How do I install a clear Vista theme on XP?
Saturday, November 24, 2007 by promaster12 | Discussion: Skinning
I want a clear regular Vista theme for XP is there a way I can apply a new clear theme by changing system files or adding a theme to Resources/Themes, not just skinning it with programs like WindowBlinds? I mean, I don't want to pay for it to use it I just want to know how I can change the XP theme into a normal clear Vista theme like the Vista Ultimate theme..
This kind of theme is what I'm looking for:
This kind of theme is what I'm looking for:
Bichur
Reply #2 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:29 PM
Reply #2 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:29 PM
i think there are system hacks that will allow you to get close
promaster12
Reply #3 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:35 PM
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
I came here because this site is about customising Windows...
Reply #3 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:35 PM
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
I came here because this site is about customising Windows...
WebGizmos
Reply #4 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:37 PM
Reply #4 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:37 PM
Kinda lame coming here to the site who's software you see as lame asking for help to hack your system too. We use Windowblinds here to customize our systems....not hacks.
Daiwa
Reply #5 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:42 PM
He, he, he, he, he....
promaster12 -
First, you need a video card/subsystem that supports hardware accelerated per pixel alpha blending.
Second, you'll need WindowBlinds.
Third, you'll need a WindowBlinds skin which utilizes perpixel borders/frames.
I'd be very surprised if you found a way to get something that looks anything like your screenshot on an XP rig without those 3 steps. If you can achieve that for less than the cost of WindowBlinds, more power to ya.
Reply #5 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:42 PM
i think there are system hacks that will allow you to get close
He, he, he, he, he....
promaster12 -
First, you need a video card/subsystem that supports hardware accelerated per pixel alpha blending.
Second, you'll need WindowBlinds.
Third, you'll need a WindowBlinds skin which utilizes perpixel borders/frames.
I'd be very surprised if you found a way to get something that looks anything like your screenshot on an XP rig without those 3 steps. If you can achieve that for less than the cost of WindowBlinds, more power to ya.
Leo the Lion
Reply #6 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:48 PM
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
I came here because this site is about customising Windows...
Come here with a different attitude and sure, we'll point you in the direction of some system hacks..........which are exactly what they are 'hacks'.........
Reply #6 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:48 PM
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
I came here because this site is about customising Windows...
Come here with a different attitude and sure, we'll point you in the direction of some system hacks..........which are exactly what they are 'hacks'.........
promaster12
Reply #7 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:51 PM
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
I came here because this site is about customising Windows...
Come here with a different attitude and sure, we'll point you in the direction of some system hacks..........which are exactly what they are 'hacks'.........
Attitude? You should look at yourself..
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
Reply #7 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:51 PM
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
I came here because this site is about customising Windows...
Come here with a different attitude and sure, we'll point you in the direction of some system hacks..........which are exactly what they are 'hacks'.........
Attitude? You should look at yourself..
Viewing your questions, why did you come here to Wincustomize?
ZubaZ
Reply #8 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:56 PM
Reply #8 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:56 PM
Guys . . there's nothing wrong with trying to find alternative ways of accomplishing a goal.
Promaster, I think you'll find that the developers of Windowblinds have taken customization of windows further than many of the system hacks you may find. It's well worth the money. (and the community, when not trying to hang people [Leo, Giz . . shame on you) can be very helpful.
Good luck finding something that does what you want. If you find it, please post it here so future searchers may gain from your search.
Promaster, I think you'll find that the developers of Windowblinds have taken customization of windows further than many of the system hacks you may find. It's well worth the money. (and the community, when not trying to hang people [Leo, Giz . . shame on you
) can be very helpful.Good luck finding something that does what you want. If you find it, please post it here so future searchers may gain from your search.
Leo the Lion
Reply #9 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:01 AM
Reply #9 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:01 AM
promaster 12, we'd help you with anything here but when someone 'trots' onto a forum and and uses the word 'lame' in the way you do and then makes a comment about the speed of the servers then you are going to get some 'attitude' back........You are welcome here but please show everyone here some respect and we will do likewise
Leo the Lion
Reply #10 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:08 AM
Zu.......You are having a laugh, man. You know my father bought me up to show respect and to use good manners but I guess that does not count for anything nowadays
Reply #10 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:08 AM
Guys . . there's nothing wrong with trying to find alternative ways of accomplishing a goal.
Promaster, I think you'll find that the developers of Windowblinds have taken customization of windows further than many of the system hacks you may find. It's well worth the money. (and the community, when not trying to hang people [Leo, Giz . . shame on you) can be very helpful.
