Windows Dream Vista

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Windows Dream Vista is a bootleg Windows XP SP3 edition, which was created as part of the Dream Vista trilogy, by Tarek Sadek. It released on June 2, 2012, and was added to the archive either in late 2021 or early 2022.

Windows Dream Vista
Crusty Windows bootleg
The desktop of Windows Dream Vista
The desktop of Windows Dream Vista
Original OSWindows XP SP3
Release dateJune 2, 2012
AuthorTarek Sadek
Language(s)English
Architecture(s)x86 (32-bit)
Other version(s)Windows Dream Vista 2, Windows Dream Vista 3
File size690 MB
Download linkDream Vista.iso
Date addedEither late 2021 or early 2022

Description

The bootleg is a modified Windows XP SP3 ISO. It is styled after Windows Vista, as the name suggests. It comes with 4 new themes, 84 wallpapers, and registry tweaks. It comes with its own autorun, and WPI. It is unattended, and preactivated.

A program that automatically cycles the wallpaper has been added to the OS. The wallpaper will now get cycled every boot.

The autorun was made with AutoPlay Media Studio.

Changes from Windows XP SP3

  • The setup OS text is changed to Dream Vista, and centered
  • New setup graphics. A fake Windows 7 window is present
  • New Vista boot screen
  • New pre-OOBE graphics
  • The OOBE video has been replaced with a Windows Vista startup video
  • New OOBE graphics
  • New default theme, and wallpaper
  • 4 new themes included
  • 84 new wallpapers included. 36 additional wallpapers included on top of that
  • New icon set
  • New sound scheme
  • New avatar set
  • New screensavers included. A new logon screensaver is added, with images of Windows Vista advertising

Software

  • Fast Explorer Shell Extension
  • Random Change Wallpaper 2.1.0.0

Customization Utilities

  • BorderSkin 0.2.9.0
  • CAD 2010
  • GlassToast 1.0
  • LClock 1.0.0.1
  • ShowDesktop 1.1.16.0
  • Vista Rainbar 4.6
  • VistaDriveIcon (spelled vista drive in WPI)
  • Visual Task Tips 3.4 (spelled VisualTibs in WPI)

Notes

  • A WinRAR SFX containing a batch file gets ran during Setup. It automatically deletes the Luna theme. There is a missing quotation mark at the end of the DEL statement.
  • A similar batch script this time not in a SFX gets ran during Setup. It deletes all of the default wallpapers, referencing them by name. The same issue with the quotation marks are present.
  • The registry file responsible for installing the Fast Explorer shell extension also applies a Internet Explorer toolbar background. That file does not exist anywhere in the OS.
  • The full name and organization is both set to "Dream Vista".
  • The computer name is set to "DREAM_VISTA".
  • The workgroup is set to "DreamVista".

Gallery

Themes