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{{Infobox bootleg
{{Infobox bootleg
|title = Windows 97
|screenshot = Win97_Desktop.png
|screenshot = Win97_Desktop.png
|caption = The desktop of Windows 97
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows 3.1]]
|original_os = [[Windows 3.x|Windows 3.1]]
|release_date = 2012
|release_date = 2012
|creator = Ideeman1994
|creator = Ideeman1994
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|size = 30 MB (not including boot floppy)
|size = 30 MB (not including boot floppy)
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%203.1/win9735enstable.zip win9735enstable.zip]
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%203.1/win9735enstable.zip win9735enstable.zip]
|archiveadd = December 10th, 2021
}}
}}


'''Windows 97''' is a bootleg Windows edition created by Ideeman1994 released in 2012.
'''Windows 97''' is a bootleg Windows edition created by Ideeman1994 released in 2012 and added to the archive on December 10th, 2021.


== Description ==
== Description ==
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Win97_Setup.png | Initial screen
Win97_Setup.png | Initial screen
File:Win97_Format.png | Setup while it's formatting
Win97_Format.png | Setup while it's formatting
File:Win97_Installing.png | Setup in the graphical phase
Win97_Installing.png | Setup in the graphical phase
File:Win97_Boot.png | Boot screen
Win97_Boot.png | Boot screen
File:Win97_Desktop.png | Empty desktop
Win97_Desktop.png | Empty desktop
File:Win97_StartMenu.png | Start menu
Win97_StartMenu.png | Start menu
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 12:47, 7 March 2023

Windows 97
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows 97
The desktop of Windows 97
Original OSWindows 3.1
Release date2012
AuthorIdeeman1994
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (16-bit)
File size30 MB (not including boot floppy)
Download linkwin9735enstable.zip
Date addedDecember 10th, 2021
Live CDNo


Windows 97 is a bootleg Windows edition created by Ideeman1994 released in 2012 and added to the archive on December 10th, 2021.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows 3.1 ISO which styles the OS with a Windows 95 theme and even includes some old customization programs to complete the look. The setup used is a completely custom one, using a specialized Windows 3.1 PE running a Delphi-based installer. The installation is done using a batch script which copies the mini 3.1 to the C drive (assuming the user has already formatted it) and runs the setup. A boot floppy is required to install the OS.

Changes from Windows 3.1

  • The setup has been completely replaced with a custom one
  • The setup background is the Windows 95 setup
  • The boot screen is changed to a Windows 95 style one. It is static due to technical limitations
  • The shell is replaced with Calmira, a Delphi-based Windows 95-like shell
  • The start menu banner's text is renamed to Windows 97
  • New desktop background, it being the Windows 95 setup, with the author's branding added and a copyright disclaimer on the top right
  • The window buttons have now been themed to Windows 95
  • 1 new program included, FreeCell
  • The OS now supports (some) of the Win32 API thanks to Win32s being included

Software

  • Win32s

Games

  • FreeCell

Customization Utilities

  • Mask98
  • Calmira

Gallery

  • Initial screen

    Initial screen

  • Setup while it's formatting

    Setup while it's formatting

  • Setup in the graphical phase

    Setup in the graphical phase

  • Boot screen

    Boot screen

  • Empty desktop

    Empty desktop

  • Start menu

    Start menu

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