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O.P. Cool  XPize up your XP or Win2k3!
As the search doesn't gave me any XPize topics.. I'd like to introduce this nice little application for XP to you...

:huh: Xp ICE?
No, it's called XPize (pronounce it as "EXP-eyeZ"

:huh: What is it?
XPize is a GUI enhancer for Windows XP and above. It replaces most of the non-XP icons, avis and bmps that Microsoft has always overlooked.

The installer simply automates the process of replacing resources in critical system files, making your XP's look better.

It also includes some extras and a reloader, which you can use after visiting Windows Update.

XPize does not contain any spyware or ad-ware of any kind.

If you are not satisfied with the results, you can completely uninstall XPize.
XPize is compatible with any version (except x64) and any language of Windows XP (Home, Pro & MCE) and 2003.

:huh: What features does it offer?
*  Patches more than 150 system files without user interaction.
* Updates tons of old resources still existent in Windows XP coming from Windows 95/98/2000.
* Gives Windows XP a fresh new look, with new animations, icons and images.
* Installs some cool extras, such as a boot screen, logon screen, screensaver and more.
* Lets you create a custom Windows CD using the I386 Patching feature.
* Is compatible with nLite's hotfix integration.
* Has advanced switches to let you install it silently and with the components you want.

:huh: Got any example for me?
Sure!

Before:
[Image: winxp_printer3.gif]

Becomes:
[Image: 15303-xpise09.jpg]

Or:

Before:
[Image: xpize2.gif]

Becomes.....
[Image: xpize1.gif]

More Screenshots

As you can see, the looks differ a lot!

XPize comes with a few extra's:
* XPize 4.0 can have "big desktop icons" ala Vista
* You can have a special bootscreen
* XPize comes with a few very nice wallpapers
* Xpize comes with the Royale (Media Center) and Luna themes
* Xpize has an optional Taskswitcher

A few - non Windows - items also have special icons!

* Firefox
* ActiveSync 4.0
...and a few more..


:huh: I wanna get it! I want it I WANT IT!! NOW!!
Relax! :)

First make sure you have the .NET Framework 1.1! If not, get it from Windows update, Google or the Microsoft Download Center

The Framework is needed for the config-thingy ;)

Then Download XPize and run the installer...

Follow the steps and reboot your pc when asked... When it's rebooted... It's looking brand new ;)

:huh: Sh... it sucks!
That's possible, everyone has its own opinion, I personally LOVE XPize, I have it installed on all my Windows XP systems :P Even the ones I don't use..

XPize makes a System Restore point, so you can go back to that...
I guess the uninstaller will restore the backups aswell!

A few sidenodes:
Note 1: Uninstall previous versions before installing this one.
Note 2: Windows x64 bit is not supported.
Note 3: Lite version is the same as normal, except that all 128x128 icons have been removed.
Note 4: Homepage will be updated soon. Needed info for testing is listed in this post.

After a UPDATE, like Windows Update you MUST run the XPize Reloader as it checks the dll's and patches them again if needed!


More info about the XPize 4.0 release: Here

Xpize Website: Here

Have fun, questions are welcome.. I'll try to help you out! :)

This post was edited on 09-10-2005 at 12:20 PM by Sypher.
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RE: XPize up your XP or Win2k3!
Cool trying now
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RE: XPize up your XP or Win2k3!
Wow.. that's seriously awesome.
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RE: XPize up your XP or Win2k3!
Finally a tool made by someone who cares about the look of the software made for people like me.

Thank you god even if you dont exist.
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My pc is pimped now.

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installed it just need to restart the computer ;)
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Looks nice...I'll try it out.

I currently have StyleXP installed on my computer, would I have to uninstall StyleXP or disable it (or do something else) before I install XPize? ;)
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Seems really nice, even if I don't really know how much will change (I am using Royale atm, and I won't change the icons).
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Undecided  RE: XPize up your XP or Win2k3!
Looks nice...

Would it work on Windows XP Professional SP1?


Also, I have a question similar to Mnjul's.

I have ObjectDock installed (I'm not sure if that's the name of it...).

Will I have to uninstall it to make it work?

I currently use a windows theme, so, it's not running but, I'm not sure...

Also, can I disable the change of the boot screen? :)

Edit: Nvm, I see from the screenshots, that you can choose if you want the boot screen.

Any screenshots of the bootscreen?

This post was edited on 09-10-2005 at 07:48 AM by Mike.
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RE: XPize up your XP or Win2k3!
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Looks nice...I'll try it out.

I currently have StyleXP installed on my computer, would I have to uninstall StyleXP or disable it (or do something else) before I install XPize? ;)

Have you set to automatically change the icons? Becuase ifyou have then you'll probaly have to disable that.
Anything else should be fine;)
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