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RE: RE: RE: aero skin
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Originally posted by Willz
Just out of interest have you managed to get further then what TheSteve did? That's generally the point where people conclude its not possible :P
I'd just like to add that the only reason I stopped trying with this is that I don't have access to an aero capable vista installation. (Just the virtual machine type)

If anyone is interested in trying as has program experience, I recommend looking at the Desktop Window Manager API

There are two things in messenger's architecture that *might* be the cause for problems. Messenger uses normal GDI functions to paint it's window.  This can be a problem if the the desired operation requires that the alpha value remain intact. 
The other possible problem is that messenger's UI is drawn entirely on a child window. The may prevent proper rendering.

In any case, you would need support from a separate program, (probably Messenger Plus if Patchou is willing to implement it.) in order to pull it off. 
04-02-2008 01:38 AM
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aero skin - by bobby2000 on 03-20-2008 at 07:42 AM
RE: aero skin - by Willz on 03-20-2008 at 08:30 AM
RE: aero skin - by riahc4 on 03-20-2008 at 01:36 PM
RE: RE: aero skin - by Willz on 03-20-2008 at 01:58 PM
RE: aero skin - by aNILEator on 03-20-2008 at 02:28 PM
RE: aero skin - by riahc4 on 03-20-2008 at 03:01 PM
RE: RE: aero skin - by Willz on 03-20-2008 at 11:42 PM
RE: aero skin - by Basilis on 03-20-2008 at 05:28 PM
RE: aero skin - by Mike on 03-20-2008 at 05:44 PM
RE: aero skin - by aNILEator on 03-20-2008 at 07:45 PM
RE: aero skin - by ShawnZ on 03-21-2008 at 12:04 AM
RE: RE: aero skin - by Willz on 03-21-2008 at 12:12 AM
RE: RE: RE: aero skin - by TheSteve on 04-02-2008 at 01:38 AM
RE: aero skin - by ShawnZ on 03-21-2008 at 12:16 AM
RE: RE: aero skin - by Willz on 03-21-2008 at 12:28 AM
RE: aero skin - by ShawnZ on 03-21-2008 at 12:43 AM
RE: RE: aero skin - by Willz on 03-21-2008 at 12:51 AM


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