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(offtopic) MrS0m30n3's youtube-dl-gui is not maintained any more. See here. Use this fork. Makes use of the superior yt-dlp by default, I believe.

Yowza!! Stuff like this is why I keep coming to this forum. Thanks for the XP builds!!!!

Beta testing of ProxHTTPSProxy's PopMenu TLS 1.3 3V3 Hello again, my dear beta testers, @Dave-H, @mina7601, @NotHereToPlayGames, @George King, @XPerceniol! This was a beta test at its best! One week of testing, fixing code, and checking different scenarios! With very many helpful and exploitable results! You all did a very good job. But one after the other! First of all, thanks to @XPerceniol for the attempt to test my program package! Unfortunately, his computer did not want to participate in the testing. It's a pity that this could not be followed up! Next, I would also like to thank @George King for the willingness to test my package in Windows XP Professional x64, which unfortunately could not be done due to personal reasons! Furthermore, a big thank you to @NotHereToPlayGames for testing, reporting and confirming that my package runs on Windows XP Professional x64, despite private commitments! And on it goes! A big thank you to @Dave-H for the continuous testing and reporting, for your advices and support, especially for the correction of my documentation in terms of spelling, punctuation and grammar! I did my best, but unfortunately, I no longer have reading glasses, I need new ones , and I am not a native English speaker. And finally, a very special, huge thank you to @mina7601 for the in-depth testing, tracking down and confirming bugs, for the continuous reporting and your support! This is how a beta test provides solid and usable data. Simply great! Anyway, I have to thank you all for your efforts and time commitment! This is not something that can be taken for granted! This beta test was absolutely important and also necessary. Five times I had to send additionally corrected versions of different programs to you via PM. An early release of my program package would have been a disaster for sure! But now, all the problems we found have been fixed, and hopefully there are none left, although programs always contain bugs of some kind. Speaking of bugs, from now on we have a new terminus technicus, the one I christened "space bug". And, I love it sooo much! Anyway, you guys are a great team , and with this post I officially end this beta test. I hope I can count on you next time. Everything else soon! Greetings from Germany! Cheers, AstroSkipper

Necessary things: graphics card with GOP firmware and drivers for WinXP 64-bit - I tested only one AMD HD7450 en_win_xp_pro_x64_with_sp2_vl_x13-41611.iso Win7, 8 or 10 ISO image for disk partition by diskpart SATA-USB case/adapter signed Intel SATA controller drivers for WinXP 64-bit signed AMD HD7450 drivers for WinXP 64-bit UefiSeven 1.3.0 64-bit loader efi files from beta 64-bit Windows Server 2008 Longhorn 6001.16497 (patched winload.efi) BOOTICE v1.3.3 x64 Debian Live 6 x86 VMware Workstation 8 Target PC spec: MB ASUS P8H61-M LE R2 (CSM disbaled, AHCI enabled) CPU Sandy Bridge i3 HDD 2.5" SATA (tested with 60GB) Graphics Card AMD HD7450 with GOP Reference PC with VMware Workstation 8 installed (I use ThinkPad X61 with WinXP 64-bit :-) ) spec: Virtual Machine WinXP Pro 64-bit HW 5.x CPU amount 2 RAM 1024MB HDD IDE 3GB CD/DVD IDE Step-by-step instruction: in VMware, create a WinXP Pro 64-bit machine: start the machine from ISO e.g. Win7 and partition the disk with diskpart: diskpart sel disk 0 clean create par pri size=100 create par pri active exit install WinXP SP2 64-bit on partition 2 C: (format NTFS) after installation, disable page file, system restore and automatic restart in System Properties add an account with administrator privileges and restart the system to work with this account format the D: partition (100MB) as FAT32 shut down the machine, close VMware, make a copy of the .vmdk file with WinXP installed (so as not to reinstall if something goes wrong) start the machine and copy the necessary files to the appropriate locations - I have these files in the sysprep_V2.iso image, which I made with the UltraISO program: EFI directory with UefiSeven loader and BCD copy to FAT32 partition Sysprep dir with the appropriate sysprep.inf file copy to C: Drivers dir copy to C: winload.efi file copy to C:\WINDOWS\system32 BOOTICEx64.exe copy to C: run BOOTICE, click BCD tab, open file D:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD (Professional mode) and edit the values ApplicationDevice and OSDevice by setting the C: partition: enable hidden files, remove display.inf from C:\WINDOWS\Inf run regedit and delete services vga and VgaSave from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services run sysprep.exe from C:\Sysprep, select Quit and click Reseal and OK: shutdown machine and close VMware using a SATA-USB adapter, connect the target SATA 2.5 drive to the computer where you have VMware installed start VMware and add this disk to the WinXP configuration as PhysicalDrive1 (Use entire disk): mount the Debian ISO image and boot the WinXP machine from it - just don't let the machine boot from the hard drive where you have sealed WinXP - hit Esc quickly and select CDROM from the Boot Menu: now clone sda WinXP machine drive to connected real sdb drive (this will take a few minutes): fdisk -l (read Units bytes from sda drive and last cylinder sda2 partition - should be 8225280 & 392) dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb bs=8225280 count=392 poweroff Debian, close VMware, Safe remove USB connected SATA HDD and disconnect the drive from the SATA-USB adapter boot target computer (my ASUS) to bios and set disk controller operation mode to AHCI, disable CSM and disable integrated iGPU connect the SATA drive with sealed WinXP to your target computer (me ASUS) and boot the computer from it Aurora green wallpaper will appear, after about 1 minute the computer should restart and we have a working WinXP 64-bit on pure UEFI P.S. Who wants the sysprep_V2.iso image please write a private message.

