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Windows 97
Crusty Windows bootleg | |
Original OS | Windows 3.1 |
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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 10, 2021 |
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.
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
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 default theme, and 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 window buttons have now been themed to Windows 95
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
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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