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 Nov 5 2006, 01:21 AM
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Premium Member  Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 21-October 06 From: Pennsylvania, USA Member No.: 32,028  |
Hey all-
I just added this new setup to my current computer (running Windows XP Pro) that makes everything appear as the new upcoming Windows Vista. Its pretty cool. It gives you visual appear of the boot screens, login screen, taskbars, icons, colors, fonts, and screensavers that Vista will be running. It literally makes your Windows XP look like Vista. The program is called Vista Appearance Pack and is available for download here: Windows Vista Appearance Pack I'd say install it. It gives you a cool insight as far as what to expect visually from Vista early next year. |
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Nov 5 2006, 02:27 AM
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Newbie [Level 2] Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 23-August 06 From: Livonia Member No.: 28,782 |
Ahh. I've tried that before. Not really knew. Alot of people know about that.
Sadly, that only changes the icons. I myself prefer the Vista Beta Build RC2. It may be late to download now, but it's great. This post has been edited by 3-me: Nov 5 2006, 02:27 AM |
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Nov 5 2006, 02:37 AM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 4-November 06 From: My House Member No.: 32,786 |
well this isnt 100% to the topic but with window blinds you can change your whole windows interface similar to what this does. i use it and i really enjoy downloading new skins and changing the whole interface of my desktop. check it out at www.wincustomize.com
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Nov 5 2006, 04:58 AM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 9-September 06 From: TX Member No.: 29,706 |
lol why can't people just wait for Vista to come out? that would be mucho easier in mi opinion. but ive seen the interface. it looks pretty pretty...heh pretty pretty.
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Nov 5 2006, 05:55 AM
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Privileged Member Group: Members Posts: 661 Joined: 31-August 06 From: Singapore Member No.: 29,189 |
Well seriously I don't see the point in all these windows customising into Vista. From past experience, what I have got with this desktop customising is nothing but problems, they will screw up my icons and GUI, so why should I waste my time with all this? Besides if a skin is very high quality, it would probably take more to load, after all you are using this program to manage the skins and that would be 1 more program on your startup. Sure the skins will make your computer beautiful, but if it is going to compromise my icons, performance or anything else, I would rather not go with it despite the aesthetic advantages
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Nov 5 2006, 11:08 AM
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Trap Grand Marshal Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 1,314 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chennai, India Member No.: 16,932 |
Why dont you get WindowBlinds and Install the Windows Vista Theme from WinCustomise.com.
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Nov 5 2006, 12:26 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 4-November 06 Member No.: 32,761 |
Ive found that using windowblinds really gives a performance hit on the pc its running on..
I had longer start up times..pauses between navigating folders in explorer and some programs like IE also seemed to load slower as different icons etc were loaded up.. Sure it looked pretty but hey I preffer a faster pc! |
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Nov 5 2006, 03:36 PM
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Trap Double Mocha Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 2,224 Joined: 5-November 05 From: That one place over there... Member No.: 13,830 |
I downloaded and installed the transformation. I think it looks pretty cool so far. The welcome screen I don't really care for. It looks empty except for the usernames. You would think the windows logo would be in there atleast. I like the new icons and tool bars. It looks really nice. It may take me a little bit to get used to though. It's a bit of a change from using Windows XP for the past few years but atleast everything is in the same place. I probably won't get the real Vista though for a while until I get another computer.
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Nov 5 2006, 08:03 PM
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Incest is a game the whole family can play.  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,223 Joined: 11-February 05 From: Heaven Member No.: 3,709 |
After downloading it, I attempted to install it but it stalled while creating/modifying a file, three times. I probably left a process running or something. Do you need WindowsBlinds or Stardock to install this?
For people looking to update the GUI to their system without all the risk or if you cannot install this for any reason, then I recommend Royale. It's a Windows XP theme leaked from Microsoft or something but it's perfectly functional and I've been using it for months with no problems. |
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