Running Windows XP and 2003 on the Original Apple TV!
2025-04-09
A developer successfully booted Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 on the original Apple TV after two years of work! This feat overcame significant hurdles due to the device's EFI-only firmware, incompatible with standard Windows. Using a custom FreeLoader bootloader and drivers, the developer achieved a bootable system with desktop access, though some features like PCI, USB, and audio remain partially or fully broken.
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