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{{Partially missing|Builds of this bootleg have been uploaded to Internet Archive but a select few are still unavailable.}}
{{Partially missing|Builds of this bootleg have been uploaded to Internet Archive, but a select few are still unavailable.}}


'''Windows 2007''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows Vista|Windows Vista SP2]] edition. The initial build released on July 15, 2019, and was developed up until February 11, 2020. The latest build, 6021, was released on the aforementioned day.
'''Windows 2007''' is a visual mod of Windows Vista SP2. It was designed to resemble Vista's Beta releases, specifically Beta 2, and add new sounds, visual changes and other related content. This mod (particularly Build 6021) was used as the OS on [https://computernewb.com/wiki/VM_0b0t VM 0b0t] since the 21st revision, before getting replaced with [[Windows 9 Pro]] on the 23rd revision.

This mod (particularly Build 6021) was used as the OS on [https://computernewb.com/wiki/VM_0b0t VM 0b0t] since the 21st revision, before getting replaced with [[Windows 9 Pro]] on the 23rd revision.

== Description ==
The bootleg is a modified Windows Vista SP2 ISO. It is designed to resemble Vista's Beta releases, specifically Beta 2, and adds new sounds, visual changes and other related content. There were multiple builds of it released (around [https://archive.org/download/windows2007 10] of them), which are all documented down below.


== Build 6010 ==
== Build 6010 ==
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Build 6010 is the first public build of Windows 2007. This build was based on a clean version of Vista SP2, as such some features from 6009 and prior have been removed.
Windows 2007 Build 6010 is the first public build of Windows 2007. This build was based on a clean version of Vista SP2, as such some features from 6009 and prior have been removed.


=== Changes ===
=== Changes from Windows Vista SP2 ===
* New Logon UI and Desktop wallpapers
* New Logon UI and Desktop wallpapers.
* New sound scheme produced by feandesign
* New sound scheme, which was produced by feandesign.
* Bug report icon added, which refers you to the Windows 2007 Discord server; this has since been closed.
* Bug report icon added, which refers you to the Windows 2007 Discord server; this has since been closed.

=== Notes ===
* Winver banner still reports Milestone 2 despite this being a Milestone 3 build
* Beta 2 basic theme is missing
* Graphical changes to the setup are not present without upgrading
* New sounds cut off abruptly
* System info reports Windows Vista rather than Windows 2007


=== Software ===
=== Software ===
A graphical BCD editor made by Cosmo from build 6007 can be found in <code>C:\Windows\BCDEDITOR</code>.
A graphical BCD editor made by Cosmo from build 6007 can be found in <code>C:\Windows\BCDEDITOR</code>.

=== Notes ===
* Winver banner still reports Milestone 2 despite this being a Milestone 3 build.
* Beta 2 basic theme is missing.
* Graphical changes to the setup are not present without upgrading.
* New sounds cut off abruptly.
* System info reports Windows Vista rather than Windows 2007.


=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
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== Build 6021 ==
== Build 6021 ==

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|title = Windows 2007 build 6021
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Following Vista-C's legally ordered takedown in March, on May 17, 2020, Windows 2007 development was marked as permanently inactive.
Following Vista-C's legally ordered takedown in March, on May 17, 2020, Windows 2007 development was marked as permanently inactive.


=== Changes ===
=== Changes from Windows 2007 Build 6020 ===
* New desktop wallpapers
* New desktop wallpapers
* New winver banner
* New winver banner
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=== Notes ===
=== Notes ===
* New sounds cut off abruptly
* New sounds cut off abruptly.
* System info reports Windows 2007 Ultimate; no other SKU is available for all builds
* System info reports Windows 2007 Ultimate; no other SKU is available for all builds.


=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
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* [https://osforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=537 OSForums thread for Windows 2007] (dead link, see [http://web.archive.org/web/20200807094801/https://osforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=537 archived version])
* [https://osforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=537 OSForums thread for Windows 2007] (dead link, see [http://web.archive.org/web/20200807094801/https://osforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=537 archived version])


[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows Vista]]
[[Category:Bootlegs originating from Europe]]
[[Category:Bootlegs originating from Europe]]
[[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows Vista]]
[[Category:Partially lost bootlegs]]
[[Category:Partially lost bootlegs]]
[[Category:Bootlegs]]
[[Category:Bootlegs]]

Revision as of 09:33, 3 July 2023

Windows 2007 is a bootleg Windows Vista SP2 edition. The initial build released on July 15, 2019, and was developed up until February 11, 2020. The latest build, 6021, was released on the aforementioned day.

This mod (particularly Build 6021) was used as the OS on VM 0b0t since the 21st revision, before getting replaced with Windows 9 Pro on the 23rd revision.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows Vista SP2 ISO. It is designed to resemble Vista's Beta releases, specifically Beta 2, and adds new sounds, visual changes and other related content. There were multiple builds of it released (around 10 of them), which are all documented down below.

Build 6010

Windows 2007 build 6010
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows 2007 build 6010
The desktop of Windows 2007 build 6010
Original OSWindows Vista SP2
Release dateJuly 15th, 2019
AuthorGlosswired, Megadeth58, xsychoreese, Cosmo
CountryScotland
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit), x86 (64-bit)
File size3.5 GB


Windows 2007 Build 6010 is the first public build of Windows 2007. This build was based on a clean version of Vista SP2, as such some features from 6009 and prior have been removed.

Changes from Windows Vista SP2

  • New Logon UI and Desktop wallpapers.
  • New sound scheme, which was produced by feandesign.
  • Bug report icon added, which refers you to the Windows 2007 Discord server; this has since been closed.

Software

A graphical BCD editor made by Cosmo from build 6007 can be found in C:\Windows\BCDEDITOR.

Notes

  • Winver banner still reports Milestone 2 despite this being a Milestone 3 build.
  • Beta 2 basic theme is missing.
  • Graphical changes to the setup are not present without upgrading.
  • New sounds cut off abruptly.
  • System info reports Windows Vista rather than Windows 2007.

Gallery

Build 6021

Windows 2007 build 6021
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows 2007 build 6021
The desktop of Windows 2007 build 6021
Original OSWindows Vista SP2
Release dateFebruary 11th, 2020
AuthorGlosswired, Megadeth58, xsychoreese, Cosmo, miyako, AO554
CountryScotland
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size2.8 GB
Download linkWindows 2007 - Build 6021.iso


Build 6021 is the final build of Windows 2007. This build was the subject of a minor development reset in February.

Following Vista-C's legally ordered takedown in March, on May 17, 2020, Windows 2007 development was marked as permanently inactive.

Changes from Windows 2007 Build 6020

  • New desktop wallpapers
  • New winver banner
  • Beta 2 basic theme is present
  • Cosmo's BCD editor has been removed
  • Setup graphics have been updated

Notes

  • New sounds cut off abruptly.
  • System info reports Windows 2007 Ultimate; no other SKU is available for all builds.

Gallery

See also