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{{Infobox bootleg ~~\|title = Windows 97~~ \|screenshot = Win97_Desktop.png \|~~caption~~original_os = ~~The~~[[:Category:Bootlegs ~~desktop~~based ofon Windows 973.x\|Windows 3.1]] ~~\|original_os = [[Windows 3.x\|Windows 3.1]]~~ \|release_date = 2012 \|creator = Ideeman1994 \|country = Belgium \|language = English \|arch = x86 (16-bit) \|size = 30 MB (not including boot floppy) \|download = [https://crustywindo.ws/collection/Windows%203.1/win9735enstable.zip win9735enstable.zip] \|archiveadd = December 10, 2021 }} '''Windows 97''' (version 3.5 stable) is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x\|Windows 3.1]] edition, which was created by Ideeman1994. It released in 2012, and was added to the archive on December 10, 2021. ~~'''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. 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 == === Changes in pre-desktop procedures === * The setup has been completely replaced with a custom one * New setup graphics. The setup background is the Windows 95 setup * New boot graphics. The boot screen is changed to a Windows 95 style one. It is static due to technical limitations === Look and feel === * New ~~desktop~~default ~~background~~theme, itand ~~being~~wallpaper. The default wallpaper is set to the Windows 95 setup, with the author's branding added and a copyright disclaimer on the top right▼ * 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 === Games === * FreeCell === Customization Utilities === * Mask98 * Calmira == Notes == === Bootleg quirks === ▲* The start menu banner's text is renamed to Windows 97. * You can launch the OS as a live CD from the startup menu. == Gallery == <gallery> ~~File:~~Win97_Setup.png \| Initial screen ~~File:~~Win97_Format.png \| Setup while it's formatting ~~File:~~Win97_Installing.png \| Setup in the graphical phase ~~File:~~Win97_Boot.png \| Boot screen ~~File:~~Win97_Desktop.png \| Empty desktop ~~File:~~Win97_StartMenu.png \| Start menu </gallery> [[Category:Bootlegs originating from Europe]] [[Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x]] [[Category:Bootlegs]]