QUOTE(ITGuys @ Apr 20 2007, 07:02 PM)
Thx for ur link...Now it works well....im downloading gadget.... 
Guide How to make Windows XP be like Windows Vista, [Now with even MORE visual mods]
|
|
 Apr 20 2007, 08:13 PM
|
 
Senior Member
2,753 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Malaysia  
|
|
Quote|
|
|
|
|
Apr 21 2007, 12:07 AM
|
|
Junior Member
371 posts Joined: Jan 2003
|
Thank you for compiling all this helpful information
 |
|
|
Apr 21 2007, 01:23 PM
|
|
Senior Member
2,753 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Malaysia
|
QUOTE(J-Slade @ Mar 10 2007, 12:38 PM) Alright peeps, I have noticed that there are several threads where people display their Windows Vista 'visual style' on their Windows XP but there isn't any official thread that teaches exactly how to do it. So I have gathered a mini-tutorial on the tools and links you need to get started. Contributors are always welcomed.  This is my desktop screenshot. I am 99% complete to the actual screen of Vista: [attachmentid=202616] Note: I did not just use VTP 6.0. I customized everything one by one from scratch. From VTP 6, to WB5, to Visual Tooltip, and now even TopDesk for Flip 3D. Don't worry, I have included all of them in this Guide.  QUOTE(J-Slade @ Mar 10 2007, 12:44 PM) Message for the Author: 99% look alike with real vista is according to the guide above? Or u addon any other thing?Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 2) Bro, seriously.... this is very confusing. There is too many options. Can you just suggest which is the best & safest combination so that I don't screw up my OS and have to reformat.. etc. - Okay firstly, let me share some screenshots of my desktop. Its not that exact but I am very comfortable with how it looks like. [attachmentid=203282] This is what my desktop looks like. [attachmentid=203283] This is to show the Start Menu and the HDD icons with the remaining space available. [attachmentid=203285] This is the Control Panel icons. I like the new set of icons =) How the hell do I do THAT? i) Firstly, I installed the Windows Vista Sidebar. (You can find the instructions on Post #3) ii) Then I installed Vista Icon Pack 3. (You can find the download link on Post #2). However, I 'unchecked' some of the options during Installation. - Vista Cursor. (Why? Read step No. 3) - Visual Tooltip. (Why? Because this is the old version. The new version can be downloaded here: http://chsalmon.club.fr/index.php?en/Download) iii) After that, I installed XP Vista Pack by oddbasket. (You can find the download link on Post #2) - This pack contains the PROPER vista cursor, PROPER vista sound scheme & PROPER vista wallpapers. - After installing, you have to set it yourself. For the sounds, go to Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sounds. Under sound scheme, choose "Vista RTM" - As for the cursor, go to Control Panel > Mouse > Pointers. Under scheme choose "Windows Aero". iv) Finally, install the Visual Style by Vishal-Gupta. http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48901895/ v) For an added touch, you can have the exclusive Windows Vista Ultimate wallpaper llike mine. (You can find the download link on Post #5) vi) If you have any problems with the icons on your CD/DVD-ROM drive, check our FAQ No 4 |
|
|
Apr 21 2007, 03:46 PM
|
Senior Member
4,210 posts Joined: Jan 2003
|
OT Post:
Such useful thread should be pin up. And I think some of the thread above that were pinned up are no longer useful, for some people. |
|
|
Apr 21 2007, 07:55 PM
|
|
Senior Member
1,739 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: somewhere
|
5ive> the steps to make your desktop 99% like vista (as J-slade said) is all mentioned already if not mistaken, i cant see anything left out.
|
|
|
Apr 21 2007, 08:58 PM
|
Senior Member
2,823 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: West Malaysia
|
QUOTE(~~5ive~~ @ Apr 21 2007, 01:23 PM) 99% look alike with real vista is according to the guide above? Or u addon any other thing? Actually to be frank with you, there are a lot of things missing to look 'exactly' like Vista. But if you're satisfied with just the desktop look, then it is very complete already.Btw, I believe there is no 100% exactly like Vista windowblinds skin... Why? Because Microsoft will ask them to remove it or sue whoever does that since the look of Vista is copyrighted. On the bright side, I know some of you already might have known this, but those without WIndowBlinds 5, there is a very accurate ms style other than Vishall Gupta's one... VistaPerfection X4 Msstyles by ~kayeirene  Link: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43412013/ P/S: I know it is accurate because I am also using Vista Business on my laptop  This post has been edited by J-Slade: Apr 21 2007, 09:00 PM |
|
|
|
|
|
Apr 21 2007, 09:21 PM
|
Senior Member
9,257 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: Not so sure myself Status: 1+3+3=7  
|
It seemed to change the start menu... Cool.
 Will try. |
|
|
Apr 21 2007, 09:34 PM
|
|
Senior Member
2,823 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: West Malaysia
|
Guys, I found another goodie of the day... I'm sure a lot of you are looking for this.
