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    Xp Vista transformation themes

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by eleron911, May 24, 2008.

  1. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I wanted to try some VIsta themes on my old laptop, but a lot of people warned me of possible issues, even possibly rendering XP useless.
    Or problems with some peripherals...

    Any good Vista transformation themes for XP out there (I`m asking for experience naming,not -I heard this or that-)
     
    eleron911, May 24, 2008
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  2. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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  3. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    BenLeonheart, May 24, 2008
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  4. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I also recommend these, they work great.
     
    Gintoki, May 24, 2008
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  5. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Why not windowblinds?
     
    jin07, May 24, 2008
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    hpl912 Notebook Consultant

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    is there any that can convert xp to have this aero glass effect as in vista?
     
    hpl912, May 24, 2008
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  7. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    That would work fine too but i assume that the OP was looking for something free. ;)
     
    Gintoki, May 24, 2008
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    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Yea Both the Programs I mentioned can do that :D
     
    vinumsv, May 24, 2008
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    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    I've heard of 3 such programs:

    - True Transparency (the window borders are translucent, but there's no blur. The contents of windows smear a little when you drag them)
    - Vystal (full effect, but slows down the system to the point of uselessness)
    - FastAero (botched full effect, the minimize, restore, and maximize buttons are too big and the window title font is ugly)
     
    knightingmagic, May 24, 2008
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  10. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    No,they work horribly for some reason, Yahoo Messenger and StrongDc keep crashing because of it.
    Thanks for the other sugestions, I`m trying them out now.
     
    eleron911, May 24, 2008
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  11. lndnny

    lndnny Notebook Geek

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    Hey, I have a question. Would installing one of these on windows xp in a dual boot system mess up anything? Has anyone tried this? I've got vista and xp, and xp is on the d: drive.

    Thanks,
    Dan
     
    lndnny, May 25, 2008
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  12. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    no it shouldnt. I like the inspirat theme better.
     
    Harper2.0, May 25, 2008
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  13. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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  14. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Not bad, Xp speed+vista looks. I like it :D
     
    eleron911, May 25, 2008
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