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{{infobox Windows
{{Infobox Windows
|image = Windows XP Logo.png
|caption = Windows XP
|imagecaption = Microsoft Windows XP
|image = Windows XP Home Edition RTM-2019-03-11-16-45-40.png
|codename = ''Whistler''
|imagecaption = Desktop
|kernel = NT 5.1<br>NT 5.2
|codename = Whistler
|arch = x86<br>x64
|kernel = NT 5.1
|build = RTM 5.1.2600.0
|arch = x86, x64
|release = 8/24/2001
|build = [[/5.1.2600.xpclient.010817-1148|5.1.2600.0]]
|licence = Microsoft EULA
|release = 2001-08-24
|support = Discontinued as of 8/4/2014
|support = 2014-04-08
|previous = [[Windows:2000|2000]] / ''[[Windows:Neptune|Neptune]]''
|previous = [[Windows 2000]]<br>[[Windows Neptune]]
|next = ''[[Windows:Longhorn|Longhorn]]'' / [[Windows:Vista|Vista]]
|next = [[Windows Vista]]
}}
}}
'''Windows XP''' (codenamed ''Whistler'') is an operating system developed by [[Microsoft]], and the successor to [[Windows ME]] and [[Windows 2000]]. It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, while its server countarpart, [[Windows Server 2003]], was released almost two years later. The name, ''XP'', stands for e''XP''erience.


'''Windows XP''' (codenamed ''Whistler'') is an operating system developed by [[Microsoft]], and the successor to [[Windows:ME|Windows ME]] and [[Windows:2000|Windows 2000]]. It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, while its server countarpart, [[Windows:Server 2003|Windows Server 2003]], was released almost two years later. The name, ''XP'', stands for e''XP''erience.
Windows XP bridged the gap between the [[Windows#16/32 bit Hybrid OS|Windows 9x]] and [[Windows NT]] series of operating systems; ending the former, while bringing the stability and security of the latter to consumers.
 
Windows XP bridged the gap between the [[Windows 9x]] and [[Windows NT]] series of operating systems; ending the former, while bringing the stability and security of the latter to consumers.


A 64-bit version of the operating system, based on the Windows Server 2003 kernel, was made available on April 25, 2005.
A 64-bit version of the operating system, based on the Windows Server 2003 kernel, was made available on April 25, 2005.


Windows XP support ended on April 8 2014 , while its server counterpart ended a year later. However, antimalware signatures were still being produced for Windows XP for a year after the End-Of-Life (EOL).
Windows XP support ended on April 8, 2014, while its server counterpart ended a year later. However, antimalware signatures were still being produced for Windows XP for a year after the End-Of-Life (EOL).
== Changes ==
== Changes ==
Note that this changelog includes only beta versions of Windows XP for now. It does not describe changes happening after RTM (eg - SP1 betas).
Note that this changelog includes only beta versions of Windows XP for now. It does not describe changes happening after RTM (eg - SP1 betas).
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== Editions ==
== Editions ==
* ''Starter'': This version was intended for emerging markets. Cannot launch more than 3 programs at a time and can utilize only up to a maximum of 512MB RAM. This version is meant for low-cost PC's.
* ''Starter'': This version was intended for emerging markets. Cannot launch more than 3 programs at a time and can utilize only up to a maximum of 512MB RAM. This version is meant for low-cost PC's.
* ''Home Basic'', ''Home Premium'': These editions are for low to mid end PCs and can address up to 4 GB RAM. These versions were included in ULPC(Ultra Low PC's)
* ''Home Edition'': This edition is for low to mid end PCs and can address up to 4 GB RAM. This version was included in ULPC(Ultra Low PC's)
* ''Professional'': This is the mainstream high end version.
* ''Professional'': This is the mainstream high end version.
* ''Media Center Edition'': This version is specially for Media Center based PC. System requirements are significantly higher than other editions. This version includes Media Center and new themes.
* ''Media Center Edition'': This version is specially for Media Center based PC. System requirements are significantly higher than other editions. This version includes Media Center and new themes.
* ''Embedded'': This version is intended for the embedded sector.
* ''Embedded'': This version is intended for the embedded sector.
* ''Tablet PC Edition'': This version was included in tablets from 2002-2006(+). This is the tablet-optimized version of Windows XP.
* ''Tablet PC Edition'': This version was included in tablets from 2002-2006. This is the tablet-optimized version of Windows XP.
* ''Windows XP 64-bit Edition'': This version was intended for 64-bit PC's and thus could address far more RAM amounts. One such edition was for Itanium as well.
* ''64-bit Edition'': This version was intended for 64-bit PC's and thus could address far more RAM amounts. One such edition was for Itanium as well.


