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skychilled
post Apr 8 2010, 07:06 AM

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QUOTE(chchyong89 @ Dec 10 2009, 07:54 PM)
hey guys, i have a simple question

regarding to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw6ld2stmGo&NR=1&feature=fvwp

when the mouse double click an application, there is a big ghost icon floating up, how to make it?
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try cursor fx (software from stardock)
and u can download tons of cursor at wincustomize.com

QUOTE(eric1310 @ Apr 4 2010, 02:56 PM)
how do i get the mouse cursor and the icons? user posted image
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customize.org or if u have cursor fx go to wincustomize.com

good luck mates
skychilled
post Apr 9 2010, 06:38 AM

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QUOTE(billytong @ Apr 9 2010, 06:32 AM)
Errr Mod, the following link no longer work. I need to get the patch for my 2002 WinXP SP2
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here
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enh...e-Patcher.shtml
skychilled
post Apr 12 2010, 07:40 PM

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QUOTE(eddmecha @ Apr 12 2010, 08:38 AM)
hi im a newbie on desktop modding...can i know if win 7 are able to be modded? thank u in advance
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hello there
good questions
actually win 7 is already awesome from the day they were born
but there is still some gap to be perfect isnt it ?
as they did mention earlier , here is some software that u can use to enhanced your win7 look

windows blind= Windows Blind Homepage
Customize your entire Windows experience with WindowBlinds. This one-of-a-kind program can change virtually every element of the Windows graphical user interface.
Because WindowBlinds extends the existing painting routines of the operating system, it uses very little memory.
With thousands of free skins to choose from, you can customize Windows to look like another a new take on the standard Windows look, a totally different OS, or something completely different.
is now already compatible with win 7
this software can be customize with skins like u never seen before ( most of the skin can be found on deviantart.com /wincustomize.com)

Screenshot win7 (randomly get from website)
user posted image
user posted image



Hyperdesk = Hyperdesk Homepage
Hyperdesk is an exciting new product from The Skins Factory that allows you to transform the appearance of your regular Windows desktop, with an endless array of exciting new desktop themes, skins, wallpapers, widgets and other applications called “hypersuites”.

Using Microsoft's own skinning engine, Hyperdesk uses a “native” and stable way to theme Windows. Because the magic of Hyperdesk occurs entirely in memory, your system files are never touched or replaced. And just as it takes a single button to make the magic happen, a single click will return you to your default Windows desktop.

Each Hyperdesk installation contains a custom hypersuite. These works of art have been painstakingly, hand-crafted by the world's most talented commercial interface artists at The Skins Factory, with the same attention to detail & flawless execution we've become known for throughout the industry.

Screenshot win7(from hyperdesk website)
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Rainmeter =Rainmeter Homepage
Rainmeter is an application which will allow you to place what are called "Skins" on your desktop. These skins can measure and display a wide variety of information. Some examples of things you can display are:

* System Information - CPU, RAM, Network, Drive Space, you name it...
* Launchers and Docks - Be creative and create your own RocketDock or launcher
* Music and more - Interfaces for WinAmp and iTunes, Internet radio or online video
* Web-based content - Weather, GMail inbox, RSS feeds. Just about anything you can parse from the web

Screenshot win 7 (from my own arsenal)
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ObjectDock =ObjectDock

ObjectDock™ is a program that enables users to organize their shortcuts, programs and running tasks into an attractive and fun animated Dock. By allowing users to have more control over how they organize their desktop, users can take control of their desktop icons and shortcuts to have them be available when where and how they need them. With ObjectDock, you can make your computer more usable, and more fun at the same time!

Version 2.0 beta has arrived, and includes such features as a completely redone state of the art UI, icon reflections, background blur-behind, quick-detachable tabs, system tray icon filtering and more. With ObjectDock 2.0, setting up fun custom animated docks to help your efficiency and organization has never been so easy. Upgrades from previous versions can be had for a discounted price of $9.95, and the beta is available today if you want to get started playing right away.

