Just like in Windows XP the ability to use custom themes in Windows Vista is limited. There is however a very convenient way to unlock the ability to use custom themes in Windows Vista. All you need is the free software Vista Glazz from the developer Code Gazer which, when executed, unlocks the ability to use custom themes and also changes the Vista Aero theme to use the Glass effect on maximized windows as well.
This is pretty useful for those who like to download custom themes from sites like Deviant Art and apply them to their system.
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Ima try this right now!
I don’t get it…what does it do? I got it but I have no idea what-so-ever. Could someone please help me?
i tried it, patched the files and everytin, didnt let me use other themes and then when i tried to unpatch them removed aero from my system altogether!!
i tried this too and does nothing. i still have the vista aero theme but when i choose it i get a black background instead of the vista wallpaper.
It doesn’t work once you’ve applied Service Pack 1. Hopefully a new version of Vista Glazz will come out!
i tried to install it..it work and then a little box appear and say that some .dll
cannot be found bla bla bla and then it close my windows…i reboot my computer and when i arrived on my dekstop another time the box appeared and say dans window explorer cannot work and then my cpu shut down again …what should i do ??!
If you have SP1 you need to use the beta 1.1 version.
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Keylogger.malware
Doesn’t work.
it DOES make aero work when your window is maximized, though it doesnt let you use themes (vista home premium sp2)
Just did the software. I was a bit scared at first after i patched the system, but nothing wrong happened to my supprise. i guess some people just have bad luck.
is it possible to see the list of visual styles instead of just scrolling each aero style just to locate the one you just added