Custom Windows 9 SE version based on Windows 9
Custom Windows 9 SE version based on Windows 9
After hours of debugging, I chose Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (2019). I customized it to resemble Windows 7 while incorporating the latest features from Windows 10. Most of the 'Windows 9.5' modifications from the forum were applied, along with several additional tweaks. I’m still far from finished, but I thought about sharing a helpful tool or registry adjustment if anyone has suggestions. I want to avoid the situation where someone ends up with duplicate apps like Hirens Boot CD 2. I’ve already modified ISO files before—creating a lightweight version for my HP tablet with limited resources. Right now, I’m installing rather than modifying, but I might produce an installer for Windows 9 if there’s interest or if I get bored. Here’s what I’ve added (and will keep growing):
- O&O Shutup10 UltraUX Theme Patcher
- Windows 7 Theme (Aero Square)
- ClassicShell (Windows 7-like theme)
- Taskbar Image/Start Icon 7+TT
- Show Desktop
- Replace Personalize with classic
- Change 'Display Settings' to 'Screen Resolution'
Other changes include:
- Restored old Volume Mixer
- Nsudo script for running commands as TrustedInstaller
- GnuWin32 Sysinternal Suite
- Path variables for commands and gnuwin32.bin
- Modified basebrd.dll & basebrd.dll.mui (logo/version ID)
- Added new VBS and BAT to context menu
- Removed unnecessary files like contact and RTF
- Replaced Notepad with Notepad++ (removed redundant options)
- Deleted the GOD DAMN PRINT BUTTON from files such as bat
- Completely removed the GOD DAMN PRINT BUTTON from files like bat
- Used resource hacker and Entire NirSoft Library for editing
I’m still working on it—expect updates daily until it’s ready.
I compiled all my mods into a zip file for anyone interested in trying it. I’m considering converting it to an ISO for standard installation, but for now I’ll just install everything in the main folder, classicshell directory, and shutup10 folder. Merge the Windows folder with your existing Windows folder (some DLLs won’t be replaced yet). Execute 'sudo cmd' as administrator to open a trustedinstaller prompt. Copy the Windows folder again using 'cmd', which should now handle DLL replacements. After that, run the registry files—make sure to use sudo for the personalize one. There are a few manual adjustments in the readme, but I think that’s about it. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fAF2Sm...2tRpDR36bB
I mainly stick to the penumbra 10 setup, but I haven’t changed much yet since I’m planning to dual boot Ubuntu soon.
I really wanted to stick with Windows 7, but strange problems with my eGPU forced me to use a newer version. I attempted Windows 9, though the UI is quite poor, so I went for a custom, modded Windows 9 experience built from LTSB. Much of the setup was already complete—LTSB lacks the Metro interface and the Windows Store, which brings in unnecessary bloat, and it doesn’t receive regular feature updates that add back the old clutter periodically.