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{{Infobox bootleg
|title = Grass7
|screenshot = W7 Grass7 RTM Desktop.png
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|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 7|Windows 7 SP1]]
|screenshot = G7-Desktop.png
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|release_date = 2020 (original)<br>June 21, 2021 (latest in collection)
|caption = Desktop
|creator = Zinffo/[[User:Kon|kon]] (original 2020 versions)
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|original_os = [[Windows 7|Windows 7 SP1]]
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|release_date = 2020 (original)<br>2021 (latest)
|creator = Grass7 Project
|country = ?
|language = English
|language = English
|arch = x86
|arch = x86 (32-bit)
|size = 2.58 GB
|size = '''RTM:''' 2.6 GiB<br>'''M2:''' 3.1 GiB
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%207/Grass7_x86.iso Grass7_x86.iso]
|download = {{link|url=https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%207/Grass7_x86.iso|name=Grass7_x86.iso}} (RTM)<br>
{{link|url=https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%207/Grass7%20M2.iso|name=Grass7 M2.iso}} (M2)
|archiveadd = '''RTM:''' May 15, 2022<br>'''M2:''' August 5, 2022
}}
}}
'''Grass7''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 7|Windows 7 SP1]] edition, which was created by Zinffo. The project was originally made in 2020, where it was featured in a now deleted live stream. Multiple videos, mostly from young children, are still available. The original 2020 versions were made by Zinffo and [[User:Kon|kon]]. Kon used to be involved with Grass7 and its development, but they have not been involved with Grass7 since 2021. Grass7 RTM released on June 21, 2021, and Grass7 M2 released on July 16, 2020.


Grass7 RTM was added to the archive on May 15, 2022, while Grass7 M2 was added to the archive on August 5, 2022. As of 2023, the bootleg has gone under multiple contributors, and is still being developed to this day.
'''Grass7''' is a bootleg Windows edition created by Grass7 Project, released in 2020 and uploaded to the archive on 15 May 2022.


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There was a website for the bootleg, called grass7.tk, which was once available, but was shut down in early 2021. It was also online for a short period of time in 2022. An archived version from both October 2020 and {{link|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124195725/https://grass7.tk/|name=January 2021}} are still available.
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==Description==
The OS includes a new wallpaper, and a refreshed Canada theme, which changes the hue of the wallpapers. Interestingly enough, Canada is the only region theme on the system.


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== Description ==
Massive changes to the Aero Basic theme were made, such as the taskbar, start menu and some UI elements being turned green, to comply with the nature style of this mod. The Aero theme reflects this change as well. The Classic theme does not include many changes, however.
The bootleg is a modified Windows 7 SP1 ISO, which focuses on giving the OS a grassy look. Originally, this was accomplished by making everything as bright eye-blindingly green as possible, and adding as many nature and grassy field wallpapers as possible to the OS, to the point of absurdity. Now it is a lot more discreet and easier on the eyes in newer versions.


The rest of this description will cover mostly the RTM release. Anyhow, it includes one new program, ''Grass7 Version'', which is just a wrapper for launching a simple HTA program which reports the (hardcoded) version number. It includes a new default wallpaper.
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This project's origins are from 2020, where it was featured in a now deleted live stream. Multiple videos, mostly from children are still available. The website, '''grass7.tk''', was once available, but was shut down in early 2021. It was also online for a short period of time in 2022. An archived version from both October 2020 and January 2021 are still available.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210124195725/https://grass7.tk/</ref>


A majority of the OS branding has been made greener, including some of the default applications.
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==Changes from Windows 7==
* Massive changes to the themes were made.
* A new boot screen was added, however you must use a special tool in the install root to enable it.
* A new application, "Grass7 Version" was added, which is simply an HTA program that reports the version number.
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* Some programs had their branding. Windows DVD Maker was changed to Grass7 DVD Maker. This happens with Windows Media Centre and Windows Update.