I know that very well! I am German, and English is not my native language. But these few strings of Engish in ProxHTTPSProxy's PopMenu TLS 1.3 3V3 shouldn't be any problem for non-natives. And there are translation services like Google Translate or DeepL. My documentation can be translated in any language in seconds. Same for all menu items in PopMenu, and they can be replaced easily. No language skills are necessary! In any case, supporting multiple languages was never a feature I brought into the game and is not a high priority for me. But, as I already mentioned, I will put it to the test later. A "too late", I don't see, though. Users of Windows XP, whose support has been discontinued for years, are likely to focus on the functionality and benefit of a software rather than its language. And one thing is clear, the added value of ProxHTTPSProxy's PopMenu TLS 1.3 3V3 is enormous!

I hope you do not put it too late though, you know that the world is not only English speaking, but multilingual!

@AstroSkipper Why not create strings language file? You can read current system locale and read strings from TXT / INI based on that. I have done this in POWIS Launcher like this. Here is mapping for all available 24 XP languages (No other MUI support at all, main base is enough). CMD based example taken from my POWIS Launcher (I use inside HTA JS+VBS, but it's really similar to this example) CMD to read Language settings REM Language for /f "tokens=3 delims= " %%i in ('REG QUERY HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Nls\Language /v "InstallLanguage"') do ( if /i "%%i" == "0401" set "SLLP=ar-SA" if /i "%%i" == "0404" set "SLLP=zh-TW" if /i "%%i" == "0405" set "SLLP=cs-CZ" if /i "%%i" == "0406" set "SLLP=da-DK" if /i "%%i" == "0407" set "SLLP=de-DE" if /i "%%i" == "0408" set "SLLP=el-GR" if /i "%%i" == "0409" set "SLLP=en-US" if /i "%%i" == "040B" set "SLLP=fi-FI" if /i "%%i" == "040C" set "SLLP=fr-FR" if /i "%%i" == "040D" set "SLLP=he-IL" if /i "%%i" == "040E" set "SLLP=hu-HU" if /i "%%i" == "0410" set "SLLP=it-IT" if /i "%%i" == "0411" set "SLLP=ja-JP" if /i "%%i" == "0412" set "SLLP=ko-KR" if /i "%%i" == "0413" set "SLLP=nl-NL" if /i "%%i" == "0414" set "SLLP=nb-NO" if /i "%%i" == "0415" set "SLLP=pl-PL" if /i "%%i" == "0416" set "SLLP=pt-BR" if /i "%%i" == "0419" set "SLLP=ru-RU" if /i "%%i" == "041D" set "SLLP=sv-SE" if /i "%%i" == "041F" set "SLLP=tr-TR" if /i "%%i" == "0804" set "SLLP=zh-CN" if /i "%%i" == "0816" set "SLLP=pt-PT" if /i "%%i" == "0C0A" set "SLLP=es-ES" ) Language.ini example en-US.AvailableDriverPacks=DriverPacks available en-US.Selected=Selected en-US.Filename=Filename en-US.Size=Size en-US.Copying=Copying en-US.InstallationInProgress=Installation in progress en-US.WinREButton=Recovery Environment en-US.CMDButton=Command prompt en-US.StartButton=Start en-US.CheckAllButton=Check all en-US.UnCheckAllButton=Uncheck all en-US.SetupType=Setup type en-US.SetupFile=Setup file en-US.Unattended=Unattended configuration en-US.WithoutUnatteded=Without configuration en-US.XP2ESDSetup=XP2ESD Setup en-US.StandardSetup=Standard Windows Setup en-US.Options=Options en-US.DynamicDrivers=Dynamic drivers folder en-US.DynamicDriversTip=Integrate drivers from drivers folder on setup media into deployed system before first boot en-US.DefaultPartition=Custom partition ID en-US.DefaultPartitionTip=Specify custom boot partition ID for Windows XP / 2003, usefull for custom multi-boot installations en-US.PAEPatch=PAE Patch en-US.PAEPatchTip=Remove 4GB RAM limit on 32bit systems en-US.SkipOOBE=Skip OOBE en-US.SkipOOBETip=Boot directly to desktop under Administrator account en-US.NoReboot=Noreboot en-US.NoRebootTip=Do not reboot de-DE.AvailableDriverPacks=DriverPacks verfügbar de-DE.Selected=ausgewählt de-DE.Filename=Dateiname de-DE.Size=Größe de-DE.Copying=Kopieren de-DE.InstallationInProgress=Installation wird durchgeführt de-DE.WinREButton=Wiederherstellungsumgebung de-DE.CMDButton=Eingabeaufforderung de-DE.StartButton=Start de-DE.CheckAllButton=Alles anwählen de-DE.UnCheckAllButton=Alles abwählen de-DE.SetupType=Installationtyp de-DE.SetupFile=Installationdatei de-DE.Unattended=Konfigurationsdatei für unbeaufsichtigte Installation de-DE.WithoutUnatteded=Ohne Konfigurationsdatei de-DE.XP2ESDSetup=XP2ESD Setup de-DE.StandardSetup=Standard Windows Setup de-DE.Options=Optionen de-DE.DynamicDrivers=Dynamischer Treiberordner de-DE.DynamicDriversTip=Treiber aus dem Treiberordner des Installationsmediums vor dem ersten Start in das bereitgestellte System integrieren de-DE.DefaultPartition=Benutzerdefinierte Partitions-ID de-DE.DefaultPartitionTip=Benutzerdefinierte Partitions-ID für Windows XP/Server 2003 angeben, nützlich für Multiboot-Installationen de-DE.PAEPatch=PAE-Patch de-DE.PAEPatchTip=Entfernung der 4GB-Arbeitsspeicherbegrenzung auf 32-Bit-Systemen de-DE.SkipOOBE=OOBE überspringen de-DE.SkipOOBETip=Direkt in den Desktop unter dem Administratorkonto starten de-DE.NoReboot=Kein Neustart de-DE.NoRebootTip=Nicht neu starten Of course there are hardcoded strings inside file when there is no Language.ini. I hope you can take inspiration from that

