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the extensive Windows bootleg archive of Computernewb that anyone can edit.
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Bootleg of the Month

The desktop of Windows Vista Extreme Edition R2

Windows Vista Extreme Edition R2 is a bootleg Windows Vista SP1 edition, which was created by Amit Talkin of Project-OS. It released in December 2008, and was added to the archive on April 15, 2023.

The bootleg is a modified Windows Vista SP1 ISO, which comes with DriverPacks from November 30, 2008 integrated. It is similar in the quantity of software and themes added to the bootleg to Windows Vista Kagome Titanium SP2 Edition (although this bootleg isn't based on Windows Vista SP2), and also in size, although it's slightly smaller. It has many programs, gadgets, themes, some DreamScene wallpapers, updates and tweaks added.

It has a new setup selector integrated into the initial setup. From it, you can launch some system programs like the Command Prompt and Task Manager, and even Process Explorer v11.21 and Process Monitor v2.02. You can also start network services and launch the Windows Recovery Wizard from there. The bootleg also comes with its own autorun.

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