Windows 97

Windows 97 is a bootleg 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

Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows 97
Original OS	Windows 3.1
Release date	2012
Author	Ideeman1994
Country of Origin	Belgium
Language(s)	English
Architecture(s)	x86 (16-bit)
File size	30 MB (not including boot floppy)
Download link	win9735enstable.zip
Date added	December 10th, 2021

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.

Changes from Windows 3.1

• The setup has been completely replaced with a custom one
• The setup background is the Windows 95 setup
• The boot screen is changed to a Windows 95 style one. It is static due to technical limitations
• 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

Gallery

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  Initial screen

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  Setup while it's formatting

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  Setup in the graphical phase

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  Boot screen

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  Empty desktop

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  Start menu