How to Make XP Look Like Vista
http://live.pirillo.com/ – LoveAndLightDan heard of a transformation pack for Windows XP which makes XP look like Windows Vista with Aero.
Some people say they don't like it, while others say they've never used it. The software, to our knowledge, is safe to use: it doesn't come with any malware to our knowledge.
Now, while it's safe to use, it may not be very stable. As with most shell replacements, it's probably not as stable as the default Windows shell. Of course, we say probably because we have not used it.
Do you have an alternate desktop shell for Windows? Which one do you use, and how do you like it?
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6 Comments
leftystrat
July 18th, 2007
at 9:48am
I’m impressed.
Here I am, desperately trying to avoid a resource-hogging, graphics-intensive, alleged OS upgrade, and someone comes along with a program that will make my current OS look (and perform) like the alleged upgrade.
I realize I’m in the minority, but I don’t want `the full EXPERIENCE’ of an operating system; I want to operating system to *operate*. To be stable. To not require rebooting. To be safe. To not require complete hardware updates.
Maybe it’s just me…..
leftystrat
July 18th, 2007
at 9:48am
I’m impressed.
Here I am, desperately trying to avoid a resource-hogging, graphics-intensive, alleged OS upgrade, and someone comes along with a program that will make my current OS look (and perform) like the alleged upgrade.
I realize I’m in the minority, but I don’t want `the full EXPERIENCE’ of an operating system; I want to operating system to *operate*. To be stable. To not require rebooting. To be safe. To not require complete hardware updates.
Maybe it’s just me…..
Rocker452
July 18th, 2007
at 8:31pm
I’ve used the Vista Transformation pack before and had no real problems with it but you can do the same thing with some of the shell enhancment programs like windowblinds or style xp and there more stable.
Rocker452
July 18th, 2007
at 8:31pm
I’ve used the Vista Transformation pack before and had no real problems with it but you can do the same thing with some of the shell enhancment programs like windowblinds or style xp and there more stable.
Rick Brown
July 24th, 2007
at 8:51pm
Window Blinds is the best IMHO. Uses some resources but if you have 1G of memory and a decent video card you should experience no problems. I use the Object Desktop (includes Window Blinds and several other apps)which I have subscribed to for 3 years now (initially $50 and reup is $35 each year). With Object Desktop my GUI looks better than Vista or a Mac.
Rick Brown
Luke
September 17th, 2007
at 1:46am
Hey I have the BricoPack Vista Inspirat 2 installed on my pc to make my xp look like vista. i have tried the vista transformation pack and didn’t like it mush i found this one a lot better there’s just a few things that make it better, but it doesn’t make it transparent around the edge of the windows but I found a program called true transparency xpcrystal and this does it and it’s only 1 mb. The only problems with this is that If u restart ur pc it doesn’t run automatically and the other problem is that u cant put a shortcut on the desktop that works.