ScreennShot win7 (my previous objectdock)
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user posted image

Good luck mate
feel free to ask =)

This post has been edited by skychilled: Apr 12 2010, 07:41 PM
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post Apr 17 2010, 09:15 AM

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QUOTE(KnightGimli @ Apr 16 2010, 11:55 PM)
i gave question here. how to make that winamp work?
mine just showing blank box with play, next, and stop button only.

just wanna make my winamp box looks like this ( see picture )

user posted image
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that is a skin for rainmeter called "pileus theme"
can get from daviantart.com .just apply the skin and work like charm and no extra coding needed =)

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post May 7 2010, 07:16 AM

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QUOTE(DunkyKung @ May 4 2010, 12:22 AM)
why when i open rainmeter it hang after a while, it load default skin, all link works, but after a while it just hang?..window 7 user..still new to rainmeter, just use samurize b4..
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u need to adjust some of the update parameters in variables of the skin
check the rainmeter section
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post Jun 6 2010, 03:50 AM

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QUOTE(prelude23 @ May 20 2010, 01:52 PM)
A very noob question.

How do you guys make your winamp as part of your wallpaper?
I'm using XP. Is this possible on XP?
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hello,
that is actually a system monitoring application called rainmeter
that program can display almost anything u can imagine including ram/cpu usage/winamp weather and etc
u might wanna check rainmeter section or u can go to www.rainmeter.net for more detailed descriptions =)

QUOTE(jieguoleh90 @ May 21 2010, 07:20 AM)
hi just started to learn how to customize my desktop yesterday..1 question here..how u guys let ur weather update on desktop?mines not working always no matter wat skin i use..any solution?
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hi there
depends on the skin that u use , u need to determine which is the main feed server for the weather skin to work
you can find the detailed guide down here :

Setting up working weather skin

hope this help =)
good luck mate blush.gif

This post has been edited by skychilled: Jun 6 2010, 03:58 AM
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post Jul 5 2010, 07:05 PM

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QUOTE(razornick22 @ Jul 4 2010, 06:47 PM)
user posted image

my one is blue color window symbol, how do i change into the pic above? how to modify taskbar from blue to black?

some got apple symbol and etc. how to change?
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hello,
may i know what OS are u using . win 7 ? vista ?

QUOTE(Nosferatu @ Jul 5 2010, 01:53 PM)
hi wanna ask if there are any software for alignment grid ?
so i can centralize my some of my rainmeter
thanks smile.gif

something like this in WoW
user posted image
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dont know anything that can help you out .
why dont u try microsoft excel and extend it using a ruler ? tongue.gif

joking mate
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post Jul 5 2010, 11:57 PM

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QUOTE(razornick22 @ Jul 5 2010, 09:50 PM)
window 7. look at the most bottom, normally the taskbar is in blue color right? but how come the one i posted is in black color?
how do i change?
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firstly, i would like to state that i wont be responsible if ur computer burn, data corrupt, or blown away if u doing these.
i dont have win 7 at the moment to experiment this but the resource that i have below is trusted =)

i believe u were looking for this Twenty Fabulous Win7 Visual Style

but still u need to patch the uxtheme to be able to use this

get it here UXtheme Patcher winxp/vista/win7

This post has been edited by skychilled: Jul 5 2010, 11:59 PM
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post Jul 10 2010, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(xEDynamics @ Jul 10 2010, 08:09 PM)
@skychilled: about ur pileus rainmeter, how u change it to pink, i mean the bar
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if im not mistaken i changed the color code for the secondary bar blink.gif

google rgb color chart for the color code smile.gif
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post Jul 17 2010, 04:52 PM

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QUOTE(razornick22 @ Jul 11 2010, 01:35 PM)
user posted image

what i mean is the taskbar on the top left, the black circle 1

is it under visual style too?
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yes its under visual style
whether u get an windows blind software or use the hard way of uxtheme patcher and get visual style that i post earlier or around deviantart.com
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post Aug 8 2010, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(totallagness @ Aug 8 2010, 01:42 PM)
I'm new to the forum and I happened to see this thread.
Wondering if anyone wanna change their Folder's background, and not sure if this has been posted before cause I didn't want to waste my time reading through 39 pages @.@

WindowPaper XP

Just in case that this haven't been posted. Wait is this classified as Desktop modification? ... Maybe not, tell me if this isn't, I will remove.
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i think it would be cool to repost it back if someone already post it
because not every single human being capable to tolerate the BOREDNESS if u come across to scroll down all those pages.

have fun mate =)
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post Sep 14 2010, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(jay123 @ Sep 7 2010, 11:11 PM)
i am using the uxtheme21 to patch the uxtheme.dll but it pop up say the dll version no valid for this path o...how some1 help me i newbie
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make sure u have the correct version that is suitable for ur windows biggrin.gif

 

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