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    Show off your Windows Desktop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jayayess1190, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. Joltin

    Joltin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here's my current one.
    I think, this one I got off of the wallpaper usenet group.
     

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  2. mrXniick

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    Here is mine
     

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  3. Joltin

    Joltin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here's a new one. I really like scenery. This one is super sharp. Again, it's from a.b.pictures.wallpaper.
     

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    Joltin, May 15, 2009
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  4. McGrady

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    [​IMG]

    Ultramon does not work with Windows 7. :[
     
    McGrady, May 15, 2009
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  5. d4nz0r

    d4nz0r Notebook Evangelist

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    Why do so many people use Rocketdock/Objectdock? I don't get what the point of it is. Uses up a lot of real estate and is slower than using the App Launcher gadget or instant search. Not to mention it's mainly for looks, as the functionality is pretty mediocre.
     
    d4nz0r, May 16, 2009
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  6. slayerfaith1982

    slayerfaith1982 Notebook Evangelist

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    well it was a good way to not have to have desktop icons in Vista and XP (by using rocketdock or objectdock instead). But in Windows 7, since the taskbar is an app launcher and a dock of sorts, i don't see quite as much need for objectdock with W7
     
    slayerfaith1982, May 16, 2009
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  7. d4nz0r

    d4nz0r Notebook Evangelist

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    Interesting...I guess I just find it's way easier to use a gadget for launching programs. Or sticking a few programs in the quick launch bar. I would certainly still consider my desktop 'clean' :
     

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  8. johngreaver

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    johngreaver, May 16, 2009
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  9. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    This is the Windows 7 sub-forum. Post your SS in the Vista/XP thread.
     
    McGrady, May 16, 2009
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  10. lukychmz

    lukychmz Notebook Guru

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    [​IMG]

    I prefer dark wallpapers :)
     
    lukychmz, May 17, 2009
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  11. uncensored410

    uncensored410 Notebook Guru

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    mine's boring.

    [​IMG]
     
    uncensored410, May 17, 2009
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  12. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Newly Win7 on laptop. Here is what I have so far.

    [​IMG]
     
    McGrady, May 17, 2009
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  13. uncensored410

    uncensored410 Notebook Guru

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    uncensored410, May 19, 2009
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  14. uncensored410

    uncensored410 Notebook Guru

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    I want this wallpaper.

    [​IMG]

    Oh, and this setup, to alternate between the two. lol

    [​IMG]
     
    uncensored410, May 19, 2009
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  15. GotBoost

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    where do you get those gadgets?
    thaks...
     
    GotBoost, May 19, 2009
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  16. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Rainmeter.
     
    McGrady, May 19, 2009
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  17. uncensored410

    uncensored410 Notebook Guru

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    am i the only one that uses a solid color?

    but nice stuff everyone.
     
    uncensored410, May 19, 2009
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  18. Kocane

    Kocane Notebook Deity

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    Haha omg 7 desktops are boring
     
    Kocane, May 20, 2009
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  19. ken_x

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    How to put the date under the clock? Thanks in advance.
     
    ken_x, May 21, 2009
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  20. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's like that on default. Don't use small icons if you want that.
     
    McGrady, May 22, 2009
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  21. ken_x

    ken_x Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your reply. I didn't notice at all before I changed the icons. lol.
     
    ken_x, May 23, 2009
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  22. 1520Lappie

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    Heres mine:

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    Running on balanced mode hence just over 1ghz, usually over 2ghz on T6750 on high performance.
     
    1520Lappie, Jun 5, 2009
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  23. booboo12

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    Nice, liking the wood wallpaper :)
     
    booboo12, Jun 5, 2009
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  24. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    ahl395, Jun 6, 2009
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  25. Guntraitor Sagara

    Guntraitor Sagara Notebook Evangelist

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    +rep to any1 who could give the wallpaper link.
     
    Guntraitor Sagara, Jun 8, 2009
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  26. chipmoney

    chipmoney Notebook Evangelist

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    chipmoney, Jun 8, 2009
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  27. LLS

    LLS Notebook Consultant

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    Similar one.
     
    LLS, Jun 9, 2009
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  28. LLS

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    Here is mine:

    [​IMG]
     
    LLS, Jun 9, 2009
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  29. Aequus

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    My desktop. Nothing fancy.

    [​IMG]
     
    Aequus, Jun 9, 2009
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  30. SimonReed

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    Here is mine for what it is worth on my Dell XPS M1730.

    Simon
     

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  31. findvikas

    findvikas Notebook Deity

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    What software are you using to print those information
     
    findvikas, Jun 10, 2009
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  32. McGrady

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    Rainmeter.
     
    McGrady, Jun 10, 2009
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  33. booboo12

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    Haven't posted in a while, lol:

    [​IMG]
     
    booboo12, Jun 12, 2009
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  34. pencilcheck

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    [​IMG]
    What do you think?
    This is the stock wallpaper :D
     
    pencilcheck, Jun 12, 2009
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  35. Tocharius

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    Does anyone know how to keep the running programs seperate form the shortcuts pinned to the taskbar? Like this: http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/SandManiac/Show.png

    I thought that wasn't possible anymore, but here Firefox is running and there is still a link. Oldschool behaviour. I want that.
     
    Tocharius, Jun 14, 2009
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  36. WSFrazier

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    What weather gadget is that? I really like it, would appreciate it if you could share a link :)
     
    WSFrazier, Jun 18, 2009
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  37. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    1080p ftw ffffff
     

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  38. sabricaze

    sabricaze Notebook Evangelist

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    [​IMG]
     
    sabricaze, Jun 19, 2009
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  39. jadan2000

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    what dock are you using?
     
    jadan2000, Jun 20, 2009
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  40. ganzonomy

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    how do i get the win2k / 98 style GUI?

    all this aero / sidebar stuff scares me, and I like the simplistic look of the older OS's.

    Jason
     
    ganzonomy, Jun 20, 2009
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  41. findvikas

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    1) Right click desktop
    2) Click Personalize
    3) Select "Windows Classic" as the theme
    4) Right click the toolbar in bottom, hit properties
    5) Choose "Taskbar buttons" and select "Never"
    6) Hit Ok and you are back to basics...

    but I love the refresh look of 7
     
    findvikas, Jun 20, 2009
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  42. jadan2000

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    [​IMG]

    Thsi is my first design
     
    jadan2000, Jun 21, 2009
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  43. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Here is mine
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    Han Bao Quan, Jun 21, 2009
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  44. dannylill1981

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    heres mine, i have a matching logon screen to go with it..
     

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  45. vandals572

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    [​IMG]

    Just installed it last night :D

    What widgets program do you guys recommend?
     
    vandals572, Jun 23, 2009
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  46. maksin01

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    Nice. :) Can I ask what program or gadget do you use to show those weather and system information on your desktop? Thanks. :)


    That look nice too! :) Can I ask what do you do to make those shortcuts at the bottom appear like that?

    Sorry I just installed W7 on my old desktop with 512mb ram this morning so I'm pretty noob at W7. :p

    Anyways, here is mine. :eek:
    [​IMG]
    By the way I like the "ribbons" screensaver. :)
     
    maksin01, Jun 23, 2009
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  47. qhn

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    Object Dock - I think :)

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 23, 2009
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  48. maksin01

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    Thanks a lot qhn! :)
     
    maksin01, Jun 23, 2009
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  49. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    crash, Jun 24, 2009
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  50. maksin01

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    Thanks.

    Here's the screenshot on my old desktop after some tweaking. :D
    [​IMG]

    edit: oops, sorry crash! ;)
     
    maksin01, Jun 24, 2009
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