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Sergiaws

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I tried a program which was made in Python 3.8 and I'm very happy that it worked despite that it crashed when I tried to do something, but at least any kind of Python 3.x program working in Vista! I'm also trying to get mysql community server 8.0.21 in Vista, but I'm unsure if it works. Firstly, the Workbench can't be installed, and while the setup try to configure all the stuff, mysqld.exe gives a Kernel32.dll. Y wanted to create a mysqld.exe.local but can't find the mysqld.exe. I'm wondering if creating a file .msi.local near to the installer will work and will use the modified kernel dlls all the time during installation.

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KetaMnight

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Good news, I got the latest version of Chromium to work on the Extended Kernel The latest version of Chromium working on Windows Vista (not clickbait!).jpg

 

EDIT: It is possible to run the latest version of Chromium with the Extended Kernel within CHRLauncher. You just have to get CHRLauncher from this link: https://github.com/henrypp/chrlauncher/releases/tag/v.2.5.7 and download and extract the files and you would see the folder labeled "chrlauncher"  and then you will see the folder labeled "64" 

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TSNH

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List of Windows 7+ software that Windows Vista Extended Kernel by @win32 allows to run.

I decided to create this temporary post, because @WinClient5270hasn't been online for a long time now and his main post is now quite outdated.

Special thanks to @WinClient5270 and everyone who contributed to this list.

The programs listed are x64 if not stated otherwise

Discussion: https://msfn.org/board/topic/181612-wip-windows-vista-extended-kernel/

Installation guide: https://msfn.org/board/topic/183046-guide-vista-extended-kernel-installation/

Drop-in replacements of popular web browsers:

  • Chrome (Chromium) - Supermium
  • Firefox - r3dfox

Internet:

 

 

  • Firefox 115 ESR Current version (Spoofing Windows 7 required, mfplat recommended)
  • Pale Moon 33.6.0.1 Current version SSE2 release download
  • Supermium 126 Current version (Chromium fork by @win32 (extended kernel author) download) If running with powrprof.dll included in release versions extended kernel is not required anymore
  • Thunderbird 115 Current version
  • r3dfox 130.0.1rc Current version (Firefox fork by @K4sum1, download) Current Vista+ releases don't even require extended kernel anymore, ExK required only for 7+ releases
  • r3dfox ESR 128 Current version (Long term support release of r3dfox)
  • Thunderbird 115 Current version
  • Telegram portable May 2022 Current version

old internet utilities (not recommended):

  • Chromium 53-109 (110 with new userenv.dll) and most chromium forks including MS Edge (no extension support extensions work with Extended Kernel 07252022 or newer)
  • Firefox 78 ESR (works well with older versions of extended kernel, mfplat recommended)
  • Interlink Mail client (info: July 2020)

 

Windows basic tools:

 

Multimedia tools:

 

Office tools:

  • LibreOffice 6.x
  • LibreOffice 7.3.3 Current version (minor kerning/letter spacing issues)
  • Microsoft Office 2013 (no way to activate it though)

 

Developer tools:

 

Hardware – specific software & drivers:

  • Logitech Gaming Software 9.02
  • AMD Catalyst Control Center 15.6
  • AMD Catalyst Video drivers 15.6
  • AMD Crimson edition drivers 17.10.1 (AMD Assorted driver pack by @jakob99 https://msfn.org/board/topic/184042-amd-radeon-graphics-driverdriver-pack-for-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1227975)
  • Modified NVIDIA Driver 378.66 (by @win32 This driver package is compatible with most GTX 1000 series GPUs except GT 1030, and is considered stable.)
  • Modified NVIDIA Driver 382.16
  • Modified NVIDIA Driver 398.11 (by @win32 Newer driver with support for GT 1030 and OpenGL 4.6. Full compatibility is not assured at this time.
  • Modified Intel HD Driver 9.17 (by @Ximonite Full support for OpenGL 4.0 features, among other optimizations are included)

 

Games & benchmarks:

  • Rocket League (versions before November 2019)
  • Amnesia:Rebirth (info: January 2021)
  • Europa Universalis IV
  • Deltarune and Undertale (info: December 2021)
  • Cinebench R20
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Stellaris
  • Divinity - Original Sin Enhanced Edition

Other:

 

Current version - At the time of testing the aforementioned version was the latest, so newer ones are likely to work too.

Feel free to report other programs.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only.

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sunryze

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Deltarune and Undertale both work on the Extended Kernel. I had to rename KERNEL32.DLL.OLD to KERNELOL.DLL in SysWOW64 though.

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TSNH

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On 12/28/2021 at 10:43 PM, LiptonAcer said:

How did you install Firefox 91 ESR on Windows Vista?

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  1. Install the Extended Kernel
  2. Download Firefox 91 ESR x64 installer
  3. Install Firefox 91 ESR x64 on Windows 7 or newer Virtual Machine (or PC).
  4. Copy "Mozilla Firefox" folder from %programfiles% of Windows 7 VM to Windows Vista's %programfiles%
  5. Create "Mozilla Firefox" folder in C:\Program Files
  6. Extract the downloaded installer with 7-zip
  7. Copy all the contents of the extracted "core" folder to C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\ (path to firefox.exe should be C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\Firefox.exe)
  8. Create an empty osver.ini file in C:\Windows\
  9. Put the following content in it 
    [C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\Firefox.exe]
Enabled=1
FirefoxFix=1
  10. To get video codec support:

    1.       Apply the DLLredirectionenabler.reg.

    2.       Create a Firefox.exe.local folder in %programfiles%\Mozilla Firefox.

    3.       Extract the mfplatsetup.7z and copy all the dlls it contains to the Firefox.exe.local folder.

  11. Launch firefox.exe

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LiptonAcer

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2 hours ago, TSNH said:
  1. Install the Extended Kernel
  2. Install Firefox 91 ESR x64 on Windows 7 or newer Virtual Machine (or PC).
  3. Copy "Mozilla Firefox" folder from %programfiles% of Windows 7 VM to Windows Vista's %programfiles%
  4. Create an empty osver.ini file in C:\Windows\
  5. Put the following content in it 
    [C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\Firefox.exe]
Enabled=1
FirefoxFix=1
  6. To get video codec support:

    1.       Apply the DLLredirectionenabler.reg.

    2.       Create a Firefox.exe.local folder in %programfiles%\Mozilla Firefox.

    3.       Extract the mfplatsetup.7z and copy all the dlls it contains to the Firefox.exe.local folder.

  7. Launch firefox.exe

I think I have followed everything well but the police are breaking :(

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TSNH

TSNH

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15 minutes ago, LiptonAcer said:

I think I have followed everything well but the police are breaking :(

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It looks like in your language version the "Program Files" folder is called "Programmes".

Replace the osver.ini file contents with: 

[C:\Programmes\Mozilla Firefox\Firefox.exe]
Enabled=1
FirefoxFix=1
winvispixp

winvispixp

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3 hours ago, TSNH said:
  • Install Firefox 91 ESR x64 on Windows 7 or newer Virtual Machine (or PC).
  • Copy "Mozilla Firefox" folder from %programfiles% of Windows 7 VM to Windows Vista's %programfiles%

you can just download the newest firefox installer and right click on it then on extract (winrar or 7zip is required)

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