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STEP – 1
TRANSFORMATION PACKAGE
Transform into Vista
Well, the first thing was to apply a transformation package. I tried different versions of the Vista transformation packages. But none satisfied me. Finally I stumbled upon this Gshelltheme package. It's just wow ... The download is about 165 MB, but the resulting effect is in fact every bit worth it. Not only does it graphically replace icons and themes in general, but also give you a Vista sidebar. It also offers you customization allowing you to select the software you wanted to install like Games, a launcher, Rocketdock and so on. I, for example, preferred not to install Rocket dock as I have already tried it.
Install the package from the following link …
http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20306
SIZE : 165 MB
Double-click on it to install. Go through the steps and finally Click Yes to reboot your computer.
Welcome home, babe.
A look of My Computer …
NOTE : Visual Style is different. We'll deal with that later.
STEP – 2
DOCK
Go MacOS style
Many of you might be pretty much aware of Docks, if you have started customization you might have already used docks Macstyle …
There are two main options here …
- Object Dock
- Rocket Dock
Rocket Dock
And also others, like Leopard Dock and so on. I tried Rocket dock first . It's freeware . It's pretty good, but somehow it lacks the graphical saneness of Object dock. If you did not unselect Rocket dock then you might be running Rocketdock itself. Give it a try and then uninstall it to install Object dock.
Link for Rocket dock :
http://rocketdock.com/download
Size : 6.2 MB
Object Dock
Object Dock on the other hand is both for price and free ware. The freeware version is itself good enough for us. Download and install as usual. When you run Object Dock for the first time, it's pretty ugly. But creating beauty from it is then left in your hands.
Configure the themes and change the launchers to what you use frequently. You can even hide the taskbar, but I won't recommend it as you might need your system tray for certain purposes.
Here' the link for Object Dock …
http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/
Size : 12.2 MB
My Dock screenshot :
I'm using Copper theme .
STEP – 3
APPLICATION LAUNCHER
No, competition here … Launchy kicks butt …
It's the best launcher for windows ( for Linux Gnome—do offers serious competition ) . You can get launchy from here …
SIZE : 3.9 MB
I personally use a notepad theme for Launchy. You can get it from here …
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/skins/applaunchers/launchy/
My launchy in action …
STEP – 4
VISUAL STYLES
I am using a visual stlye called RAZOR XP. However in order to install visual styles you need to first patch your XP installation or is it Vista ;)
Download this patcher from here …
UXTHEME Multipatcher
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/UXTheme-MultiPatcher.shtml
SIZE : 1.5 MB
Next download Tuneup utilities 2008 from here …
http://lassekongo83.deviantart.com/art/SlanXP-2-0-51492944
SIZE : 14.6 MB
It absolutely rocks . Once installed goto > Customization > Visual Sytles. In there, select the Install Theme from file option. Select your .rar or .zip theme file you want to apply. Install. Then click apply visual style .
I personally use the following themes :
GEL XP
http://dobee.deviantart.com/art/GelXP-VS-54344195
SIZE : 529 kb
RAZOR XP
http://zrageburn.deviantart.com/art/Razor2-Final-57225969
SIZE : 945 kb
SLAN XP
http://lassekongo83.deviantart.com/art/SlanXP-2-0-51492944
SIZE : kb
Ta da … Vista ready or is it even better .
Go and enjoy working on Windows …
This is my first tutorial. So, I would welcome any doubts or queries regarding anything.
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