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{{Partially missing | Other versions of Windows 97 exist such as 3.0, 3.0 as a QEMU VM, and 3.0 for the PSP. Windows 97 was originally in French language only. It only received a English translation when 3.5 came out. 3.5, similarly, has a QEMU version.}}{{Infobox bootleg
|screenshot = Win97_Desktop.png
|screenshot = Win97_Desktop.png
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows 3.11]]
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows 3.11]]
|release_date = March 2012
|release_date = June 21, 2008<br>'''Latest:''' March 24, 2012
|creator = Ideeman1994
|creator = Ideeman1994
|country = Belgium
|country = Belgium
|language = English, French (not in archive)
|language = English, French
|arch = x86 (16-bit)
|arch = x86 (16-bit)
|size = '''1.0 French Beta:''' 9.3 MiB<br>'''1.0 French Stable:''' 10.9 MiB<br>'''2.0 French Stable with Extensions''': 39.8 MiB<br>'''2.0 French Stable:''' 32.2 MiB<br>'''2.5 French Stable Update:''' 457.7 KiB<br>'''3.0 French Stable:''' 36.7 MiB<br>'''3.0 French Stable QEMU:''' 11.5 MiB<br>'''3.5 English Stable:''' 28.8 MiB
|size = 28.8 MiB
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|archiveadd = December 10, 2021
|archiveadd = December 10, 2021
|othervers = 1.0 Beta, 1.0 Stable, 2.0 Stable With Extensions, 2.5 Stable, 3.0 Stable, 3.0 Stable With QEMU
}}
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'''Windows 97''' (version 3.5 stable) is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows 3.1]] edition, which was created by Ideeman1994. It released in March 2012 to {{Link|url=https://www.betaarchive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24176|name=BetaArchive}} (Windows 97 was already years old at that point), and was added to the archive on December 10, 2021.
'''Windows 97''' (version 3.5 stable) is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows 3.11]] edition, which was created by Ideeman1994. It released on June 21, 2008 (latest build released March 24, 2012, which the author advertised on {{Link|url=https://www.betaarchive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24176|name=BetaArchive}}), and was added to the archive on December 10, 2021.


== Description ==
== Description ==
The bootleg is a modified Windows 3.1 ISO. It styles the OS with a Windows 95 theme and even includes some old customization programs to complete the look.
The bootleg is a modified Windows 3.11 ISO. It styles the OS with a Windows 95 theme and 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. You will boot into a startup menu which will allow you to either install the OS or boot from it like a live CD. 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.
The setup used is a completely custom one, using a specialized Windows 3.1 PE running a Delphi-based installer. You will boot into a startup menu which will allow you to either install the OS or boot from it like a live CD. 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 provided for computers that don't support booting from a CD drive.


== Changes from Windows 3.1 ==
== Changes from Windows 3.11 ==
=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
* The setup has been completely replaced with a custom one
* The setup has been completely replaced with a custom one

Latest revision as of 18:31, 25 August 2024

Windows 97
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows 97
The desktop of Windows 97
Original OSWindows 3.11
Release dateJune 21, 2008
Latest: March 24, 2012
AuthorIdeeman1994
CountryBelgium
Language(s)English, French
Architecture(s)x86 (16-bit)
Other version(s)1.0 Beta, 1.0 Stable, 2.0 Stable With Extensions, 2.5 Stable, 3.0 Stable, 3.0 Stable With QEMU
File size1.0 French Beta: 9.3 MiB
1.0 French Stable: 10.9 MiB
2.0 French Stable with Extensions: 39.8 MiB
2.0 French Stable: 32.2 MiB
2.5 French Stable Update: 457.7 KiB
3.0 French Stable: 36.7 MiB
3.0 French Stable QEMU: 11.5 MiB
3.5 English Stable: 28.8 MiB
Download linkwin9710frb.zip
win9710frstable.zip
win9720frextens.zip
win9720frstable.zip
win9725frstableupdate.zip
win9730frstable.zip
win9730frstableqemu.zip
win9735enstable.zip
Date addedDecember 10, 2021

Windows 97 (version 3.5 stable) is a bootleg Windows 3.11 edition, which was created by Ideeman1994. It released on June 21, 2008 (latest build released March 24, 2012, which the author advertised on BetaArchive), and was added to the archive on December 10, 2021.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows 3.11 ISO. It styles the OS with a Windows 95 theme and 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. You will boot into a startup menu which will allow you to either install the OS or boot from it like a live CD. 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 provided for computers that don't support booting from a CD drive.

Changes from Windows 3.11

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • The setup has been completely replaced with a custom one
  • New setup graphics. The setup background is the Windows 95 setup
  • New boot graphics. The boot screen is changed to a Windows 95 style one. It is static due to technical limitations

Look and feel

  • New default theme, and wallpaper. The default wallpaper is set to the Windows 95 setup, with the author's branding added and a copyright disclaimer on the top right
  • The shell is replaced with Calmira, a Delphi-based Windows 95-like shell
  • The window buttons have now been themed to Windows 95

Software

  • Win32s

Games

  • FreeCell

Customization Utilities

  • Mask98
  • Calmira

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • The start menu banner's text is renamed to Windows 97.

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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