xpize History

XPize 4.7

FileChangeDescription
shell32.dllBitmap 290 Added 
sysdm.cplIcon 3 Modified 
hotplug.dllIcon 101 Modified 
setupapi.dllIcon 25 Modified 
mailcfg.dllIcon 129 Modified 

XPize 4.6

FileChangeDescription
themeui.dllBitmap 126 Modified 
timedate.cplBitmap 50 Modified 
batmeter.dllBitmap 301 Modified 

XPize 4.6 Release Candidate (RC)

FileChangeDescription
msonsext.dllIcon 5 Added 
ieframe.dllAVI 544 Added 
 Icon 36882 Added 
 Icon 36883 Added 
 Icon 36884 Added 
 Icon 38913 Added 
 Bitmap 112 Added 
 Bitmap 289 Fixed 
 Bitmap 699 Fixed 
 Bitmap 4096 Added 
 Bitmap 8416 Added 
 Bitmap 8417 Added 
 Bitmap 8418 Added 
 Bitmap 8422 Added 
shell32.dllBitmap 230 Added 
shell32.dllBitmap 231 Added 

XPize 4.6 Beta 2

XPize 4.6 Beta 1

XPize 4.5.1

FileChangeDescription
msgina.dllUpdated bitmap 101 
 Updated bitmap 103 
 Updated bitmap 107 
 Updated bitmap 128 
 Updated bitmap 129 
 Updated bitmap 130 
 Updated bitmap 131 
 Updated bitmap 132 
 Updated bitmap 133 
 Updated bitmap 134 
 Updated bitmap 135 
 Updated bitmap 136 
 Updated bitmap 137 
 Updated bitmap 138 
 Updated bitmap 141 
 Updated bitmap 147 
winbrand.dllUpdated bitmap 1000 
 Updated bitmap 1001 
 Updated bitmap 1004 
 Updated bitmap 1005 
 Updated bitmap 1010 
 Updated bitmap 1011 
 Updated bitmap 1101 
 Updated bitmap 1103 
 Updated bitmap 1302 
themeui.dllUpdated bitmap 126 
batmeter.dllOptimised bitmap 301 

XPize 4.4

XPize 4.3 "MCE"

XPize 4.2 MCE

FileChangeDescription
shell32.dllIcon 13 Added 
 Bitmap 135 Added 
 Bitmap 136 Added 
shdocvw.dllBitmap 534 Added 
 Bitmap 535 13 Added 
fxssend.exeIcon 256 Added 
setupapi.dllIcon 28 Added 
mspaint.exeBitmap 859 Fixed 
Non-MS FileChangeDescription
shell32.dllIcon 13 Added 
 Bitmap 135 Added 
 Bitmap 136 Added 
shdocvw.dllBitmap 534 Added 
 Bitmap 535 13 Added 
fxssend.exeIcon 256 Added 
setupapi.dllIcon 28 Added 
mspaint.exeBitmap 859 Fixed 

XPize 4.2 "MCE"

FileChangeDescription
firefox.exeIcon 0 Improved 
firefox.exeIcon 32512 Improved 

Extras:
XPize Settings:
  • Updated to version 2.0.0.0
  • Compiled with .NET Framework 2.0
  • Option for customizing Desktop Icon's background color
  • Misc changes and fixes

    XPize Reloader:

  • When ran silently on Startup, user is alerted with a notification balloon (or message box if balloons are disabled)
  • Remembers last selected tasks
  • GUI simplified
  • Instant refresh of shell icons
  • No longer prompts user to restart

    Force Reload:

  • New application to force the repatching of any file (interesting for those who want to add their own resources)

    Create XPized Windows ISO:

  • Improved presentation during ISO creation process
  • Added mmc.exe 5.2.3790.2565 compatibility
  • Removed msgina.dll

    Switches:

  • /novs skips Royale installation
  • /noskins skips XPize Software Skins installation
  • /lite installs XPize using the Lite installation type (Restore Point disabled by default)
  • /express installs XPize using the Express installation type (Restore Point disabled by default)

    Installer:

  • Checkings are made if Normal Install selected and not when initializing
  • Checks whether system requires restart or not
  • Optimized to avoid unnecessary reboots

    Uninstaller:

  • No need of Remove XPize Source.exe
  • Uninstaller created before installing files
  • When uninstalling a file, the resources, backup and log files are removed so no unnecessary space is taken
  • Optimized to avoid unnecessary reboots

