Okay, I've heard alot about skinning Windows XP with programs made specially for skinning. But these programs somehow lags my system and I'm not quite happy about it...
Anyone knows how to skin Windows XP without using using software like DesktopX or ThemeXP etc. ? Just skinning it manually including icon sets too..
Well if you want to skin your XP then you can try http://tgtsoft.com stylexp product it is good and lets you apply various visual styles. also http://stardock.com windowblinds is great utility that turns your xp into linux or mac interface .even it will fool real users.these two are good utility ,if you dont have money to purchase style xp .and want to apply visual styles you can find hacked ux theme.dll and start off. some of the visual style resources are http://themexp.org take off from here. if you find more stuff do let me know about this.
Yeah thanks... I've got a whole lot of programs that can do skinning in my list...
But I wanna do it manually without program...
I dont think you can, I am pretty sure that you need a program containing the required patch, so that you can use non microsoft styles, however as stated above a hacked ux theme.dll will do this.
have you ever considered changing the shell?
shell-shocked.org has a lot of info on this, If you are intereseted in this I would recommend litestep.
Yeah stylesXP is the best. The best way to learn really is to check out deviantart where they not only provide tutorials on how to use many different softwares, but also they provide many skins that people have created which are quite awesome.
What do you mean by skinning?? i didn't even know you could do things liek taht for XP and all lol shows how dumb i am lol sry about thsi but so indesting thanks i well give it a try
Notice from whyme:
I couldn't help but notice all the spelling errors that you have here.
skinning is a method to change the current windows interface.. it can done using a number of overlaying software(such as windowblinds, which i recommend)...
goto wincustomize.com to download from the huge themes library, and goto stardock.com for downloading a freeware version of windowblinds.
Precautions: If you have a rather slow pc and sparse ram, i totally recommend against windowblinds, as it is a bit of a memory hogger. Or just download normal themes for xp , download Plus! for XP which does cost (its microsoft, aint it obvious).. but i recommend going for windowblinds if you dont want that green frog like taskbar causing sleepless nights...
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I reinstall (restore) windows almost every 2-3 months. What about you??? Seeing the title some would
say "I do it daily" and some others "How to reinstall?". Let's see the poll results. Linuxers,
see you in other post. Reinstalling windows is a daily chore for the students studying computers.
They have to switch a lot of softwares, compilers etc etc. Windows as we know, will not tolerate a
whole lot of (Un)installations and will ultimately slow down the whole system. This is not the case
with Linux. Just consider this, I installed Red Hat WS 3(the older version whi...
i have tried to install windows xp on my pc and i get an error right after it ask at the bottom of
the screen to press f2 to restore an error pops up saying FILE
\$win_nt$.~bt\NTKRNLMP.EXE cannot be open error 7 setup cannot complete and has
to close i have had windows xp on the pc before so i know its compatible but i used a different
version of windows before ,this tinme im using a new one and i get this error i seem to find no
solution anywhere about how to resolve this and I was wondering if possible theres something i need
to do,I am not to sm...
I share a Windows XP computer with two friends, and we each have our own User Account on the
computer. Recently whenever my friends use the PC, they begin to have problems with it. For no
reason whatsoever, Windows Explorer will crash and close all the current folders that are open. I
went onto their User Accounts to see for myself (with permission, of course), and found that
Explorer would crash any time I right-clicked a File, and would also crash on occasion if I clicked
"File" on the Folder Window's Menu Bar with a file selected. It also happened on rare occasion...
Iam the user of Windows Vista. I gone with Vista because of unavailability of other options. Windows
will shutdown its support for XP after few years like they done with 98 and other operating systems.
So I brought Vista Home Edition. My computer configurations: Core 2 duo processor. I GB DDR2
RAM. 160 GB Hard Disk And other best available features. Problems suffering with Windowis
Vista: Taking about 3 to 5 minuets for Logging and Sutting Down. Gives many error messages with
good application programs. It is 4 times slower than XP for any Operating System O...
This is an essay I written for a my linux class and I thought I would give my thoughts about how I
compared XP with Ubuntu. QUOTE Windows XP & Ubuntu’s Cold War In 2000 years, there
have been many epic battles, many of which have produced both heroes and villains and many producing
winners and losers. However, in today’s world another cold war is brewing, that cold war is
between Microsoft’s Windows XP and Ubuntu. They will never pull out all the stops and launch
nuclear missiles, but instead will try to provide a whole new world for people t...
