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{{Infobox bootleg
{{Infobox bootleg
|title = Windows XP Dark Edition V6
|screenshot = XPDarkEdition_Desktop.png
|screenshot = XPDarkEdition_Desktop.png
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]]
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP2]]
|release_date = 2007
|release_date = November 20, 2007
|creator = Catalogk
|creator = MoZarD, [[:Category:Bootlegs created by Catalogk|Catalogk]]
|country = Thailand
|language = English
|language = English
|arch = x86
|arch = x86 (32-bit)
|size = 701 MB
|size = 701.5 MiB
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%20XP/Windows%20XP%20Dark%20Edition%20v.6%20Refix.iso Windows XP Dark Edition v.6 Refix.iso]
|download = {{link|url=https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%20XP/Windows%20XP%20Dark%20Edition%20v.6%20Refix.iso|name=Windows XP Dark Edition v.6 Refix.iso}}
|archiveadd = August 22, 2022
}}
}}
'''Windows XP Dark Edition V6''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP2]] edition, which was created by MoZarD, and [[:Category:Bootlegs created by Catalogk|Catalogk]]. It released on November 20, 2007, and was added to the archive on August 22, 2022.

Windows XP Dark Edition V6 is a bootleg Windows edition created by Catalogk released in 2007.


== Description ==
== 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.
The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP2 ISO, which has a boot selector integrated. It 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 Vista. This bootleg has multiple versions of itself which you can install in the boot selector, which you can choose to bundle SATA/RAID drivers.

It styles the OS with a dark Windows Vista theme.

The boot selector used was Aero Loader.

== Changes from Windows XP SP2 ==
=== Minor changes ===
* The System Properties dialog has been redesigned
* New Winver banner and bar
* New Windows Media Player skin

=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
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* New setup graphics
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* New Windows Vista boot screen
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* New pre-OOBE graphics
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* New OOBE graphics
* New login graphics


== Changes from Windows XP ==
=== Look and feel ===
* A brand new boot selector is added, which comes with many options
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* New setup background
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* New Vista boot screen
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* New pre-OOBE background
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* OOBE graphics have been updated
* New log in background
* New default theme and wallpaper
* New default theme and wallpaper
* New Vista icon set
* New Windows Vista sound scheme
* New Vista sound scheme
* New Vista sound scheme
* New WMP and WindowBlinds skin
* The Explorer actions pane is on the bottom instead of the left
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* The regional language is Thai, therefore the Thai calendar is used


== Software ==
== Software ==
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* TweakUI
* TweakUI
* Unlocker
* Unlocker

=== Customization Utilities ===
* LClock
* LClock


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* Theme Collection (4 themes)
* Theme Collection (4 themes)


== Gallery ==
== Notes ==
⚫
* The regional language is Thai, therefore the Thai calendar is used.
''The original version of this bootleg was chosen for image capture for demonstrational, educational and entertainment purposes, as shown by the desktop screenshot.''

'''''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.'''''

'''Update №2: By the mere presence and existence of this script which clarifies a new addition, the ancient and powerful wrath of Grant Johnson Sans the Great's lasting spark of energy contained in our plane of existence whom has brought us the completely warranted logic of consistently abusing templation and eternal darkness to all that is beyond his comprehension strikes down upon us all!!!''' ''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.''


== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:XPDarkEdition_BootSelector.png | Boot selector (text mode)
XPDarkEdition_BootSelector.png | Boot selector (text mode)
File:XPDarkEdition_BootSelector2.png | Boot selector (graphical mode)
XPDarkEdition_BootSelector2.png | Boot selector (graphical mode)
File:XPDarkEdition_Partition.png | Setup at the partition screen
XPDarkEdition_Setup.png | Setup in the graphical phase
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XPDarkEdition_PreOOBE.png | Pre-OOBE
File:XPDarkEdition_Format.png | Setup while it's formatting
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XPDarkEdition_OOBE.png | OOBE
File:XPDarkEdition_Copy.png | Setup while it's copying files
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XPDarkEdition_Login.png | Login screen
File:XPDarkEdition_Setup.png | Setup in the graphical phase
XPDarkEdition_Desktop.png | Empty desktop
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File:XPDarkEdition_PreOOBE.png | Pre-OOBE
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XPDarkEdition_StartMenu.png | Start menu
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File:XPDarkEdition_OOBE.png | OOBE
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XPDarkEdition_Demo.png | System Properties and About Windows
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File:XPDarkEdition_Login.png | Log in
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XPDarkEdition_Autorun.png | Autorun
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File:XPDarkEdition_LoginSelect.png | Log in (user selector)
File:XPDarkEdition_Desktop.png | Empty desktop
XPDarkEdition_DesktopAllDriver.png | Empty desktop (All Drivers)
File:XPDarkEdition_DesktopAllDriver.png | Empty desktop (All Drivers)
XPDarkEdition_StartMenuAllDriver.png | Start menu (All Drivers)
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XPDarkEdition_LoginSelect.png | Login screen - user selector
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File:XPDarkEdition_StartMenu.png | Start menu
File:XPDarkEdition_StartMenuAllDriver.png | Start menu (All Drivers)
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File:XPDarkEdition_Demo.png | System Properties and About Windows
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File:XPDarkEdition_Autorun.png | Autorun
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Themes ===
=== Themes ===
''The themes being showcased and captured for demonstrational, educational and entertainment purposes originate from the software folder on the CD itself.''

