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|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows for Workgroups 3.11]]
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows for Workgroups 3.11]]
|release_date = December 16, 2008
|release_date = '''Fake:''' March 20, 1993<br>'''Real:''' December 16, 2008
|creator = OBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group
|creator = OBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group
|language = English
|language = English
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|archiveadd = September 18, 2024
|archiveadd = September 18, 2024
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'''Microsoft Cougar Build 028''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows for Workgroups 3.11]] edition, which was created by OBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group. It released on December 16, 2008, and was added to the archive on September 18, 2024.
'''Microsoft Cougar Build 028''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows for Workgroups 3.11]] edition, which was created by OBrasilo (now known as Battler) of Euro-Asian Beta Group. It released on December 16, 2008, and was added to the archive on September 18, 2024.


== Description ==
== Description ==
The bootleg is a modified [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows for Workgroups 3.11]] ISO. It modifies strings and graphics in the OS to pretend to be an alpha version of Windows that supposedly predates Chicago.
The bootleg is an infamous fake alpha build of Windows purported to have been in development sometime before the [https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_95 Chicago project]. In reality, it is simply a modified build of Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It modifies strings and graphics in the OS, but remains almost entirely stock.


== Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11 ==
== Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11 ==
=== Minor changes ===
=== Minor changes ===
* The setup OS text is changed to "Microsoft Cougar" and "Cougar". "The Setup program" line however, still says "Windows 3.1".
* The setup OS text is changed to "Microsoft Cougar" and "Cougar". "The Setup program" line however, still says "Windows 3.1".
* The Control Panel now has a new item named "Window Metrics", which crashes and terminates the Control Panel if you try to run it.
* Dr. Watson now runs on startup and is accessible in the Desktop.


=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures ===
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== Software ==
== Software ==
* Musicbox 2.0a
* WinBug


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
=== Remarks ===
* This bootleg's claims of predating the Chicago project could very well be contradicted by the existence of the {{Link|url=https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_95_20_July_1992_build|name=Windows 95 20 July 1992 build}}.

=== Bootleg quirks ===
=== Bootleg quirks ===
* The WINDOWS directory is now called "COUGAR".
* The WINDOWS directory is now called "COUGAR".

=== CD contents and other info ===
* All of the File Opened dates report April 10, 2016.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 PreSetup.png | Pre-setup
W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Setup.png | Setup in the graphical phase
W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Copying.png | Setup while it's copying files
W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Boot.png | Boot screen
W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Desktop.png | Empty desktop
W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Read Me.png | Read Me
W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Window Metrics Error.png | Error in Window Metrics
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Latest revision as of 08:29, 29 September 2024

Microsoft Cougar Build 028
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Microsoft Cougar Build 028
The desktop of Microsoft Cougar Build 028
Original OSWindows for Workgroups 3.11
Release dateFake: March 20, 1993
Real: December 16, 2008
AuthorOBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (16-bit)
File size10.8 MiB
Download linkMicrosoft Cougar.iso
Date addedSeptember 18, 2024

Microsoft Cougar Build 028 is a bootleg Windows for Workgroups 3.11 edition, which was created by OBrasilo (now known as Battler) of Euro-Asian Beta Group. It released on December 16, 2008, and was added to the archive on September 18, 2024.

Description

The bootleg is an infamous fake alpha build of Windows purported to have been in development sometime before the Chicago project. In reality, it is simply a modified build of Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It modifies strings and graphics in the OS, but remains almost entirely stock.

Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11

Minor changes

  • The setup OS text is changed to "Microsoft Cougar" and "Cougar". "The Setup program" line however, still says "Windows 3.1".
  • The Control Panel now has a new item named "Window Metrics", which crashes and terminates the Control Panel if you try to run it.
  • Dr. Watson now runs on startup and is accessible in the Desktop.

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • New boot screen

Look and feel

  • New default "Under Construction" wallpaper

Software

  • Musicbox 2.0a
  • WinBug

Notes

Remarks

Bootleg quirks

  • The WINDOWS directory is now called "COUGAR".

CD contents and other info

  • All of the File Opened dates report April 10, 2016.

Gallery

  • Pre-setup

    Pre-setup

  • Setup in the graphical phase

    Setup in the graphical phase

  • Setup while it's copying files

    Setup while it's copying files

  • Boot screen

    Boot screen

  • Empty desktop

    Empty desktop

  • Read Me

    Read Me

  • Error in Window Metrics

    Error in Window Metrics

See also

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