non-tablet OS (Pro, Home, MCE), since now they can be more happier by enhancing their Xp OSes (Pro/Home/MCE) to have all features by default (Ultimate etc), without any limitation/separation or separated Xp OSes anymore (like Vista's way for desktop) i.e for Desktop customization (fun) or using some inking/handwriting Tablet apps (by using either mouse or special mouse pen for inking in desktop PC as said above) in some useful/productive activities (i.e for graphic designers or people who often like/use handwriting and handdrawing by using the apps/features as said above), can be useful for them, etc etc...

For Tablet PC user, in another (rare) case (for example, as i often read some topics about it by Tablet PC users on some tablet forum/net), if you have a new Tablet PC which came with pre-installed Vista (not like Xp, Vista for Tablet is identical/same with PC version), but you still want to "downgrade" it to Xp Tablet PC 2005 (Downgrades right is only available for Ultimate/Business as far i know, and Xp Tablet PC OS is not available as retail, but only OEM with the Tablet PC itself unless you're MSDN subscriber or a fanatic torrent user lol), then you can only install your own Xp Pro or MCE on it, then install some Tablet PC stuffs above (Journal, Sticky Notes, Input Panel), done. Same case if you miss Xp Tablet PC OS CD etc. So the problem can be solved...

Again, Thx alot to My Bro Jdd for inspiring me to make this thread...

To all Xp Users and lovers even also haters, Long Live Xp! Again, Hopefully useful to Enhance Windows Xp more better, or as said at least just for fun. Good luck n Cya!...Peace! :)

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ADDED ONES:

Additional MCE and Tablet PC Stuffs for Xp :

It reminds me about MSFN/Rafael "Xp Ultimate" project several years ago :P ...although it's been "officially" removed on their sites, but you can still find and download some torrents of it though...). However you can still create your own "Xp Ultimate yourself", more customizable by converting Xp Pro/Home to either or both Xp MCE 2005 and Xp Tablet PC 2005 (OSes). Since they are supersets of Xp Pro with add ons (still based on same code base), hopefully there's no compatibility issue (exception maybe some OEM or unsigned drivers and settings though i.e Tablet PC 2005 basic driver is not compatible with my Toshiba Notebook OEM Battery driver, btw based on my own experience) and don't worry, there's no Xp Pro/Home feature removed.

Here is the simple way without need to reinstall/reformat the OS (you may need some tools that can be downloaded/googled below). Anyway Good luck:

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- Convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE 2005 to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling the OS:

If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!).

Useful i.e you have Tablet PC with Vista installed but still want to: dual boot it with Xp but you only have original Xp Pro. Just convert it to Xp Tablet PC for free.

1) Install:

-Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0

-Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3.

-Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705"

-Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1.

2) Navigate : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA and create a key named TabletPC now add a string value named "Installed" and set as 1

Or directly double click "TabletPC.reg" to merge it into registry->Optional though to finally convert the OS to Xp Tablet PC 2005 as you can see the System Properties changed.

But finally the system will still be Tablet PC 2005 OS after some MS updates and boots though.

Install Tablet PC 2005 U can replace below commands for MCE later or add both MCE+TPC with these commands

Get tabletpc.inf (included) .copy to C:\windows\inf\ ; then Run following commands to install Tablet PC components:

Open Command Prompt (Run -> Type "CMD" without Quotes) or directly double click"TABLETPC.cmd" to run the Tablet PC commands (included).

rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection TPG 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection System 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection OOBE 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection Notebook 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection StickyNotes 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllShortcuts 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection SRInstall 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllReg 128 tabletpc.inf

C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705\Copy2Gac.exe /i /a /p:"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Ink\1.7\"

Note: After executing command, it will open new dialog window and ask you to navigate/browse to where you placed TabletPC.cab. Follow and do it.

To make Tablet PC Input Panel etc working/updated, just download and reinstall SP2/SP3 on Xp. Done.

