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    Skins and wallpaper

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mcampbell2, Sep 7, 2005.

  1. mcampbell2

    mcampbell2 Newbie

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    I want to customize the interface of windows xp. What programs do you guys use? Pics of desktop, program used and skin name would be very helpful. Thanks
     
    mcampbell2, Sep 7, 2005
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    stylexp
    objectdock (actually, the whole stardock suite)
    samurize

    go to their websites, plenty of screencaps

    used to run 'em all, it gets old real quick. now just run samurize
     
    drumfu, Sep 7, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I use Webshots for my desktop wallpaper and screensaver ( www.webshots.com). It is free, but you can only download the low res (8x6) photos. I subscribe (about $28/year), and I can get the widescreen (16:9) wallpapers, and the UXGA ones.

    The photos are really awesome, some are high definition. :cool:
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 7, 2005
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  4. sook

    sook Notebook Guru

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    sook, Sep 8, 2005
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    Delvien Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Style xp is not as good as windows blinds, IMO, i had problems with style xp. And its been known as a spyware portal or whatever you wanna call it.
     
    Delvien, Sep 8, 2005
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    gecko Notebook Evangelist

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    Visual style. Takes no extra resources, because its window's themes. A bit harder to get running though. Go here first: http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=308905
    then try deviantart for different themes, or wincustomize.
    I used to run konflabulator, but it got old really fast. Having a big giant clock on your desktop isn't too entertaining.
     
    gecko, Sep 8, 2005
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