== Improvements ==
== Improvements ==
 
* '''Visual Styles''': A theming engine was designed by Microsoft which included the new [[Windows/Visual Styles/Luna|Luna]] interface. The previous placeholder theme, [[Windows/Visual Styles/Watercolor|Watercolor]], was replaced in later versions of the operating system.
* '''Visual Styles''': A theming engine was designed by Microsoft which included the new [[Windows:Visual Styles:Luna|Luna]] interface. The previous placeholder theme, [[Windows:Visual Styles:Watercolor|Watercolor]], was replaced in later versions of the operating system.


==Builds==
==Builds==
 
{{Builds Legend}}
===Pre-Beta===
===Pre-Beta===
 
* [[Windows XP/5.0.2197.1.main.000106-2102|5.0.2197.1.main.000106-2102]]
* [[Windows 2000 Build 2197.1.main.000106-2102|Windows 2000 Build 2197.1.main.000106-2102]]
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.0.2202.1.ntvbl06.000202-1835|5.0.2202.1.ntvbl06.000202-1835]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:2000:2202.1.ntvbl06.000202-1835| SD Windows 2000 Professional 2202.1.ntvbl06.000202-1835]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.0.2211.main.000309-1512|5.0.2211.1.main.000309-1512]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2211.main.000309-1512|Whistler Build 2211.1.main.000309-1512]]'''''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2222.main.000407-1900|Whistler Build 2222.1.Lab06_N.000407-1900]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2222.main.000407-1900|Whistler Build 2222.1.Lab06_N.000407-1900]]'''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2223.1.main.000411-2307|Whistler Build 2223.1.main.000411-2307]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2223.1.main.000411-2307|Whistler Build 2223.1.main.000411-2307]]'''''
* Whistler Build 2239.1.idx01.000531-1103
* Whistler Build 2239.1.idx01.000531-1103


===Technical Beta===
===Technical Beta===
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2250.main.000628-2110|Whistler Build 2250.1.main.000628-2110]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2250.main.000628-2110|Whistler Build 2250.1.main.000628-2110]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2257.idx01.000810-2103|Whistler Build 2257.1.idx01.000810-2103]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2257.idx01.000810-2103|Whistler Build 2257.1.idx01.000810-2103]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2267.idx01.000910-1316|Whistler Build 2267.1.idx01.000910-1316]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2267.idx01.000910-1316|Whistler Build 2267.1.idx01.000910-1316]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2276.lab02_n.000928-2023|Whistler Build 2276.1.lab02_n.000928-2023]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2276.lab02 n.000928-2023|Whistler Build 2276.1.lab02_n.000928-2023]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2285.beta1.001009-1544|Whistler Build 2285.1.beta1.001009-1544]]'''''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2285.beta1.001009-1544|Whistler Build 2285.1.beta1.001009-1544]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2287.beta1.001012-1640|Whistler Build 2287.1.beta1.001012-1640]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2287.beta1.001012-1640|Whistler Build 2287.1.beta1.001012-1640]]'''''


===Beta 1===
===Beta 1===
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2296.beta1.001024-1157|Whistler Build 2296.1.beta1.001024-1157]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2296.beta1.001024-1157|Whistler Build 2296.1.beta1.001024-1157]]'''''