- Download Xp to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS transformation package (no need to reinstall the OS), guide included:

Name : Convert_Xp_to_Xp_Tablet_PC_2005.zip

Size : 71 Mb

http://www.4shared.com/file/105884214/df15e439/Convert_Xp_to_Xp_Tablet_PC_2005.html

After that, please download and/or reinstall SP2 or SP3 for Xp (SP3 is recommended since it's the last one) (i.e to fix/update Tablet PC Input Panel version etc) or using Windows Update.

Xp SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Xp SP3: http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

The process is not reversible/uninstallable though...

Download Vista / Windows 7 Icons for TIP, Journal, Sticky Notes, Inkball (XP Tablet PC Applications):

http://www.4shared.com/file/131121973/3bdfa356/Vista_7_Icons_for_TIP_Journal_Inkball_Sticky_Notes.html

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- Convert Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC to Xp MCE 2005 without reinstalling the OS:

If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp MCE 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!)

Some files already included in the package (mediactr.cab, inf so on). You can download my package below

(1.)Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0

Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3.

Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705" (Optional)

Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1.

Install WMP 10 or 11 and Supported MCE DVD Decoder such as ones from NVIDIA, Sonic, or WinDVD.

(2.)modify MCE registry

Open regedit.exe, goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA,

create key named “MediaCenter”. Create DWORD Value named “Installed” in key and valued “1”.

“Installed” value in “MediaCenter” of XP (VLK Ver) OS must be String Value but DWORD value. And “Installed” value in “MediaCenter” key in all server 2003 OS must be string values. Because there are no WinXP MCE VLK and Win 2003 MCE versions. You can’t login if these values are DWORD!

If there is “Installed” valued “0” in “MediaCenter” in your Windows XP, you can not modify it in current OS.

You must use “load HIVE” function in other OS like this: Click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

From the File menu, choose Load Hive,

Navigate to the registry location on your OS such as c:\windows\system32\config\system,name it “temp”.

after you modified the value to “1”,click temp,choose “unload HIVE” to save it.

You can also use Bart PE bootable disc or my fave: ERD Commander 2005 CD (google them)

(3.)install Media Center

Get medctroc.inf, plusoc.inf, sonic.inf (all included) .copy them to C:\windows\inf\ ; then Run following commands to install Media Center

Open Command Prompt (Run -> Type "CMD" without Quotes) or directly double click"MCE.cmd" to run the MCE commands (included).

Install Media Center (Need MEDIACTR.CAB):

rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection Freestyle 128 medctroc.inf

Install Windows Digital Media Enhancement (Need plus.cab):

rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusGold 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusSpac 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusDavn 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusNatr 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusMpix 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusDancer 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusParty 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusAudio 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusCDLM 128 plusoc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection PlusTheme 128 plusoc.inf

Install Sonic DVD and CD Burning (Need sonic.cab):

rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection SonicDVDandCDBurning 128 sonic.inf

Note: After executing command, it will open new dialog window and ask you to navigate/browse to where you placed mediactr.cab, sonic.cab, and plus.cab. Follow and do it.

4) update your MCE 2005 to UR2 (Update Rollup 2). Download it from Microsoft Download Center for free (also with other higher MCE updates if available).

NOTE:

1.Please open full Video and Audio acceleration in Windows Server 2003

Create a folder named "ehome" if it doesnt exist on Server 2003. Copy "CUSTSAT.dll" to it.

2.this way also can be applied to Windows XP/2003 x64 Edition, Both “Installed” must be string values

3.if you have MCE remote control,MCE remote keyboard U can use Drives for XP in Windows Server 2003.

4.Can not install MCE upgrades in Windows Server 2003 because the OS is not WinXP,and there're some other problems by this cause.

5.Can not install Update Rollup 2 for MCE2005 when "Installed" is string value.so when you use XP VOL, you can expand "WindowsXPMediaCenter2005-KB900325-XXX.exe",and install upgrades listed in "paths.ini" manual.

