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Make Windows XP look like Vista

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by sking29, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    I just found this and its a great little app that makes your XP system look like Vista. It does just about everything you can even chose to do transparencies. Its definitely worth a look if you want the Vista look but not the Vista OS.

    Here is the link if anyone wants to download it:
    http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/en.id.130.htm

    Also here are some extra apps that furthers the experience (These are separate and can be done without the download in the link above):

    This gives a thumbnail view of minimized windows:
    http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/num.197.html

    Further your transparencies:
    http://www.crystalxp.net/galerie/num.5139.html

    Here are some pics from the web as to how it will look (I couldn't figure out how to post my own pics):

    Welcome Screen:
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    Desktop with dock:
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    Thumbnail view of minimized windows:
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    Start Menu:
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    Warning There Are Risks Involved: Here are some precautions that you should be sure too take, plus add in common sense and read all directions as you always should before downloading anything onto your computer. :up:

    Precautions to take :

    The BricoPack installation system developed by Bricomix (member of CrystalXP.net's team) allows you to modify your system's resources to apply a new theme. These changes are not entirely safe. So you must respect these rules :

    1. Don't install another application like a BricoPack (ShellPack, XPize ...) with the Vista Inspirat 2 BricoPack ! It could damage your operating system or could make it impossible to return to Windows XP's default appearance.

    2. Don't install a Microsoft Service Pack (SP1 or SP2) over a BricoPack. You must uninstall the BricoPack first and then install the Service Pack. After that, if you want to, you can of course reinstall the BricoPack.

    3. Don't install a BricoPack on a "light" or "gold" version of Windows XP. These are already modified. The installation of a BricoPack will make your system unstable.

    4. If you wish to unistall the BricoPack, go to "Start Menu >> BricoPack >> Vista Inspirat 2 >> Vista Inspirat 2 Config" then click on "remove". It's the only way to obtain a clean uninstallation of the pack. The "System restauration" doesn't uninstall the BricoPack perfectly.

    5. Don't install on Windows x64 (64 bit)
     
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  2. like2god

    like2god Typical white person Luxury Box

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    Seeing that I already have Vista, do you have a site that will make my Vista look and run like XP? lol
     
  3. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    another thread killed by captain bring down, up up and away captain bring down!!!
     
  4. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Sorry no but that's your problem. :tongue2:

    I think these are great apps though as they give us XP users the look of Vista which is about all I care about especially with all I've heard about Vista. So its the best of both worlds.
     
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  5. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    No thanks, I dont speak French
     
  6. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Well it has an English option, how else would I be using it. :yes:
     
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  7. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Im gonna download it (in English). I like the look of Vista better but heard it sucks as well.
     
  8. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    because you are a french commie.


    FREEDOM FRIES!!! FREEDOM FRIES!!
     
  9. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Does it slow the computer down? Need details. :up:

    I'd download it but I'm afraid it won't be as great as what I have now.
     
  10. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    All the links I gave are in English except the thumbnail view thing but as soon as you launch it you can choose from the dropdown menu to use English.

    If I can do it anyone can, plus if it gives anyone problems you can blame me. :up:
     
  11. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    This scares me.
     
  12. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    I've been called worse. :shifty:

    No actually. I have a laptop with a 1.73Ghz processor (single core) and only 512MB of memory and have noticed no slowdown. I downloaded the total version with transparencies, you can download less than that if you have a really weak computer. It also downloads help icons for you as well so its pretty simple to use and lightweight.

    Basically its a theme and that's it (you know how you can set XP to look like Windows 98 its the same concept).
     
  13. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Its the first link that you provided that gives me that theme, correct? For some reason, I'm scared as hell to download it but I want to lol.

    EDIT: also, where are those instructiosn for installing?
     
  14. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Its ultimately up to you to download it or not. I was just sharing how cool it was with everyone.
     
  15. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    Let me guess "my babies daddy" is that what you were called. :shifty:
     
  16. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    I just wiped my hard drive a little while back anyhow. If it takes down my system Im only losing some compromsing photos of Luc.... not much.
     
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  17. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    the ones in the port a potty............


    I mean.................


    oh........
     
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  18. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Looks solid, doesnt appear to be any slow down as I went with the recommended install.
     
  19. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Did you follow instructions or did you just press what was required like we always do lol.
     
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  20. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    It is the first link I gave as the rest are separate files that are not related but that I also wanted too pass along. Not quite sure what you mean by the instructions for installing but basically all you have to do is click download on the link I gave and then it will download as a .zip file and then you simply extract the .exe file or execute it (depending on your choice/program for unzipping).

    Bro, your making me nervous for even posting this. Its just a cool idea and the download has over 1000 reviews and 5/5 stars so it seems legit. It worked for me but as with any program things can go wrong.

    Yes and it was on the Maury show.
     
  21. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Thanks for the info. :up:

    :lol: sorry about that. I just don't want to f up my computer.
     
  22. like2god

    like2god Typical white person Luxury Box

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    Whaaat? Vista sucks.

    Just sayin' is all....

    Yeah, Alen has a problem with porn popups. He needs to know how much more his computer will slow down with this Vista thing. :lol:
     
  23. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Ha my proof that it works. :hi5:
     
  24. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    just went thru the motions. like i said my hd is blank anyhow, im not too worried.
     
  25. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    :sidelol:
     
  26. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    you're the guy on the right?

    [​IMG]
     
  27. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Yeah like I said its pretty self explanatory.
     
  28. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    LMFAO! I knew someone would bring that up! Didn't think it would be you though lol.

    EDIT: BTW, I blame Jenna Jameson and Limewire!
     
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  29. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Huh I wish that guy is so much cooler than me. :up:
     
  30. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Not a problem somebody has to be the fun police around here. :up:
     
  31. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    I downloaded the window popup thing, I just dont feel like installing it now.
     
  32. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    :up:

    What type of mode do I choose? They're all recommended LOL.

    Express
    Classic
    Total
    Personalized
     
  33. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    I chose Total because of the transparencies. The best thing to do is read each and see the one you like the best but if my comp works fine as weak as it is (512MB, 1.73Ghz single core processor) then if yours is better then that it should be fine.

    So I recommend total but its your choice. :up:

    Also when your done, if it doesn't mess up your comp :wink2:, tell me what you think.
     
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  34. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    I took your word and took "Total". :lol:
     
  35. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    ***sking29 is not liable for any erased hard drives, lost info., or lost porn sites from favorites as a result of this app. :lol:
     
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  36. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    System transformation is as old as the sun. My XP is set up to look like Mac OS X.

    If you want to look like Vista... just get Vista. It's better than XP.
     
  37. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    I better still have my internet!
     
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  38. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    May be, but not everyone knows about it. Nothing wrong with sharing something others may like. Plus do you have the link the the Mac OS X system transformation (I'm just curious not questioning its validity)?
     
  39. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    Yeah, soo... after reading your post of possible hard drive loss, I canceled the transformation. I have Mozilla Thunderbird for my moms business and if that **** gets lost, I'm screwed.
     
  40. TheAnswer385

    TheAnswer385 Stay Low Run Free

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    I did it and now I have that feeling that you get when you shower for the first time in 4 days.
     
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