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General Information

This release is based on the all-new AutoPatcher 5.0. Although it was made with Windows XP SP2 English in mind, it will load on any (English) Windows version, showing only the items which match the running environment. There are also special releases for Greek, Dutch and Portuguese (Thanks gandolas!) Windows.

What's included

Windows XP SP2 - Critical Updates
        KB834707: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer
        KB873339: Vulnerability in HyperTerminal could allow code execution
        KB873374: Microsoft GDI+ Detection Tool
        KB885626: Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of Windows XP SP2
        KB885835: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel and LSASS could allow elevation of privilege
        KB885836: A vulnerability in WordPad could allow code execution
        KB886185: Windows Firewall "My Network (subnet) only" scoping
        KB890175: Vulnerability in HTML Help could allow code execution
        KB890830: Malicious Software Removal Tool - updated in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB867282: Cumulative Security Update for IE for XP Service Pack 2 - added in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB873333: Security Update for Windows XP - added in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB885250: Security Update for Windows XP - added in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB886903: Security Update for .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 - added in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB888113: Security Update for Windows XP - added in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB888302: Security Update for Windows XP - added in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB890047: Security Update for Windows XP - added in February 2005 Upgrade
        KB891781: Security Update for Windows XP - added in February 2005 Upgrade

Windows XP SP2 - Recommended updates
        KB831240: Update for HighMAT support in the Windows XP CD Writing Wizard
        KB884020: Loopback IP address range problem
        KB885222: Performance of 1394 devices may decrease after you install Windows XP SP2
        KB886677: Corrupt DBCS characters in Internet Explorer on Windows XP
        KB887742: Stop error "Stop 0x05" in Windows XP SP2 or Windows Server 2003
        KB887797: Cumulative Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP
        KB888240: Add-ons not listed in Internet Explorer on Windows XP SP2
        KB890831: Input Method Editor disabled when using MSN Messenger in Windows XP SP2

Addons
        Adaptec ASPI
        Bootvis 1.3.37
        Official PowerToys
        Copy Profile Tool
        DirectX Control Panel
        Google Toolbar
        ieSpellcheck
        Messenger Plus! 3.25
        PowerMenu 1.5.1
        Startup Control Panel 2.8
        New XP Style Wallpapers (only in Full)
        New XP Screensavers (only in Full)
        .NET Framework 1.1 (+SP1) (only in Full)
        Windows Media Player 10 (only in Full)
        Windows Journal Viewer 1.5 (only in Full)
        MSN Messenger 6.2.0205 (in February 2005 Upgrade)
        Windows Messenger 5.1 (only in Full)
        Macromedia Shockwave Player (only in Full)
        Windows Media Connect (only in Full)
        Sun Java 1.4.2_06 (only in Full)

And of course a lot of registry tweaks which improve appearance, functionality and security!


Things missing

a. Hacked files
Since I had to work on this release by myself, I decided [b]not[/b] to include any hacked files. This means you will not find any uxtheme or tcpip fix. Of course, modules can be done for those later.

b. Registry undos
The Registry Undo tool will not function. We will need to rearrange the registry undo files. If you need to undo a registry tweak, you may ask for the specific file in the forum.

Torrents

BitTorrent is a P2P system that makes transfering large files (or groups of files) amongst a large group of people easy, fast and efficient. The BitTorrent network is impressive mostly for the speed and reliability with which you get files that have been recently released. As long as a .torrent file has enough people sharing then you can be assured that it will start quickly and maintain a good download speed.

Always remember to leave your BitTorrent client open to help distribute the files!

