Windows Crystal Edition
| Crusty Windows bootleg | |
 The desktop of Windows Crystal Edition | |
| Original OS | Windows for Workgroups 3.11 |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 26, 2006 |
| Author | ? |
| Country | France |
| Language(s) | French |
| Architecture(s) | x86 (16-bit) |
| File size | 22.9 MB |
| Download link | Windows Crystal Edition.7z |
| Date added | December 25, 2021 |
Windows Crystal Edition (otherwise known as Windows 3.1 Crystal Version from the wallpaper) is a bootleg Windows for Workgroups 3.11 distribution, which was created by an unknown author. It released on July 26, 2006, and was added to the archive on December 25, 2021.
Description
The bootleg is a modified Windows for Workgroups 3.11 distribution which primarily focuses on giving the OS a Windows 95 look using Calmira, which is the entire namesake and purpose of this bootleg.
It has a strange installation procedure. Since the actual OS is contained in a 7z file and not a conventional ISO, you have to manually make an ISO image of the 7z contents and then insert it into a DOS machine to install it. Not to mention that it also requires an existing MS-DOS installation to work!
It is presumed that this bootleg was intended to be used with Virtual PC 2004, since this bootleg comes with the VPC 2004 version of Virtual Machine Additions.
Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Changes in pre-desktop procedures
- New boot graphics, featuring the Neptune logo and Calmira branding
Look and feel
- New wallpaper, also with the Neptune logo, but also with gray text saying "Windows 3.1 Crystal Version"
- Some new programs are added
Software
- Microsoft Word 6.0a
- WinZip 6.3 SR-1
- Paint Shop Pro 2.01
Customization Utilities
- Makeover 1.0
- Calmira II 3.3 (in French)
Software in DOS
- Virtual Machine Additions 2004
Gallery
Even though this bootleg mostly focuses on supporting Virtual PC 2004, Virtual PC 2007 was used to take these screenshots regardless. No issues were found and everything worked fine.
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Boot screen
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Empty desktop
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Start menu
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MS Info (from Microsoft Word) and About Windows
