Windows Dream Vista 2

Windows Dream Vista 2 is the sequel to Windows Dream Vista, which was created by the same author. It released almost a full year after, on March 23, 2013, and was added to the archive on August 9, 2022.

Windows Dream Vista 2
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows Dream Vista 2
The desktop of Windows Dream Vista 2
Original OSWindows XP SP3
Forked fromWindows Dream Vista
Release dateMarch 23, 2013
AuthorTarek Sadek
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
Other version(s)Windows Dream Vista 3
File size696.6 MiB
Download linkDream Vista V.2.iso
Date addedAugust 9, 2022

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO. It is the sequel to Windows Dream Vista. It has less Vista elements than the first one but has more variety, including different themes. The WPI, as well as Beauty Tools, have been removed completely. A simple program installer (with new programs differing from its predecessor) packaged into the autorun, and all of 2 customization utilities take their place. Speaking of the autorun, it has been updated with a new look.

The ISO was made using nLite, and the autorun was made with AutoPlay Media Studio 8.0.5.0.

Changes from Windows Dream Vista

Changes in pre-desktop procedures

  • Updated setup graphics. The fake setup window is now centered properly and a proper progress bar is added
  • The graphical setup and OOBE now boots into a higher resolution
  • New boot screen
  • New login graphics

Look and feel

  • A new theme set has been introduced, since the old one has been removed. 5 new themes included
  • New default wallpaper
  • 29 of the wallpapers from the original set have been mysteriously removed
  • New avatar set

Software

  • CD Eject Context Menu Shell Extension
  • Fast Explorer Shell Extension

Customization Utilities

  • VistaDriveIcon

WPI

  • Adobe Flash Player 11
  • Mozilla Firefox 16
  • Google Chrome 17
  • IDM 6.12
  • K-Lite Codec Pack
  • Internet Explorer 8
  • Winamp 5.62
  • WinRAR 3.93

Customization Utilities

  • CAD 2010
  • RocketDock
  • TClock
  • ViStart

Updates

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

Notes

Bootleg quirks

  • The same "delete" scripts from before are present, this time some more have been added. There has been a Prefetch deleter script added, which is attributed to "WaedQossus". It also deletes the Temp directory, including Temporary Internet Files, Recent Documents and the Cookies folder.
  • There is a broken visual style in the style selector.

CD contents and other info

  • The CD has its own icon, and label named "Dream Vista V.2".

WINNT.SIF metadata

  • The full name and organization are both set to "Dream Vista".
  • The computer name is set to "DREAM_VISTA".
  • The workgroup is set to "DreamVista".

Gallery

Themes