Hi @Joaquim. For sure not, probably not with VDMSound either :) Maybe there's an old VDMSound forum for help. You may want to post your exact setup so others can provide better assistance. Sorry i can't help, never had much success with VDMSound. Personal preference, and privilege, is to play DOS games on real hardware with authentic drivers.

Yes I agree. I also have phobia to them. I have seem them outside, but, they luckily never enter my house.

I thought she was amazing on this live performance - hope you enjoy. youtube.com/watch?v=p9cokosaXLA

I have a pretty severe phobia to bees and wasps, but I read they are deadly. Luckily there were never any sightings of them up north here :)

5 of the most destructive invasive species in the US: https://www.foxnews.com/us/invasive-species-us 1. Burmese python 2. Asian carp 3. Feral hog 4. Asian citrus psyllid 5. Africanized honey bee

They work very welll. I use https://github.com/MrS0m30n3/youtube-dl-gui, and replacing the old youtube-dl with yours works like a charm.

Thank you very much for your offer! You can use the proxy and all its features as usual. Maybe, try some you usually don't use or need! In any case, the daily use is a second test, too. This beta test will be ending very soon by a special post of me. But it won't be the last one. The development of ProxHTTPSProxy's PopMenu will go on. I hope I can count on you next time, too.

There is usually a mixer to raise the volume of the MIDI synthesizer or lower the other volume lines to compensate. The issue that I always have is that Adlib sound seems to always get lumped together in the mixer with the master volume or digital sound. Some games allow you to control this volume separately in-game, but not always. The best solution I found was to use a dedicated card for Adlib and route it into the Line-In of whatever card is meant to be used as the primary. This way you can control the Adlib volume by the Line-In slider of your audio mixer.

Just confirmed, SBEMIXER.EXE mentioned above allows setting separate volume levels for MASTER, Voice, CD and MIDI. It's quite nice if you're planning a soundcard purchase for DOS.

