How much do you really use skins?
To what level?
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
When I meet people who customize their computers, there seems to be a general..pathway they take.
At first, they change just their wallpapers. Most people stay at the wallpaper level. But some move on and want to change say their icons. And then others want to change their Start bar or title bars and such and learn about WindowBlinds and such. And eventually they start getting into programs like DesktopX and widget enabling programs.
My question is, how much of this stuff do YOU use?
Me, I pretty much have it all going. WindowBlinds is a must. My wallpaper is always changing. Got various kinds of icons on my system. And I usually have a couple widgets going. I also use RightClick which is skinned. And of course ObjectDock Plus.
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TexasJoe
Reply #22 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:34 AM
Reply #22 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:34 AM
IconPackager, WindowBlinds, ObjectDock Plus, DesktopX & IconX, WindowFX --> all the time
I don't use CursorXP anymore coz it's a processor hog and may soon do away with WindowFX too, because I hate when my system doesn't respond to my clicks. Other than that I couldn't live without IP & WB, DX is a plus but still needs improvement.
I don't use CursorXP anymore coz it's a processor hog and may soon do away with WindowFX too, because I hate when my system doesn't respond to my clicks. Other than that I couldn't live without IP & WB, DX is a plus but still needs improvement.
Tarkus
Reply #23 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 12:40 PM
Reply #23 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 12:40 PM
I currently have over 20,000 wallpapers and have them randomly changed every five minutes. 
I'm also running WindowBlinds, IconPackager, CursorXP Pro, WindowFX, IconX and a couple Desktop Widgets.
Of course, I also run some other programs that skin themselves, such as Zoom Player and Maxthon.
I'm also running WindowBlinds, IconPackager, CursorXP Pro, WindowFX, IconX and a couple Desktop Widgets.
Of course, I also run some other programs that skin themselves, such as Zoom Player and Maxthon.
PurrBall
Reply #24 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 12:42 PM
Reply #24 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 12:42 PM
I have disabled the XP theme service and HATE Win Classic, so WB is always on. I like DesktopX and currently have the Microsoft Bob XP theme applied-- which I need to contact somebody on how to actually be able to right-click icons in the tray, and I would have WindowFX on all the time if I didnt play games. I will be renewing my subby soon (ODNT 2005!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) so I can use IP themes- I had 2.50 before my subby ran out, but then my HD unexpectedly died, with no warning and I am stuck with 2.20 which is now incompatable with even the older themes. ObjectBar I dont like version 2 very much, but I dont really like 1.65 either. I constantly use CursorXP, except for before it has been loaded. I also use LogonStudio and BootSkin. 
RPGFX
Reply #25 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 1:27 PM
Reply #25 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 1:27 PM
Windowblinds, Iconpackager and CursorXP are a given. Winamp always running, and skinned. Wallpaper changes every couple of days...
Also have meters, weather and a calendar going. Sometimes Sysmetrix and Rainy... sometimes Widgets.
Currently I have Tiggz OMNI weather, mail checker and news widgets running... plus a see through calendar and meter widget (don't remember the name)
And of course DRONE Winamp.. In my opinion ther is no other...
Also have meters, weather and a calendar going. Sometimes Sysmetrix and Rainy... sometimes Widgets.
Currently I have Tiggz OMNI weather, mail checker and news widgets running... plus a see through calendar and meter widget (don't remember the name)
And of course DRONE Winamp.. In my opinion ther is no other...
catamaranman
Reply #26 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 1:37 PM
Reply #26 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 1:37 PM
...and I generally use only skins and wallpaper but I'm wondering....hmmmm...why there's no denim or jeans wallpaper !
Sure like to see some.
Sure like to see some.
Island Dog
Reply #27 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 2:03 PM
Reply #27 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 2:03 PM
Windowblinds
DesktopX
Objectdock Plus
CursorXP
Wallpaper
Iconpackager
DesktopX
Objectdock Plus
CursorXP
Wallpaper
Iconpackager
Exen Rx
Reply #28 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 2:38 PM
Reply #28 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 2:38 PM
Must have, Windowblinds, Iconpackager, wallpaper, cursorXp, ObjectDock+ and my widgets... any less and I will go into insane twitches... it's sad really. Oh and Winamp. After I got my new system the first thing to go on it not five minutes out the box was WindowBlinds. Its slightly addictive.
Koasati
Reply #29 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 3:25 PM
Reply #29 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 3:25 PM
WindowBlinds.... can't imagine using the computer without it.
ObjecDockPlus.... another can't do without. (it fufilled a long running desire for a decent systray, among other things)
IconPackager
UltraMon
CursorXP
Samurize
EnhancedDialog
QCD
LogonStudio
The occasional DX Widget
other stuff....
ObjecDockPlus.... another can't do without. (it fufilled a long running desire for a decent systray, among other things)
IconPackager
UltraMon
CursorXP
Samurize
EnhancedDialog
QCD
LogonStudio
The occasional DX Widget
other stuff....
gef
Reply #30 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 3:51 PM
Reply #30 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 3:51 PM
DesktopX - Favourite.
