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'''Windows Vista Genius''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP2]] edition, which was created by Mohamed Mostafa Salama. It released on February 10, 2008, and was added to the archive on April 6, 2024.
'''Windows Vista Genius''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows XP|Windows XP SP2]] edition, which was created by Mohamed Mostafa Salama. It released on February 10, 2008, and was added to the archive on April 6, 2024. It is the prequel to [[Windows XP Genius Edition 2010]].


== Description ==
== Description ==
The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP2 ISO, with post-SP2 updates integrated. It is advertised in the bootleg as Service Pack 3, but it is actually just SP2.


It comes with a boot selector integrated. Through it, you can access Hiren's Boot CD.
The bootleg was made using nLite, and the bootloader used was EasyBoot 5.0.

It comes with its own autorun and WPI.

It is unattended and preactivated. The bootleg was made using nLite, the autorun was made with AutoPlay Media Studio 6.0.2.0 and the bootloader used was EasyBoot 5.0.


== Changes from Windows XP SP2 ==
== Changes from Windows XP SP2 ==

Revision as of 19:42, 9 April 2024

Windows Vista Genius
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows Vista Genius
The desktop of Windows Vista Genius
Original OSWindows XP SP2
Release dateFebruary 10, 2008
AuthorMohamed Mostafa Salama
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
File size693 MB
Download linkVistaGenius.iso
Date addedApril 6, 2024

Windows Vista Genius is a bootleg Windows XP SP2 edition, which was created by Mohamed Mostafa Salama. It released on February 10, 2008, and was added to the archive on April 6, 2024. It is the prequel to Windows XP Genius Edition 2010.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP2 ISO, with post-SP2 updates integrated. It is advertised in the bootleg as Service Pack 3, but it is actually just SP2.

It comes with a boot selector integrated. Through it, you can access Hiren's Boot CD.

It comes with its own autorun and WPI.

It is unattended and preactivated. The bootleg was made using nLite, the autorun was made with AutoPlay Media Studio 6.0.2.0 and the bootloader used was EasyBoot 5.0.

Changes from Windows XP SP2

Minor changes

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

Look and feel

Software

nLite addons

Slipstreamed:

  • Kel's CPL Bonus Pack 8.0.2

Notes

CD contents and other info

  • The CD now specifies a custom icon on the CD root.
  • There is a CD cover GIF on the CD root... with a twist?! Basically, it spins really fast. It's pretty funny.

WINNT.SIF metadata

  • The full name and organization is set to "Mohamed Mostafa Salama" and "Microsoft".*
  • The computer name is set to "MASTER".
  • The workgroup name is set to "Genius Group".

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