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|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]]
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]]
|release_date = 2012
|release_date = 2012
|creator = Mohamed Elshinawy
|creator = Mohamed Elshinawy of Magic Team
|country = Egypt
|country = Egypt
|language = English
|language = English
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|size = 680 MB
|size = 680 MB
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%20XP/Win%20XP%20-%208.iso Win XP - 8.iso]
|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%20XP/Win%20XP%20-%208.iso Win XP - 8.iso]
|archiveadd = August 6th, 2022
|archiveadd = August 6, 2022
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'''Windows 8 Elite Black VR2''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]] edition created by Mohamed Elshinawy of Magic Team released in 2012 and added to the archive on August 6, 2022.
'''Windows 8 Elite Black VR2''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP3]] edition, which was created by Mohamed Elshinawy of Magic Team. It released in 2012, and was added to the archive on August 6, 2022.


== Description ==
== Description ==
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* OOBE is skipped
* OOBE is skipped
* The OOBE video is changed to a rather strange one that looks to last 30 seconds
* The OOBE video is changed to a rather strange one that looks to last 30 seconds
* New default theme
* 3 themes included. Luna's background is changed
* 3 new themes included. Luna's background is changed
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* New system icon set
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* The sound scheme consists of Windows 7 sounds. The startup and shutdown sounds are female text-to-speech voices.
* 31 new wallpapers included
* 31 new wallpapers included
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* New icon set
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* The sound scheme consists of Windows 7 sounds. The startup and shutdown sounds are female text-to-speech voices.
* The Desktop Properties dialog is styled to look like the Windows 7 one. The theme selector has been replaced with a fake one
* The Desktop Properties dialog is styled to look like the Windows 7 one. The theme selector has been replaced with a fake one


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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* In the Screensaver tab, there is a text down below the screen saver selector that says "NVIDIA® Asus GeForce® 8600 GTS graphics card for Windows Vista and Microsoft® Windows® 7™."
* In the Screensaver tab, there is a text down below the screen saver selector that says "NVIDIA® Asus GeForce® 8600 GTS graphics card for Windows Vista and Microsoft® Windows® 7™".
* All themes are marked as corrupt by default due to the fact the icons they attempt to use not existing on the system. As such, all theme images have been patched to function by using the default system icons
* All themes are marked as corrupt by default due to the fact the icons they attempt to use not existing on the system. As such, all theme images have been patched to function by using the default system icons.
* There are 36 unused images in the Thumbs.db of the Wallpapers directory
* There are 36 unused images in the Thumbs.db of the Wallpapers directory.
* If you launch Dr Salman's Quick Accelerator from the Magic Programs dialog, a macro program will launch that automatically optimizes the system for you
* If you launch Dr Salman's Quick Accelerator from the Magic Programs dialog, a macro program will launch that automatically optimizes the system for you.
* TrueTransparency and Y'z Shadow do not work because they are compressed and the bootleg doesn't come with any archivesrs
* TrueTransparency and Y'z Shadow do not work because they are compressed and the bootleg doesn't come with any archivers.
* When you run "Magic Programs", it will play music on startup
* When you run "Magic Programs", it will play music on startup.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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=== Themes ===
=== Themes ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
XP_W8_EliteBlack_VR2_Seven_Theme.png | "Seven" Theme
XP_W8_EliteBlack_VR2_Seven_Theme.png | "Seven" theme
XP_W8_EliteBlack_VR2_Vista_Theme.png | "Vista" Theme
XP_W8_EliteBlack_VR2_Vista_Theme.png | "Vista" theme
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 05:40, 24 August 2023

Windows 8 Elite Black VR2
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows 8 Elite Black VR2
The desktop of Windows 8 Elite Black VR2
Original OSWindows XP SP3
Release date2012
AuthorMohamed Elshinawy of Magic Team
CountryEgypt
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size680 MB
Download linkWin XP - 8.iso
Date addedAugust 6, 2022


Windows 8 Elite Black VR2 is a bootleg Windows XP SP3 edition, which was created by Mohamed Elshinawy of Magic Team. It released in 2012, and was added to the archive on August 6, 2022.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO which has a Windows 7 theme. It has a boot selector integrated, which comes with Partition Magic 8.2, Active@ Password Changer (Password Reset 3) and Norton Ghost 8.5. The first and last ones run off of a Windows ME RAM disk while the second runs off of FreeDOS. It is unattended and preactivated.