<gallery>
<gallery>
File:XPDarkEdition_AurumVSTheme.png | "AurumVS" Theme
XPDarkEdition_AurumVSTheme.png | "AurumVS" theme
File:XPDarkEdition_LongMaXTheme.png | "LongMaX" Theme
XPDarkEdition_LongMaXTheme.png | "LongMaX" theme
File:XPDarkEdition_RistazTheme.png | "Ristaz" Theme
XPDarkEdition_RistazTheme.png | "Ristaz" theme
File:XPDarkEdition_VistaCGzTheme.png | "VistaCGz" Theme
XPDarkEdition_VistaCGzTheme.png | "VistaCGz" theme
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Bootlegs originating from Asia]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP]]
[[Category:Bootlegs created by Catalogk]]
[[Category:Bootlegs]]
[[Category:Bootlegs]]

Latest revision as of 08:01, 29 June 2024

Windows XP Dark Edition V6
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows XP Dark Edition V6
The desktop of Windows XP Dark Edition V6
Original OSWindows XP SP2
Release dateNovember 20, 2007
AuthorMoZarD, Catalogk
CountryThailand
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size701.5 MiB
Download linkWindows XP Dark Edition v.6 Refix.iso
Date addedAugust 22, 2022

Windows XP Dark Edition V6 is a bootleg Windows XP SP2 edition, which was created by MoZarD, and Catalogk. It released on November 20, 2007, and was added to the archive on August 22, 2022.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP2 ISO, which has a boot selector integrated. It 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 Vista. This bootleg has multiple versions of itself which you can install in the boot selector, which you can choose to bundle SATA/RAID drivers.

It styles the OS with a dark Windows Vista theme.

The boot selector used was Aero Loader.

Changes from Windows XP SP2

Minor changes

  • The System Properties dialog has been redesigned
  • New Winver banner and bar
  • New Windows Media Player skin

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • New setup graphics
  • New Windows Vista boot screen
  • New pre-OOBE graphics
  • New OOBE graphics
  • New login graphics

Look and feel

  • New default theme and wallpaper
  • New Vista icon set
  • New Windows Vista sound scheme
  • New Vista sound scheme

Software

  • Power Calculator
  • SyncToy
  • TweakUI
  • Unlocker

Customization Utilities

  • LClock

Software on the CD

  • VistaDriveIcon
  • VisualTaskTips
  • WindowBlinds 5.1
  • TrueTransparency
  • ViStart
  • WinFlip
  • IE 7
  • Theme Collection (4 themes)

Notes

  • The regional language is Thai, therefore the Thai calendar is used.

Gallery

  • Boot selector (text mode)

    Boot selector (text mode)

  • Boot selector (graphical mode)

    Boot selector (graphical mode)

  • Setup in the graphical phase

    Setup in the graphical phase

  • Pre-OOBE

    Pre-OOBE

  • OOBE

    OOBE

  • Login screen

    Login screen

  • Empty desktop

    Empty desktop

  • Start menu

    Start menu

  • System Properties and About Windows

    System Properties and About Windows

  • Autorun

    Autorun

  • Empty desktop (All Drivers)

    Empty desktop (All Drivers)

  • Start menu (All Drivers)

    Start menu (All Drivers)

  • Login screen - user selector

    Login screen - user selector

Themes

  • "AurumVS" theme

    "AurumVS" theme

  • "LongMaX" theme

    "LongMaX" theme

  • "Ristaz" theme

    "Ristaz" theme

  • "VistaCGz" theme

    "VistaCGz" theme

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