XPero Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 (edited) XPize 2.5 Updated December 18th '04 INTRO: XPize is a resources transformation pack for Windows. It replaces most of the non-XP icons, avis and bmps that Microsoft has always overlooked. The installer simply automates the process of replacing resources in critical system files, making your XP's look better. It comes also with an updater, which you can use after you visit Windows Update. XPize is compatible with any version and any language of Windows XP (Home & Pro), MCE and 2003. SCREENSHOTS: XPize Installer Device Manager Folder Options Add Hardware Wizard Internet Properties Keyboard Properties Mouse Properties Paint Copying DOWNLOADS: Download XPize 2.5 (deviantART) Mirror 1 CREDITS: XPero (Author) Chris Kite (Installer) Klasa (Some bitmaps and icons) WereWolf (XP png icons) Also thanks to all those who have helped me directly or indirectly improving XPize. CONTACT: xpero@gawab.com Edited February 25, 2005 by XPero Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotdot Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Great stuff, will give it a try now, fromt he screens it looks like MS could benefit from your work also :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enklus Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 (Y) very nice. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vignesh Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Nice work, I'll check it out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPero Posted December 5, 2004 Author Share Posted December 5, 2004 Great stuff, will give it a try now, fromt he screens it looks like MS could benefit from your work also :) 585045016[/snapback] hahaha :laugh: Hope they pay me before that :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotdot Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Wee bit confused over installation, how do I go about installing this onto my current install of Windows Xp sp2? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Link doesnt work :s How big is it? I can host it for you....... EDIT: My bad, it does work Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Wee bit confused over installation, how do I go about installing this onto my current install of Windows Xp sp2? 585045038[/snapback] id like to lknow this too please Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg43 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Wee bit confused over installation, how do I go about installing this onto my current install of Windows Xp sp2? 585045038[/snapback] ok this is what I do when I need to install the file on a current install of windows. I opend up the cmd prompt I go to my were my files were extracted so the screen would like like this cd C:\xpize\ then I will run this command about 3 times. ren *.dl_ *.cab ren *.ex_ *.cab and do this for all the files this will make them all cabs. Then you select all of them right click extract using the winrar right click feature. Then I use bartpe to replace them all or you could use replacer --------------------------------------------------------------------- New Post Thank you so much. I was just going to reformat because of a nasty virus i can't get ride off. I went to the front page of neowin and saw this. thanks again Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPero Posted December 5, 2004 Author Share Posted December 5, 2004 Have you read the installation instructions? This pack is intended for a unattended installation of Windows XP with SP2 integrated. If you don't know how to do that, google->>>unattended windows installation guide. You will discover an amazing world full of new possibilities :D If you want to apply this shell pack in your current install you have to expand all files and use Replacer to replace the files. To expand your files go to cmd and use this syntax: expand shell32.dll Of course you have to do that in the directory where your files are stored, and you have to do it for every file (except regedit.exe) Hope it helps EDIT:msg43 method is also valid, and easier I think. You will see that installing this shell pack in an unattended installation is better. Imaging your Windows with all icons XPized by default :D Thanks you all for your comments. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg43 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Have you read the installation instructions? This pack is intended for a unattended installation of Windows XP with SP2 integrated. If you don't know how to do that, google->>>unattended windows installation guide. You will discover an amazing world full of new possibilities :D If you want to apply this shell pack in your current install you have to expand all files and use Replacer to replace the files. To expand your files go to cmd and use this syntax: expand shell32.dll Of course you have to do that in the directory where your files are stored, and you have to do it for every file (except regedit.exe) Hope it helps 585045079[/snapback] I listed my way but do I think you could extract all the files and put all the extracted files in a 7zip distrub. cuase theres a lot of people who would enjoy it much but they don't want to reinstall windows just for that I just an idea good work Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Lookin good (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 I listed my way but do I think you could extract all the files and put all the extracted files in a 7zip distrub. cuase theres a lot of people who would enjoy it much but they don't want to reinstall windows just for thatI just an idea good work 585045082[/snapback] yeah i agree, could someone write a script that atomatically replaces them? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmove Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Thanks for the good job Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 nice work (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted December 5, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 5, 2004 Great idea, nice work :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg43 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 yeah i agree, could someone write a script that atomatically replaces them? 585045100[/snapback] I might just do that, put I would need permission from xpize, and then see if the author of replacer could help me out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamatea Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 It's seems quite cool. But no french version ... very sad. Nobody want to try to translate ? I will try but I don't think, I will have enough time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 well u could alwaus release it privatly, then just give me a copy :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPero Posted December 5, 2004 Author Share Posted December 5, 2004 @msg43: You have my permission, It would help people who is not familiarized with unattended installs. @StOrM: I don't like too much your idea. I don't ask for something when you download and use XPize, so please respect at least the statements reflected in the readme file. A french version would be great! Please download the DOC and you won't have problems doing it. Just several considerations: - Don't replace explorer.exe bmps, they are language sensitive. - Don't post it yourself in a different thread...I have to do that. Just let me know in a PM when you are finished and I will post it I will stay away for 2 weeks, so the person who is going to translate XPize into French has enough time to do it. If you have problems, you can PM me and I will try to solve them. If you have any doubts, just tell me. Thanks XPero Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 yah i know, i was jokin :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585045928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPero Posted December 5, 2004 Author Share Posted December 5, 2004 (edited) Nobody interested in translate XPize into French?? :rolleyes: These are the wallpapers I've included...just for your curiosity :) Edited December 6, 2004 by Xpero Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585048164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Nice (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585048210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Good work :) Im using them now, did it with BartPE and a great deal of help from msg43 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585050108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayo Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Will this work on SP1 at all? Any future support? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/253187-release-xpize/#findComment-585050280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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