===Pre-Beta 2===
===Pre-Beta 2===
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2400.Lab01_N.001022-2228|Whistler Build 2400.1.Lab01_N.001022-2228]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2400.Lab01 N.001022-2228|Whistler Build 2400.1.Lab01_N.001022-2228]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2410.main.001208-1937|Whistler Build 2410.1.main.001208-1937]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2410.main.001208-1937|Whistler Build 2410.1.main.001208-1937]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2415.lab06.010102-1932|Whistler Build 2415.1.main.010102-1932]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2415.lab06.010102-1932|Whistler Build 2415.1.main.010102-1932]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2416.idx01.010104-1958|Whistler Build 2416.1.idx01.010104-1958]]'''''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2415.lab06 N.010102-1932|Whistler Build 2415.lab06 N.010102-1932]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2419.idx02.010113-1154|Whistler Build 2419.1.idx02.010113-1154]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2416.idx01.010104-1958|Whistler Build 2416.1.idx01.010104-1958]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2428.idx01.010129-1827|Whistler Build 2428.1.idx01.010129-1827]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2419.idx02.010113-1154|Whistler Build 2419.1.idx02.010113-1154]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2430.main.010130-1821|Whistler Build 2430.1.main.010130-1821]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2428.idx01.010129-1827|Whistler Build 2428.1.idx01.010129-1827]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2422.lab02_n.010201-1120|Whistler Build 2422.1.lab02_n.010201-1120]]'''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2430.main.010130-1821|Whistler Build 2430.1.main.010130-1821]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2432.main.010203-1757|Whistler Build 2432.1.main.010203-1757]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2422.lab02 n.010201-1120|Whistler Build 2422.1.lab02_n.010201-1120]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2433.main.010206-1822|Whistler Build 2433.1.main.010206-1822]]'''''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2432.main.010203-1757|Whistler Build 2432.1.main.010203-1757]]'''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2433.main.010206-1822|Whistler Build 2433.1.main.010206-1822]]'''''
* Whistler Build 2438.1.main.010212-1914
* Whistler Build 2438.1.main.010212-1914
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2438.Lab06_N.010213-1700|Whistler Build 2438.1.main.010213-1700]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2438.Lab06 N.010213-1700|Whistler Build 2438.1.main.010213-1700]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2439|Whistler Build 2439.1.??????-???? (full buildtag unknown)]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2439|Whistler Build 2439.1.??????-???? (full buildtag unknown)]]'''
* '''[[Windows:Whistler:2442.main.010217-1630|Whistler Build 2442.1.main.010217-1630]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2442.main.010217-1630|Whistler Build 2442.1.main.010217-1630]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2446.main.010224-2228|Whistler Build 2446.1.main.010224-2228]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2446.main.010224-2228|Whistler Build 2446.1.main.010224-2228]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2454.main.010306-1653|Whistler Build 2454.1.main.010306-1653]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2454.main.010306-1653|Whistler Build 2454.1.main.010306-1653]]'''''
* Whistler Build 2455.1.main.010307-1701
* Whistler Build 2455.1.main.010307-1701
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2457.main-010309-1904|Whistler Build 2457.0.main.010309-1904]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2457.main-010309-1904|Whistler Build 2457.0.main.010309-1904]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2458.main.010310-1552|Whistler Build 2458.0.main.010310-1552]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2458.main.010310-1552|Whistler Build 2458.0.main.010310-1552]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2459.main.010312-1811|Whistler Build 2459.0.main.010312-1811]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2459.main.010312-1811|Whistler Build 2459.0.main.010312-1811]]'''''


===Beta 2===
===Beta 2===
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2462.main.010315-1739|Whistler Build 2462.0.main.010315-1739]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2462.main.010315-1739|Whistler Build 2462.0.main.010315-1739]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:Whistler:2463.main.010328-1824|Whistler Build 2463.0.main.010328-1824]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2463.main.010328-1824|Whistler Build 2463.0.main.010328-1824]]'''''
* Whistler Build 2464.0.main.010405-1517
* Whistler Build 2464.0.main.010405-1517
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2465.idx01.010412-2007|Windows XP Build 2465.0.idx01.010412-2007]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2465.idx01.010412-2007|Windows XP Build 2465.0.idx01.010412-2007]]'''''
* '''[[Windows:XP:2467.main.010418-1202|Windows XP Build 2467.0.main.010418-1202]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2467.main.010418-1202|Windows XP Build 2467.0.main.010418-1202]]'''


