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''The original version of this bootleg was chosen for image capture for demonstrational, educational and entertainment purposes, as shown by the desktop screenshot.'' |
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''Update: Additional scientific research has been conducted after this article was initially published and the author of this article has acquired new information and photographs not taken previously. The other versions of this bootleg do not present much visual difference other than altered branding. The setup has been re-captured to compensate for fatal user negligence.'' |
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''Update #2: The "All Drivers" variant of the desktop image had the start menu opened, which is incorrect and is against the wiki standards. The image has been corrected and renamed properly.'' |
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XPDarkEdition_BootSelector.png | Boot selector (text mode) |
XPDarkEdition_BootSelector.png | Boot selector (text mode) |
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''The themes being showcased and captured for demonstrational, educational and entertainment purposes originate from the software folder on the CD itself.'' |
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XPDarkEdition_AurumVSTheme.png | "AurumVS" Theme |
XPDarkEdition_AurumVSTheme.png | "AurumVS" Theme |
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Revision as of 06:43, 5 March 2023
| Crusty Windows bootleg | |
 The desktop of Windows XP Dark Edition V6 | |
| Original OS | Windows XP SP3 |
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| Release date | 2007 |
| Author | Catalogk |
| Language(s) | English |
| Architecture(s) | x86 (32-bit) |
| File size | 701 MB |
| Download link | Windows XP Dark Edition v.6 Refix.iso |
| Date added | August 22nd, 2022 |
Windows XP Dark Edition V6 is a bootleg Windows edition created by Catalogk released in 2007 and added to the archive on August 22nd, 2022.
Description
The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO whose purpose is to style the OS with a dark Windows Vista theme. It comes with a boot selector that comes packed with many things, such as Windows boot disks, disk partitioners, recovery utilities and more. It has two graphical modes, a text mode one and a GUI one styled after Windows 7. This bootleg has multiple versions of itself which you can install in the boot selector, which you can choose to bundle SATA/RAID drivers.
Changes from Windows XP
- A brand new boot selector is added, which comes with many options
- New setup background
- New Vista boot screen
- New pre-OOBE background
- OOBE graphics have been updated
- New log in background
- New default theme and wallpaper
- New Vista sound scheme
- New WMP and WindowBlinds skin
- The Explorer actions pane is on the bottom instead of the left
- The regional language is Thai, therefore the Thai calendar is used
Software
- Power Calculator
Customization Utilities
- SyncToy
- TweakUI
- Unlocker
- LClock
Software (Customization Utilities) on the CD
- VistaDriveIcon
- VisualTaskTips
- WindowBlinds 5.1
- TrueTransparency
- ViStart
- WinFlip
- IE 7
- Theme Collection (4 themes)
Gallery
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Boot selector (text mode)
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Boot selector (graphical mode)
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Setup in the graphical phase
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Pre-OOBE
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OOBE
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Log in
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Log in (user selector)
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Empty desktop
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Empty desktop (All Drivers)
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Start menu
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Start menu (All Drivers)
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System Properties and About Windows
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Autorun
Themes
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"AurumVS" Theme
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"LongMaX" Theme
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"Ristaz" Theme
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"VistaCGz" Theme
