Windows 8.1 GTA Edition

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Windows 8.1 GTA Edition is a bootleg Windows 8.1 edition, which was created by Freeware Sys. It released on July 5, 2015, and was added to the archive on July 19, 2022.

Windows 8.1 GTA Edition
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows 8.1 GTA Edition
The desktop of Windows 8.1 GTA Edition
Original OSWindows 8.1
Release dateJuly 5, 2015
AuthorFreeware Sys
CountryIndia
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (64-bit)
File size1.71 GB
Download link8.1 GTA Edition X64 Freeware Sys 2015.iso
Date addedJuly 19, 2022

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows 8.1 edition, which is slightly stripped down. It is themed after the popular Rockstar game Grand Theft Auto 5. It comes with many new programs, themes and wallpapers, cursor sets, avatars and registry tweaks. It comes with its own autorun, and WPI. It is unattended and preactivated.

The autorun was made with AutoPlay Media Studio.

Changes from Windows 8.1

Minor changes

  • The setup OS text is changed
  • New desktop context menu entries

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • New setup graphics. The setup window is nearly transparent. The window buttons have been replaced.
  • New boot graphics

Look and feel

  • New default wallpaper
  • New icon set
  • New default avatar

Software

Customization Utilities

  • RocketDock 1.3.5 (with GTA icons)
  • StartIsBack+ 1.7.5 (with GTA orbs)

Software on the CD

  • 7-Zip 9.20 (mislabeled as 7-Zip 9.22)
  • AIDA64 Extreme 4.70.3200 (cracked)
  • AIMP 3.55.1355 (comes with themes)
  • Autorun Virus Remover V3.3
  • Comodo Internet Security 7.0.317799 Full
  • CCleaner Pro 4.19.4867
  • Digital Power Station 1.2.3
  • Flash Player 11.3.300.257
  • Format Factory 3.3.5
  • Foxit Reader 7.0.3.916
  • Flame Painter 2.5 Pro
  • Glary Utilities 5.12.0.25
  • Internet Download Manager 6.21 Build 15 Full (comes with themes)
  • K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 10.8.5
  • Mozilla Firefox 34.0
  • Notepad++ v6.6.9
  • PowerISO 6.1
  • Picasa 3.9.138 Build 151
  • Skype 6.22.81.105
  • TeamViewer 9.0.32494 Enterprise
  • Unlocker 1.9.2
  • uTorrent 3.4.2 Build 36044 (mislabeled as uTorrent 3.4.2 Build 35141)
  • VLC Media Player 2.1.5
  • WinRAR 5.20 Beta 4 (with 6 new themes)

Customization Utilities

  • UxStyle 0.2.3.0

Updates

  • Microsoft Silverlight 5.1.30514 64bit
  • DirectX 9.0c 64bit

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • In Setup, many special symbols do not render correctly and check boxes look rather strange.
  • Most of these themes don't have wallpapers, so if you see the default wallpaper it's not from the theme itself.
  • Nearly all of the tiles have been removed from the Start screen.
  • Firefox's update channel is set to beta.
  • The Command Prompt's foreground color has been made red.

CD contents and other info

  • The CD has its own icon.

Gallery

Themes