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mckyboyz
Similar to WindowsBlind but freeware. Thanks in advance.
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Any freeware that could make my Win98SE desktop looks like WinXP?
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Zo
Similar to WindowsBlind but freeware. Thanks in advance.
Found a couple that may interest you:
Innovasys Freeware Controls Suite V1.0
File size: 1953 Kb (1.9 Mb)
OS: Win98,WinNT 4.x,WinXP,Windows2000
Keywords: Innovasys Freeware Controls Suite, innovasys, free innovasys,
free, freeware, activex, free activex components, xp themes, frames,
button, scroll bar
http://www.gold-software.com/InnovasysFreewareControlsSuite-review9577.htm
**You must complete a short form providing an email address where they
can send you downloading instructions.
XP Icon Raider v1.01
The XP Icon Raider is a simple utility that allows you to replace the
existing Windows 95, 98, or ME shell icons with the new Windows XP
icons. One click and you're done. This utility will replace all icon
settings to point to the new library, it doesn't harm those you have
now. If you have any special icons setup for the recycle bin, etc. just
re-enable them as you normally would if you decide not to use those
supplied. Includes a full revert (undo) in 3 areas just in case you do
not like the new icons. Download XP Icon Raider now and start using it
today!
File size: 134 KB
Requires : Windows 9x/ME/XP
http://www.alwaysfreeware.co.uk/graphics.html
**scroll to bottom of the page
I have not tried any of these so don't know how they perform, maybe
someone else has(???).
Zo
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gonzo
Desktop Architect.Similar to WindowsBlind but freeware. Thanks in advance.
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,6503,00.asp
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Mike Dee
This looks interesting. As a followup, I came across a more recent
version [v 2.11] and according to the site, DA is no longer
maintained or fully compatible with XP. Looks just great for my old
98se though:
<http://www.themedoctor.com/da.shtml>
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Helen
I'm not sure if it was this program or something from MS...(I think it was theZo said:Found a couple that may interest you:
Innovasys Freeware Controls Suite V1.0
File size: 1953 Kb (1.9 Mb)
OS: Win98,WinNT 4.x,WinXP,Windows2000
Keywords: Innovasys Freeware Controls Suite, innovasys, free innovasys,
free, freeware, activex, free activex components, xp themes, frames,
button, scroll bar
http://www.gold-software.com/InnovasysFreewareControlsSuite-review9577.htm
**You must complete a short form providing an email address where they
can send you downloading instructions.
XP Icon Raider v1.01
The XP Icon Raider is a simple utility that allows you to replace the
existing Windows 95, 98, or ME shell icons with the new Windows XP
icons. One click and you're done. This utility will replace all icon
settings to point to the new library, it doesn't harm those you have
now. If you have any special icons setup for the recycle bin, etc. just
re-enable them as you normally would if you decide not to use those
supplied. Includes a full revert (undo) in 3 areas just in case you do
not like the new icons. Download XP Icon Raider now and start using it
today!
File size: 134 KB
Requires : Windows 9x/ME/XP
http://www.alwaysfreeware.co.uk/graphics.html
**scroll to bottom of the page
I have not tried any of these so don't know how they perform, maybe
someone else has(???).
Zo
latter),
but last year I tried this changing 98 to 'look like XP'.... well, here's a heads up:
there is one program (the one I used) that will NOT allow you to dump that
boot up ergonomic (sp) ugly blue XP logo! You can chang the icons back to
'classic', but you can NOT get rid of that horrible LOCKED IN FOREVER
XP logo! You can check for 'hidden' files. This monster is an unnamed sys folder
and will NOT delete regardless of what you do or use. So if you want to kill it,
you will have to reformat your hard drive. The latter is a no-go, so on my 98 machine
I just endure this ugly monster at boot up...and let it serve as a reminder ...
Helen
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Matt
This looks interesting. As a followup, I came across a more recent
version [v 2.11] and according to the site, DA is no longer
maintained or fully compatible with XP. Looks just great for my old
98se though:
<http://www.themedoctor.com/da.shtml>
http://www.skinz.org/skins.phtml?category=1&PHPSESSID=91c7560266413ce9cb11472bc22381fa
EFX is a Titlebar/Appframe reskinner, giving a good degree of "XP
Like" or other effects on Win98.
