Windows Vista theme - Printable Version

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Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 04:15 PM

I got windows xp and if seen a few people with vista themes but were can i get one from? i have been to a few website's but i don't know if they are safe. suggest any? thx in advance

RE: Windows Vista theme by Eddie on 01-01-2007 at 04:27 PM

Windows X Is probably one of the biggest, but it does a COMPLETE system transformation, (Vista Transformation Pack 6), its ok but ive gone off it, VTP 6 isn't that good in my opinion.
DeviantArt also has some good looking Vista Visual Styles

EDIT: Cleaned up my post a bit

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 04:39 PM

wene u say COMPLETE system transformation what do you mean?A bit more specific like will it just change the way it looks any changes apart form that?

RE: Windows Vista theme by duck! on 01-01-2007 at 04:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
wene u say COMPLETE system transformation what do you mean?

It edits systemfiles installs sounds and boot screens, cursors and themes etc

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 04:47 PM

ok but if i want to go back to normal wat do i do?

RE: Windows Vista theme by Oxy on 01-01-2007 at 04:48 PM

Un-install it.

RE: Windows Vista theme by duck! on 01-01-2007 at 04:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
ok but if i want to go back to normal wat do i do?

Run Vtp installer again and launch maintence center/mode in the installed and select uninstall vista transformation pack then select the things you want to uninstall

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 04:55 PM

http://www.windowsxlive.net/?p=361 getting it from here

RE: Windows Vista theme by ShawnZ on 01-01-2007 at 05:04 PM

maybe you should um, get vista?

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 05:04 PM

i just want show my dad wat it looks like so he buys it

RE: RE: Windows Vista theme by Val on 01-01-2007 at 05:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
i just want show my dad wat it looks like so he buys it

I think a screenshot would save you the hassle. Besides, Vista is not that great anyways :sad:

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 05:08 PM

yeah but... i dont know it looks cool plus i just want to have a go.

Apply Vista UI Transformation to system files
or
Apply Vista UI Transformation setup files?

RE: Windows Vista theme by duck! on 01-01-2007 at 05:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
yeah but... i dont know it looks cool plus i just want to have a go.

Apply Vista UI Transformation to system files
or
Apply Vista UI Transformation setup files?

i chose system files, nothings wrong with what you choose
Setup files if your a bit worried

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 05:20 PM

i got a 17inch dell plasma screen was best ?
Screen resolution: 16:9 or 4:3
DPI setting: normal(96 DPI) or Large(120 DPI)?

RE: Windows Vista theme by duck! on 01-01-2007 at 05:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
i got a 17inch dell plasma screen was best ?
Screen resolution: 16:9 or 4:3
DPI setting: normal(96 DPI) or Large(120 DPI)?

Depends if youre screen is widescreen (16:9) or squareish (4:3)
DPI setting i chose 96DPI

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 05:59 PM

ok done it. Not what i expected its kinda rough round the edges but seems ok for now i love the new messenger look but it dosn't show all my contacts?

RE: Windows Vista theme by ShawnZ on 01-01-2007 at 06:01 PM

wtf? thats not how messenger looks in vista :-/

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 06:06 PM

what do you mean

RE: Windows Vista theme by duck! on 01-01-2007 at 06:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
what do you mean

The "cool" Vista messenger look is not what it looks like in vista it self, in vista its just the normal look of wlm, but the skin as made to put a vista feel to messenger

RE: Windows Vista theme by Jimbo on 01-01-2007 at 06:40 PM

I personally use Vista Inspirat
It again modifys all system files but i love it
It also comes with an objectdock
Sorry if i posted a bit late

Screenshot(Click for larger)

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 06:55 PM

dont like it too mac like. how do i configure the weather thingy to london, england?

RE: Windows Vista theme by Jimbo on 01-01-2007 at 07:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
dont like it too mac like. how do i configure the weather thingy to london, england?

I think it only works for US cities, sorry

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 07:03 PM

o ok. lol how do you open it again the side task bar thingy

RE: Windows Vista theme by Jimbo on 01-01-2007 at 07:41 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
o ok. lol how do you open it again the side task bar thingy

It should always be there, just go to your desktop and it should always be there

RE: Windows Vista theme by Chocolatino on 01-01-2007 at 07:45 PM

yeah but you know on the toolbar you have the little wheel with teeth forgot the name the ones you get in clock's anyway i right clicked close

RE: Windows Vista theme by Dr4g0n on 01-01-2007 at 07:52 PM

Cogs?

RE: Windows Vista theme by Jimbo on 01-01-2007 at 07:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
yeah but you know on the toolbar you have the little wheel with teeth forgot the name the ones you get in clock's anyway i right clicked close

umm
Start menu>>vista inspirat>>object dock>>enable object dock

RE: Windows Vista theme by duck! on 01-01-2007 at 08:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jimbodude

quote:
Originally posted by Chocolatino
yeah but you know on the toolbar you have the little wheel with teeth forgot the name the ones you get in clock's anyway i right clicked close
umm
Start menu>>vista inspirat>>object dock>>enable object dock

Yahoo widget engine is a good place to get vista clocks and weather,rss widgets plus a side bar widget where you have to drag your widgets on there?

RE: Windows Vista theme by EspadaStyle on 07-15-2008 at 01:33 PM

I tried to use deviant art..but..i dunno how to put it inside so that it'll become a theme..anyone noes how to do that?..Its like..i have 3 files..and i dunno how to make it become a theme

RE: Windows Vista theme by vaccination on 07-15-2008 at 01:53 PM

If you're uploading it to DA, put the files in a zip file and upload that.

RE: Windows Vista theme by Aardvark on 07-15-2008 at 02:04 PM

I think he means he downloaded a theme from DA and wants to apply it.

First you need to patch your uxtheme.dll (google how to do this). Once this is patched, doubleclick the .msstyles file and click ok to apply it. You might also want to copy the folder with the msstyle file to %systemroot%\Resources\Themes so that if you ever open Display Properties again and want to change your theme, it will always display in the list of possible theme choices.

RE: Windows Vista theme by EspadaStyle on 07-17-2008 at 12:40 PM

Errh..not that i want to upload it to deviant..i downloaded it from there..and i dunno how to use it

RE: Windows Vista theme by EspadaStyle on 07-17-2008 at 01:04 PM

Eeee..im scared. I just tried to do it. And i had to install replacers and stuff.. and it was complicated...so i used the multipatcher to do it for me..suddenly the theme change to windows classic and they said trying to replace system files with unrecognised files..please insert windows xp cd..so i system restored the comp.

RE: Windows Vista theme by ShawnZ on 07-17-2008 at 01:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by EspadaStyle
Eeee..im scared. I just tried to do it. And i had to install replacers and stuff.. and it was complicated...so i used the multipatcher to do it for me..suddenly the theme change to windows classic and they said trying to replace system files with unrecognised files..please insert windows xp cd..so i system restored the comp.

that's supposed to happen... it says to click cancel when those open.

also, doing a system restore was a bad idea. you should undo it and uninstall it properly

RE: Windows Vista theme by EspadaStyle on 07-17-2008 at 01:16 PM

Mannn.. now u tell me..Lol. Anyways..its completely safe?

RE: Windows Vista theme by Jimbo on 07-18-2008 at 06:43 AM

quote:
Originally posted by EspadaStyle
Mannn.. now u tell me..Lol. Anyways..its completely safe?

Yes its safe, but i recomend backing up the files that it replaces, just in case.