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'''Windows Aero Style''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP]] edition, which was created by an unknown author. It released on April 10, 2010 and was added to the archive on January 26, 2024.
'''Windows Aero Style''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]] edition, which was created by an unknown author. It released on April 10, 2010 and was added to the archive on January 26, 2024.


== Description ==
== Description ==
The bootleg is a modified version of Windows XP SP3 to look like Windows 7. It is partially unattended and also preactivated (although you have to do this manually)
The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO. It is themed to look like Windows 7. It comes with a WPI, which is just a batch script to run all the installers silently.


The bootleg was made using nLite 1.4.9.1 and Windows Unattended CD Creator 0.9.8 on Windows Vista SP2. The WPI used was a batch script to run all the installers silently.
It is partially unattended and also preactivated (although you have to do this manually). The bootleg was made using nLite 1.4.9.1 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Unattended CD Creator 0.9.8.


== Changes from Windows XP SP3 ==
== Changes from Windows XP SP3 ==
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* The My Computer and My Documents icons now show up on the desktop.
* The My Computer and My Documents icons now show up on the desktop.
* Administrative Tools now shows up in My Computer.
* Administrative Tools now shows up in My Computer.
* System Properties and the About Windows dialog are now displayed in the "System" font. The System Properties dialog cuts off a lot of the right side because it has not been resized to account for the new Windows Vista look it has been given. Additionally, the About Windows dialog has been made a little bigger, and now has a slightly stretched Windows Vista Home Premium banner.


=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
* The setup now has a Windows Vista look.
* The setup now has a Windows Vista look.
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* The boot screen, pre-OOBE and login screen has been changed to look like Windows Vista Home Premium.


=== Look and feel ===
=== Look and feel ===
* New default theme. It resembles Windows 7.
* New default theme, and wallpaper. It resembles Windows 7.
* 2 new themes included
* Two new themes, which aim to make the OS look more like Windows Vista and 7.

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* The boot screen, pre-OOBE and login screen has been changed to look like Windows Vista Home Premium.
== Software ==
=== Software on the CD (WPI) ===
* Adobe Flash Player 10.0 r22 (WinBorgXP repack)
* AntiWPA 3.4.6
* Ashampoo Burning Studio 9.05
* IObit Game Booster 1.1 (WinBorgXP repack)
* Kels' CPL Bonus Pack 9.4.8
* Mozilla Firefox 3.0.19
* Sysinternals Suite
* TuneUp Utilities 2009

==== Customization Utilities ====
* RocketDock 1.3.1
* TrueTransparency (comes with 1 new theme, Noir)


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
=== Bootleg quirks ===
=== Bootleg quirks ===
* Two options for installing software is specified. Once in the Windows Unattended CD Creator settings file and once in the nLite last session file. The nLite one is used instead, for some odd reason.
* Two options for installing software is specified. Once in the Windows Unattended CD Creator settings file, and another in the nLite last session file. The nLite one is used instead, for some odd reason.
* In setup, the system will report an error saying <code>user32.dll</code> was relocated in memory. This does not affect the final system.
* In setup, an error message saying <code>user32.dll</code> was relocated in memory will pop up. This does not affect the installation in any way.
* There are two software directories on the CD, and the one used is <code>AeroSoftware</code>
* There are two software directories on the CD, and the one used is <code>AeroSoftware</code>. The other <code>Software</code> folder is empty.
* The setup does not accept the key provided, as it is a volume key, and this ISO is a retail copy.


=== CD contents and other info ===
=== CD contents and other info ===
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
XPAeroStyle-Boot.png|Boot screen
XPAeroStyle-Setup.png | Setup in the graphical stage
XPAeroStyle-Setup.png|Setup in the graphical stage
XPAeroStyle-SetupError.png | Setup error - <code>user32.dll</code> error
XPAeroStyle-SetupError.png|<code>user32.dll</code> error
XPAeroStyle-Boot.png | Boot screen
XPAeroStyle-PreOOBE.png|Pre-OOBE
XPAeroStyle-PreOOBE.png | Pre-OOBE
XPAeroStyle-Login.png|Login screen
XP Windows Aero Style Login.png | Login screen
XPAeroStyle-WPI.png|WPI
XPAeroStyle-WPI.png | WPI
XPAeroStyle-Desktop.png|Desktop
XP Windows Aero Style DesktopFB.png | Desktop on first boot
XPAeroStyle-StartMenu.png|Start menu ("SevenVG RTM" theme)
XPAeroStyle-Desktop.png | Empty desktop
XPAeroStyle-Demo.png|Demo
XPAeroStyle-StartMenu.png | Start menu ("SevenVG RTM" theme)
XP Windows Aero Style Demo.png | System Properties and About Windows
XP Windows Aero Style Shutdown Dialog.png | Shutdown dialog
</gallery>
</gallery>

