Finding a decent Vista theme for XP(Pic)

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Finding a decent Vista theme for XP(Pic)

#1 Post by agarza » Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:30 am

I'm wondering, since WMP11 and Ares have the same icon layout at the top to close, maximize and minimize screens 100% similar to Vista
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isn't out there a theme for XP with those exact icon measurements?

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#2 Post by ThinkPad » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:22 am

You want a vista theme for XP?
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#3 Post by lmwong » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:38 pm

search deviantart.com for visual styles, keyword "vista".
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#4 Post by k2jsv » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:28 pm

lmwong wrote:search deviantart.com for visual styles, keyword "vista".
Crystal XP - Vista Theme

You may need a program called "StyleXP" in order to use it. But that should be able to get you started. CrystalXP.net is a pretty decent site for all sorts of styles and skins for things.
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#5 Post by syedj » Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:44 pm

Beware that some of these shell modifying programs don't uninstall cleanly should you decide to do so and hence can render the Windows XP installation unbootable/unusable - speaking from bad experience. Make sure you are backing up your important data regularly and have install CDs handy - just in case.
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#6 Post by ~Ramen~ » Tue Jan 01, 2008 5:55 am

As long as you follow the instructions and boot in safe mode etc. you should be fine.
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#7 Post by Kyocera » Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:56 pm

syedj wrote:Beware that some of these shell modifying programs don't uninstall cleanly should you decide to do so and hence can render the Windows XP installation unbootable/unusable - speaking from bad experience. Make sure you are backing up your important data regularly and have install CDs handy - just in case
I've seen this happen, so this is simply a precaution, after getting burned myself by a theme I only use the black royal noir posted by gator. Create a restore point just for a little extra insurance.
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