XPize is a GUI enhancer that replaces most of the non-XP icons, avis and bmps that Microsoft has always overlooked. It also includes some extras and a reloader, which you can use after visiting Windows Update.

XPize is a GUI enhancer for Windows XP and above. It replaces most of the non-XP icons, avis and bmps that Microsoft has always overlooked.

The installer simply automates the process of replacing resources in critical system files, making your XP's look better.

It also includes some extras and a reloader, which you can use after visiting Windows Update.

XPize does not contain any spyware or ad-ware of any kind.

If you are not satisfied with the results, you can completely uninstall XPize.

XPize is compatible with any version (except x64) and any language of Windows XP (Home, Pro & MCE) and 2003.

Features

* Patches more than 150 system files without user interaction.

* Updates tons of old resources still existent in Windows XP coming from Windows 95/98/2000.

* Gives Windows XP a fresh new look, with new animations, icons and images.

* Installs some cool extras, such as a boot screen, logon screen, screensaver and more.

* Lets you create a custom Windows CD using the I386 Patching feature.

* Is compatible with nLite's hotfix integration.

* Has advanced switches to let you install it silently and with the components you want.


System Requirements
Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 (any version (except x64), any language)

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