===Pre-RC1===
===Pre-RC1===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2469.idx02.010508-1228|Windows XP Build 2469.0.idx02.010508-1228]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2469.idx02.010508-1228|Windows XP Build 2469.0.idx02.010508-1228]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2474.main.010508-1907|Windows XP Build 2474.0.main.010508-1907]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2474.main.010508-1907|Windows XP Build 2474.0.main.010508-1907]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2475.idx01.010514-2023|Windows XP Build 2475.0.idx01.010514-2023]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2475.idx01.010514-2023|Windows XP Build 2475.0.idx01.010514-2023]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2481.main.010523-1905|Windows XP Build 2481.0.main.010523-1905]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2481.main.010523-1905|Windows XP Build 2481.0.main.010523-1905]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2485.main.010531-2130|Windows XP Build 2485.0.main.010530-2130]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2485.main.010531-2130|Windows XP Build 2485.0.main.010530-2130]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2486.main.010602-1927|Windows XP Build 2486.0.main.010602-1927]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2486.main.010602-1927|Windows XP Build 2486.0.main.010602-1927]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2493.0.main.010612-1737
* Windows XP Build 2493.0.main.010612-1737
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2494.main.010613-1739|Windows XP Build 2494.0.main.010613-1739]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2494.main.010613-1739|Windows XP Build 2494.0.main.010613-1739]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2495.main.010614-1724|Windows XP Build 2495.0.main.010614-1724]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2495.main.010614-1724|Windows XP Build 2495.0.main.010614-1724]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2498.main.010618-1744|Windows XP Build 2498.0.main.010618-1744]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2498.main.010618-1744|Windows XP Build 2498.0.main.010618-1744]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2499.main.010619-1834|Windows XP Build 2499.0.main.010619-1834]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2499.main.010619-1834|Windows XP Build 2499.0.main.010619-1834]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2502.main.010622-1750|Windows XP Build 2502.0.main.010622-1750]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2502.main.010622-1750|Windows XP Build 2502.0.main.010622-1750]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2504.main.010625-1923|Windows XP Build 2504.0.main.010625-1923]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2504.main.010625-1923|Windows XP Build 2504.0.main.010625-1923]]'''''


===RC1===
===RC1===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2505.main.010626-1514|Windows XP Build 2505.0.main.010626-1514]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2505.main.010626-1514|Windows XP Build 2505.0.main.010626-1514]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2509.main.010702-1146|Windows XP Build 2509.0.main.010702-1146]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2509.main.010702-1146|Windows XP Build 2509.0.main.010702-1146]]'''''


===Pre-RC2===
===Pre-RC2===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2517.main.010713-1717|Windows XP Build 2517.0.main.010713-1717]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2517.main.010713-1717|Windows XP Build 2517.0.main.010713-1717]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2520.main.010717-1624|Windows XP Build 2520.0.main.010717-1624]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2520.main.010717-1624|Windows XP Build 2520.0.main.010717-1624]]'''''


===RC2===
===RC2===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2525.xpclient.010723-1719|Windows XP Build 2525.0.xpclient.010723-1719]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2525.xpclient.010723-1719|Windows XP Build 2525.0.xpclient.010723-1719]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2526|Windows XP Build 2526 (Embedded)]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2526|Windows XP Build 2526 (Embedded)]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2526.xpclient.010724-1758|Windows XP Build 2526.0.xpclient.010724-1758]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2526.xpclient.010724-1758|Windows XP Build 2526.0.xpclient.010724-1758]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2531.xpclient.010730-1640|Windows XP Build 2531.0.xpclient.010730-1640]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2531.xpclient.010730-1640|Windows XP Build 2531.0.xpclient.010730-1640]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2532.xpclient.010731-1658|Windows XP Build 2532.0.xpclient.010731-1658]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2532.xpclient.010731-1658|Windows XP Build 2532.0.xpclient.010731-1658]]'''''