    Other:

  • Added 128x128 icon support to XPize Settings in Control Panel
  • Updated UXTheme Patcher to version 1.3
    - Removed XPize Menu

    XPize 4.2 MCE BETA 2

    Files:

  • Added wscui.cpl (Security Center 128x128 support)
  • msgina.dll moved to Extras as "Shutdown & Logoff Screen"

    Resources:

  • Modified icon 161 in shell32.dll

    Extras:

  • Royale install skipped if MCE detected
  • QuickTime custom icons skipped if QuickTime not installed
  • Improved most of the custom icons
  • New Screen Saver (simpler but smaller and no flickering)

    XPize Reloader:

  • Keeps track of the custom icons
  • Individual selection of visual style, cursor, wallpaper and custom icons

    Switches:

  • /nomsgina (skips installation of "Shutdown & Logoff Screen")

    XPize Menu:

  • An All in One application with related XPize info, web links and common tasks

    Installer:

  • Option to add XPize Settings to the Control Panel
  • Option to add XPize OEM branding information
  • Removed unnecessary step in installation of files (it should run faster now)

    Uninstaller:

  • The restoration of the visual style also applies to Classic Style
  • If visual style before XPize is missing, restoration skipped
  • Cleans obsolete XPize related registry keys

    XPize 4.2 MCE BETA 1

    Resources:

  • Improved 16x16 icon size of icon 101 in regedit.exe
  • Modified icon 161 in shell32.dll

    Extras:

  • Fixed Royale listed in Display Properties
  • New method for Boot Screen installation
  • New method for applying wallpaper
  • Logon installation optimized
  • Custom icons installation optimized
  • Added Fedora Inverse cursor scheme

    XPize Reloader:

  • Keeps track of the default XPize visual style, cursor scheme and wallpaper settings (optional)

    i386 Patching:

  • Renamed to "Create a XPized Windows ISO" (Patches a given Windows installation source and creates an ISO)

    Switches:

  • Internal improvements (easier to manage)
  • /dest and /mode=normal switches no longer available

    Installer:

  • No need to uninstall previous versions
  • Installation types (Full, Lite and Express)
  • New Maintenance Mode page when XPize is already installed
  • New Extra Options page (Reloader on Startup, MS Dlg pointer to Tahoma and backup desktop settings)
  • New method for Restore Point creation
  • Checks if user is on 64-bit version of Windows
  • Improved cleaning after install

    Uninstaller:

  • Restores the exact visual style used before installing XPize (if selected so in the installer)
  • Restores the exact wallpaper used before installing XPize (if selected so in the installer)
  • Restores the exact cursor scheme used before installing XPize (if selected so in the installer)
  • Uninstallation optimized (only uninstalls what needed although everything selected for removal)
  • Improved cleaning after uninstall

    XPize 4.1 MCE

    Files:

  • Removed batmeter.dll


    Resources:

  • Modified icon 161 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 182 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 184 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 185 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 186 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 187 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 16710 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 16715 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 16717 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 16718 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 16721 in shell32.dll

    Miscellaneous / 3rd Party Files:

  • Modified icon 345 in mspub.exe (128x128 icon size support)
  • Removed icon 182 in wcesmgr.exe
  • Removed icon 183 in wcesmgr.exe

    Extras:

  • Universal Logon Screen
  • Royale installed as a separate VS (no Luna + Royale)

    XPize Settings:

  • Updated to version 1.3.8.0
  • Main window resizable

    XPize Reloader:

  • Option to run silently on Startup (repatches hotfixed files without user interaction)

    i386 Patching:

  • Fixed batt.dll
  • Fixed irprops.cpl
  • Fixed telephon.cpl
  • Fixed liccpa.cpl

    Switches:

  • Added /nomsxml3.dll (skips msxml3.dll on install)
  • Added /noquartz.dll (skips quartz.dll on install)
  • Added /noreloader (skips option to run XPize Reloader silently on Startup)

    Installer:

  • Checks if XPize is already installed
  • Checks if .NET Framework is installed
  • Checks if System Restore Service is running
  • Checks if user has 32-bit color depth

    Uninstaller:

  • The RestoreXPize.txt temp file is deleted
  • FontSubstitutes reg value is set to default

    Other:

  • Updated Uxtheme Patcher
  • Some cleaning and optimizations
  • Some GUI improvements