Flip 3D for Windows XP  LINK: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48740848/ *Note*  This post has been edited by J-Slade: Apr 21 2007, 09:36 PM |
|
|
Apr 22 2007, 03:27 AM
|
|
Senior Member
751 posts Joined: Oct 2006
|
New updates for aero skin for XP
 Get from here http://www.vystal.de.vu/ It's just an exe , try to install it and test. This post has been edited by kingmax: Apr 22 2007, 03:37 AM |
|
|
Apr 22 2007, 03:38 AM
|
Senior Member
1,802 posts Joined: May 2006
|
i'm starting to get bored with the aero interface
|
|
|
Apr 22 2007, 09:37 AM
|
|
Senior Member
672 posts Joined: Dec 2006
|
QUOTE(kingmax @ Apr 22 2007, 03:27 AM) New updates for aero skin for XP tried it before... very buggy... Get from here http://www.vystal.de.vu/ It's just an exe , try to install it and test.  QUOTE(choyster @ Apr 22 2007, 03:38 AM) i'm starting to get bored with the aero interface me too... |
|
|
Apr 22 2007, 11:23 AM
|
Senior Member
2,095 posts Joined: Oct 2005 From: 2�18' | 102�23'
|
QUOTE(choyster @ Apr 22 2007, 03:38 AM) i'm starting to get bored with the aero interface with WB there is lot of skin u can choose laaa, not aero only !!!!!   |
|
|
Apr 22 2007, 03:17 PM
|
All Stars
10,479 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
|
i also get sick with aero..then change back to luna...then miss the aero again due to so many beautiful screenshots of vista.
finally, chnage to aero basic |
|
|
|
|
|
Apr 22 2007, 03:57 PM
|
|
Senior Member
751 posts Joined: Oct 2006
|
QUOTE(yukihatsu @ Apr 22 2007, 09:37 AM) tried it before... very buggy... This one is new , forgot to insert the change log and improvement me too... Beta 2.0 (bugfixes & new features) (release: 14 April 2007) now supports blur on mostly all video cards controlbox has blur border doesn't disappear on moving anymore less Memory usage customize your border: color adjustment blur strengh transparency caption color animated border System requirement OS: 2000/2003/XP/Vista Video Card: nVidia GeForce 2 series or higher Processor: Inel Pentium II, 233 MHz or higer RAM: 256 MB, DDR2 Try it , quite nice |
|
|
Apr 23 2007, 12:12 AM
|
|
Senior Member
2,823 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: West Malaysia
|
Currently I'm in search for the best Vista WB skin. I wonder if I shld create a new thread for it. LOL.. sure get deleted wan..
Anyway right now I think the best skin so far that I am using is the one mentioned by greasy sweet. The jemaho skin...  LINK: Jamaho DeviantArt I knw why I didnt like this before... cos I forgot to use i) LS Patch ii) Install Calibri Font This post has been edited by J-Slade: Apr 23 2007, 12:13 AM |
|
|
Apr 23 2007, 07:58 AM
|
Senior Member
1,177 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pulao Penang 
|
I not sure whether got people post this before, but browse back so pages is a tough thing.
So my problem is .... 
Er, after i successfully installed VIPv3, this is the only problem. How to fix it? |
|
|
Apr 23 2007, 11:24 AM
|
|
Senior Member
9,257 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: Not so sure myself Status: 1+3+3=7
|
QUOTE(J-Slade @ Apr 21 2007, 09:34 PM) Guys, I found another goodie of the day... I'm sure a lot of you are looking for this. It's the same from OtakuSoftware Flip 3D for Windows XP LINK: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48740848/ *Note* |
|
|
Apr 23 2007, 01:45 PM
|
|
Senior Member
2,753 posts Joined: Dec 2004 From: Malaysia
|
QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Apr 23 2007, 11:24 AM) It's the same from OtakuSoftware inside the link already stated from otaku |
|
|
Apr 23 2007, 06:03 PM
|
|
Senior Member
9,257 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: Not so sure myself Status: 1+3+3=7
|
QUOTE(~~5ive~~ @ Apr 23 2007, 01:45 PM) inside the link already stated from otaku I'm just stating it what |
|
|
Apr 23 2007, 06:17 PM
|
|
Senior Member
672 posts Joined: Dec 2006
|
QUOTE(lAh0S @ Apr 23 2007, 07:58 AM) I not sure whether got people post this before, but browse back so pages is a tough thing. So my problem is ....
Er, after i successfully installed VIPv3, this is the only problem. How to fix it?  I don't see any problem with your startbar... wait, you mean the double Internet Explorer icon? if so, just right click on one of the icons and select "Remove From This List".. QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Apr 23 2007, 11:24 AM) It's the same from OtakuSoftware It is, but scroll down and read the comments on the deviation page.. you'll know why it's different from the one from OtakuSoftware...  This post has been edited by yukihatsu: Apr 23 2007, 06:18 PM |
| Change to: |  0.0272sec
 0.64
 6 queries
 GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 21st December 2025 - 12:55 AM |
All Rights Reserved © 2002- 2025 Vijandren Ramadass (~unite against racism~)
Powered by Invision Power Board © 2025 IPS, Inc.