[WINDOWS_EDITION]
Name=Windows XP Service Pack 3
Version=5.1
Build=2600.5512
Codename=Whistler SP3 / XP Final Rollup
ReleaseDate=2008-04-21
ReleaseType=Service Pack (SP3)
[KERNEL]
File=NTOSKRNL.EXE
Version=5.1.2600.5512
Architecture=x86 (32-bit)
ExecutionModel=Fully Preemptive Multitasking
MemoryModel=Flat 32-bit Protected Mode
Exports=PsCreateProcess, PsCreateThread, MmAllocateVirtualMemory, ZwCalls, ObjectManager, SecurityReferenceMonitor, WDMStack, FastIO, KernelSecurityRollup, CryptographicAPIUpdates
[EXECUTIVE]
Components=Object Manager, I/O Manager, Security Reference Monitor, Process Manager, Memory Manager, LPC, Cache Manager, Plug and Play Manager, Power Manager
SecurityEnhancements=Blackhole Router Detection, Network Access Protection (NAP) Client, Kernel Security Rollups
HAL=HAL.DLL (ACPI 1.0/2.0, SMP-optimized)
[USER]
File=USER32.DLL
Version=5.1.2600.5512
UIModel=Luna Theme + Classic Mode
Exports=WndCreate, MsgDispatch, MenuProc, InputLoop, HotkeyManager, AccessibilityHooks, VisualStylesHooks
[GDI]
File=GDI32.DLL
Version=5.1.2600.5512
Drivers=VGA, SVGA, OEM display drivers, WDM display stack
Exports=BitBlt, StretchBlt, LineTo, FontLoad, BrushCreate, RegionOps, GDIAcceleration, ClearType
[SYSTEM_FILES]
NTOSKRNL.EXE=Updated Kernel (security rollup)
HAL.DLL=Updated ACPI HAL
WINLOGON.EXE=Logon Manager
CSRSS.EXE=Client/Server Runtime Subsystem
SMSS.EXE=Session Manager
LSASS.EXE=Local Security Authority (patched)
SERVICES.EXE=Service Control Manager
SYSTEM32=Primary System Directory
WPA.DLL=Updated Windows Product Activation
CRYPT32.DLL=Updated Crypto API
[DRIVERS]
DisplayDrivers=VGA.SYS, SVGA OEM drivers, WDM display drivers
InputDrivers=KBDCLASS.SYS, MOUCLASS.SYS, HIDCLASS.SYS
StorageDrivers=ATAPI.SYS, SCSIPORT.SYS, CLASSPNP.SYS
OtherDrivers=NDIS 5.1 (updated), TCPIP.SYS (security fixes), USBHUB.SYS, USBPORT.SYS, ACPI.SYS, WDM audio stack, WIA imaging drivers
[APPS]
CoreApps=NOTEPAD.EXE, WORDPAD.EXE, MSPAINT.EXE
Utilities=EXPLORER.EXE, CONTROL.EXE, REGEDIT.EXE, TASKMGR.EXE, CMD.EXE, MMC.EXE
SecurityTools=Windows Firewall (SP2 baseline), Security Center (enhanced), NAP Client
InternetTools=Internet Explorer 6.0 SP3 (IE7/IE8 optional)
MediaTools=Windows Media Player 9 (WMP10/11 optional)
[BOOT]
BootMethod=NTLDR -> NTOSKRNL.EXE -> SMSS.EXE -> WINLOGON.EXE -> Explorer Shell
EntryPoint=NTLDR
FileSystem=FAT32 / NTFS 3.1
BootLoader=BOOT.INI
[MEMORY]
Mode=32-bit Protected Mode
MaxAddressSpace=4 GB (2 GB user / 2 GB kernel)
VirtualMemory=Yes (pagefile)
PagingFile=PAGEFILE.SYS
DEP=Enabled (NX bit on supported CPUs)
CryptographicEnhancements=Enabled (SHA-2 groundwork)
[UI]
Windowing=Overlapping Windows
ColorDepth=16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit
Input=Keyboard + Microsoft Mouse + USB HID
Shell=Windows Explorer with Luna visual styles
[NOTES]
Final major update to Windows XP. SP3 includes all previous patches, major security rollups, NAP client support, cryptographic improvements, and networking hardening. Does not include IE7/IE8 or WMP11 by default. Considered the most stable and secure XP baseline.
