complete new face of win?
Sunday, February 11, 2007 by uziii | Discussion: Suites
hello!
i'm searching for a complete suite for win xp.
i mean something like flyakite os x, that gives my pc a nicer look then the standard windows-themes do
i tried out some themes like the one from http://www.4impressions.net/
the design is great! but what i don't like about this themes is, that they don't change -everything- in windows... i mean for example the icons of the start-menu (programs, documents, search, run,...) or the standard icons of the explorer (arrows back and forward, search,...).
the whole os looks a little bit messy because some parts are changed and some parts are not.
so i'm searching for something like flyakite that doesn't waste my ressources (very important!!) and looks nice and simple (i don't need any special tools..)
is there anything like this?
hope someone can help me.
thx very much.
uziii
p.s: sry for my very bad english
i'm searching for a complete suite for win xp.
i mean something like flyakite os x, that gives my pc a nicer look then the standard windows-themes do
i tried out some themes like the one from http://www.4impressions.net/
the design is great! but what i don't like about this themes is, that they don't change -everything- in windows... i mean for example the icons of the start-menu (programs, documents, search, run,...) or the standard icons of the explorer (arrows back and forward, search,...).
the whole os looks a little bit messy because some parts are changed and some parts are not.
so i'm searching for something like flyakite that doesn't waste my ressources (very important!!) and looks nice and simple (i don't need any special tools..)
is there anything like this?
hope someone can help me.
thx very much.
uziii
p.s: sry for my very bad english
FlaK_MoNKeY
Reply #2 Monday, February 12, 2007 4:49 AM
Reply #2 Monday, February 12, 2007 4:49 AM
it is possible, but not with just one program or theme
stardock has programs that cover all these things (windows blinds does your main GUI theme and can also do the explorer buttons but the buttons and themes are different files and need to be downloaded as such)
iconpackager is what you want for all your icons, includes filetypes, start menu icons, pretty much anything that uses a .ico file
as KiloKrash has said, an Object Desktop subcription is the best way to get all the software
stardock has programs that cover all these things (windows blinds does your main GUI theme and can also do the explorer buttons but the buttons and themes are different files and need to be downloaded as such)
iconpackager is what you want for all your icons, includes filetypes, start menu icons, pretty much anything that uses a .ico file
as KiloKrash has said, an Object Desktop subcription is the best way to get all the software
Bebi Bulma
Reply #3 Monday, February 12, 2007 4:54 AM
Reply #3 Monday, February 12, 2007 4:54 AM
This is a bit long, but it covers just about everything ObjectDesktop has to offer (and has all the info you need to know if you take the time to read it all): ODNT Tutorial Index.
uziii
Reply #4 Monday, February 12, 2007 9:11 AM
Reply #4 Monday, February 12, 2007 9:11 AM
i tried iconpackager...but when i tried to change the icons of the start menu it says something like "microsoft has taken out the ability to change the look of the start menu"
how can i get around this?
...and i really don't want to spend much money for the objectdesktop suite ... and i don't want to install alot of programs that use alot of my ram.
is there maybe a possiblity to replace the whole shell (windows explorer)?
how can i get around this?
...and i really don't want to spend much money for the objectdesktop suite ... and i don't want to install alot of programs that use alot of my ram.
is there maybe a possiblity to replace the whole shell (windows explorer)?
AtlanticCanadianScot
Reply #5 Monday, February 12, 2007 11:00 AM
Reply #5 Monday, February 12, 2007 11:00 AM
hey uziii : here is a complete Vista transformation suite that changes e v e r y t h i n g ;Bootskin, Logon,'start-menu (programs, documents, search, run,...) + the standard icons of the explorer (arrows back and forward, search'...to say the least it is a very polished + functional graphical user interface customization + meshes well with the XP OS...truly state-of-the-art
pls copy + paste this url into your browser to consider the download http://www.windowsxlive.net/?p=361
pls copy + paste this url into your browser to consider the download http://www.windowsxlive.net/?p=361
uziii
Reply #6 Monday, February 12, 2007 6:03 PM
Reply #6 Monday, February 12, 2007 6:03 PM
that's exactly what i'm searching for!
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but..
the vista design is a little bit too colorful for me. i'm searching for something simple and clear...
are there any other packs like the vista transformation pack?
thx alot!
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but..
the vista design is a little bit too colorful for me. i'm searching for something simple and clear...
are there any other packs like the vista transformation pack?
thx alot!
AtlanticCanadianScot
Reply #7 Monday, February 12, 2007 9:00 PM
Reply #7 Monday, February 12, 2007 9:00 PM
check joe.joe.org they are a Windows Expert site + have many, many wonderfully polished suites, skins, walls + other dLs free for the taking...just thank the dudes like you just did me + all is good
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Reply #1 Sunday, February 11, 2007 11:18 PM
If not, what Stardock GUI/Customization software do you have?