Wednesday 31 August 2011

Windows Themes and patch


Seven VG RTM Theme for Windows XP

Installation:
1. Once you download the ZIP file, extract it. You'll get a folder "SevenVG Black RTM Theme with Normal Taskbar for Windows XP".
Change Log:
  • New Taskbar buttons similar to Windows 7 RTM (with round corners, updated colors and glow effect)
  • New User Pic frame in Startmenu similar to Windows 7 RTM
  • Windows 7 default Userpic is shown in Startmenu if Welcome Screen is not enabled
  • A brand new Startmenu in Basic style similar to Windows 7 RTM (Thanks to XibaD)
  • MSN icon replaced with Windows 7 logo in Basic Startmenu
  • New Menubar matching with Windows 7 RTM
  • New Quick Launch graphics and buttons spacing updated to match with Windows 7 RTM
  • Quick Launch "Large Icons" issue fixed. Now Taskbar height remains same.
  • A brand new "Styler" toolbar included to match Windows 7 RTM
  • Titlebar buttons graphics and position updated
  • System Tray icons position updated to take less space
2. In this folder, you'll get 5 more folders:

   * Extra Common Tasks (This folder contains 2   extra shell styles: Bottom and Left dark blue.)
   * Fonts (This folder contains Segoe UI fonts required for the theme. Run Fonts.exe file to install them.)
   * Iconized Taskbar Hack (This folder contains registry script to enable Iconized taskbar in Windows XP.)
   * Styler Toolbar (This folder contains "Styler" setup file and "SevenVG RTM" Styler skin. You can apply it to get Windows 7 look-like commandbar in Windows XP Explorer.)
   * Theme (This folder contains the main theme. Run Theme.exe file to install it.)

3. Run "Theme.exe" file present in "Theme" folder and apply the theme using Desktop Properties.

4. Also make sure you have patched the "uxtheme.dll" file to be able to use 3rd party themes in Windows.





Energize 2.0 Beta 2

User Rating: Very Good (4.3/5)

Energize will change the look and feel of your Windows XP/2003 operating system. After the patching process in finished, your desktop will have a shiny, modern look, that will remind you of Windows Vista, but without all the resource consuming bloat.

Installation Notes:
· 64-bit versions of Windows are NOT supported
· Microsoft REQUIRED softwares: Internet Explorer 7.0 and Media Player 11.0
· NOT compatible with Microsoft Windows Update KB925902
What's New in This Release:
· NSIS Scripts improvements
· New Extra: Vista Logo Startup Screen

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