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    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Ownageful, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. Ownageful

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    It sort of looks like OSX. :confused:
     
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    what are you using for the taskbar
    just don't tell me it is Windowblinds 7 :(

    you are using windows 7 right?
     
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    That's very clean. What software provides the top bar that you have there? I like that.

    Is there an idiot's guide somewhere for all these desktop enhancement programs/widgets? My desktop is not worth sharing 'cause it's boring and cluttered. :)
     
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    so is that rainmeter and rocketdock ? and what is that windows gadget for the gfx card temp ?
     
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    Top bar looks like the Windows taskbar dragged to the top (I run mine on the left side on 16:9 screens)...I wonder who provides the BOTTOM bar...Apple? :)
     
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    STARDOCK CORPORATION
     
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    How do you get your HDDs on the gadget board?
     
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    You can make it even simplier with the classic taskbar :D
     
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    Nah...too simple :) And thanks for the "STARDOCK CORPORATION" info.
     
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    i am "in love" with that corporation
    too bad i don't have the money to buy Windowblinds7 :)
    actially i have them but i don't want to pay :p
     
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    Windows Live Gallery

    ^^.

    Touche.
     
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    The gadget that he is using for the GPU temps, fan speed, ram load etc is called GPU observer. I use it as well and find it very helpful to give a realtime status on my GPU temps. If you want one like that for your CPU and system RAM load you can download ALL CPU METER.

    Both of those two programs have a lot of features you can activate by clicking on the setup(little wrench icon) within the gadget.

    Cheers.
     
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    taskbar is windows blinds,dock is rocketdock :)

    looks very clean and nice
     
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    but which version ? on windows 7 only works windowblinds 7 is that it?

    a little info how you did the taskbar like that

    ok i need some help from some experienced guy
    i want to achieve this

    [​IMG]

    it is not easy i know...if anyone has succeeded changing the usual win 7 theme please explain... i've tried patching dll files but no succes maybe i am doing something wrong

    HERE IS THE LINK TO THIS BEAUTIFUL ROG THEME
    ROG 2 ASUS For Windows 7 by ~carlospr21 on deviantART
     
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  27. Ownageful

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    if you have the theme file,download tuneup utilities and use that to apply the new theme.
     
    Ownageful, Dec 1, 2010
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    mite_jan these guys at this site might be able to help ya. LINK REMOVED
     
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    well actually i applied the theme with Tune up utillities but somehow looks like it is messed up :)
    haha how did u find that site :) i needed to explain to them why i am registering and now i am waiting for an approval :) thanks to both of you

    If anyone else figure it out how to install the theme fell free to try :)
    the uploaded link is few post up
     
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    Hello,
    I too have registered for membership -
    Just a word of warning about this site - It would seem that the site is either infected with or a spawner of malware/spyware - It randomly redirects to a "Your Computer Has Been Infected" message - Users who are not familiar with these "BOTS" could be easily tricked into thinking their computer was actually infected - In the process become infected.. Just a word of warning about this site - creativx.net

    In Peace and Agape,
    Trav...
     
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    It's x86, 32 bit...
     
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    Thanks for the warning, I went ahead and removed the link.
     
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    Odd as I have been to this site many many times and never had a problem.

    CreativX.net I have downloaded themes here and never picked up a virus.
     
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    Well I tried it on 3 different computers - All 3 of which were browser redirected to a "Your infected" message - All 3 were also redirected to some "security" popup that wanted me to try some game or something to that effect.

    All 3 computers I tested on where on 3 different network IP providers and subnets - 1= Corporate T1 - 2=DSL/Wireless - 3=Cable/Wireless - I work in a test lab for a notebook manufacturer and we are forced to test in these modes to ensure our notebooks work in all 3 environments. :)

    I also sent a message over to the webmaster of CreativX and notified them of the issue.

    By no means mean any disrespect to you and your suggestion - The website looks awesome and the themes they offer look pretty cool in deed. - I just found it wierd and I could duplicate the redirects quite easily on different computers. So I thought I would post the warning.

    In Peace and Agape,
    Trav...
     
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    this theme is RIP from WINDOWS 7 ROG x64 by Neuropass


    i don't think there are viruses there but thanks for warning
    look what you did now Travelor you scared ALLurGroceries :D :D
     
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    Ok time to show you mine... This is what I like to call Simple.


    BTW see that little blue dot on the Buddha's hand. That is the start button. first one everything is on autohide like I have it.
     

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    How do you know? There isn't any indication to me, from either the files or the deviantart site. If it is, did you patch Windows to support it yet? You can find patchers easily.
     
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    let me show you what i call beautiful
    the top window is windows media player
    [​IMG]

    it looks perfect with the blue leds of the laptop
     
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    Here's mine after after voyager's help with the clock;

    [​IMG]
     
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    This thread is like an invitation to post huge pics. The forum rules permit only up to 500x500, otherwise use thumbnails with a link.
    Thanks in advance for not making me edit your posts. ;)

    On second thought... We should actually close this thread because it's not like you guys are posting ASUS specific themes.

    Use this thread instead: http://forum.notebookreview.com/windows-os-software/340868-show-off-your-windows-7-desktop.html

    Looks like some of you already posted there...
     
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