Good luck finding something that does what you want. If you find it, please post it here so future searchers may gain from your search.
Promaster, I think you'll find that the developers of Windowblinds have taken customization of windows further than many of the system hacks you may find. It's well worth the money. (and the community, when not trying to hang people [Leo, Giz . . shame on you
) can be very helpful.Good luck finding something that does what you want. If you find it, please post it here so future searchers may gain from your search.
Zu.......You are having a laugh, man. You know my father bought me up to show respect and to use good manners but I guess that does not count for anything nowadays
promaster12
Reply #11 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:22 AM
Zu.......You are having a laugh, man. You know my father bought me up to show respect and to use good manners but I guess that does not count for anything nowadays
Look sometimes the explorer takes so long to load in this site and I've been searching for days and days on finding out how to make it clear..
Reply #11 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:22 AM
Guys . . there's nothing wrong with trying to find alternative ways of accomplishing a goal.
Promaster, I think you'll find that the developers of Windowblinds have taken customization of windows further than many of the system hacks you may find. It's well worth the money. (and the community, when not trying to hang people [Leo, Giz . . shame on you) can be very helpful.
Good luck finding something that does what you want. If you find it, please post it here so future searchers may gain from your search.
Promaster, I think you'll find that the developers of Windowblinds have taken customization of windows further than many of the system hacks you may find. It's well worth the money. (and the community, when not trying to hang people [Leo, Giz . . shame on you
) can be very helpful.Good luck finding something that does what you want. If you find it, please post it here so future searchers may gain from your search.
Zu.......You are having a laugh, man. You know my father bought me up to show respect and to use good manners but I guess that does not count for anything nowadays
Look sometimes the explorer takes so long to load in this site and I've been searching for days and days on finding out how to make it clear..
ZubaZ
Reply #12 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:24 AM
Reply #12 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:24 AM
Leo . . good point. I should have commented on the original post.
Promaster . . you really did start off on the wrong foot. Criticizing the app that this site is centered on is poor form as is commenting on the crappiness of the site (there should be a rule that you need to be a subscriber before you can complain
) We are a forgiving bunch and we welcome those that are respectful.
Promaster . . you really did start off on the wrong foot. Criticizing the app that this site is centered on is poor form as is commenting on the crappiness of the site (there should be a rule that you need to be a subscriber before you can complain
) We are a forgiving bunch and we welcome those that are respectful.
vStyler
Reply #13 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:27 AM
Reply #13 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:27 AM
get Windowblinds. it's 20 bucks for gawds sake.
it's 20 bucks for gawds sake.
promaster12
Reply #14 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:30 AM
Leo . . good point. I should have commented on the original post.
Promaster . . you really did start off on the wrong foot. Criticizing the app that this site is centered on is poor form as is commenting on the crappiness of the site (there should be a rule that you need to be a subscriber before you can complain) We are a forgiving bunch and we welcome those that are respectful.
Fine I'm sorry ok I just want to know another way of skinning I don't want to pay for WindowBlinds and I'm not allowed to anyway..
Reply #14 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:30 AM
Leo . . good point. I should have commented on the original post.
Promaster . . you really did start off on the wrong foot. Criticizing the app that this site is centered on is poor form as is commenting on the crappiness of the site (there should be a rule that you need to be a subscriber before you can complain
) We are a forgiving bunch and we welcome those that are respectful.Fine I'm sorry ok I just want to know another way of skinning I don't want to pay for WindowBlinds and I'm not allowed to anyway..
Leo the Lion
Reply #15 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:34 AM
Reply #15 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:34 AM
promaster12, yep I know what you mean about the site loading a bit slow. It does that sometimes. As far as getting the 'visual effect' you want it's very tricky as Daiwa explains. There is a piece of customizing software called something like 'True Transparancy' or similar which may get you close but I have never tried it or know anyone who has used it
Leo the Lion
Reply #17 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:55 AM
Reply #17 Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:55 AM
promaster12, A lot of people start customizing their PC's via MSsytles via a UXtheme patcher which is a free method. There are several tutorials over at NEOWIN which can help you.
promaster12
Reply #18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:00 AM
Reply #18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:00 AM
I have already patched my uxtheme dll but I can't find any msstyle themes with clear windows
vStyler
Reply #19 Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:12 AM
Reply #19 Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:12 AM
Your not going to find any. .Msstyle doesn't natively support translucency.
WebGizmos
Reply #20 Sunday, November 25, 2007 4:23 AM
Reply #20 Sunday, November 25, 2007 4:23 AM
Its a shame you can't buy WindowBlinds....you would absolutely love it.
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Reply #1 Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:14 PM