Thanks to neo.JoeJoe

- Download Xp to Xp MCE 2005 OS transformation package (no need to reinstall the OS), guide included:

Name : Convert_Xp_to_Xp_MCE_2005.zip

Size : 165 Mb

http://depositfiles.com/en/files/e36w3x9ja

After you have converted Xp to Xp MCE 2005, then please download and install:

- Download Update Rollup 2 for MCE 2005 KB900325 :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en

- Download April 2006 Update Rollup KB914548 : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en

- Download Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005:

File Name: Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005.zip

Size: 9,73 Mb

http://www.4shared.com/file/83004700/39da028f/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005.html

Updated MCE version + skin:

- Download update Rollup October 2006 KB925766 : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925766

and some other latest updates. Note: Again They are not included in SP3 for Xp, you have to download and install them all manually.

- Download Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005 (Build 5.1.2715.3011):

File Name: Vista Skin For Xp MCE 2005 (Build 5.1.2715.3011).zip

Size: 9,73 Mb

http://www.4shared.com/file/88509509/e32273d1/Vista_Skin_For_Xp_MCE_2005__Build_5127153011_.html

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SPECIAL VISTA PACK FOR XP TABLET PC 2005 APPLICATIONS:

This special pack is to change some Xp Tablet PC 2005 Applications (Tablet PC Input Panel/TIP, Journal, Inkball, Sticky Notes) look like the ones in Vista Ultimate/Premium/Enterprise (or even maybe on Windows 7) "little" xD. Working on original Windows Xp Tablet PC 2005 and the "converted versions" of it (e.g Xp Pro/Home which have been "converted" yet to Tablet PC 2005 OS) all. Btw you can also get "vistaized" Inkball game and Sticky Notes working fine "portably" on Xp Pro/Non tablet PC only by installing Windows Journal Viewer and .Net framework 1.1. If you don't have Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS but still want some of its components on Xp Pro/Home by default (just like Windows Vista/Seven) Google it or you can read my threads (Wincert and WinMatrix) about how to easily convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE to Tablet PC 2005 or have some components of it etc: http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5023 and you can also do the same with MCE 2005 on Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC (Windows Media Center): http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5602

Yeah, the versions of above Tablet PC applications in Vista only have little different GUIs, especially icon (and toolbar on Journal). So you can change/replace them for having the same icons with Vista's ones. This pack even will add some additional components which are some Vista-like Tablet PC control panel applets (Vista Tablet PC and Pen applets) on Xp control panel, yeah just really like Vista xD (as well as my Tablet PC Input Panel Installer for Xp Pro, Home, MCE etc on Wincert and WinMatrix forums). Completely with guide (included) for more info...:

- Download Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC 2005 Applications:

Name: Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC Applications.zip

Size: only 2,38 Mb

MD5 check: 1ee15a35a8397b36ded9ba6c0a420f0e

http://www.4shared.com/file/100354314/1eb8...plications.html

- Microsoft TouchPack for Windows 7 OEM (Tablet PC) and Multitouch Features:

While there's TouchPack for Windows 7 (Tablet PC), actually XP Tablet PC users can still get Touchpack for XP (with different apps and games though). Just download here for free (MUI and English):

http://www.4shared.com/file/110117421/26e78ca9/Microsoft_TouchPack_UMPC_Xp.html and http://www.4shared.com/file/106202010/5e94d9a8/Microsoft_Touchpack_UMPC_Xp__English_.html (only for Xp Tablet PC 2005). Note: Non tablet PC XP users may also get some features of it: http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/21199-tablet-pc-input-panel-for-xp-pro-home-mce-and-original-windows-7-mat/ and http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/21358-official-microsoft-wmp-brilliant-black-skin/ also http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/19910-xp-tablet-pc-powertoys-ported-to-normal-xp-pro-home-mce/ (: Tablet PC features on XP Pro/Home). Moreover Xp and Vista Tablet PC users can still get Multitouch drivers for their device from some OEM manufacturer (like Dell, just google e.g Here) while the feature is already built in Windows 7.

