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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:How to make a Windows 7+ bootleg}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:How to make a Windows 7+ bootleg}}
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	~~[[File:LMv2-Desktop.png\|thumb\|Windows 7 Linux Mint V2, a CollabSysOS release that I have worked on.]]~~
	In this tutorial, I'll be going through how I make Windows 7 bootlegs. It's actually a very different process from Windows XP, however it is much easier. This tutorial will also work with Windows 8.x, 10 and 11 but we're going over Windows 7 in this guide. We're going to be using something called Audit Mode, introduced with Windows Vista.		In this tutorial, I'll be going through how I make Windows 7 bootlegs. It's actually a very different process from Windows XP, however it is much easier. This tutorial will also work with Windows 8.x, 10 and 11 but we're going over Windows 7 in this guide. We're going to be using something called Audit Mode, introduced with Windows Vista.

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	* You cannot modify the boot screen. This will invalidate the signature of winload and will make your bootleg unbootable upon installing it.		* You cannot modify the boot screen. This will invalidate the signature of winload and will make your bootleg unbootable upon installing it.
	* Install programs for all users. Shortcuts should go in Public Desktop and the All Users start menu.		* Install programs for all users. Shortcuts should go in Public Desktop and the All Users start menu.
	* To change the theme for all users at first login, go into gpedit.msc, navigate to User Configuration > Control Panel > Personalization > Load a specific theme and put the path to your theme file.		* To change the theme for all users at first login, go into gpedit.msc, navigate to User Configuration > Administrator > Control Panel > Personalization > Load a specific theme and put the path to your theme file.
	This pretty much functions like a normal Windows 7 install, and you're now on your own to customize it. Any questions should be redirected to my discord server in #bootleg-authoring.		This pretty much functions like a normal Windows 7 install, and you're now on your own to customize it. Any questions should be redirected to my discord server in #bootleg-authoring.

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	[[File:LMv2-Desktop.png\|thumb\|Windows 7 Linux Mint V2, a CollabSysOS release that I have worked on.]]		[[File:LMv2-Desktop.png\|thumb\|Windows 7 Linux Mint V2, a CollabSysOS release that I have worked on.]]

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	* <code>Windows/System32/setup.bmp</code> - Background behind the initial setup window asking for your language		* <code>Windows/System32/setup.bmp</code> - Background behind the initial setup window asking for your language
	After you are done modifying, make sure to commit the changes before unmounting so your changes will take effect. Now to move onto the actual installer. The setup files to modify are the same as boot.wim, sans setup.bmp.		After you are done modifying, make sure to commit the changes before unmounting so your changes will take effect. Now to move onto the actual installer. The setup files to modify are the same as boot.wim, sans setup.bmp.

			Copy the install.wim from the other drive to <code>sources/install.wim</code>.

	== Create the ISO ==		== Create the ISO ==

Kon at 06:08, 29 April 2024

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	[[File:LMv2-Desktop.png\|thumb\|Windows 7 Linux Mint V2, a CollabSysOS release that I have worked on.]]		[[File:LMv2-Desktop.png\|thumb\|Windows 7 Linux Mint V2, a CollabSysOS release that I have worked on.]]
	In this tutorial, I'll be going through how I make Windows 7 bootlegs. It's actually a very different process from Windows XP, however it is much easier. This tutorial will also work with Windows 8.x, 10 and 11 but we're going over Windows 7 in this guide. We're going to be using something called Audit Mode, introduced with Windows Vista.		In this tutorial, I'll be going through how I make Windows 7 bootlegs. It's actually a very different process from Windows XP, however it is much easier. This tutorial will also work with Windows 8.x, 10 and 11 but we're going over Windows 7 in this guide. We're going to be using something called Audit Mode, introduced with Windows Vista.

Kon at 06:03, 29 April 2024

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	[[File:LMv2-Desktop.png\|thumb\|Windows 7 Linux Mint V2, a CollabSysOS release that I have worked on.]]		[[File:LMv2-Desktop.png\|thumb\|Windows 7 Linux Mint V2, a CollabSysOS release that I have worked on.]]
	In this tutorial, I'll be going through how I make Windows 7 bootlegs. It's actually a very different process from Windows XP, however it is much easier. This tutorial will also work with Windows 8.x, 10 and 11 but we're going over Windows 7 in this guide. We're going to be using something called Audit Mode, introduced with Windows Vista.		In this tutorial, I'll be going through how I make Windows 7 bootlegs. It's actually a very different process from Windows XP, however it is much easier. This tutorial will also work with Windows 8.x, 10 and 11 but we're going over Windows 7 in this guide. We're going to be using something called Audit Mode, introduced with Windows Vista.