Never got past 0.4 beta, I found it a little unstable, and it's now a
bit hard to find.
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Chaos Master
This is Mike Dee for forever:
Do you know where to find a theme (that looks like WinXP) for DA?
--
Chaos Master®, posting from Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - 29.55° S
/ 51.11° W / GMT-2h / 15m .
"People told me I can't dress like a fairy.
I say, I'm in a rock band and I can do what the hell I want!"
-- Amy Lee
(My e-mail address isn't read. Please reply to the group!)
This looks interesting. As a followup, I came across a more recent
version [v 2.11] and according to the site, DA is no longer
maintained or fully compatible with XP. Looks just great for my old
98se though:
<http://www.themedoctor.com/da.shtml>
Do you know where to find a theme (that looks like WinXP) for DA?
--
Chaos Master®, posting from Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - 29.55° S
/ 51.11° W / GMT-2h / 15m .
"People told me I can't dress like a fairy.
I say, I'm in a rock band and I can do what the hell I want!"
-- Amy Lee
(My e-mail address isn't read. Please reply to the group!)
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Mike Dee
Do you know where to find a theme (that looks like WinXP) for DA?
Perhaps this will do?
<http://www.themedoctor.com/reviews/xyz/xp2000.shtml>
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WD
Similar to WindowsBlind but freeware. Thanks in advance.
IPhile version 2.1a
http://www.virtualplastic.net/scrow/
Allows you to change individual icons to groups, folders, desktop
icons
Make your own sets/library, you name it . . .
Also Google / look for any of the following:
DisplaySet
3DCC v3 [I hear there is a new one out, but have not used it]
ColorControl
Iconshop - library [ ICL ] maker
WD
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WD
IPhile version 2.1a
http://www.virtualplastic.net/scrow/
Allows you to change individual icons to groups, folders, desktop
icons
Make your own sets/library, you name it . . .
Also Google / look for any of the following:
DisplaySet
3DCC v3 [I hear there is a new one out, but have not used it]
ColorControl
Iconshop - library [ ICL ] maker
oops
Don't forget EPPIE
Look around on the site listed above- "Virtual Plastic" -for lots of
good [ and free ] ways to manipulate 9x visual styles.
WD
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Mel
========================================================================Similar to WindowsBlind but freeware. Thanks in advance.
IPhile version 2.1a
http://www.virtualplastic.net/scrow/
Allows you to change individual icons to groups, folders, desktop
icons
Make your own sets/library, you name it . . .
Also Google / look for any of the following:
DisplaySet
3DCC v3 [I hear there is a new one out, but have not used it]
ColorControl
Iconshop - library [ ICL ] maker
WD
Do you appreciate the beauty of the XP operating system's desktop, but
are just fine with the non-XP Windows version residing on your computer?
Now you can get the look and feel of Windows XP without having to
reinstall your OS or open your wallet. This theme changes your folder,
Start menu, and desktop icons, making them identical to Windows XP's.
The background is a view of a green hill and open sky, and you can
choose from three color schemes in adjusting the program and dialog
boxes. It uses Desktop Architect, which must be installed prior to
loading this program. (below)
Author: Peter Wilcox
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,20542,00.asp
========================================================================
The best of the best little desktop theme tools all wrapped up into one
great program. Other than the fact that it's FREE, the outstanding
features are just too numerous to list every one here. After extensively
testing Desktop Architect's nearly limitless features in comparison with
Microsoft Plus!, here are just a few of the remarkable options you'll
have with this updated version.
http://www.themedoctor.com/da.shtml
========================================================================
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J. S. Pack
IPhile version 2.1a
http://www.virtualplastic.net/scrow/
Allows you to change individual icons to groups, folders, desktop
icons
Make your own sets/library, you name it . . .
Also Google / look for any of the following:
DisplaySet
3DCC v3 [I hear there is a new one out, but have not used it]
ColorControl
Iconshop - library [ ICL ] maker
oops
Don't forget EPPIE
Look around on the site listed above- "Virtual Plastic" -for lots of
good [ and free ] ways to manipulate 9x visual styles.
WD
Just replace explorer with an alternative shell like litestep or bb4win
(bblean variant recommended) and not only will your desktop look better but
your computer will run faster as well.