Windows XP SP3 Features and Requirements Windows XP SP3 is a rollup of hotfixes and updates Microsoft has released since the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Windows XP SP2. There are no other features or fixes included in this service pack.
This OPK contains documentation for Windows XP SP2 which applies to Windows XP SP3.
Benchmarking on Windows XP Home Edition and Professional .pdf 127 KB | .xps 300 KB This white paper addresses some of the dynamic tuning capabilities of Windows XP, and outlines steps you should take in order to get consistent benchmark results. It provides information on how to avoid System Restore checkpoint activity during benchmark runs.
Building Custom Windows Welcome Pages in Microsoft Windows XP .pdf 388 KB | .xps 789 KB Windows Welcome is a series of HTML-based pages that make up the user's first experience of the Microsoft Windows operating system on a new computer. System builders can customize pages for Windows Welcome. This document shows you how to create custom hardware, mouse, and Input Method Editor (IME) tutorials. In addition, it offers a detailed description of how to create an Internet service provider (ISP) signup offer that can be incorporated into your customized version of Windows Welcome.
Fast System Startup for PCs Running Windows XP .pdf 544 KB | .xps 564 KB Customer research shows that one of the most frequently requested features that users want from their PCs is fast system startup, whether from cold boot or when resuming from standby or hibernation. This article provides guidelines for system manufacturers to improve boot and resume times for new PCs.
Using the Mass Storage Device Installation Tool (MSDInst.exe) .pdf 38 KB | .xps 220 KB This white paper describes how to use the mass storage device installation tool (MSDInst.exe) to add mass storage device drivers to an offline image without rebooting the image or rebuilding the operating system. MSDInst.exe can be used on images created for:
Partial Address Decoding and I/O Space in Windows Operating Systems .pdf 73 KB | .xps 253 KB When a hardware device decodes only part of an address, the operating system must set aside all addresses that could potentially be claimed by that device. This paper describes how partial address decoding affects the allocation of I/O space to devices on Windows operating systems and recommends ways to prevent problems associated with partial address decoding.
Web Publishing and Online Print Ordering Wizards .pdf 326 KB | .xps 539 KB Are you interested in offering additional service options to your customers who use the Microsoft Windows XP operating system? This white paper describes the Web Publishing and Online Print Ordering wizards in Windows XP and shows you how to build Web sites that offer Web publishing and print ordering services accessed from the wizards.
OEM Preinstallation Kits are available for many Microsoft technologies, including:
For additional information, see Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Kits.