(offtopic) Does youtube-dl.exe work on your non SSE2 hardware? Since youtube-dl hasn't released for a long time now, I have compiled it with Python 3.4.4 from the current 'master' branch, which has still recent commits. (most notably, slow downloads from YouTube are now a thing from the past) Furthermore, I've applied a patch (PR) from @dirkf, that resolves age-gate issues. Tested it and it works. See link in signature. Anyone with newer hardware might want to try my XP-compatible yt-dlp: see signature. (I'll try to keep both of them updated)

Winamp (the application that was discontinued in 2013), makes a comeback on 2022, with version 5.9 RC1. XP and Vista support are dropped on this version, so it instead requires Windows 7 SP1 (or later) to install, so, add the following to osver.ini: [C:\Users\<username>\Download\winamp59_9999_rc1_full_en-us.exe] (or change it to another location, depending on where the Winamp setup file is located, also, you must put your username in place of <username>) Enabled=1 MajorVersion=6 MinorVersion=1 After that, run the Winamp setup, and it will install. The application launches fine. However, this error message appear (even if Modern skin support was checked during setup):

Hi @Joaquim. It depends on the setup and game. Some DOS games provide in-game options to adjust gameplay and music volumes. Some games user can only toggle between sound effects or music. Here on real hardware, of course external speakers have a physical volume control. My main DOS system uses SoundBlaster (DOS drivers for the Creative Sound Blaster Live! cards), running SBEMIXER.EXE allows setting sound volume. If game is too quiet or loud, exit game, run SBEMIXER.EXE to change volume, restart game. Recommend checking out the software that came with your sound driver.

Hi guys, thanks for your replies I want to comment tomorrow, it's late tonight, sorry ... Found this article: What Is ADHD? Meaning & Symptoms - on additudemag.com: https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-adhd-symptoms-causes-treatments/ - By ADDitude Editors, Verified, Medically reviewed by William Dodson, M.D., LF-APA, Updated on July 11, 2022 A few EXCERPTS from the above article, for me and all those who doesn't know about ADHD and would like to learn it quickly: What Is ADHD? Meaning & Symptoms ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a complex brain disorder that impacts approximately 11% of children and almost 5% of adults in the U.S.1 ADHD is a developmental impairment of the brain’s executive functions. People with ADHD have trouble with impulse-control, focusing, and organization. Neuroscience, brain imaging, and clinical research tell us a few important things: ADHD is not a behavior disorder. ADHD is not a mental illness. ADHD is not a specific learning disability. ADHD is, instead, a developmental impairment of the brain’s self-management system. Both adults and children can be diagnosed with ADHD. ... What Are the 9 Symptoms of ADHD – Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive Type? Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat. Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected (e.g., leaves his or her place in the classroom, in the office or other workplace, or in other situations that require remaining in place). Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate. (Note: In adolescents or adults, may be limited to feeling restless.) Often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly. Is often “on the go,” acting as if “driven by a motor” (e.g., is unable to be or uncomfortable being still for extended time, as in restaurants, meetings; may be experienced by others as being restless or difficult to keep up with). Often talks excessively. Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed (e.g., completes people’s sentences; cannot wait for turn in conversation). Often has difficulty waiting his or her turn (e.g., while waiting in line). Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations, games, or activities; may start using other people’s things without asking or receiving permission; for adolescents and adults, may intrude into or take over what others are doing).” ... What Causes ADHD? The causes of ADHD remain somewhat unclear. Research suggests that genetics and heredity play a large part in determining who gets ADHD. However, scientists are still investigating whether certain genes, especially ones linked to the neurotransmitter dopamine, play a defined role in developing ADHD. Additional research suggests that exposure to certain chemicals may increase a child’s risk of having ADHD. ADHD is not caused by bad parenting, too much sugar, or too many video games. ADHD is a brain-based, biological disorder. Brain imaging studies and other research show many physiological differences in the brains of individuals with ADHD. ... Adult ADHD ADHD is diagnosed in roughy 4.4% of the adult population in the U.S., although this figure is thought to be underreported, as up to 85% of children with ADHD are at risk for having the disorder as adults, and only 10.9% of adults with ADHD receive treatment.9 Untreated ADHD in adults can negatively impact many aspects of life, including work, relationships, and mental health. Symptoms such as trouble managing time, impatience, disorganization, forgetfulness, and mood swings can all cause problems for an individual not actively taking steps to manage their ADHD. Adult ADHD seldom exists alone. Roughly 60% to 70% of adults with ADHD have a comorbid disorder 10, such as anxiety, mood disorder, or substance abuse. If you suspect you may have adult ADHD, consult with your doctor or mental health professional about diagnosis and treatment so you can improve your well-being and quality of life. ... ADHD Treatment The best treatment strategies for ADHD are multimodal ones — combinations of several different, complementary approaches that work together to reduce symptoms. For one person, this ideal combination may include ADHD medication, nutrition, exercise, and behavioral therapy. For another, it may mean taking ADHD supplements and vitamins, practicing mindfulness, and spending lots of time outdoors in nature. ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

@Jakob99 Here is my next attempt, INFs are fixed and with all available translations that exist in Windows 8.0 RTM, whole INFs are 8.1 based. Hope it will succed now. sd+mmc_generic_driver.7z