Microsoft Cougar Build 028
Microsoft Cougar Build 028 is a bootleg Windows for Workgroups 3.11 edition, which was created by OBrasilo (now known as Battler) of Euro-Asian Beta Group. It released on December 16, 2008, and was added to the archive on September 18, 2024.
Crusty Windows bootleg | |
Original OS | Windows for Workgroups 3.11 |
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Release date | Fake: March 20, 1993 Real: December 16, 2008 |
Author | OBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group |
Language(s) | English |
Architecture(s) | x86 (16-bit) |
File size | 10.8 MiB |
Download link | Microsoft Cougar.iso |
Date added | September 18, 2024 |
Description
The bootleg is an infamous fake alpha build of Windows purported to have been in development sometime before the Chicago project. In reality, it is simply a modified build of Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It modifies strings and graphics in the OS, but remains almost entirely stock.
Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Minor changes
- The setup OS text is changed to "Microsoft Cougar" and "Cougar". "The Setup program" line however, still says "Windows 3.1".
- The Control Panel now has a new item named "Window Metrics", which crashes and terminates the Control Panel if you try to run it.
- Dr. Watson now runs on startup and is accessible in the Desktop.
Changes in pre-desktop procedures
- New boot screen
Look and feel
- New default "Under Construction" wallpaper
Software
- Musicbox 2.0a
- WinBug
Notes
Remarks
- This bootleg's claims of predating the Chicago project could very well be contradicted by the existence of the Windows 95 20 July 1992 build.
Bootleg quirks
- The WINDOWS directory is now called "COUGAR".
CD contents and other info
- All of the File Opened dates report April 10, 2016.
Gallery
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Pre-setup
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Setup in the graphical phase
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Setup while it's copying files
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Boot screen
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Empty desktop
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Read Me
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Error in Window Metrics
See also
- Windows Cougar build 028 on BetaWiki