Its like a computer in your web browser. http://ajaxwindows.com/apps/windows/content/index.html
It looks good from what i've seen. Like a computer in a window. all files saved on their server,
and so long as you've got internet access (at a decent speed) all you need to do is sign up.
I'm surprised google hasn't done something simmilar, they seem to offer everything else...
Docs, maps, medical records. Other than the major drain on my internet usage (which i use enough of
as it is)......
Okay, I've had Vista for a few months now but just recently my Windows Explorer has been having
problems. It says "Windows Explorer has stopped working" and then I click the option restart the
program. I usually have 2 - 5 Explorer windows open and when I click restart the program it closes
all of my windows and opens up My Documents. I usually get this error one or two times a day but
I'm not doing anything wrong. Is this error only happening to me or has it happened to anyone
else. Thanks. ...
So I just installed vista upon the almighty computer, and it worked fine for a day or less. (Bah). I
installed all my drivers and such and went on my merry way. Now all of a sudden it starts freezing
on me. It's completely random, I can find absolutely NO pattern to why it's doing this.
I've reformatted multiple times to make sure it wasn't just a bad install. I've updated
my drivers, they are ALL compatible with Vista. I've read it could be an issue with an April 06
Security update Microsoft released but I have no such update installed. Being a f...
Windows Vista Sp1
- Does it make Vista a viable OS to upgrade to? (2)
Has anyone actually been satisfied with the release of SP1 for Vista? Does it solve the problems
that we've all griped about? Overview of Windows Vista SP1 From what I'm reading
from that document, I'm actually surprised, appalled, and in a way, now wondering if Vista can
actually be an upgrade. I laughed at: QUOTE Enhances support for high-definition (HD)
drives by adding new icons and labels that identify HD-DVD and Blu-ray drives as HD drives.
That's awesome. I never knew the HD drive that I bought was an HD until SP1. /rolleye...
Hi, We have been seeing Windows Vista Screenshots and from that we can take a look at the new GUI
for Windows. Its called Aero. But i believe it looks more like Linux. Dont you think so. Now the
Windows GUI is no longer unique. The are back with same GUI that other Operating Systems Already
have and Also just take a look at the icons. They are not good at all. Any information about Windows
GUI or you views on it. Please Reply Thank You...
One year after the official Vista release , Microsoft is already working on the next Windows
operating system , Windows 7 , also known as Blackcomb or Vienna . Windows 7 Milestone 1 Build 6519
, the first working version of windows 7 , has already leaked to the w a r e z community , but it
doesn't differs much from Vista . The release is set for late 2009 / 2010 . So what do you think
about Windows 7 . Of course that the work on Vista continues , as it's not yet perfect but will
soon be....
personally, i prefer it the only thing i don't like is that i sometimes have trouble playing
older pc games EDIT:sorry, just relized i'm prlly in the wrong forum...
today i start my pc in windows xp and found that xp freezes at welcome screen. then i try to boot in
safe mode but the problem persisits then i again try in last good configuration setting but it
doesn't help so i hav to reinstall my xp plz any body hav solution for this so that i do not hav
to reinstall my xp for this problem as i get this problem oftenly. thanks...
How to install Microsoft Windows XP automatically As you know, during installing Microsoft
Windows XP, setup asks you several questions about your installation drive, windows serial number,
your language, administrator password, local time zone and … . So that you should sit and answer
above questions. But there is a small tool in Microsoft Windows CD , let's you answer these
questions before installing Windows. 1- Put Windows XP CD/DVD in the CD/DVD in your CD/DVD ROM and
go to following folder: X:\Support\tools\ 2- Copy deploy.cab in your Hard Dr...
Well I have been thinking about building a new gaming rig pretty soon and I will be able to spend a
bit more than usual because I already have the essentials( Mouse, Keyboard, Printer, Monitor) but I
have a questions about Vista. I have a nice HP dv9000 laptop that I have had for a couple months
that came with Windows Vista Home Premium. Now what I want to know is there anyway that I can
somehow get that onto a new machine I build as long as I take it off the laptop? I mean I bought the
laptop and if it comes with Vista, or any OS for that matter, I am purchasing the li...