1. Torrents provided by aj-designs.com: Full & Lite

Direct Links

You may download AutoPatcher XP January 2005 from any of the following mirrors:

1. Mirror provided by Frank: Full, Lite, February Upgrade, Greek, Dutch, Portuguese

2. Mirror provided by wintech2003: Full, Lite, February Upgrade, Greek, Dutch

3. Mirror provided by M2Ys4U: Full, Lite & February Upgrade

4. Mirror provided by LittlBUGer: Full, Lite & February Upgrade

5. Mirror provided by mlazovjp: Full, Lite & February Upgrade

6. Mirror provided by iSix: Full, Lite & February Upgrade

7. Mirror provided by calidude: Full, Lite, February Upgrade

8. Mirror provided by cpugeniusmv: Full & Lite

9. Mirror provided by PlanetMirror: Full & Lite

10. Mirror provided by SilentKnight: Full & Lite

11. Mirror provided by Mace68: Full & Lite

12. Mirror provided by Nexose Networks: Full & Lite

13. Mirror provided by Draganta: Full

14. Mirror provided by AusGamer: Lite

15. Mirror provided by Homer: Lite

16. Mirror provided by SHUR: February Upgrade

Thanks To

I would like to thank those who continue to help with hosting and distribution, along with: skyypunk, calidude, eXplosive, iverson0881, SteelTrepid, Storm, DigitalScar.

Sizes & Hashes

Full File Size: 120 MB (125.940.334 bytes)

Full MD5 Hash: 9584E9F479963D9B75411169FC356453

Lite File Size: 30.7 MB (32.222.096 bytes)

Lite MD5 Hash: BC6C4B8EEA9A5C24AC1B148AA9CC3D3F

February 2005 Upgrade File Size: 19.5 MB (20.448.165 bytes)

February 2005 Upgrade MD5 Hash: 53EF0DF577F0DDC1EEEA11FC21830F1B

Enjoy!

Kind regards,

Antonis Kaladis

AutoPatcher/AutoStreamer Project Manager & Lead Developer

http://www.autopatcher.com

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Sorry, I can't.

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IMO, you should have mod privs over this sub-forum... (but only this one) because you're the project manager, and it's a bit of a PITA from what I see that you have to wait for some1 else to edit/sticky/remove posts/threads that contain important info etc....

Maybe we should PM someone higher up about this...

Edited by M2Ys4U

Legend

Bold is for root items (color depends, see bellow)

Black is for official items which are not installed (or some child item is not installed)

Blue is for official items which are already installed

Green is for official items with all child items installed (blue or green)

Red is for unofficial items (whether they are installed or not). A suffix is also added.

Legend

Bold is for root items (color depends, see bellow)

Black is for official items which are not installed (or some child item is not installed)

Blue is for official items which are already installed

Green is for official items with all child items installed (blue or green)

Red is for unofficial items (whether they are installed or not). A suffix is also added.

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Thanks for the quick response

so after we have run the AP5 executable, it installs itself into the program files folder, are we then able to burn to disk the ap folder that is in program files, and will it work from a cd, like APXP 4.x?

or does this version have to run from the local hdd?

A couple of comments/questions.

When installing, is there supposed to be an icon to the AutoPatcher program placed on the desktop/start menu?

Also, when I run AutoPatcher, I am prompted to located 'CDBurnerXP Pro 3.msi'. I don't know if this is because I have CDBurner Pro installed (which I do) or because a removed module isn't quite setup right.

This is a great program. A sincere thank you to Raptor and everybody who has been involved in development.

Respectfully,

Jacob

A couple of comments/questions.

When installing, is there supposed to be an icon to the AutoPatcher program placed on the desktop/start menu?

Also, when I run AutoPatcher, I am prompted to located 'CDBurnerXP Pro 3.msi'.  I don't know if this is because I have CDBurner Pro installed (which I do) or because a removed module isn't quite setup right.

This is a great program.  A sincere thank you to Raptor and everybody who has been involved in development.

Respectfully,

Jacob

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AutoPatcher will not clutter your desktop or start menu. Some people only want to extract and burn so I respect that.

CDBurnerXP is probably using some old file which gets updated by AutoPatcher (or one of its modules itself).

so after we have run the AP5 executable, it installs itself into the program files folder, are we then able to burn to disk the ap folder that is in program files, and will it work from a cd, like APXP 4.x?

or does this version have to run from the local hdd?

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You can brun a CD.

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