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Windows 97
Windows 97 is a bootleg Windows edition created by Ideeman1994 released in 2012.
| Crusty Windows bootleg | |
 The desktop of Windows 97 | |
| Original OS | Windows 3.1 |
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| Release date | 2012 |
| Author | Ideeman1994 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Architecture(s) | x86 (16-bit) |
| File size | 30 MB (not including boot floppy) |
| Download link | win9735enstable.zip |
Description
The bootleg is a modified Windows 3.1 ISO which styles the OS with a Windows 95 theme and even includes some early customization programs to complete the look. The setup used is a completely custom one, using a Mini 3.1 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
- FreeCell
- 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