Windowblinds - To compliment the above.
CursorXP
Iconpackager
Plus my graphic software to create the items.
Windowblinds - To compliment the above.
CursorXP
Iconpackager
Plus my graphic software to create the items.
Reppiks
Reply #31 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 4:31 PM
Reply #31 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 4:31 PM
WindowBlinds, matching wallpaper of course, IconPackager, Widgets, ObjectDock, with LiteStep as my shell, and OD Launchpad to keep it all within reach! Any more and my C400 processor goes "Bonkers". 
Latin4567
Reply #32 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 4:44 PM
Reply #32 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 4:44 PM
First i changed my wallpapers...
tried to change my icons
found wincustomize and downloaded some windowblinds skins
got into desktopX
started making desktopX themes
started making windowblinds skin
started making icons
stopped using desktopX
stopped changing my icons
stopped using windowblinds
now i am back to the way i was in the first place
tried to change my icons
found wincustomize and downloaded some windowblinds skins
got into desktopX
started making desktopX themes
started making windowblinds skin
started making icons
stopped using desktopX
stopped changing my icons
stopped using windowblinds
now i am back to the way i was in the first place
Apocalypse_67
Reply #33 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 5:28 PM
Reply #33 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 5:28 PM
As most, I started just changing the wallpaper.
Since then I make daily use of WB, Logon, BootSkin, IconPack, CursorXP, Rainlendar, SysMetrix and OD
Since then I make daily use of WB, Logon, BootSkin, IconPack, CursorXP, Rainlendar, SysMetrix and OD
Corky_O
Reply #34 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 5:44 PM
Reply #34 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 5:44 PM
Colored backgrounds in the early Windows versions.
Wallpapers and Titlebar colors in 2000 and XP.
Now use IconPackager and ObjectDock Plus at all times.
WindowBlinds most of the time, with the exception of studying the core parts of XP for advanced support knowledge - when I use the default blue "Luna" theme (which I actually like, though the ability to adjust the HSL would be fabulous).
Used Core widgets until they started displaying issues with DX3 for some reason, now use the My MSN page to display the weather and a calendar (at least until Mormegil makes the Core series into gadgets, if he decides to do so).
Wallpapers and Titlebar colors in 2000 and XP.
Now use IconPackager and ObjectDock Plus at all times.
WindowBlinds most of the time, with the exception of studying the core parts of XP for advanced support knowledge - when I use the default blue "Luna" theme (which I actually like, though the ability to adjust the HSL would be fabulous).
Used Core widgets until they started displaying issues with DX3 for some reason, now use the My MSN page to display the weather and a calendar (at least until Mormegil makes the Core series into gadgets, if he decides to do so).
kona0197
Reply #35 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 6:05 PM
Reply #35 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 6:05 PM
I use Windowblinds and usually I stick to one skin for many months - sometimes more than a year. I sometimes use Iconpackager. But thats about it. I don't use anything else. Pretty much I like my desktop to br free of clutter so no calendars or widgets - nothing but 3 icons.
_02
Reply #38 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9:05 PM
Reply #38 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9:05 PM
Sometimes I take a break from the cursors and other smaller progs, but I always use the icons and windowblinds. I rarely use logons. Never bootskins. And I don't really use FX too much. Can't be without windowblinds or the wallpapers. My computer would look naked!
GhoS
Reply #39 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9:24 PM
Reply #39 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9:24 PM
Always use Windowblinds, its a must. I can't stand using a computer without it. I change wallpaper from time to time, but its not terribly important to me since its rarely fully visible. Use Icon Packager make a more complete changeover than WB gives. ALso use CursorXP.
Winamp is my main audio player, have used it since I discovered it many years ago, and it launched my love of skinning. Also use Right Click and Enhanced Dialog all the time.
Have used DX, OB, WFX, OD, OD+ from time to time, but rarely find the need to keep them going.
Winamp is my main audio player, have used it since I discovered it many years ago, and it launched my love of skinning. Also use Right Click and Enhanced Dialog all the time.
Have used DX, OB, WFX, OD, OD+ from time to time, but rarely find the need to keep them going.
Bones2112
Reply #40 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:02 PM
Reply #40 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:02 PM
Started with changing walls, but a friend showed me WC.
Ever since then, bye bye boring desktop.
Must use:
Windowblinds
CursorXP Plus
ObjectDock Plus
Icon Packager
Sysmetrix
LogonStudio
Less frequent:
Right Click
DesktopX
WindowFX
Couldn't imagine going without Stardock on my machines.
Ever since then, bye bye boring desktop.
Must use:
Windowblinds
CursorXP Plus
ObjectDock Plus
Icon Packager
Sysmetrix
LogonStudio
Less frequent:
Right Click
DesktopX
WindowFX
Couldn't imagine going without Stardock on my machines.
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Reply #21 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:18 AM
IconPackager to follow
CursorXP is third
Natural Desktop is Forth
Then some DX Stuff brights my desk