===Pre-RTM===
===Pre-RTM===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2535.xpclient.010803-1621|Windows XP Build 2535.0.xpclient.010803-1621]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2535.xpclient.010803-1621|Windows XP Build 2535.0.xpclient.010803-1621]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2542.xpclient.010811-1534|Windows XP Build 2542.0.xpclient.010811-1534]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2542.xpclient.010811-1534|Windows XP Build 2542.0.xpclient.010811-1534]]'''''


===RTM===
===RTM===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.xpclient.010817-1148|Windows XP Build 2600.0.xpclient.010817-1148]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.xpclient.010817-1148|Windows XP Build 2600.0.xpclient.010817-1148]]'''''


===Service Pack 1 Beta===
===Service Pack 1 Beta===
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* Windows XP Build 2600.1047.xpsp1.020522-2100
* Windows XP Build 2600.1047.xpsp1.020522-2100
* Windows XP Build 2600.1048.xpsp1.020523-1700
* Windows XP Build 2600.1048.xpsp1.020523-1700
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.1050.xpsp1.020529-1810|Windows XP Build 2600.1050.xpsp1.020529-1810]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.1050.xpsp1.020529-1810|Windows XP Build 2600.1050.xpsp1.020529-1810]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.1060.xpsp1.020618-1800
* Windows XP Build 2600.1060.xpsp1.020618-1800
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.1065.xpsp1.020625-1800|Windows XP Build 2600.1065.xpsp1.020625-1800]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.1065.xpsp1.020625-1800|Windows XP Build 2600.1065.xpsp1.020625-1800]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.1079.xpsp1.020717-1800
* Windows XP Build 2600.1079.xpsp1.020717-1800
* Windows XP Build 2600.1081.xpsp1.020719-1845
* Windows XP Build 2600.1081.xpsp1.020719-1845
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===Service Pack 1===
===Service Pack 1===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.1106.xpsp1.020828-1920|Windows XP Build 2600.1106.xpsp1.020828-1920]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.1106.xpsp1.020828-1920|Windows XP Build 2600.1106.xpsp1.020828-1920]]'''''


