Desktop Architect
Monday, August 25, 2003 by kona0197 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
What ever happened to Desktop Architect? I have a old copy of it that I still use to this day with my Windows XP theme.
I like it because it shadows the desktop icons, makes the boxes around the writing on the desktop transparent (I know Windows FX does this to) it skins the taskbar and all windows and is easy to use without hacking dll's
Where can I find more skins?
I like it because it shadows the desktop icons, makes the boxes around the writing on the desktop transparent (I know Windows FX does this to) it skins the taskbar and all windows and is easy to use without hacking dll's
Where can I find more skins?
goodmorphing
Reply #2 Monday, August 25, 2003 6:51 PM
Reply #2 Monday, August 25, 2003 6:51 PM
http://ezskins.iboost.com/
http://www.themedoctor.com/
I used to use themes from these sites.
http://www.themedoctor.com/
I used to use themes from these sites.
goodmorphing
Reply #3 Monday, August 25, 2003 6:52 PM
...but then lots of those themes started including spyware...
Reply #3 Monday, August 25, 2003 6:52 PM
...but then lots of those themes started including spyware...
Chickie
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 26, 2003 6:09 AM
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 26, 2003 6:09 AM
I like Desktop Architect. 
I use it to apply desktop themes.
I use it to apply desktop themes.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 26, 2003 10:06 AM
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 26, 2003 10:06 AM
I use DA to change sound schemes. It's so much easier than fidling with XP.
UBoB
Reply #6 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 4:04 AM
Reply #6 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 4:04 AM
Cut and pasted this directly from themedoctor.com:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
........., we were informed that the programmer who originally created Desktop Architect (Ken Foster) stopped updating the program and closed down the DesktopArchitect.com website. We still feel the program is very good for use with desktop themes but take special note that the domain name DesktopArchitect.com has since been purchased by an unknown owner and now leads to unrelated material. This is just one of those things that happens when a domain name goes on sale. Again, it's still a very good program for desktop themes but don't try to go to the original DesktopArchitect.com site for technical support. Here are screen shots of the links in the program you should disregard.
The program does not contain any spyware or adware. Simply avoid the DesktopArchitect.com website or any links to it and you're all set.
[Message Edited]
IMPORTANT NOTE:
........., we were informed that the programmer who originally created Desktop Architect (Ken Foster) stopped updating the program and closed down the DesktopArchitect.com website. We still feel the program is very good for use with desktop themes but take special note that the domain name DesktopArchitect.com has since been purchased by an unknown owner and now leads to unrelated material. This is just one of those things that happens when a domain name goes on sale. Again, it's still a very good program for desktop themes but don't try to go to the original DesktopArchitect.com site for technical support. Here are screen shots of the links in the program you should disregard.
The program does not contain any spyware or adware. Simply avoid the DesktopArchitect.com website or any links to it and you're all set.
[Message Edited]
Lady_Akasha
Reply #8 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:09 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:09 PM
OMG! I remember that proggie... I probably have it backed up somewhere, in an old disk. I used to like it, haven't used it since I got XP. I never thought about using it for the sounds, hmmm will have to look into that. Naturally I used Stardock --and once in a blue moon I'll whip out Style XP.
Lady_Akasha needs to get back onto the designing ball, haven't done anything in a while--she's gettin' the itch to try her first skin but I'm skeered 
Lady_Akasha needs to get back onto the designing ball, haven't done anything in a while--she's gettin' the itch to try her first skin
but I'm skeered 
sig101
Reply #9 Thursday, August 28, 2003 12:10 AM
? Thanks for the tip! I knew about the app from my W98 days but never tried it so I didn't think about using it in XP to more readily change sound schemes. Neat.
Good thread. And thanks for pointing out that info Motion.
Reply #9 Thursday, August 28, 2003 12:10 AM
| #5 by Scribe Fuzzy Logic - 8/26/2003 10:06:35 AM I use DA to change sound schemes. It's so much easier than fidling with XP. |
? Thanks for the tip! I knew about the app from my W98 days but never tried it so I didn't think about using it in XP to more readily change sound schemes. Neat.
Good thread. And thanks for pointing out that info Motion.
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Reply #1 Monday, August 25, 2003 6:49 PM