Again good luck and long live Xp! Cya :thumbsup_anim: (need vacation now hehe)

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Recommendation: Again, if you only want to get working MCE and/or Tablet PC applications on your Xp Pro/Home/MCE (for tablet apps)/Tablet PC (for MCE app)/Server 2003 especially for "Windows customization and standard usability purposes" e.g make it like Vista etc, then it might be enough to install them using my instant Windows Media Center and Tablet PC installers etc. But if you really want to build a real Media Center PC or install it on real Tablet PC with all equipments, then it might be better (recommended) to get original Xp MCE 2005 or Tablet PC 2005 (legal or...lol) or at least you can also convert your current Xp/2003 OSes to Xp MCE 2005 and/or Tablet PC 2005 (or even both) using above ways as recommended. Especially since they might have been intentionally designed and optimized for the purpose by MS (e.g some settings, basic drivers, etc). Please consider about the advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons, before doing the job. You can still use the same skin/GUI on them using e.g My Vista Skin for Xp MCE 2005 or Vista Pack for Xp Tablet PC 2005 applications to make the apps like the ones in Vista / Windows 7, get them here or from my other related threads. Anyway good luck and long live Xp.

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woow nice windows 7 customization also the tablet pc stuff and also the MICROSOFT EQUATION WRITER it looks like Math input panel from windows 7 m3 good job :worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy: bro (RECOMMENDED)

and also bro how about adding this windows 7 6956 wallpaper and also icons (tuneup icon packager coming soon)

wallpaper http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Wind...-pics-106034849

icons http://jeremyddual.deviantart.com/art/Wind...icons-106040043

dont know if this will fit XD

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thanks :) bro

also the windows live photo gallery 2009 edition is look like windows 7 wmp 12

also also !!!!!!!!!!!

fediafedia has a new deviation and its wmp 12 skin for wmp 11 for xp and vista

http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Win7-...or-XP-106429599

Credits to bogo-d http://bogo-d.deviantart.com/ and fediafedia http://fediafedia.deviantart.com

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thanks :) bro

also the windows live photo gallery 2009 edition is look like windows 7 wmp 12

also also !!!!!!!!!!!

fediafedia has a new deviation and its wmp 12 skin for wmp 11 for xp and vista

http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Win7-...or-XP-106429599

Credits to bogo-d http://bogo-d.deviantart.com/ and fediafedia http://fediafedia.deviantart.com

Great skins i will add them here too with credits to the authors and especially you lol thx alot Bro :thumbsup_anim:

Btw, has the live photogallery 2009 already been final version? I recently checked it and found the fact that they all are still beta

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Great skins i will add them here too with credits to the authors and especially you lol thx alot Bro :thumbsup_anim:

Btw, has the live photogallery 2009 already been final version? I recently checked it and found the fact that they all are still beta

yes they are in beta but i download and install it :) and it looks win 7 app

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:D Lol can't also wait for Windows Live final version. :) Btw any chance for Live Movie Maker (Final/Beta) to work in Xp as well? I hope i or somebody will port it later (i havent tried it though coz i'm lazy since it's beta with time limitation after afew months, only installed it in my Vista and yes it doesnt f**ing run in Xp). Anyhow (customized) Xp Movie Maker is still good for me...
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:help: Sorry everybody, excuse me...

Updated: Microsoft Experienced Pack for Windows Vista Ported to Xp (Above) -> V2:

- For All Users (Installed by administration rights)

- Fixed Ink Crosswords (+Added More Offline Games Options) and Flashcards (COM Registration)

- Fixed Registry Settings and environment variables

- Etc

- MD5 Checksum (DF6F942F3D8D27532145CD6F5660FBC7) coz the code changed lol

If you already have downloaded and installed it before, you can just redownload and reinstall. Done.