===Service Pack 2 Beta===
===Service Pack 2 Beta===
* Windows XP Build 2600.1155.xpsp2.021217-1051
* Windows XP Build 2600.1155.xpsp2.021217-1051
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.1185.xpsp2.030313-1931|Windows XP Build 2600.1185.xpsp2.030313-1931]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.1185.xpsp2.030313-1931|Windows XP Build 2600.1185.xpsp2.030313-1931]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.1193.xpsp2.030327-2018
* Windows XP Build 2600.1193.xpsp2.030327-2018
* Windows XP Build 2600.1194.xpsp2.030401-1855
* Windows XP Build 2600.1194.xpsp2.030401-1855
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.1204.xpsp2.030410-1604|Windows XP Build 2600.1204.xpsp2.030410-1604]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.1204.xpsp2.030410-1604|Windows XP Build 2600.1204.xpsp2.030410-1604]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.1213.xpsp2.030424-1654|Windows XP Build 2600.1213.xpsp2.030424-1654]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.1213.xpsp2.030424-1654|Windows XP Build 2600.1213.xpsp2.030424-1654]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.2055.xpsp_sp2_beta1.031215-1745
* Windows XP Build 2600.2055.xpsp_sp2_beta1.031215-1745
* Windows XP Build 2600.2075.xpsp.040202-1935
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2075.xpsp.040202-1935|Windows XP Build 2600.2075.xpsp.040202-1935]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.2081.xpsp.040213-1845
* Windows XP Build 2600.2081.xpsp.040213-1845
* '''[[Windows:XP:2600.2082.xpsp.040216-1810|Windows XP Build 2600.2082.xpsp.040216-1810]]'''
* '''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2082.xpsp.040216-1810|Windows XP Build 2600.2082.xpsp.040216-1810]]'''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.2096.xpsp_sp2_rc1.040311-2315|Windows XP Build 2600.2096.xpsp_sp2_rc1.040311-2315]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2096.xpsp sp2 rc1.040311-2315|Windows XP Build 2600.2096.xpsp_sp2_rc1.040311-2315]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.2111.xpsp.040409-1745
* Windows XP Build 2600.2111.xpsp.040409-1745
* Windows XP Build 2600.2120.xpsp.040423-1852
* Windows XP Build 2600.2120.xpsp.040423-1852
* Windows XP Build 2600.2126.xpsp.040503-1841
* Windows XP Build 2600.2126.xpsp.040503-1841
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.2135.xpsp.040518-1812|Windows XP Build 2600.2135.xpsp.040518-1812]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2135.xpsp.040518-1812|Windows XP Build 2600.2135.xpsp.040518-1812]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.2137.xpsp.040520-1754
* Windows XP Build 2600.2137.xpsp.040520-1754
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.2138.xpsp.040522-1636|Windows XP Build 2600.2138.xpsp.040522-1636]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2138.xpsp.040522-1636|Windows XP Build 2600.2138.xpsp.040522-1636]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.2142.xpsp.040528-0019
* Windows XP Build 2600.2142.xpsp.040528-0019
* Windows XP Build 2600.2144.xpsp.040601-1829
* Windows XP Build 2600.2144.xpsp.040601-1829
* Windows XP Build 2600.2148.xpsp_sp2_rc2.040607-1947
* Windows XP Build 2600.2148.xpsp_sp2_rc2.040607-1947
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.2149.xpsp_sp2_rc2.040610-1520|Windows XP Build 2600.2149.xpsp_sp2_rc2.040610-1520]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2149.xpsp sp2 rc2.040610-1520|Windows XP Build 2600.2149.xpsp_sp2_rc2.040610-1520]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.2162.xpsp_sp2_idx.040709-1830|Windows XP Build 2600.2162.xpsp_sp2_idx.040709-1830]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2162.xpsp sp2 idx.040709-1830|Windows XP Build 2600.2162.xpsp_sp2_idx.040709-1830]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.2163.xpsp.040710-1735
* Windows XP Build 2600.2163.xpsp.040710-1735
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.2179.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040802-1419|Windows XP Build 2600.2179.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040802-1419]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2179.xpsp sp2 rtm.040802-1419|Windows XP Build 2600.2179.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040802-1419]]'''''


===Service Pack 2===
===Service Pack 2===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.2180.xpsp_sp2.040803-2158|Windows XP Build 2600.2180.xpsp_sp2.040803-2158]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.2180.xpsp sp2.040803-2158|Windows XP Build 2600.2180.xpsp_sp2.040803-2158]]'''''


