Because Microsoft officially ended support for Windows XP in April 2014, a patched image often includes cumulative updates up to the final POSReady 2009 updates (which extended security definitions until 2019). This includes Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 11, and updated root certificates necessary to establish secure HTTPS connections on the modern web. How to Deploy a Windows XP Patched QCOW2 Image
The desire to run Overwatch 2 is absurd on its face. But the desire to patch and tweak and force modern software onto antique hardware is a form of digital rebellion. It says: “I will not let your planned obsolescence define my experience.” windows xpqcow2 patched
Once Windows XP is installed and boots successfully, the real "patching" work begins. Because Microsoft officially ended support for Windows XP