It comes with pre-packaged VMware drivers, dated around the VMware 11-12 era.
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== Quirks ==
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* The creator of the latest release of this mod bundled his own VMware graphics driver, which causes issues with newer versions of VMware.


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== Changes from Windows 7 SP1 ==
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==Software==
=== Minor changes ===
* The setup OS text is changed
* New Winver banner

=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
* New setup graphics. All OS strings in the EULA are changed to "Grass7".
* New boot screen, which will only be shown when you first boot into the Setup. You need to install it manually however to get it in the actual OS. It gets dropped to the root of the C: drive.
* New pre-OOBE graphics
* New OOBE graphics
* New login graphics

=== Look and feel ===
* New default theme, and wallpaper. The Windows Classic theme's titlebar gradients have been made lime green
* All of the regional themes' wallpapers have been made greener, except the United States theme
* New icon set
* New default avatar
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* Some programs have had their branding changed. Windows DVD Maker was changed to Grass7 DVD Maker. This has also happened to Windows Media Center and Windows Update.

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== Software ==
* Grass7 Version
* Grass7 Version


==Gallery==
== Notes ==
=== Bootleg quirks ===
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* The creator of this mod bundled their own VMware graphics driver, which causes issues with newer versions of VMware. To fix this, you must boot into Safe Mode and uninstall the "VMware SVGA 3D" driver under Display Adapters in the Device Manager.
* In the RTM version of Grass7, at the product key entry screen, you are told that it only accepts '''32-bit''' Windows 7 Ultimate keys.
* There are 2 text files that get dropped to the root of the C: drive, one of which is a CREDITS file which documents the author's name and what editions are planned to come out. Apparently, at the time of writing, 3 other editions would've released at the same month Grass7's release took place. The other file is a CHANGELOG file, which documents what edits to the OS were made.

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== Gallery ==
=== RTM ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:G7-Setup.png|Setup
G7-Setup.png | Setup
File:G7-Setup2.png|Installing Windows
G7-Setup2.png | Installing Windows
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G7-Boot.png | Boot screen (patched)
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File:G7-OOBE.png|OOBE
W7 Grass7 RTM PreOOBE.png | Pre-OOBE
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File:G7-Boot.png|Boot screen
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G7-OOBE.png | OOBE
File:G7-BootUnpatched.png|Boot screen (unpatched)
File:G7-Login.png|Login screen
G7-Login.png | Login screen
File:G7-Desktop.png|Desktop
W7 Grass7 RTM Desktop.png | Empty desktop
W7 Grass7 RTM StartMenu.png | Start menu
File:G7-DesktopAero.png|Desktop with Aero theme
W7 Grass7 RTM Demo.png | System Properties and About Windows
File:G7-Canada.png|Canada theme
File:G7-GraphicsBug.png|Graphics bug on VMware
G7-GraphicsBug.png | Graphics bug on newer versions of VMware
File:G7-SysInfo.png|System information
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File:G7OldScreenshot.png|Screenshot of an earlier build, dated 12 January 2021.
File:G7-Demo.png|Demo
</gallery>
</gallery>

=== Applications ===
==== Applications ====
<gallery>
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G7-DVDMaker.png | Grass7 DVD Maker
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G7-MediaCentre.png | Grass7 Media Center
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G7Version.png | Grass7 Version
</gallery>

=== Other versions ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
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G7OldScreenshot.png | Screenshot of an earlier build, dated 12 January 2021.
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File:G7-DVDMaker.png|Grass7 DVD Maker
G7-U1Build.png | Grass7 U1, apparently being developed as of January 2023.
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File:G7-MediaCentre.png|Grass7 Media Centre
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File:G7Version.png|Grass7 Version
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 7]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 7]]
[[Category:Partially lost bootlegs]]
[[Category:Bootlegs]]

