Zenchi
Sep 19 2004, 04:28 AM
| | Does anyone know of some clean, sleek, and well to be frank, low memory using alternitive windows shells? I used to use black box for windows. (BB4win.org)
I stopped using it because it would not work correctly with fullscreen applications. |
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Oompa
Sep 19 2004, 04:33 AM
I didn't use anything brfore. I am downloading this now. It looks AWESOME!
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akz
Sep 24 2004, 12:34 AM
hrmm an alternate windows shell? .. not sure what you mean but Litestep is a pretty good alternate window shell with plenty of support and other stuff from cuztomize.com give it a try.
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BoSZ
Sep 24 2004, 03:21 AM
i have used one some time ago but i hated that idea th egeneric windows xp shell is perfect for me got something for You though: http://wincustomise.comgteat site commited to tweakin the way win32 system look i sow an app that replaces the generic shell with one of you choise also downable from this site
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kelp
Sep 26 2004, 09:38 PM
Shells for Windows? Yeah, I guess I am getting pretty tired of that old start menu in the corner. I want something more customizable and clean. That blackbox shell on Windows seems promising. I used bb with linux since my comp was too old to handle kde or gnome.
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googlue
Sep 27 2004, 01:09 AM
Windowblinds... StyleXP... Litestep... There are many. My personal favouroite is Windowblinds, as it does not use much memory or resources. But it costs money and you have to buy it! I have used it on trial and that's it.
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Zenchi
Sep 27 2004, 01:34 AM
I'm currently using Aston, it's pretty good. One of my better MSN friends reccomended it to me. 
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Critical_Impact
Sep 27 2004, 03:36 AM
Talisman 2, and Aston Shell Both are good and use less resources then Explorer Talisman 2Aston
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googlue
Sep 27 2004, 04:02 AM
QUOTE (Critical_Impact @ Sep 27 2004, 09:06 AM) Talisman 2, and Aston Shell Both are good and use less resources then Explorer Talisman 2AstonAre these proggies free? At least I know Windowblinds and styleXP are shareware. has used Talisman once earlier, but didn't like it. Was probably a freeware then. This may be a newer version... So have to check it out personally or anybody giving clues here? Thanks Googlue!
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rowita
Sep 27 2004, 03:24 PM
I prefer this free Shell Alternative for explorer.exe : GeoShellInfo:QUOTE Geoshell is a replacement shell for windows to replace the Explorer interface. It features geoBars that can be placed anywhere. It also has plugins that other developers make to add functionality Link:CODE http://www.geoshell.com/index.asp P.S. Stardock WindowBlinds and StyleXP are not shell alternative they're Microsoft windows theme related tools.
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NTNguyen
Oct 14 2004, 12:04 PM
I don't like WindowBlinds: 1. It takes up a decent amount of memory, and thus slows down the computer, and sometimes you have a completely black window (repainting failed) 2. Fullscreen apps (eg games) don't work for me:( 3. You have to pay for it!
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