That's all. Sorry n' Thx, Cya - Amirz

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ADDED ONES: ... :D

Additional MCE and Tablet PC Stuffs for Xp :

It reminds me about MSFN/Rafael "Xp Ultimate" project several years ago :P ...although it's been "officially" removed on their sites, but you can still find and download some torrents of it though...). However you can still create your own "Xp Ultimate yourself", more customizable by converting Xp Pro/Home to either or both Xp MCE 2005 and Xp Tablet PC 2005 (OSes). Since they are supersets of Xp Pro with add ons (still based on same code base), hopefully there's no compatibility issue (exception maybe some OEM or unsigned drivers and settings though i.e Tablet PC 2005 basic driver is not compatible with my Toshiba Notebook OEM Battery driver, btw based on my own experience) and don't worry, there's no Xp Pro/Home feature removed.

Here is the simple way without need to reinstall/reformat the OS (you may need some tools that can be downloaded/googled below). Anyway Good luck:

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- Convert Xp Pro/Home/MCE 2005 to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling the OS:

If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!).

Useful i.e you have Tablet PC with Vista installed but still want to: dual boot it with Xp but you only have original Xp Pro. Just convert it to Xp Tablet PC for free.

1) Install:

-Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0

-Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3.

-Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705"

-Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1.

2) Navigate : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA and create a key named TabletPC now add a string value named "Installed" and set as 1

Or directly double click "TabletPC.reg" to merge it into registry->Optional though to finally convert the OS to Xp Tablet PC 2005 as you can see the System Properties changed.

But finally the system will still be Tablet PC 2005 OS after some MS updates and boots though.

Install Tablet PC 2005 U can replace below commands for MCE later or add both MCE+TPC with these commands

Get tabletpc.inf (included) .copy to C:\windows\inf\ ; then Run following commands to install Tablet PC components:

Open Command Prompt (Run -> Type "CMD" without Quotes) or directly double click"TABLETPC.cmd" to run the Tablet PC commands (included).

rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection TPG 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection System 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection OOBE 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection Notebook 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection StickyNotes 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllShortcuts 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection SRInstall 128 tabletpc.inf
rundll32 setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection AllReg 128 tabletpc.inf

C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705\Copy2Gac.exe /i /a /p:"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Ink\1.7\"

Note: After executing command, it will open new dialog window and ask you to navigate/browse to where you placed TabletPC.cab. Follow and do it.

To make Tablet PC Input Panel etc working/updated, just download and reinstall SP2/SP3 on Xp. Done.

- Download Xp to Xp Tablet PC 2005 OS transformation package (no need to reinstall the OS), guide included:

Name : Convert_Xp_to_Xp_Tablet_PC_2005.zip

Size : 71 Mb

MD5 :24fa6c9fb208ba60c81eb8f30fff6f43

http://www.hr-host.com/wincert/Amirz/Conve...let_PC_2005.zip

After that, please download and/or reinstall SP2 or SP3 for Xp (SP3 is recommended since it's the last one) (i.e to fix/update Tablet PC Input Panel version etc) or using Windows Update.

Xp SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Xp SP3: http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

The process is not reversible/uninstallable though...

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- Convert Xp Pro/Home/Tablet PC to Xp MCE 2005 without reinstalling the OS:

If you really want to convert Xp to real Xp MCE 2005 OS without reinstalling/reformatting the OS (it will be recognized as original MCE 2005 by MS and updated!)

Some files already included in the package (mediactr.cab, inf so on). You can download my package below

(1.)Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0

Install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0.3705 and It's SP3.

Copy "Copy2Gac.exe" to "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.0.3705" (Optional)

Install Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 and its SP1.

Install WMP 10 or 11 and Supported MCE DVD Decoder such as ones from NVIDIA, Sonic, or WinDVD.

(2.)modify MCE registry

Open regedit.exe, goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA,

create key named

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