===Service Pack 3 Beta===
===Service Pack 3 Beta===
* Windows XP Build 2600.2838.xpsp.060131-1525
* Windows XP Build 2600.2838.xpsp.060131-1525
* Windows XP Build 2600.2969.xpsp_sp2_gdr.060805-0737
* Windows XP Build 2600.2969.xpsp_sp2_gdr.060805-0737
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.3180.xpsp.070718-2058|Windows XP Build 2600.3180.xpsp.070718-2058]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.3180.xpsp.070718-2058|Windows XP Build 2600.3180.xpsp.070718-2058]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.3205.xpsp.070831-1912|Windows XP Build 2600.3205.xpsp.070831-1912]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.3205.xpsp.070831-1912|Windows XP Build 2600.3205.xpsp.070831-1912]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.3244.xpsp.071030-1537|Windows XP Build 2600.3244.xpsp.071030-1537]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.3244.xpsp.071030-1537|Windows XP Build 2600.3244.xpsp.071030-1537]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.3264.xpsp.071130-1425|Windows XP Build 2600.3264.xpsp.071130-1425]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.3264.xpsp.071130-1425|Windows XP Build 2600.3264.xpsp.071130-1425]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.3282.xpsp.071227-0220|Windows XP Build 2600.3282.xpsp.071227-0220]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.3282.xpsp.071227-0220|Windows XP Build 2600.3282.xpsp.071227-0220]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.3300.xpsp.080125-2028|Windows XP Build 2600.3300.xpsp.080125-2028]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.3300.xpsp.080125-2028|Windows XP Build 2600.3300.xpsp.080125-2028]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.3311.xpsp.080212-0005|Windows XP Build 2600.3311.xpsp.080212-0005]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.3311.xpsp.080212-0005|Windows XP Build 2600.3311.xpsp.080212-0005]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.5503.xpsp.080306-1604|Windows XP Build 2600.5503.xpsp.080306-1604]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.5503.xpsp.080306-1604|Windows XP Build 2600.5503.xpsp.080306-1604]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.5507.xpsp.080318-1711
* Windows XP Build 2600.5507.xpsp.080318-1711
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.5508.xpsp.080320-0409|Windows XP Build 2600.5508.xpsp.080320-0409]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.5508.xpsp.080320-0409|Windows XP Build 2600.5508.xpsp.080320-0409]]'''''
* Windows XP Build 2600.5511.xpsp.080404-0229
* Windows XP Build 2600.5511.xpsp.080404-0229


===Service Pack 3===
===Service Pack 3===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.5512.xpsp.080413-2111|Windows XP Build 2600.5512.xpsp.080413-2111]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.5512.xpsp.080413-2111|Windows XP Build 2600.5512.xpsp.080413-2111]]'''''


===Post Service Pack 3===
===Post-Service Pack 3===
* '''''[[Windows:XP:2600.7208.xpsp_sp3_qfe.170211-0631|Windows XP Build 2600.7208.xpsp_sp3_qfe.170211-0631]]'''''
* '''''[[Windows XP/5.1.2600.7208.xpsp sp3 qfe.170211-0631|Windows XP Build 2600.7208.xpsp_sp3_qfe.170211-0631]]'''''


[[Category:Operating Systems]]
[[Category:Operating Systems]]

Revision as of 11:54, 25 January 2020

Windows XP
Windows XP Home Edition RTM-2019-03-11-16-45-40.png
Desktop
Codename
Preliminary name		 Whistler
Kernel version NT 5.1
CPU architecture x86, x64
Release date 2001-08-24
Support end 2014-04-08
Preceded by Windows 2000
Windows Neptune
Succeeded by Windows Vista

Windows XP (codenamed Whistler) is an operating system developed by Microsoft, and the successor to Windows ME and Windows 2000. It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, while its server countarpart, Windows Server 2003, was released almost two years later. The name, XP, stands for eXPerience.

Windows XP bridged the gap between the Windows 9x and Windows NT series of operating systems; ending the former, while bringing the stability and security of the latter to consumers.

A 64-bit version of the operating system, based on the Windows Server 2003 kernel, was made available on April 25, 2005.

Windows XP support ended on April 8, 2014, while its server counterpart ended a year later. However, antimalware signatures were still being produced for Windows XP for a year after the End-Of-Life (EOL).

Changes

Note that this changelog includes only beta versions of Windows XP for now. It does not describe changes happening after RTM (eg - SP1 betas).

Build 2211 (Early stages)

  1. Gains few features and appearances of Windows XP.
  2. Has no watermark, unlike the SD (Source Depot) Windows 2000 Post-RTM build.

Build 2223

  1. Refers to Windows Whistler Professional in the watermark on the desktop.
  2. Adds Neptune-style Welcome screen.

Build 2250

  1. First known Whistler build to include the new Watercolour (then known as Professional) theme.
  2. Start menu was redesigned in this build, and now forms the Start menu of Windows XP and later Windows versions. However, this feature is disabled by default.
  3. Internet Explorer identifies itself as version 5.6.

