Vista themes for XP

[dwolf]

So if you don't want to tackle the whole new OS, but wouldn't mind a Vista
face lift, are any of these themes out there good ? WindowBlinds is one
that's popular ??

 

[Mike Hall MVP]

I have used this one..

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Vista-Transformation-Pack.shtml

And yes, it more or less gives you the look.. very comprehensive too..

So if you don't want to tackle the whole new OS, but wouldn't mind a Vista
face lift, are any of these themes out there good ? WindowBlinds is one
that's popular ??

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Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Frank Bright]

I tried to install the Vista Transformation Pack once and it didn't install
for some reason - it just got stuck in the middle of the process. I was
installing it in safe mode as recommended.

I also remember there was a choice as to how to install it - one choice for
the install changes your system files and while that gives you a more
authentic "Vista look" as a result, you are also warned that it is a
"Do-so-at-your-own-risk" situation.

There is the other install option which is safer and it apparently does not
directly affect your system files, but you also might not get the most
authentic Vista makeover as a result.

Thanks, Frank

 

[Frank Bright]

Me again,....
I have actually purchased and used Window Blinds fairly successfully. If you
go with this option, make sure you disable your Anti-Virus and Spyware
programs during the install of Window Blinds.

Also you have a lot of control in the inner settings as to whether a program
even gets "skinned" by Window Blinds. So if a program seems to be causing
you problems, you can exclude it from being skinned by window blinds etc.

My experience was - that by purchasing this program, I got unlimited
downloads from www.wincustomize.com There are 100's of skins available for
free download.

Good Luck, Frank

 

[Mike Matheny]

So if you don't want to tackle the whole new OS, but wouldn't mind a Vista
face lift, are any of these themes out there good ? WindowBlinds is one
that's popular ??

Search for Vista Visual Styles Pack 6.0 - it has a patcher so it can be applied
to XP, and does an amazing job - I run it a work and on my wife's PC (can't
convince her to go to Vista yet!!)