=== Themes ===
=== Themes ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
XPAeroStyle-LunaElementBlackTheme.png|"Luna Element Black" theme
XP Windows Aero Style Luna Element Black theme.png | "Luna Element Black" theme
XPAeroStyle-VistaMizeTheme.png|"VistaMize" theme
XP Windows Aero Style VistaMize theme.png | "VistaMize" theme
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 07:30, 2 July 2024

Windows Aero Style
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows Aero Style
The desktop of Windows Aero Style
Original OSWindows XP SP3
Release dateApril 10, 2010
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size730.4 MiB
Download linkWindowsAeroStyle.iso
Date addedJanuary 26, 2024

Windows Aero Style is a bootleg Windows XP SP3 edition, which was created by an unknown author. It released on April 10, 2010 and was added to the archive on January 26, 2024.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO. It is themed to look like Windows 7. It comes with a WPI, which is just a batch script to run all the installers silently.

It is partially unattended and also preactivated (although you have to do this manually). The bootleg was made using nLite 1.4.9.1 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Unattended CD Creator 0.9.8.

Changes from Windows XP SP3

Minor changes

  • The My Computer and My Documents icons now show up on the desktop.
  • Administrative Tools now shows up in My Computer.
  • System Properties and the About Windows dialog are now displayed in the "System" font. The System Properties dialog cuts off a lot of the right side because it has not been resized to account for the new Windows Vista look it has been given. Additionally, the About Windows dialog has been made a little bigger, and now has a slightly stretched Windows Vista Home Premium banner.

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • The setup now has a Windows Vista look.
  • The boot screen, pre-OOBE and login screen has been changed to look like Windows Vista Home Premium.

Look and feel

  • New default theme, and wallpaper. It resembles Windows 7.
  • 2 new themes included

Software

Software on the CD (WPI)

  • Adobe Flash Player 10.0 r22 (WinBorgXP repack)
  • AntiWPA 3.4.6
  • Ashampoo Burning Studio 9.05
  • IObit Game Booster 1.1 (WinBorgXP repack)
  • Kels' CPL Bonus Pack 9.4.8
  • Mozilla Firefox 3.0.19
  • Sysinternals Suite
  • TuneUp Utilities 2009

Customization Utilities

  • RocketDock 1.3.1
  • TrueTransparency (comes with 1 new theme, Noir)

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • Two options for installing software is specified. Once in the Windows Unattended CD Creator settings file, and another in the nLite last session file. The nLite one is used instead, for some odd reason.
  • In setup, an error message saying user32.dll was relocated in memory will pop up. This does not affect the installation in any way.
  • There are two software directories on the CD, and the one used is AeroSoftware. The other Software folder is empty.
  • The setup does not accept the key provided, as it is a volume key, and this ISO is a retail copy.

CD contents and other info

  • The CD label is set to "WinLite", the default CD label for nLite ISOs.

Gallery

  • Setup in the graphical stage

    Setup in the graphical stage

  • Setup error - user32.dll error

    Setup error - user32.dll error

  • Boot screen

    Boot screen

  • Pre-OOBE

    Pre-OOBE

  • Login screen

    Login screen

  • WPI

    WPI

  • Desktop on first boot

    Desktop on first boot

  • Empty desktop

    Empty desktop

  • Start menu ("SevenVG RTM" theme)

    Start menu ("SevenVG RTM" theme)

  • System Properties and About Windows

    System Properties and About Windows

  • Shutdown dialog

    Shutdown dialog

Themes

  • "Luna Element Black" theme

    "Luna Element Black" theme

  • "VistaMize" theme

    "VistaMize" theme

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