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{{Infobox bootleg
{{Infobox bootleg
|screenshot = Longhorn Reloaded Empty Desktop.png
|screenshot = Longhorn Reloaded Empty Desktop.png
|caption = The desktop of a fresh install of Longhorn Reloaded
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows betas|Windows Longhorn 4074]]
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows betas|Windows Longhorn 4074]]
|release_date = 2007
|release_date = 2007
|creator = JoeJoe
|creator = JoeJoe
|country = ?
|language = English
|language = English
|arch = x86 (32-bit)
|arch = x86 (32-bit)
|size = 780 MB
|size = 780 MB
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Betas/Windows%20Longhorn%20Reloaded%20%2832%20Bits%29.ISO Windows Longhorn Reloaded (32 Bits).ISO]
|download = {{link|url=https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Betas/Windows%20Longhorn%20Reloaded%20%2832%20Bits%29.ISO|name=Windows Longhorn Reloaded (32 Bits).ISO}}
|archiveadd = December 2021<br>'''Pre-Crusty Windows:''' September 3rd, 2020
|archiveadd = December 26, 2021
|timebombdate = 180 days after install date
}}
}}
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'''Windows Longhorn Reloaded''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows betas|Windows Longhorn 4074]] edition, which was created by a group on the (now defunct) forum JoeJoe, designed to make {{link|url=https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_Longhorn_build_4074|name=Longhorn build 4074}} more stable. Apparently, Microsoft was quite embarrassed by how much more "stable" this OS was compared to their then three-year-old beta, so they sent a cease and desist letter to kill it. Unfortunately for Microsoft, weirdos on the internet kept copies. Anyhow, it released in 2007, and was added to the archive on December 26, 2021.

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'''Windows Longhorn Reloaded''' is a bootleg created by a group on the (now defunct) forum JoeJoe, designed to make Longhorn build 4074 more stable. Apparently, Microsoft was quite embarrassed by how much more "stable" this OS was compared to their then three-year-old beta, so they sent a cease and desist letter to kill it. Unfortunately for Microsoft, weirdos on the internet kept copies.


== Description ==
== Description ==
Much like [[Sigma OS]], Longhorn Reloaded is based around and is designed to make Longhorn build 4074, a pre-reset Milestone 7 build of Windows Vista, more "stable" (depending on your definition).
Much like [[Sigma OS]], Longhorn Reloaded is based around and is designed to make Longhorn build 4074, a pre-reset Milestone 7 build of Windows Vista, more "stable" (depending on your definition).


On the first boot, the OS deletes some files and launches an optional installer program called Longhorn Reloaded Tempory Installer, which replaces a few files and sets some registry keys. Other than that, the OS remains mostly the same as stock 4074.
On the first boot, the OS deletes some files and launches an optional installer program called "Longhorn Reloaded Tempory Installer", which replaces a few files and sets some registry keys. Other than that, the OS remains mostly the same as stock 4074.


== Changes from Longhorn 4074 ==
== Changes from Longhorn 4074 ==
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* The "Luna" and "Slate" themes have been removed, and only the "Jade" theme remains. Either intentionally or due to a bug, the Classic theme is also inaccessible.
* The "Luna" and "Slate" themes have been removed, and only the "Jade" theme remains. Either intentionally or due to a bug, the Classic theme is also inaccessible.
* The "About Windows" graphic has been replaced with a custom banner showing the OS name.
* The "About Windows" graphic has been replaced with a custom banner showing the OS name.
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* The sidebar has been hidden by default and requires the user to mouse over to the sidebar area to see it.
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* desktop.ini is no longer a hidden file by default and is visible across the OS.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Doesn't work in VMWare, of course. It does work on VirtualBox 6.1.36.
* The OS doesn't work in VMware. It does work on VirtualBox 6.1.36.
* VirtualBox Guest Additions do not install on this OS.
* VirtualBox Guest Additions do not install on this OS.
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* The sidebar has been hidden by default and requires the user to mouse over to the sidebar area to see it.
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* As a side-effect of all hidden files being shown, desktop.ini is no longer a hidden file by default and is visible across the OS.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Longhorn Reloaded Winver.png | Winver
Longhorn Reloaded Winver.png | Winver
</gallery>
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Windows Longhorn RTM]]


[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows betas]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows betas]]

Latest revision as of 19:05, 7 June 2024

Windows Longhorn Reloaded
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows Longhorn Reloaded
The desktop of Windows Longhorn Reloaded
Original OSWindows Longhorn 4074
Release date2007
AuthorJoeJoe
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size780 MB
Download linkWindows Longhorn Reloaded (32 Bits).ISO
Date addedDecember 26, 2021
Timebomb date180 days after install date

Windows Longhorn Reloaded is a bootleg Windows Longhorn 4074 edition, which was created by a group on the (now defunct) forum JoeJoe, designed to make Longhorn build 4074 more stable. Apparently, Microsoft was quite embarrassed by how much more "stable" this OS was compared to their then three-year-old beta, so they sent a cease and desist letter to kill it. Unfortunately for Microsoft, weirdos on the internet kept copies. Anyhow, it released in 2007, and was added to the archive on December 26, 2021.

Description

Much like Sigma OS, Longhorn Reloaded is based around and is designed to make Longhorn build 4074, a pre-reset Milestone 7 build of Windows Vista, more "stable" (depending on your definition).

On the first boot, the OS deletes some files and launches an optional installer program called "Longhorn Reloaded Tempory Installer", which replaces a few files and sets some registry keys. Other than that, the OS remains mostly the same as stock 4074.

Changes from Longhorn 4074

  • The setup program has been replaced with a similar one to Windows XP with the background changed.
  • The theme is different, and is a slightly more revamped and polished version of the default Longhorn 4074 theme. The original Longhorn theme can still be used by switching to the "Windows Classic" theme.
  • The "Luna" and "Slate" themes have been removed, and only the "Jade" theme remains. Either intentionally or due to a bug, the Classic theme is also inaccessible.
  • The "About Windows" graphic has been replaced with a custom banner showing the OS name.

Notes

  • The OS doesn't work in VMware. It does work on VirtualBox 6.1.36.
  • VirtualBox Guest Additions do not install on this OS.
  • The sidebar has been hidden by default and requires the user to mouse over to the sidebar area to see it.
  • As a side-effect of all hidden files being shown, desktop.ini is no longer a hidden file by default and is visible across the OS.

Gallery

  • Setup

    Setup

  • Installing

    Installing

  • First Boot

    First Boot

  • Longhorn Reloaded Temporary Installer

    Longhorn Reloaded Temporary Installer

  • Empty Desktop

    Empty Desktop

  • Empty Desktop (with classic theme)

    Empty Desktop (with classic theme)

  • Winver

    Winver

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