dt Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 When will this sort of thing become available? Or at least, how is it done? I have seen a few screenshots of desktops in which either the start button or the entire taskbar has a different picture or background and was wondering how this is done... Also, how do Win7 VS's differ from Vista VS's? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-KJ Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 When will this sort of thing become available? Or at least, how is it done? I have seen a few screenshots of desktops in which either the start button or the entire taskbar has a different picture or background and was wondering how this is done... Also, how do Win7 VS's differ from Vista VS's? Thanks :) These aren't official Microsoft themes, they are custom themes that are applied after patching some system files. When will this sort of thing become available? Not quite sure what you mean, but there are themes out there for Windows 7, just not a whole lot. You can create Windows 7 themes with Vista Style Builder (compiles .msstyles file that anyone with a patched system can use; supports Windows 7), or WindowBlinds (compiles proprietary theme files only to be used with the program). Both are shareware, however, and WindowBlinds is in beta. I personally haven't checked out the differences, but PandaX, who helped Ave (Vista Style Builder author), have told me that the Start orb is now in explorer.exe and that the Start menu is bugged. But other than that, there shouldn't be too much of a difference. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omganinja Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Once it is officially released people will probably start making aero clones again, just like what happened with vista. I myself may start theming again for windows 7, just like I did for Vista, simple, minimalistic, non transparent themes. I've already customised my 7 theme slightly, just removed the streaks in the glass and the blur outline from around the caption buttons when you rollover them (with dual monitors, blur from a maximised window's X button on the left monitor appeared on the left of the right monitor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam14160 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I wish Stardock would release Windowblinds 7 beta for testing to those who do not have an account with them. It would be nice to try out the WB 7 to determine if it is something some people would like to buy. Use WB 6 with XP, but since Vista I let the account die out. Oh, well may be when it goes retail they will allow people to download it for testing purposes. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefonz Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 My current Vista Ultimate install looks like the Windows 98 theme. Simple and fast. That way I get the efficiency of Vista and none of the associated clutter. Win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I've been working on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAVA Mk2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've been working on one. "No sir, I don't like it." - Mr. Horse, Ren amd Stimpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 "No sir, I don't like it." - Mr. Horse, Ren amd Stimpy You don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omganinja Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) I've been working on one.<image snipped> Once it is officially released people will probably start making aero clones again, just like what happened with vista. Looks like I spoke too soon. Edited July 30, 2009 by omganinja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoauld Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've been working on one. well i dont know about the process of making these but i really like what i see so far, is it intended to be a basic/non transparent theme, or is it something you do first before making transparent i think either way id use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callummr Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've been working on one. Assuming it's a WIP (mainly with taskbar highlights etc), it looks like it's coming along very nicely and something I'd try for sure. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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