    XPize 4.0 MCE

    Files:

  • Added liccpa.cpl
  • Added telephon.cpl

    Resources:
  • Modified bitmap 301 in batmeter.dll
  • Modified icon 1 in msiexec.exe

    - Fixed Network Setup Wizard 128x128 icon size support

  • Fixed Offline Web Pages 128x128 icon size support

    Miscellaneous / 3rd Party Files:

  • Added jpicpl32.cpl Java (128x128 icon size support)
  • Added S32lucp1.cpl Symantec LiveUpdate (128x128 icon size support)
  • Added QuickTime.cpl (128x128 icon size support)

    Extras:
  • Fixed installation of VS
  • Updated Logon Screen

    XPize Settings:
  • Updated to version 1.3.7.0
  • Fixed exception error when starting up

    Installer:

  • Fixed /nowall switch

    XPize 4.0 MCE RC: Files:
  • Added dxmasf.dll
  • Fixed xpsp2res.dll
  • Removed netcfgx.dll

    Resources:
  • Modified icon 103 in shdocvw.dll
  • Modified bitmap 301 in batmeter.dll
  • Modified icon 203 in quartz.dll
  • Fixed .bat and .cmd 128x128 icon support

    Miscellaneous / 3rd Party Files:
  • Added firefox.exe (128x128 icon size support)

    Extras:
  • Added Boot Screen
  • Added Luna + Royale VS
  • Updated TaskSwitchXP© to version 2.0.8
  • Removed Royale IIU VS
  • Removed Royale Lite VS
  • Removed Royale VS

    Custom Icons:
  • Added custom PHP icon
  • Added Quicktime icons
  • Added Real Player icons

    XPize Settings:
  • Updated to version 1.3.5.0
  • Changes can be saved / restored (permanent settings)
  • Some new options and improvements

    Installer:
  • Unified normal XPize and uAE versions into one package
  • Added advanced switches (eg: /norestore /nouxtheme /noboot /nologon)
  • Fixed wrong deletion of files when C:\WINDOWS but X:\Program Files
  • Large portions of code rewritten and cleaned (faster, cleaner and safer)
  • Various GUI changes / improvements
  • XPize Updater renamed to XPize Reloader
  • Added UPX compression (saves space on installer)

    Uninstaller:
  • Works cleaner

    I386 Patching:
  • Added OOBE images
    XPize 4.0 MCE BETA 2:

    Files:

  • Added winbrand.dll
  • Added wiashext.dll

    - Added irprops.cpl

  • Added intl.cpl
  • Added joy.cpl
  • Added ncpa.cpl
  • Added nusrmgr.cpl

    - Removed winhlp32.exe

    - Fixed hmmapi.dlll

    Resources:

  • Added bitmap 64 in msoeres.dll

    - Fixed bitmap 50 in timedate.cpl

    - Modified bitmap 8416 in shdocvw.dll

  • Modified bitmap 8417 in shdocvw.dll
  • Modified bitmap 8418 in shdocvw.dll
  • Modified bitmap 8422 in shdocvw.dll

    - Modified icon 100 in quartz.dll

  • Modified icon 101 in quartz.dll
  • Modified icon 102 in quartz.dll
  • Modified icon 103 in quartz.dll
  • Modified icon 200 in quartz.dll
  • Modified icon 201 in quartz.dll
  • Modified icon 202 in quartz.dll
  • Modified icon 203 in quartz.dll
  • Modified icon 301 in quartz.dll

    - Removed icon 108 in netplwiz.dll

    Miscellaneous / 3rd Party Files:

  • Added icon 137 in adobe gamma.cpl
  • Added Widcomm bluetooth software

    Extras:
  • Added new logon screen

    XPize Settings:
  • Fixes in "Icons" tab (Big icons will be displayed in "icon view" only)
  • Added "Icon Title Warp" option
  • Added horizontal and vertical sliders for custom spacing
  • Added "Desktop" options (possibility to change desktop view to "list view" and to set icon's background to transparent)
  • Added notification area icon

    I386 Patching:

  • Fixed msimn.exe
  • Fixed msoeres.dll
  • Fixed oemig50.exe
  • Fixed wab.exe
  • Fixed wabimp.dll
  • Fixed wabmig.exe
  • Fixed wab32res.exe

    XPize 4.0 MCE BETA 1:

    Files:

  • Added cleanmgr.exe
  • Added ctfmon.exe
  • Added cmdl32.exe
  • Added cmstp.exe
  • Added conime.exe
  • Added eventvwr.exe
  • Added finder.exe
  • Added mobsync.exe
  • Added msdtc.exe
  • Added mstsc.exe
  • Added nslookup.exe
  • Added ntsd.exe
  • Added perfmon.exe
  • Added regedt32.exe
  • Added rstrui.exe
  • Added runonce.exe
  • Added telnet.exe
  • Added verifier.exe
  • Added msimn.exe
  • Added oemig50.exe
  • Added wab.exe
  • Added wabmig.exe

    - Added batmeter.dll

  • Added btneighborhood.dll
  • Added diskcopy.dll
  • Added dskquoui.dll
  • Added dsquery.dll
  • Added dsuiext.dll
  • Added certmgr.dll
  • Added cdfview.dll
  • Added ciadmin.dll
  • Added fontext.dll
  • Added hmmapi.dll
  • Added iernonce.dll
  • Added inetmgr.dll
  • Added inetres.dll
  • Added input.dll
  • Added irmon.dll
  • Added mapi32.dll
  • Added msonsext.dll
  • Added netcfgx.dll
  • Added ntlanui2.dll
  • Added odbcint.dll
  • Added oledb32.dll
  • Added quartz.dll
  • Added remotepg.dll
  • Added scrobj.dll
  • Added shimgvw.dll
  • Added shscrap.dll
  • Added srrstr.dll
  • Added sxs.dll
  • Added syncui.dll
  • Added msoeres.dll
  • Added wabimp.dll
  • Added wab32res.dll

    - Added mlcfg32.cpl

    - Fixed irclass.dll

    Resources:

  • Modified all wizard bitmaps with a new MCE style

    - Modified icon 22 in setupapi.dll

  • Modified icon 28 in setupapi.dll
  • Modified icon 2 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 174 in shell32.dll
  • Modified icon 101 in icmui.dll
  • Modified icon 100 in icmui.dll

    - Modified icon 1 in sysmon.ocx

    - Added icon 107 in netplwiz.dll

  • Added icon 108 in netplwiz.dll
  • Added icon 110 in netplwiz.dll
  • Added icon 112 in netplwiz.dll
  • Added icon 200 in netplwiz.dll
  • Added icon 9998 in gcdef.dll
  • Added icon 9999 in gcdef.dll

    - Added bitmap 158 in explorer.exe

  • Added bitmap 162 in explorer.exe
  • Added bitmap 163 in explorer.exe
  • Added bitmap 164 in explorer.exe
  • Added bitmap 165 in explorer.exe
  • Added bitmap 166 in explorer.exe
  • Added bitmap 167 in explorer.exe

    - Added bitmap 126 in themeui.dll

  • Added bitmap 113 in dfrgres.dll
  • Added bitmap 114 in dfrgres.dll

    - Modified bitmap 1 in sysdm.cpl

    - Modified bitmap 2030 in mshtml.dll

  • Modified bitmap 2031 in mshtml.dll

    Miscellaneous / 3rd Party Files:

  • Added filemon.exe (Sysinternals)
  • Added regmon.exe (Sysinternals)
  • Added cefstore.dll (MS ActiveSync)
  • Added wcesmgr.exe (MS ActiveSync)
  • Added cmdow.exe (Ritchie Lawrence)
  • Added MS Office 2003

    Skins:

  • Added Royale IIU (by OldeCrow)
  • Added Luna Lite VS

    Extras:

  • New Wallpapers
  • Added TaskSwitchXP © Alexander Avdonin (Alt + Tab Replacement)
  • New Screensaver
  • New Logon

    Regtweaks:
  • Added again the CMD mod (Caution: causes incompatibilities with Visual Studio .NET)

    Custom Icons:

  • Added custom MP3 icon file
  • Added custom WAV icon file
  • Added custom MIDI icon file
  • Added custom AVI icon file
  • Added custom MPG/MPEG icon file
  • Added custom PNG icon file

    Installer / Uninstaller:

  • Now ALL files are optional
  • Added short description for every file

    I386 Patching:

  • Added syssetup.dll
  • Added winnt32u.dll
  • Added winntbbu.dll
  • Added winnt32.exe
  • Added setup_w.bmp

    Other:

  • Changed the "MS Shell Dlg" pointer to "Tahoma" (Thanks to Chris Pirillo)
  • Some minor fixes