Kon at 06:00, 29 April 2024

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	After you are done modifying, make sure to commit the changes before unmounting so your changes will take effect. Now to move onto the actual installer. The setup files to modify are the same as boot.wim, sans setup.bmp.		After you are done modifying, make sure to commit the changes before unmounting so your changes will take effect. Now to move onto the actual installer. The setup files to modify are the same as boot.wim, sans setup.bmp.

	=== Create the ISO ===		== Create the ISO ==
	Okay, I lied, this is the actual finalization. Open ImgBurn, select Create image file from files and folders. There are a few things to do here so lets get that out of the way.		Okay, I lied, this is the actual finalization. Open ImgBurn, select Create image file from files and folders. There are a few things to do here so lets get that out of the way.
	=== Adding files ===		=== Adding files ===

Kon at 06:00, 29 April 2024

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 * Any file hosting service: Because where else will you store your ISO?
 * A VM: Where else are we going to make the thing? You can use your favourite hypervisor, but we're using VMware Workstation in this tutorial. I have not tested VMware Player.
+* Various utilities: Tools like Resource Hacker and UxTheme will be crucial to making your bootleg and also post-production. ImgBurn is also needed to make the ISO.
 == Preparation ==
 === Create a VM ===
 Create a VM in Workstation, go through the necessary steps.
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 == Boot into Audit Mode ==
 You'll be greeted with the usual Windows 7 installer. Go through it as you would normally and wait for it to install. Go play a game, take a walk or whatever and when you come back you should be at the OOBE screen. This is the important part: Do '''''NOT''''' continue. Instead, press CTRL+SHIFT+F3. This will exit the OOBE and enter you into Audit Mode. And finally, here comes the real fun, making the bootleg.

Kon: professional is what i use

2024-04-29T03:34:11Z

professional is what i use

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	== Pre-requisites ==		== Pre-requisites ==
	We'll be using these tools in the tutorial:		We'll be using these tools in the tutorial:
	* A Windows 7 ISO: These are very common, I would recommend you use Windows 7 ~~Ultimate~~ SP1.		* A Windows 7 ISO: These are very common, I would recommend you use Windows 7 Professional SP1.
	* Hiren's Boot CD: This is the PE you will be using to capture the image using DISM.		* Hiren's Boot CD: This is the PE you will be using to capture the image using DISM.
	* Access to a Windows install: This could either be on your host or in a VM. I'm using Linux personally, so I'll have to install Windows in a VM to make the ISO, though you can just follow the steps on your host if you run Windows.		* Access to a Windows install: This could either be on your host or in a VM. I'm using Linux personally, so I'll have to install Windows in a VM to make the ISO, though you can just follow the steps on your host if you run Windows.

Kon: waiting for my thing to install

2024-04-29T03:31:47Z

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	* Access to a Windows install: This could either be on your host or in a VM. I'm using Linux personally, so I'll have to install Windows in a VM to make the ISO, though you can just follow the steps on your host if you run Windows.		* Access to a Windows install: This could either be on your host or in a VM. I'm using Linux personally, so I'll have to install Windows in a VM to make the ISO, though you can just follow the steps on your host if you run Windows.
	* Any file hosting service: Because where else will you store your ISO?		* Any file hosting service: Because where else will you store your ISO?
			* A VM: Where else are we going to make the thing? You can use your favourite hypervisor, but we're using VMware Workstation in this tutorial. I have not tested VMware Player.

			== Preparation ==
			=== Create a VM ===
			Create a VM in Workstation, go through the necessary steps.
			=== Acquire themes and programs ===
			You'll actually be doing this step inside the VM, so wait until we reach Audit Mode, then gather everything.
			== Boot into Audit Mode ==
			You'll be greeted with the usual Windows 7 installer. Go through it as you would normally and wait for it to install. Go play a game, take a walk or whatever and when you come back you should be at the OOBE screen. This is the important part: Do '''''NOT''''' continue. Instead, press CTRL+SHIFT+F3. This will exit the OOBE and enter you into Audit Mode. And finally, here comes the real fun, making the bootleg.