Before i start i want to make sure you understand this is not a what OS is better this is a what is
better at certain things and your reasons why. I would also like to know more about Linux because
i'm slightly confused on it. Will it mess my computer up if i install it, dont like it, and
uninstall it? OK on with the topic. I own a Mac and work on one for many hours a day, but had
always used a Windows based system since well i was 5 and i remember my father using DOS to run Duke
Nukem haha. So i know my way around it. Here is my Pros and Cons list Windows: Pros...
Well, a new Windows has been announced. This is going to be the one after Vista. The name Windows
Seven is only a codename for it as it has not yet been decided upon a name for this new operating
system. A screenshot of Windows 7 Milestone 1 Build 6519: Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7 This windows definitely be better then Windows Vista. What
are your guys views on this? What features do you want to see added to Windows 7 or removed from
Vista....
I'm currently saving up for a laptop for several purposes. One of these is gaming and another is
graphics. I can't decide whether to go used and get XP or new with Vista. The main games
I'll be playing are Guild Wars and Halo. I have heard that Vista is horrible and eats up a
crapload of memory. Well what should I do....
This is not a Win/Linux/Mac dispute, rather pointing out a few minor things that I find really
annoying in Windows OS and I'd rather change if I had the chance/knowledge (disclaimer: I mainly
refer to winxp but I've used almost all other versions, I have some experience with Linux and
almost never used a Mac OS) copying/moving files: ever tried to copy a folder containing one or
more corrupted files? if I were the OS I'd just skip those and copy the good ones, then prompt a
message "file x, y, z were not copied we're sorry for the inconvenience caused"....
Windows Will Have One More SP And Taht Is SP4 It Has Bug's Fix And will be more helpful idk if
it out atm all tho, but it the last one that they are doing for now.. now for Vista SP1 and Sp2 will
be out i know that SP1 is out now but there is Bugs on it. idk what one atm but i will get you
posting on that.. now for Visit ppl,, plz note this They are Taking Off visit off the stores this
year, the reson on this is well there is pobms with the cmd... and get this All tho longhorn fans
out there did you know that visit has it build in it? to me i like longhorn then ot...
I've heard this: Windows Vista is more Invulnerable to viruses, trojans, hacks, and more. And
I've heard this one: Windows Vista is not compatible on most Hardwares and softwares, and
Windows Vista isn't more invulnerable to viruses. Which one is right..? Thanks for your
postings...
I believe everyone in this forum knows what a file system means and that every windows user knows
what FAT and NTFS means so I am not gonna start going into those. Well, the NTFS (Windows NT file
system) offers a few advantages over the good ol' FAT (File allocation table) file system one of
which is the files and folders compression. This I have done quite a number of times to save disc
space (and it really does save some disc space). i am using my computer as an example here. Consider
my 35GB partition which is carrying my Windows Vista Operating sys and has less ...
Can anyone in this forum tell me the transition of microsoft windows since 98. I've been arguing
with my friends on this topic concerning microsoft windows xp home edition. is it home
edition>>service packs or each service pack including vista has its own home edition? help please...
I know there's an option in Ubuntu to change all the font sizes of the general system, the
windows, and etc. Now I'm trying to do this in Windows. I've changed everything about
the windows except for the general system size. How do I do this?...
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How to Install Windows XP on your CD/DVD/Pen drive QUOTE This article will show you how to
install Windows XP on your CD/DVD/USB Pen drive/ Flash Drive/ thumb Drive Requirements:- 1) Windows
XP CD or Windows XP Setup Information 2) Blank CD or DVD or 2) USB Pen Drive Minimum of 1 GB (disk
space necessary 256 MB or less) 3) BART PE builder software. Procedure:- 1) Make sure that your
system has about 500MB of free disk space! 2) Download the latest PE Builder version
(self-installing package) and install it. 3) Start PE Builder (pebuilder.exe). When you sta...
The CMD Codes- to use, open up notepad and copy and paste the code into the notepad. name the file
(anyname).vbs (to make a .vbs file, when u save it or save as, it will ask u for a name and which
type u want it, so choose all file then just name it as a .vbs file) then just click on the file u
just made *NOTE* these codes do not stay on forever, they just stay on until the person shuts off
the computer. The registry delete is one that PERMANETLY deletes files on the computer that cannot
be recovered. this will DESTROY the computer -The blue screen of Death *The Blue...
Means Of Ubuntu Ubuntu is an African word meaning 'Humanity to others', or 'I am
what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the
software world. What Is Ubuntu ? Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay
any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or
business for absolutely nothing. About Ubuntu Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based
operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains ...
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