Build 2257

  1. Improves on the then-new Professional theme, renames it to Watercolour.
  2. Replaces many 'Windows 2000' references with 'Whistler', with some exceptions.
  3. Has the new Start menu enabled by default, not disabled as it was in Build 2250. The Start menu was also redesigned.
  4. Minor change on boot screen, mainly focusing on reference changes.

Build 2267

  1. Introduces a new bootscreen.
  2. The look of the Start menu is updated.

Build 2296 (Beta 1)

Appears to be identical to the previous builds.

Build 2410 (Pre-Beta 2)

  1. Gains a number of new features.
  2. Has a number of higher resolution icons.
  3. IE is now 6.0 beta instead of 5.6.

Build 2419

  1. Windows Setup redesigned.
  2. Windows Tour prototype present.

Build 2428

  1. First leaked build with the Luna theme, which went on to be the major theme for Windows XP.
  2. Animations are present in the taskbar and the Start menu.

Build 2446

  1. Windows flag was replaced in setup.
  2. Windows Media Player was updated.

Build 2462 (Beta 2)

  1. Main Beta 2 build of Windows Whistler.

Build 2465

  1. First build to start calling itself Windows XP in most places.
  2. The 'shine' was removed from the Start Menu.
  3. Luna theme was updated.

Build 2475 (Pre-RC1)

  1. Most Whistler references were replaced.
  2. Includes an animated windows flag at the login screen.

Build 2481

  1. Official Pre-RC1.
  2. All the remaining Whistler references were replaced.
  3. New Homestead and Metallic (Olive green and Silver) Luna theme colours.
  4. Animating Windows flag was removed.
  5. New XP sounds were added.

Build 2486

  1. Mostly bug fixes, otherwise almost identical to RTM.

Editions

  • Starter: This version was intended for emerging markets. Cannot launch more than 3 programs at a time and can utilize only up to a maximum of 512MB RAM. This version is meant for low-cost PC's.
  • Home Edition: This edition is for low to mid end PCs and can address up to 4 GB RAM. This version was included in ULPC(Ultra Low PC's)
  • Professional: This is the mainstream high end version.
  • Media Center Edition: This version is specially for Media Center based PC. System requirements are significantly higher than other editions. This version includes Media Center and new themes.
  • Embedded: This version is intended for the embedded sector.
  • Tablet PC Edition: This version was included in tablets from 2002-2006. This is the tablet-optimized version of Windows XP.
  • 64-bit Edition: This version was intended for 64-bit PC's and thus could address far more RAM amounts. One such edition was for Itanium as well.

Improvements

  • Visual Styles: A theming engine was designed by Microsoft which included the new Luna interface. The previous placeholder theme, Watercolor, was replaced in later versions of the operating system.

Builds

  • No information available
  • Existence doubtful
  • Information or pictures available
  • Leaked or released

Pre-Beta

Technical Beta

Beta 1

Pre-Beta 2

Beta 2

Pre-RC1

RC1

Pre-RC2

RC2

Pre-RTM

RTM

Service Pack 1 Beta

  • Windows XP Build 2600.1024.xpsp1.020419-1808
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1029.xpsp1.020426-1800
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1037.xpsp1.020508-1936
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1038.xpsp1.020509-1840
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1039.xpsp1.020511-1800
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1040.xpsp1.020513-1816
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1041.xpsp1.020514-1800
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1043.xpsp1.020516-1800
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1044.xpsp1.020517-2330
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1045.xpsp1.020520-1900
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1046.xpsp1.020521-2015
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1047.xpsp1.020522-2100
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1048.xpsp1.020523-1700
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1050.xpsp1.020529-1810
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1060.xpsp1.020618-1800
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1065.xpsp1.020625-1800
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1079.xpsp1.020717-1800
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1081.xpsp1.020719-1845
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1089.xpsp1.020801-1815
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1097.xpsp1.020813-2140
  • Windows XP Build 2600.1102.xpsp1.020819-1930

Service Pack 1

Service Pack 2 Beta

Service Pack 2

Service Pack 3 Beta

Service Pack 3

Post-Service Pack 3

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