What should I use to turn my XP into VISTA?
Monday, July 31, 2006 by jyu100391 | Discussion: OS Customization
Is there any way to change my GUI (graphic user interfacce) to appear to look like windows vistas? I dont want to install the beta version because of all the glitches and bugs, plus I use my computer to video edit and photoshop and would not like my computer to crash when I am doing those tasks. Thnx
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HP dv8000 17" widwscreen 2006 model
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LAPTOP SPECS
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HP dv8000 17" widwscreen 2006 model
Centrino Duo 1.66 ghz
Dual HD's (100gb each) - 200 gb HD
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Reply #2 Monday, July 31, 2006 6:40 AM
Reply #2 Monday, July 31, 2006 6:40 AM
seriously, why not bolt a lexus grille on a toyota and tell your friends it's a lexus.
vista clone = poser
vista clone = poser
Island Dog
Reply #3 Monday, July 31, 2006 7:07 AM
Reply #3 Monday, July 31, 2006 7:07 AM
Only one post is really necessary.
The best way to accomplish this is to purchase Windowblinds. You may also try it out on a limited basis first also.
https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/">Link
WB is a great investment even when you are "tired" of the Vista look.
Then you can go to this site and search for Vista, or browse for many other variations.
[link="https://www.wincustomize.com/Skins.aspx?LibID=1"]https://www.wincustomize.com/Skins.aspx?LibID=1
The best way to accomplish this is to purchase Windowblinds. You may also try it out on a limited basis first also.
https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/">Link
WB is a great investment even when you are "tired" of the Vista look.
Then you can go to this site and search for Vista, or browse for many other variations.
[link="https://www.wincustomize.com/Skins.aspx?LibID=1"]https://www.wincustomize.com/Skins.aspx?LibID=1
Armbut
Reply #4 Monday, July 31, 2006 7:58 AM
Reply #4 Monday, July 31, 2006 7:58 AM
First of all, use Vista 2.2 by Jemaho for WindowBlinds.
http://www.deviantart.com/view/37092344
If you want the Sidebar, or at least something VERY close to it, then I reccommend A Vista Sidebar.
http://www.joejoe.biz/joejoe/load/index.php?dlid=633
For the Live Taskbar Thumbnails, use Visual ToolTips.
http://www.joejoe.biz/joejoe/load/index.php?dlid=28
Also, use the default settings for WindowFX from StarDock.
For the cursor, I use Aero Cursor.
http://www.joejoe.biz/joejoe/load/index.php?dlid=740
Icons are simple, also. I reccommend Vista Beta 2 5472 Theme for IconTweaker. If you don't have IconTweaker, it is free for download.
http://www.deviantart.com/view/37092344
If you want the Sidebar, or at least something VERY close to it, then I reccommend A Vista Sidebar.
http://www.joejoe.biz/joejoe/load/index.php?dlid=633
For the Live Taskbar Thumbnails, use Visual ToolTips.
http://www.joejoe.biz/joejoe/load/index.php?dlid=28
Also, use the default settings for WindowFX from StarDock.
For the cursor, I use Aero Cursor.
http://www.joejoe.biz/joejoe/load/index.php?dlid=740
Icons are simple, also. I reccommend Vista Beta 2 5472 Theme for IconTweaker. If you don't have IconTweaker, it is free for download.
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Reply #1 Monday, July 31, 2006 5:40 AM