Latest revision as of 10:13, 8 September 2024

Grass7
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Grass7
The desktop of Grass7
Original OSWindows 7 SP1
Release date2020 (original)
June 21, 2021 (latest in collection)
AuthorZinffo/kon (original 2020 versions)
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File sizeRTM: 2.6 GiB
M2: 3.1 GiB
Download linkGrass7_x86.iso (RTM)
Grass7 M2.iso (M2)
Date addedRTM: May 15, 2022
M2: August 5, 2022

Grass7 is a bootleg Windows 7 SP1 edition, which was created by Zinffo. The project was originally made in 2020, where it was featured in a now deleted live stream. Multiple videos, mostly from young children, are still available. The original 2020 versions were made by Zinffo and kon. Kon used to be involved with Grass7 and its development, but they have not been involved with Grass7 since 2021. Grass7 RTM released on June 21, 2021, and Grass7 M2 released on July 16, 2020.

Grass7 RTM was added to the archive on May 15, 2022, while Grass7 M2 was added to the archive on August 5, 2022. As of 2023, the bootleg has gone under multiple contributors, and is still being developed to this day.

There was a website for the bootleg, called grass7.tk, which was once available, but was shut down in early 2021. It was also online for a short period of time in 2022. An archived version from both October 2020 and January 2021 are still available.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows 7 SP1 ISO, which focuses on giving the OS a grassy look. Originally, this was accomplished by making everything as bright eye-blindingly green as possible, and adding as many nature and grassy field wallpapers as possible to the OS, to the point of absurdity. Now it is a lot more discreet and easier on the eyes in newer versions.

The rest of this description will cover mostly the RTM release. Anyhow, it includes one new program, Grass7 Version, which is just a wrapper for launching a simple HTA program which reports the (hardcoded) version number. It includes a new default wallpaper.

A majority of the OS branding has been made greener, including some of the default applications.

It comes with pre-packaged VMware drivers, dated around the VMware 11-12 era.

Changes from Windows 7 SP1

Minor changes

  • The setup OS text is changed
  • New Winver banner

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • New setup graphics. All OS strings in the EULA are changed to "Grass7".
  • New boot screen, which will only be shown when you first boot into the Setup. You need to install it manually however to get it in the actual OS. It gets dropped to the root of the C: drive.
  • New pre-OOBE graphics
  • New OOBE graphics
  • New login graphics

Look and feel

  • New default theme, and wallpaper. The Windows Classic theme's titlebar gradients have been made lime green
  • All of the regional themes' wallpapers have been made greener, except the United States theme
  • New icon set
  • New default avatar
  • Some programs have had their branding changed. Windows DVD Maker was changed to Grass7 DVD Maker. This has also happened to Windows Media Center and Windows Update.

Software

  • Grass7 Version

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • The creator of this mod bundled their own VMware graphics driver, which causes issues with newer versions of VMware. To fix this, you must boot into Safe Mode and uninstall the "VMware SVGA 3D" driver under Display Adapters in the Device Manager.
  • In the RTM version of Grass7, at the product key entry screen, you are told that it only accepts 32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate keys.
  • There are 2 text files that get dropped to the root of the C: drive, one of which is a CREDITS file which documents the author's name and what editions are planned to come out. Apparently, at the time of writing, 3 other editions would've released at the same month Grass7's release took place. The other file is a CHANGELOG file, which documents what edits to the OS were made.

Gallery

RTM

  • Setup

    Setup

  • Installing Windows

    Installing Windows

  • Boot screen (patched)

    Boot screen (patched)

  • 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

  • Graphics bug on newer versions of VMware

    Graphics bug on newer versions of VMware

Applications

  • Grass7 DVD Maker

    Grass7 DVD Maker

  • Grass7 Media Center

    Grass7 Media Center

  • Grass7 Version

    Grass7 Version

Other versions

  • Screenshot of an earlier build, dated 12 January 2021.

    Screenshot of an earlier build, dated 12 January 2021.

  • Grass7 U1, apparently being developed as of January 2023.

    Grass7 U1, apparently being developed as of January 2023.

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