Despite the OS name being Windows 8, this bootleg has Windows 7 branding. The only Windows 8 related branding is in the log in wallpaper, which is from Windows 8 Milestone 3.

This bootleg was made using nLite and Windows Unattended CD Creator 0.9.8.

Changes from Windows XP SP3

  • New boot screen with Windows 8 branding and a Windows Vista loading bar
  • New setup background. Time count down is moved to the bottom left while the progress bar is on the bottom right
  • OOBE is skipped
  • The OOBE video is changed to a rather strange one that looks to last 30 seconds
  • New default theme
  • 3 new themes included. Luna's background is changed
  • 31 new wallpapers included
  • New icon set
  • The sound scheme consists of Windows 7 sounds. The startup and shutdown sounds are female text-to-speech voices.
  • The Desktop Properties dialog is styled to look like the Windows 7 one. The theme selector has been replaced with a fake one

Software

Customization Utilities

  • ViGlance 1.0
  • RocketDock 1.3.5
  • Fast Explorer

Additional Software

  • Mozilla Firefox 3.6.15 (Mozilla Firefox Beta 2012)
  • Yahoo Messenger 11.0.0.1751
  • Opera 11.01 (Opera10.6 Final)
  • IDM 5.18 Beta 2 (IDM5.18.B2)
  • Adobe Photoshop CS3 Lite (cracked, Adobe Photoshop CS3)
  • Foxit Reader 9.2 (Foxit Reader Bdf 9.2)
  • Windows Power Tools 5.0 (Fast Windows)
  • AIMP 2.61 (AIMP Beta 2012)
  • HashTab Shell Extension 3.0.0 (HashTab Beta 2012)
  • Everything 1.2.1.371 (Every Search)
  • Autorun Virus Remover V2.3 (AutoRun)
  • UltraISO Beta 6.4.1
  • Dr Salman's Quick Accelerator (Fast System Tools)
  • TuneUp Beta 2012
  • CCleaner (Cleaner Final)

Updates

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (Net From Work 3.5)

Customization Utilities

  • Vista Rainbar 4.6 (Windows Sidebar Beta)
  • TrueTransparency
  • Y'z Shadow (YZ Shadow Beta)
  • TransBar
  • Fast Explorer 2008

Notes

  • In the Screensaver tab, there is a text down below the screen saver selector that says "NVIDIA® Asus GeForce® 8600 GTS graphics card for Windows Vista and Microsoft® Windows® 7™".
  • All themes are marked as corrupt by default due to the fact the icons they attempt to use not existing on the system. As such, all theme images have been patched to function by using the default system icons.
  • There are 36 unused images in the Thumbs.db of the Wallpapers directory.
  • If you launch Dr Salman's Quick Accelerator from the Magic Programs dialog, a macro program will launch that automatically optimizes the system for you.
  • TrueTransparency and Y'z Shadow do not work because they are compressed and the bootleg doesn't come with any archivers.
  • When you run "Magic Programs", it will play music on startup.

Gallery

  • Pre-boot selector

    Pre-boot selector

  • Boot selector

    Boot selector

  • Setup in the graphical phase

    Setup in the graphical phase

  • Boot screen

    Boot screen

  • Pre-OOBE

    Pre-OOBE

  • OOBE video

    OOBE video

  • Login

    Login

  • Empty desktop

    Empty desktop

  • Start menu

    Start menu

  • System Properties and About Windows

    System Properties and About Windows

  • "Magic Programs"

    "Magic Programs"

Themes

  • "Seven" theme

    "Seven" theme

  • "Vista" theme

    "Vista" theme

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