Windows 7 tweaks/facelifts?

freeloader105 · 09-29-2009, 10:56 PM

I've been using this awesome OS since early August. But I'm getting tired of the default set of themes. I also downloaded a few by Microsoft, but I got tired of those as well.

My question is, then, have any custom themes been made yet? I couldn't find any on DeviantArt.

Scholzpdx · 09-29-2009, 11:07 PM

Face lift for an unreleased OS..

Wow..

freeloader105 · 09-29-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scholzpdx

Face lift for an unreleased OS..

Wow..

Hey, I know how it sounds, but consider the age we're living in

weedo · 09-29-2009, 11:15 PM

Hmm I also would like some custom themes too, I've been using 7 for the same time as you and the default themes get a bit "samey" :P

freeloader105 · 09-29-2009, 11:18 PM

hey, so I'm not alone

Ambig · 09-29-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scholzpdx

Face lift for an unreleased OS..

Wow..

Actually, people have already started making themes for Windows 7. It may be unreleased to you, but many people have had early access to it since August.

For instance, here's one:
http://windows.leo4all.com/Vs%20Styles.html#previous

And another one:
http://djabytown.deviantart.com/art/...t-VS-138198863

Must not forget this one for XP fans:
http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/inde...for-windows-7/

And here's another one:
http://www.joejoe.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=19929

Hi2u! Tw1TcH · 09-30-2009, 12:01 AM

Don't forget your TweakUI too!

http://www.downloadsquad.com/tag/tweak-ui/

Scholzpdx · 09-30-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ambig

Actually, people have already started making themes for Windows 7. It may be unreleased to you, but many people have had early access to it since August.

For instance, here's one:
http://windows.leo4all.com/Vs%20Styles.html#previous

And another one:
http://djabytown.deviantart.com/art/...t-VS-138198863

Must not forget this one for XP fans:
http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/inde...for-windows-7/

And here's another one:
http://www.joejoe.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=19929

Oh I know it's been in RC stage for a while, but wow. It looks great all by itself.

I guess you guys are just a bunch of tweakers.

freeloader105 · 09-30-2009, 12:40 AM

Impressive, Ambig! I'm gonna have to check this out. Now I have to figure out how to patch the theme files or if I should be lazy and wait for a VistaGlazz equivalent.

Hi2u! Tw1TcH, it's cool to know that TweakUI works for Win7 already, but Win7 is so damn awesome that I'm not sure if I wanna tweak its actual behavior just yet. Well, maybe I could find a way to go back up a directory (backspace only brings you to the last dir you were in, instead of back up the dir tree, with one minor exception).

PuddingWagon · 09-30-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by freeloader105

Impressive, Ambig! I'm gonna have to check this out. Now I have to figure out how to patch the theme files or if I should be lazy and wait for a VistaGlazz equivalent.

Well, maybe I could find a way to go back up a directory (backspace only brings you to the last dir you were in, instead of back up the dir tree, with one minor exception).

VistaGlazz equivalent, from this site. I don't think there was an easy patch like this when I did it so I used a hex editor, but I'm not too sure where I saved the page with instructions.

For the 'up one folder', you click on the folder name in the address bar. I don't think there was a keyboard shortcut for it though.

Silent Scorn · 09-30-2009, 06:39 AM

Can I just ask how to get the skins working?
I've been trying things left right and center, any help would be appreciated, oh, and I'm running the RTM Win7

EDIT: Sorry, had this page open all day before posting a reply

I'll try the above mentioned methods

T Rush · 09-30-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ambig

Must not forget this one for XP fans:
http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/inde...for-windows-7/

tho I hated XP from the beginning(it was just a horrible change over from 98SE and 2000pro, had way higher requirements, and made most computers run like crap in the early first years or so) I think its hilarious to make Vista look like XP(I use the Bliss background)...so "I want, I want" that for Windows 7(when I get it for my main desktop), i wonder if they can implement the "start" button http://www.stardock.net/islanddog/xplunadesktop.jpg so funny

freeloader105 · 09-30-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuddingWagon

VistaGlazz equivalent, from this site. I don't think there was an easy patch like this when I did it so I used a hex editor, but I'm not too sure where I saved the page with instructions.

Many thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuddingWagon

I don't think there was a keyboard shortcut for it though.

Yeah, that's what I'm really after. I use a lot of keyboard shortcuts.

freeloader105 · 09-30-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent Scorn

Can I just ask how to get the skins working?
I've been trying things left right and center, any help would be appreciated, oh, and I'm running the RTM Win7

Sure thing.
1) Back up your files (That's what I'm doing right now)
2) Get the UxStyle Core and install the right one for your OS (x64 vs x86)
3) Then, I'm pretty sure you need to restart your PC
4) Download Win 7 Themes and place them in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes
5) Then select the theme through 'Personalize'

09-29-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
freeloader105 Join Date: Jul 2007 Reputation: 2479 Posts: 1,477	Windows 7 tweaks/facelifts? I've been using this awesome OS since early August. But I'm getting tired of the default set of themes. I also downloaded a few by Microsoft, but I got tired of those as well. My question is, then, have any custom themes been made yet? I couldn't find any on DeviantArt.

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Silent Scorn Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 10 Posts: 256	Can I just ask how to get the skins working? I've been trying things left right and center, any help would be appreciated, oh, and I'm running the RTM Win7 EDIT: Sorry, had this page open all day before posting a reply I'll try the above mentioned methods Last edited by Silent Scorn: 09-30-2009 at 06:41 AM.

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09-29-2009, 11:07 PM	#2
Scholzpdx Join Date: Oct 2007 Reputation: 107 Posts: 1,608	Face lift for an unreleased OS.. Wow..

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weedo Join Date: Jul 2005 Reputation: 232 Posts: 6,854	Hmm I also would like some custom themes too, I've been using 7 for the same time as you and the default themes get a bit "samey" :P

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freeloader105 Join Date: Jul 2007 Reputation: 2479 Posts: 1,477	hey, so I'm not alone

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Hi2u! Tw1TcH Join Date: Dec 2005 Reputation: 793 Posts: 5,770	Don't forget your TweakUI too! http://www.downloadsquad.com/tag/tweak-ui/

09-30-2009, 12:40 AM	#9
freeloader105 Join Date: Jul 2007 Reputation: 2479 Posts: 1,477	Impressive, Ambig! I'm gonna have to check this out. Now I have to figure out how to patch the theme files or if I should be lazy and wait for a VistaGlazz equivalent. Hi2u! Tw1TcH, it's cool to know that TweakUI works for Win7 already, but Win7 is so damn awesome that I'm not sure if I wanna tweak its actual behavior just yet. Well, maybe I could find a way to go back up a directory (backspace only brings you to the last dir you were in, instead of back up the dir tree, with one minor exception).