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|image = WindowsXP-Starter-Desktop.png | |image = WindowsXP-Starter-Desktop.png | ||
|arch = x86 | |arch = x86 | ||
|releasedate = 2004-08-11<ref>https://news.microsoft.com/2004/08/11/microsoft-announces-windows-xp-starter-edition-pilot-program | |releasedate = 2004-08-11<ref>[https://news.microsoft.com/2004/08/11/microsoft-announces-windows-xp-starter-edition-pilot-program Microsoft Announces Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program], ''Microsoft PressPass'', 11 August 2004.</ref> | ||
|support = 2014-04-08 | |support = 2014-04-08 | ||
|latestbuild = 5.1.2600.5512 | |latestbuild = 5.1.2600.5512 | ||
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|replaced-by = [[Windows Vista|Windows Vista Starter]] | |replaced-by = [[Windows Vista|Windows Vista Starter]] | ||
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'''Windows XP Starter Edition''' is an edition of [[Windows XP]], released on 11 August 2004. It is a stripped down version of Windows XP Home Edition that was released internationally for a very cheap price or bundled with low-cost low-end OEM PCs in developing countries including (but not limited to) Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia and certain Latin American countries. Most of the localized versions are extremely rare, to the point that they remain undumped. Furthermore, some versions have been mentioned in news articles but it is uncertain if they were ever released, such as versions for China and Egypt. | '''Windows XP Starter Edition''' is an edition of [[Windows XP]], released on 11 August 2004. It is a stripped down version of Windows XP Home Edition that was released internationally for a very cheap price or bundled with low-cost low-end OEM PCs in developing countries including (but not limited to) Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia<ref>[https://news.microsoft.com/2004/09/27/windows-xp-starter-edition-pilot-expands-to-russia-india Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Expands to Russia, India], ''Microsoft PressPass'', 27 September 2004.</ref>, India<ref>[https://news.microsoft.com/2004/09/29/microsoft-to-introduce-windows-xp-starter-edition-in-india/ Microsoft to Introduce Windows XP Starter Edition in India], ''Microsoft PressPass'', 29 September 2004.</ref> and certain Latin American countries<ref>[https://news.microsoft.com/2005/06/28/microsoft-announces-windows-xp-starter-edition-for-first-time-home-pc-users-in-mexico Microsoft Announces Windows XP Starter Edition for First-Time Home PC Users in Mexico], ''Microsoft PressPass'', 28 June 2005.</ref>. Most of the localized versions are extremely rare, to the point that they remain undumped. Furthermore, some versions have been mentioned in news articles but it is uncertain if they were ever released, such as versions for China and Egypt. | ||
==Differences from other SKUs== | ==Differences from other SKUs== | ||
*The [[Luna]] theme cannot be activated since the tab to change the theme is removed. However, the file is still available and can be used via registry modification. | *The [[Luna]] theme cannot be activated since the tab to change the theme is removed. However, the file is still available and can be used via registry modification. | ||
*The user cannot run more than three programs or three sessions of a program. Terminating [[Windows Explorer]] bypasses this limit. | *The user cannot run more than three programs or three sessions of a program. Terminating [[Windows Explorer]] bypasses this limit. | ||
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*A permanent watermark is added on the bottom right of the screen, which will still appear on top of everything as long as Explorer is active. | *A permanent watermark is added on the bottom right of the screen, which will still appear on top of everything as long as Explorer is active. | ||
*It uses large icons and mouse cursor by default. | *It uses large icons and mouse cursor by default. | ||
*There is only one wallpaper that is used by default. However, localized versions have a small selection of wallpapers corresponding to the version's region, an example being that the Russian version features a wallpaper depicting the Cathedral of St. Basil titled [[winwallpaper:St_Basils_and_Kremlin|St_Basils_and_Kremlin]]. | * There is only one wallpaper that is used by default. However, localized versions have a small selection of wallpapers corresponding to the version's region, an example being that the Russian version features a wallpaper depicting the Cathedral of St. Basil titled [[winwallpaper:St_Basils_and_Kremlin|St_Basils_and_Kremlin]]. | ||
*It contains a very different File Protection; if there are any user modifications in the registry or system files, then an "Unsupported state" error message will appear and then <code>winlogon.exe</code> will get terminated, more than likely leading to a system crash. Certain procedures, which include disabling system protection services, are required to circumvent the problem. | *It contains a very different File Protection; if there are any user modifications in the registry or system files, then an "Unsupported state" error message will appear and then <code>winlogon.exe</code> will get terminated, more than likely leading to a system crash. Certain procedures, which include disabling system protection services, are required to circumvent the problem. | ||
*Classic View in the Control Panel is missing, however it can be restored via logging in as a SYSTEM or NETWORKSERVICE account privilege. | *Classic View in the Control Panel is missing, however it can be restored via logging in as a SYSTEM or NETWORKSERVICE account privilege. | ||
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*It is not possible to access the right click menus for the taskbar or the start menu. | *It is not possible to access the right click menus for the taskbar or the start menu. | ||
== List of known builds == | ==List of known builds== | ||
{{builds legend}} | {{builds legend}} | ||
===RTM=== | ===RTM=== | ||
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{{BLItem Leaked|Windows XP build 2600.5512|2600.5512.xpsp.080413-2111}} | {{BLItem Leaked|Windows XP build 2600.5512|2600.5512.xpsp.080413-2111}} | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Microsoft Windows}} | {{Microsoft Windows}} | ||
[[Category:Windows XP editions|S]] | [[Category:Windows XP editions|S]] | ||