Windows 97

Windows 97
	Crusty Windows bootleg
	The desktop of Windows 97
Original OS	Windows 3.1
Release date	2012
Author	Ideeman1994
Language(s)	English
Architecture(s)	x86 (16-bit)
File size	30 MB (not including boot floppy)
Download link	win9735enstable.zip

Windows 97 is a bootleg Windows edition created by Ideeman1994 released in 2012.

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows 3.1 ISO which styles the OS with a Windows 95 theme and even includes some old customization programs to complete the look. The setup used is a completely custom one, using a specialized Windows 3.1 PE running a Delphi-based installer. The installation is done using a batch script which copies the mini 3.1 to the C drive (assuming the user has already formatted it) and runs the setup. A boot floppy is required to install the OS.

Changes from Windows 3.1

The setup has been completely replaced with a custom one
The setup background is the Windows 95 setup
The boot screen is changed to a Windows 95 style one. It is static due to technical limitations
The shell is replaced with Calmira, a Delphi-based Windows 95-like shell
The start menu banner's text is renamed to Windows 97
New desktop background, it being the Windows 95 setup, with the author's branding added and a copyright disclaimer on the top right
The window buttons have now been themed to Windows 95
1 new program included, FreeCell
The OS now supports (some) of the Win32 API thanks to Win32s being included

Software

Win32s
FreeCell
Mask98
Calmira

Gallery

Initial screen
Setup while it's formatting
Setup in the graphical phase
Boot screen
Empty desktop
Start menu