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Old 12-02-2006, 04:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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please post which skin/desktop replacement do you use in windows xp..
i have tried using windows blinds but i find it too inconvienient. right now i am using a cool mac theme. its called flyakiteosx.
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Old 12-02-2006, 07:39 AM   #2 (permalink)
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tuneup utilities always
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Old 12-02-2006, 10:58 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Are you really interested in skins?

Sending you links for 150 XP themes..... I just got today

http://rapidshare.de/files/12728988/ThemS.rar
http://rapidshare.de/files/12730920/ThemS.r00
http://rapidshare.de/files/12732594/ThemS.r01

Password: NeedZ_dimitris"

Use along with a very good theme manager like Tuneup Utilities 2006
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Old 12-02-2006, 11:12 AM   #4 (permalink)
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try crystalxp from www.crystalxp,net.
else xpize from http://xpero.msfn.org/
b4 installing any1, remove/uninstall the eariler 1.
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Old 12-02-2006, 06:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
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i downloaded tuneup utilities using DAP but it opens with the notepad
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Old 12-02-2006, 06:42 PM   #6 (permalink)
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try 2 change the extension to .exe
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Old 13-02-2006, 09:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
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dude..... how do u change it to .exe ????

plz tell !!!!!
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Old 14-02-2006, 08:03 AM   #8 (permalink)
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select it, press F2, then press "End" key, then type ".exe" , press "Enter"

BTW, i use no third party program to change my theme, i dont like any extra programs.....

i use black XP.
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Old 21-02-2006, 07:18 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Currently using tune up. works fine for me. Windowblinds 5 i found a complete mess and also its a trial version.
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Old 21-02-2006, 08:10 PM   #10 (permalink)
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HEY windows blinds works for me !
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Old 21-02-2006, 10:23 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Currently using tune up. works fine for me. Windowblinds 5 i found a complete mess and also its a trial version.
Windowblinds never works with other theme managers.
To get full version you need to purchase it
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Old 23-02-2006, 12:58 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Default uxthemepatcher

u dont need any software or any thin if u have windows xp themes or download it frm themexp.org ,,all u have to do is just download uxtheme patcher and u can apply themes withot any software
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select it, press F2, then press "End" key, then type ".exe" , press "Enter"

BTW, i use no third party program to change my theme, i dont like any extra programs.....

i use black XP.
Can u detail me abt black XP plz
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Old 24-02-2006, 12:09 AM   #14 (permalink)
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for visual styles i've just got my uxtheme.dll patched...
don't like feel of WB... so i removed it.
i don't use any those transformation packs and stuff...
for changing system icons i prefer tune-up styler 2.
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Old 24-02-2006, 10:57 PM   #15 (permalink)
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select it, press F2, then press "End" key, then type ".exe" , press "Enter"

BTW, i use no third party program to change my theme, i dont like any extra programs.....

i use black XP.
Can u detail me abt black XP plz
this is juat an msstyles file, looks great, everythingś dark grey, combiine with a good wallpapare and looks great...

no impact on performance as no extra process running...
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Old 26-02-2006, 09:28 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I have my uxtheme.dll patched and use msstyles to skin XP.
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Old 26-02-2006, 11:13 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Currently using tune up. works fine for me. Windowblinds 5 i found a complete mess and also its a trial version.
Windowblinds never works with other theme managers.
To get full version you need to purchase it
Really
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Old 26-02-2006, 11:14 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Currently using tune up. works fine for me. Windowblinds 5 i found a complete mess and also its a trial version.
Windowblinds never works with other theme managers.
To get full version you need to purchase it
Really
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Old 17-03-2006, 02:49 AM   #20 (permalink)
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i think windowsblids is the best one
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Old 17-03-2006, 11:48 AM   #21 (permalink)
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uxtheme patched with neowin patcher,

current visual style - Foton
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Old 18-03-2006, 01:40 AM   #22 (permalink)
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here's my desktop....


Edited by aadi
Please use thumbnails


i think this looks ok, and i dont want to used windows blinds etc... they run their own process... and affect performance..
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Old 23-03-2006, 10:48 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Just go here
www.themesxp.org
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crystalxp is my favourite
www.crystalxp.net

else the Royale theme.
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